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 August 10-14, 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, August 15, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fleet Farm Kids Touch-a-Truck (FREE) - Twin Cities Fleet Farm locations, Twin Cities Metro Area⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Lake Elmo Farmers Market Saturdays - Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo
⚈ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm: Vadnais Heights Days - Community Park, Vadnais Heights
⚈ 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: Gammelgården Spelmansstämma - Gammelgarden Museum, Scandia
⚈ 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: Paw Patrol Workshop (FREE) - Lowe’s – Twin Cities Locations, Twin Cities
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Tamarack Drop-In Discoveries: Summer Bees (FREE) - Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Township
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Stillwater Storytime Trolley - Valley Bookseller, Stillwater
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Lino Lakes Blue Heron Days Parade - The Rookery Activity Center, Lino Lakes
⚈ 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 - 4:00 pm: Ramsey County Parks Borrow A Bike (FREE) - Keller Regional Park, Maplewood
⚈ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Northern Lights Glow Party - Zero Gravity Adventure Park, Mounds View
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Monday, August 10, 2026
Cool off at a Twin Cities Northeast Metro beach 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. Here’s where we are this week:
STILLWATER Square Lake Park
15450 Square Lake Trail Court N, Stillwater, MN 55082
The lake water is exceptionally clean and clear for swimming. The park doesn’t feature playground equipment, but a 15-minute side trip into downtown Stillwater is worth it to discover TEDDY BEAR PARK. My kids were particularly fond of the “cliff jumping” opportunities and cuddling up on the lap of a giant granite teddy.
LAKE ELMO Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center Little Explorers
Sunfish Lake Park, Entry Road, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
This week’s theme is Water Wonders. Reserve 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. August 10, 2026, 9:30-11am. $8 per person, reservations required.
Monday preschool storytimes in the Northeast Metro
OAKDALE Library Storytime
1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Drop in for reading, singing and more starting at 10am followed by open playtime in the children’s area until 11am. August 10, 2026. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
ROSEVILLE Puppet Wagon
FINAL WEEK! Make way for the Roseville Puppet Wagon, traveling to three of Roseville’s neighborhood parks today. These shows are about 15-20 minutes in length, perfect for your wiggly ones. See the link for today’s schedule. August 11, 2026, 9:30-11:30am. FREE.
Tot swims in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro
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. August 11, 2026, 9:30-10:30am. $4/person.
FIND MORE Tot Time Open Swim at Twin Cities Pools & Aquatic Centers.
MAPLEWOOD Arrows Out Archery
Keller Regional Park, 2098 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109
Ramsey County Parks instructors offer free equipment and guidance if you’re interested in trying out archery. The first hour is limited to 12 pre-registered participants ages 6+. At 7pm families can drop-in and the range and equipment will be available on first come, first serve basis. August 11, 2026, 6-8pm. FREE.
NEW BRIGHTON Park Discovery Days
Innsbruck Park, New Brighton
FINAL SUMMER EVENT! An all-ages drop-in event with a balloon artist, campfire with smores and crafts. August 11, 2026, 6-8pm. 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. August 11, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
STILLWATER Summer Tuesday Movie & More
Lowell Park, 101 Water Street S., Stillwater, MN 55082
FINAL WEEK! Kids can get artsy with Kari’s Create & Paint in the park from 6-8pm with a movie (How to Train Your Dragon) 10 minutes past sunset at LOWELL PARK. The outdoor market opens at 5pm with lots of fun things to do and live concert from 6-8pm. August 11, 2026.
MORE FAMILY FUN IN STILLWATER! Check our brand new list of the BEST THINGS TO DO WITH STILLWATER WITH KIDS THIS SUMMER!
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Wednesday free entertainment in the Northeast Metro
ARDEN HILLS Park Pals Playdates
Floral Park, Arden Hills
A free, drop-in playdate in Arden Hills for toddlers and their caregivers. No need to register, just meet up when it works for you this summer. August 12, 2026, 9-11am. FREE.
Find a splash pad in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro
Heat turned up this week? How about hitting a splash pad for a little relief from the heat? Find a bunch more on our list of 40+ TWIN CITIES SPLASH PADS & WADING POOLS.
ST ANTHONY VILLAGE Emerald Park
3925 MacAlaster Drive NE, St Anthony, MN 55421
With a vibrant splash pad that operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Emerald Park is a great place to take the kids on a hot summer day. You’ll find jumping fountains and dump buckets, an impressive number of picnic tables (including 4 in a pavilion), plenty of shaded benches, grassy lawns and clean bathrooms.
