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 April 20-24, 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
Upcoming Twin Cities Northeast Metro Family Events
Saturday, April 18, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fleet Farm Kids Crafts: Build a Birdhouse (FREE) - Twin Cities Fleet Farm locations, Twin Cities Metro Area⚈ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Open House Celebration (FREE) - Ramsey County Environmental Center, Roseville
⚈ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Lowe's Kids Workshop: Terrarium (FREE) - Lowe’s – Twin Cities Locations, Twin Cities
⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: School of Rock Grand Opening Party (FREE) - School of Rock – Blaine, Blaine
⚈ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Wargo Family Earth Day Celebration (FREE) - Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes
⚈ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Northern Lights Glow Party - Zero Gravity Adventure Park, Mounds View
Sunday, April 19, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Oakdale Junior Gardeners Seed Starting (FREE) - Oakdale Discovery Center & Nature Preserve, OakdaleFun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Monday, April 20, 2026
Tot Time Open Gyms on Monday
Let them bounce off someone else’s walls! Our list covers open gyms for tots across the Twin Cities Northeast Metro where they can work their wiggles off during cooler weather either FREE or at a low cost to you. SEE OUR FULL LIST OF TWIN CITIES TOT TIME OPEN GYMS THIS SPRING!
NEW BRIGHTON Preschool Playtime at New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Preschool Playtime in New Brighton is double the fun because it includes open play in the gym w/ equipment and inflatables AND admission to EAGLES NEST INDOOR PLAYGROUND. This special indoor playtime is held each Mon & Wed when school is in session. April 20, 2026. 12-3pm, $9/child.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro library storytimesÂ
BLAINE Northtown Family Storytime
711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Load up your preschoolers and drop right in to a storytime designed to be enjoyed as a family. April 20, 2026, 11:15am. FREE.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Family Storytime
3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Drop in for a Monday morning preschool story time including stories, songs, and rhymes to build early literacy skills. Designed for ages 2-5, siblings are also welcome. April 20, 2026, 10:30am.
OAKDALE Library Storytime
1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Best for kids ages 2-6, engage in reading, singing and more starting at 10am followed by open playtime in the children’s area until 11am. No registration needed. April 20, 2026.
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ST ANTHONY My Child & Me: Eco Art
2500 County Road E, St. Anthony, MN 55421
For youth ages 7-12 with caregiver, explore the natural world and what is happening outdoors. First, learn about spring flowers out at Silverwood, then try your hand at using a punch needle to create your own fiber embroidered floral design. Reservations required. April 20, 2026, 5:30-7pm. $8 per person.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Tot Time Open Gyms on Tuesday
LINO LAKES Rookery Tot Time
7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Open to families with kids ages 1-10. Kids can play in the gymnasium and jump in a bouncy castle. Drop in at your leisure (and bring socks). April 21, 2026, 9am-12pm. $5/child.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS Open Turf Toddler Tuesday
1490 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Indoor activities such as a bouncy house, kicking around soccer balls and open field time with room to run. The fieldhouse is kept at 55 degrees throughout the fall, winter and spring so dress accordingly. April 21, 2026, 9:30-11:30am. FREE.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro library storytimesÂ
FOREST LAKE Hardwood Creek Library Storytime
19955 Forest Road N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Kids of any age with their caregivers can drop in Tuesday mornings for an inclusive storytime filled with stories, music, movement and more. April 21, 2026, 10am. FREE.
HAM LAKE North Central Library Storytime
17565 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can share books, songs, and rhymes with their caregivers at this family storytime designed to promote early literacy. April 21, 2026, 10:15am. FREE.
Free Tuesdays in Washington County Parks
In honor of Earth Day, you get a special extra free admission day to the Washington County Parks of your choosing (regularly a $7 vehicle permit). Here’s a list in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro for inspiration:
- LAKE ELMO Lake Elmo Park Reserve
- MARINE ON ST CROIX Big Marine Park Reserve
- STILLWATER Square Lake Park
- STILLWATER Pine Point Regional Park
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
 Tot Time Open Gyms on Wednesday
MOUNDS VIEW Toddler Open Gym
5394 Edgewood Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112
Free play with balls, scooters, hoops to shoot, music and more. Kids under 5 years of age are invited to attend with their caregivers, no registration required. April 22, 2026, 8a-11am. Cost is $5 drop in fee per family.
NEW BRIGHTON Preschool Playtime at New Brighton Community Center
400 10th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Preschool Playtime in New Brighton is double the fun because it includes open play in the gym w/ equipment and inflatables AND admission to EAGLES NEST INDOOR PLAYGROUND. This special indoor playtime is held each Mon & Wed when school is in session. April 22, 2026. 12-3pm, $9/child.
Show some love to your local indie bookshop this week!
Independent Bookstore Day Passport Week
Love books, reading, and shopping local? The Twin Cities is excited to promote Independent Bookstore Day on April 25th in 2026. During the week leading up, many local bookstores participate in a fun passport program. Families can pick up a passport at participating stores and then get it stamped at as many stores as they can visit to qualify for prizes. Families can pick up their passport beginning April 22nd and can visit the bookstores through April 26th to get the passports stamped. Here’s a notable Twin Cities Northeast Metro bookstore participating in the event:
STILLWATER Valley Bookseller
217 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Include a stop for a stamp at this lovely independent shop on Stillwater’s Main Street. There’s lots for a family to explore nearby on foot including the historic Lift Bridge, Leo’s Grill & Malt Shop and Teddy Bear Park.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Tot Time Open Gyms on Thursday
VADNAIS HEIGHTS Open Turf Toddler Thursday
1490 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Indoor activities such as a bouncy house, kicking around soccer balls and open field time with room to run. The fieldhouse is kept at 55 degrees throughout the fall, winter and spring so dress accordingly. April 23, 2026, 9:30-11:30am. FREE.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro library storytimesÂ
CIRCLE PINES Centennial Library Family Storytime
100 Civic Heights Cir, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Designed to promote literacy and school readiness for kids ages 2-5. You’ll share books, rhymes and tunes together along with a librarian. Drop in! April 23, 2026, 11:15am. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Friday, April 24, 2026
ROSEVILLEÂ Fri-Yay! Storytime
2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville Minnesota 55113
Fri-Yay! celebrates the end of the weekday for preschool set (ages 2-6) with special performers, storytimes, art projects and more. Drop into the Roseville library for one event or come weekly, no registration needed. April 24, 2026, 10:30-11:15am. FREE.
MOUNDS VIEWÂ Zero Gravity Northern Lights Glow Party
2292 Woodale Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112
The park GLOWS as your kids race around enjoying 2-hour unlimited access to the wall-to-wall trampolines, foam tumble pit, dodgeball court, ninja obstacle course, climbing wall and laser tag arena. April 24, 2026, 6-8pm. Tickets/$25, includes all the attractions plus a $10 arcade card.
Plan ahead: Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro this weekend
Spring down-on-the-farm fun events for families
LINO LAKESÂ Waldoch Farm Open House
8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014
Kids can plant a spring pot and visit the baby farm animals in the Joyer Barnyard. Free this weekend only – a great deal because as soon as the Adventure Farm officially opens for the summer it will be at the admission price of $13-$18/pp. April 25-26, 2026. FREE.
FIND ALL THE SWEET MINNESOTA FARM BABIES THIS SPRING!
Arbor Day in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro
