Things to do this week in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro with kids!
This guide covers Twin Cities Northeast Metro family activities for the week of July 13-17, 2026. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our TWIN CITIES NORTHEAST METRO WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE. We’ve got you covered no matter your corner of the Minneapolis-St Paul Metro Area!
How to plan your family fun this week
More events this week around the Twin Cities Metro Area
Upcoming Twin Cities Northeast Metro Family Events
Saturday, July 18, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Lake Elmo Farmers Market - Saturdays through October 17th - Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park Open - Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park, St Croix Falls
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Gibbs Farm Open Hours - Gibbs Farm, Saint Paul
⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Joyer Adventure Farm Open - Waldoch Farm & Garden Center, Lino Lakes
⚈ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Lowe's Kids Workshop: Mini Toy Box (FREE) - Lowe’s – Twin Cities Locations, Twin Cities
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Sally Manzara Colonial Crafts Day! (FREE) - Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center & Sunfish Lake Park, Lake Elmo
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm: Stillwater Lumberjack Days - Downtown Stillwater, Stillwater
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tamarack Drop-In Discoveries: Dragonflies (FREE) - Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Township
⚈ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Washington County Fix-It Clinic (FREE) - Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Stillwater Storytime Trolley - Valley Bookseller, Stillwater
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Centerville Fete des Lacs Parade - Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, Centerville
⚈ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm: East Bethel Booster Day - Booster Days, East Bethel
⚈ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Fridley '49ers Days - Commons Park, Fridley
⚈ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Safe Hands Rescue Meet and Greet (FREE) - Makwa Coffee, Roseville
⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: New Brighton Area Historical Society Museum Open (FREE) - New Brighton Area History Museum, New Brighton
⚈ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Oakdale Pop-Up Splash Pad (FREE) - Eastside Park, Oakdale
⚈ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Northern Lights Glow Party - Zero Gravity Adventure Park, Mounds View
Sunday, July 19, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Stillwater Lumberjack Days - Downtown Stillwater, Stillwater⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: New Brighton Area Historical Society Museum Open (FREE) - New Brighton Area History Museum, New Brighton
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Roseville Live at the Rog Performance Series (FREE) - Roseville Central Park, Roseville
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Monday, July 13, 2026
Cool off in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro this week
There are some great options for a day at the beach in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro. Ramsey County operates several free swimming beaches that are clean, guarded and near playground and picnic facilities:
LAKE ELMO Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center: Little Explorers
Sunfish Lake Park, Entry Road, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
This week’s theme is “Nature Art”. Grab your ticket at the link and get ready for some structured nature exploration followed by a half hour of free play. Adults stay with their children. July 13, 2026, 10-11:30am. $8/child.
Monday preschool storytimes in the Northeast Metro
SHOREVIEW Family Storytime: Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre
4560 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126
Stories and special guests pack the Shoreview branch library all summer – this week you get a puppet show with Heart of the Beast Theatre. Best for preschoolers ages 2-5. July 13, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Tuesday free entertainment in the parks
STILLWATER Summer Tuesdays: Big Truck Night
Lowell Park, 201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Market opens at 5, live music from 6-8 & movie (Miracle) starting 10 minutes after sunset. Special entertainment tonight: explore big rigs and other public works vehicles! July 14, 2026. FREE. BONUS FUN: Make a day of it in town with our suggestions of the BEST THINGS TO DO IN STILLWATER WITH KIDS!
MAPLEWOOD Battle Creek Waterpark Tot Tuesday
2300 Upper Afton Rd , Maplewood, MN 55119
Kids ages 5 & under can look forward to zero-depth entry, water tables and other age-appropriate splash opportunities at this newly renovated waterpark! July 14, 9:30-10:30am. $4/person.
FIND MORE Tot Time Open Swim at Twin Cities Pools & Aquatic Centers.
NEW BRIGHTON Park Discovery Days
Driftwood Park, 2705 5th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
An all-ages drop-in event with various structured activities each time in a lineup of New Brighton parks. July 14, 2026, 10am-12pm. FREE.
ROSEVILLE Library Family Storytime
2180 N Hamline Ave, Roseville, MN 55113
Drop into the Roseville branch for stories, songs and other literacy-based activities. July 14, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Wednesday free kids entertainment in Northeast Metro parks
SPRING LAKE PARK Park Pals Playdates
Able Park, 8200 Able St, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
A free, drop-in playdate in the Northeast Metro for toddlers and their caregivers. No need to register, just meet up when it works for you this summer. July 15, 2026, 9-11am. FREE.
SHOREVIEW Kidz Concerts In the Commons
4580 Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126
Every Wednesday now through August 5, free kids entertainment at this awesome park. Will Sings Songs performs this morning. BONUS FUN: Have an indoor playdate at Tropical Adventures Indoor Playground or play outdoors at the SHOREVIEW COMMONS destination playground. July 15, 2026, 10am. FREE.