ROSEVILLE Discover Your Parks
Howard Johnson Park, Roseville, MN 55113
FINAL WEEK! Coming to this local park tonight: themed activities (this week it’s “Summer Encore”), crafts, a bounce castle and puppet show. August 12, 2026, 6:30-8pm. FREE.
ROSEVILLE Library: Maker Kids
2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville, MN 55113
Maker Kids is 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. August 12, 2026, 2-3pm. FREE.
MOUNDS VIEW Mounds View Library Family
2576 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN, 55112
Best fit for preschoolers ages 2-5, the session offers stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to encourage an interest in literacy. August 12, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro summer concert calendar
- LINDSTROM Harmony In the Park – 6:30-8:30pm
- ST ANTHONY Silverwood Onstage – 6:30-8pm
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER! Find our full listing of TWIN CITIES FREE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thursday free kids entertainment in Northeast Metro
ROSEVILLE Puppet Wagon
FINAL WEEK! 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!
Visit a Twin Cities apple orchard in the Northeast Metro!
HUGO Applecrest Orchard Opening Weekend
7306 24th Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038
The orchard is open and has brand new activities for families to enjoy: u-pick apples, a kids Adventure Passport, gem mining, duck races, weekly crafts and treats for sale. August 15, 2026, 10am-6pm.
PLAN AHEAD FOR CRISP FALL WEEKEND WITH OUR TWIN CITIES APPLE ORCHARD GUIDE.
LINO LAKES Sunflower Festival at Waldoch Farm
8174 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Visit the sunflower fields in the earliest days of the blooming season. Pick from three ticket options, including general admission to the flowers and Adventure Pass and Flower Pass bundles with optional extras. The Adventure Pass is the most exciting for kids – they will love all the outdoor activities and farm animals to meet. Opens August 13, 2026, 10am-5pm. General admission tickets $17/advance or $22/gate.
NEW BRIGHTON Family Storytime
400 10th Street NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Drop in for stories, songs, fingerplays and movement to encourage an interest in literacy. August 13, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
NORTH ST PAUL Kids Movie Night In the Park
2616 4th Ave E, North St Paul, MN 55109
Tonight’s entertainment is How To Train Your Dragon. You get to provide the comfortable seating, snacks if desired and bug spray (recommended). August 13, 2026, 8-9:30pm. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro on Friday, August 14, 2026
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Puppet Wagon
Ramsdell Park, Columbia Heights
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. Plus, this location has a free wading pool to chill out in! August 14, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
Cool off at a Twin Cities Northeast Metro Waterpark
TAYLORS FALLS Wild Mountain Resort Waterpark
37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Wild Adventure Island Waterpark offers fun for both thrill-seekers and those seeking lazy fun in the sun, with interactive water feature including water cannons, jets, slides and a 350-gallon dumping bucket as well as a lazy river. Wet and dry rides available. Day passes can include one or both. If you plan to visit more than once in a season, than a season pass will save you money after your second visit.
MAKE A DAY! Taylors Falls offers more to do with kids than you can fit into a single day, but don’t let that stop you from trying!
Try a new outdoor mini golf course in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro
We loved it as kids and we love passing it onto our own kids in classic summer style. There are more than a dozen mini golf courses to choose from on our LIST OF THE BEST IN THE TWIN CITIES. If you have a favorite round of holes we’ve missed, please reach out! This week we feature the quirky course at GREEN LAGOON GOLF in Chisago City. The obstacles include props such as outhouses, a chicken coop, a windmill and wishing well. My teens and tweens played through the miniature golf course and went on to have a lot of fun plowing through a bucket of golf balls on the driving range. Admission is $5-$7/18 holes or $7.50-$9.50/unlimited mini golf. 8640 Green Lake Trail, Chisago City, MN 55013.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Movies in the Park
Huset Park West, 3965 Jefferson St NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
If the heat is still turned up outdoors, bring swimsuits for the splash pad! Tonight screens Back to the Future Part II. August 14, 2026, 8:30pm. FREE.
OAKDALE Movies in the Park
Walton Park, 1584 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
will be screened about 20 minutes after sunset at the park. August 14, 2026. FREE.
Summer festivals in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro
LINO LAKES Blue Heron Days
Friday fun events include: free open swim with waterslide at the Rookery pool (12-8pm), chalk art contest, free inflatables and pony rides, a touch-a-truck event, games and a free movie in the Rookery gym (7pm). August 14, 2026.