ROSEVILLE Maker Kids
2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville, MN 55113
Geared towards kids ages 6-11 who enjoy tinkering, crafting and making stuff – held at Roseville Library with no registration needed. Just drop in and create. July 15, 2026, 2-3pm. FREE.
NORTH ST PAUL Family Storytime: RADZoo
2300 N St Paul Dr, North St Paul, MN 55109
RADZoo (Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo) visits this special storytime with a specimen or two. July 15, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
Pick your own delicious berries in the Northeast Metro
A trip to the berry patch is one of our family’s sweetest summer traditions. It’s a wonderful activity that appeals to a wide range of ages and can lead to fun memories in the kitchen as you experiment with recipes for your fresh haul. We have great ideas for the best Twin Cities patches to pick your own berries. Featured here is The Berry Patch of Forest Lake. Open today for blueberry picking, 8am-12pm. Please check website to confirm.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro summer concert calendar
- LINDSTROM Harmony In the Park – 6:30-8:30pm
- SHOREVIEW Concerts In the Commons – 7-8:30pm
- SPRING LAKE PARK Music In the Park – 6:30-8:30pm
- ST ANTHONY Silverwood OnStage – 6:30-8pm
- VADNAIS HEIGHTS Music In the Park Series– 6-8pm
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER! Find our full listing of TWIN CITIES FREE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK.
CENTERVILLE Fete des Lacs Safety Night
6995 Centerville Rd Centerville MN
Excitement! It’s Public Safety Night at the festival – that means it’s time to touch trucks: police cars, fire trucks, an ambulance and a helicopter landing. Plus DIY first aid kits and safety demos. July 15, 2026, 6-8pm. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday free kids entertainment in Northeast Metro
ROSEVILLE Puppet Wagon
Make way for the Roseville Puppet Wagon, traveling to a host of Roseville neighborhood parks this summer. About 15 minutes in length, perfect for wiggly little ones. Here’s Thursday’s lineup:
- Owasso Hills Park | 9:30am
- Rosebrook Park | 10:30am
- Lauderdale Park | 11:30am
TRACK DOWN ALL THE FREE TWIN CITIES KIDS SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARKS!
Find a splash pad in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro
Heat turned up this week? How about hitting up this beautifully landscaped splash pad for a little relief from the heat? Bonus: free outdoor activities for kids! Find a bunch more on our list of 40+ TWIN CITIES SPLASH PADS & WADING POOLS.
LITTLE CANADA Pioneer Park
2950 Centerville Rd, Little Canada, MN 55117
The park boasts a towering new playground and splash pad with landscaped rock work and water play features. Check it out and chill this summer!
LINO LAKES Joyer Adventure Farm Open
Waldoch Farm & Garden Center, 8174 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Waldoch Farm’s chief operation is garden supply and fresh produce but they also offer tickets to its JOYER ADVENTURE FARM. Admission includes access to playground equipment, giant slide, a sandbox, the barnyard animals and 15+ activities. $12.99/child, SAVE with tickets available online. July 16, 2026, 10am-5pm.
FRIDLEY ’49ers Day Parade & Pre-Party
555 61st Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
The city’s big summer parade steps off at 6:30pm and there will be activities in the park starting at 4pm prior. July 16, 2026.
STILLWATER Community Ice Cream Social
101 Pine Street West, Stillwater, MN 55082
The ice cream social will be held on the grounds of the historic Washington County Courthouse. Plus a live concert. Please note that the ice cream is not free; rather, purchasing a treat goes towards the courthouse restoration. July 16, 2026, 5-8pm. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Friday, July 17, 2026
ARDEN HILLS Penny Carnival
1219 Cummings Park Drive, Arden Hills, MN, 55112
Get rid of your loose change at the Arden Hills Penny Carnival where the games and dunk tank range in price from a dime to a quarter. Plus face painting ($5) and more activities for kids in the park. July 17, 2026, 1-3pm.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Puppet Wagon
Ramsdell Park, 4956 Johnson St NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Shows are about a half hour in length and feature a puppet story, jokes, Q&A with the audience and time to dance and move. July 17, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
ROSEVILLE Fridays with Firefighters
2701 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
A family-friendly event featuring vendors and a Close Before You Doze trailer that teaches kids about fire safety at home. Ice cream and donuts served. July 17, 2026, 10am-12pm. FREE.
CENTERVILLE Fete des Lacs
6995 Centerville Rd Centerville MN
Kids can enjoy a KidsDance DJ in the park from 6-8pm and all ages can marvel at the fireworks at dusk. July 17, 2026.
FRIDLEY ’49ers Days Music & Movie In the Park
555 61st Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Fridley’s ’49ers Days festival includes a free concert and movie (Hoppers) in Commons Park. July 17, 2026, 5:30-10:30pm. FREE.
STILLWATER Lumberjack Days
Downtown Stillwater
Bring the whole family to the Game World Kids Area – packed with inflatables and more from 12-8pm. July 17, 2026.
