Things to do this week in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro with kids!
This guide covers Twin Cities Northwest Metro family activities for the week of June 15-19, 2026. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our TWIN CITIES NORTHWEST 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 Northwest Metro Family Events
Monday, June 15, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Eidem Farm Monday Open Gate Hours (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Maple Grove Monday Parent/Tot Time - Maple Grove Community Center, Maple Grove
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Plymouth Books with Badges (FREE) - Zachary Playfields, Plymouth
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: St Michael Cinema Kids Summer Movie Series - St Michael Cinema, St Michael
⚈ 10:30 am - 6:30 pm: Brooklyn Center Rec On the Go - Monday Fun (FREE) - Brooklyn Center Parks (see link), Brooklyn Center
⚈ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Elk River Park-a-Palooza (FREE) - Orono Park, Elk River
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Golden Valley Concert In the Park (FREE) - Brookview Park, Golden Valley
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⚈ 8:45 am - 10:45 am: Bunker Beach Tot Time - Bunker Beach Water Park, Coon Rapids⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Jumperoo Tot Time - Tuesdays - Twin Cities Urban Air Locations, Metro Area
⚈ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Buffalo Days - Sturges Park, Buffalo
⚈ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Eidem Farm Tuesday Open Gate Hours (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Plymouth History Center Story Time (FREE) - Plymouth History Center, Plymouth
⚈ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm: Brooklyn Center Rec On the Go - Tuesday Fun (FREE) - Brooklyn Center Parks (see link), Brooklyn Center
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Maple Grove Camp Arbor (FREE) - Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Stories From the Porch (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: St Michael Cinema Kids Summer Movie Series - St Michael Cinema, St Michael
⚈ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Grove West Pop Up Splashpad - Grove West Park, Maple Grove
⚈ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Orono Evenings In the Park: Popsicles with Public Safety (FREE) - Orono Park, Elk River
⚈ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tableside Magician & Kids Eat FREE - Broadway Pizza, Champlin
⚈ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Osseo Movies In the Park (FREE) - Boerboom Park, Osseo
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Monday, June 15, 2026
BROOKLYN CENTER Rec On the Go
STARTS THIS WEEK! Rec On The Go van brings recreation activities and equipment to local parks for kids and teens to play games and sports and create arts and crafts! Plus free meals are served for kids 18 and under. Monday’s schedule:
- Evergreen Park – 10:30am-12pm
- Grandview Park – 12:30am-2pm
- Lions Park – 3-4:30pm
- Northport Park – 5-6:30pm
ELK RIVER Park-a-Palooza
15899 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
Kids ages 3-13 can be entertained with free drop-in activities like organized games, chalk art and crafts in Orono Park. Don’t forget swimwear for the beach and splash pad! June 15, 2026, 2-3:30pm. FREE.
PLYMOUTH Books with Badges
4355 Zachary Lane, Plymouth, MN 55442
Enjoy a story time with Plymouth police officers and firefighters geared towards early readers (pre-K to kindergarten). Kids will receive a free book for attending. June 15, 2026, 10-11am. FREE.
FIND OUR COMPLETE 2026 GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
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 Northwest Metro where they can work their wiggles off indoors during the peak of the heat. SEE OUR FULL LIST OF TWIN CITIES TOT TIME OPEN GYMS THIS SUMMER!
MAPLE GROVE Community Center Tot Time
12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Tots get a designated time in the gym just for them, and it’s cheap at just $4.25/child, caregivers free. Kick it up a notch with admission to MAPLE MAZE INDOOR PLAYGROUND, also located within the community center. June 15, 2026, 10am-12pm.
GOLDEN VALLEY Concert In the Park
316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Free summer concerts are performed ongoing Mondays in Brookview Park. June 15, 2026, 7pm.
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER! Find our full listing of TWIN CITIES FREE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
ELK RIVER Popsicles with Public Safety
15899 Gary Street, Elk River, MN 55330
Besides the opportunity to explore public safety vehicles, kids can meet a K-9 officer, have a Child Safe ID kit created, meet police officers and firefighters, get a free popsicle courtesy Johnny Pops and play around in a foam party. June 16, 2026, 5-7pm. FREE.
TOUCH MORE TRUCKS! Get our full Twin Cities Touch-a-Truck calendar and explore those big rigs t your heart’s content.
Northwest Metro tot swims on Tuesday
COON RAPIDS Bunker Beach Tot Time
701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Pre-k kids can explore the lagoon area before the park opens to the public for the day. Program runs Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:45-10:45am. Cost is $7/swimmer, adults free.
SPLISH SPLASH! Find more Tot Swims across the Twin Cities Metro.
BROOKLYN PARK Eidem Farm Open Gate Hours
4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Barn door’s open and you’re free to drop in! There might be farm chores you can help out with, garden crops to tend, trails to wander and animals to meet. June 16, 2026, 10am-2pm. FREE.
SPECIAL ON TUESDAY: Stories From the Porch are read to kids at 11am.Â
MAPLE GROVE Camp Arbor: Spin Art & Kindness Garden
12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
A series of kid‑friendly events during the summer to engage in hands‑on crafts and other play activities – held at Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Best for youth ages 4-12, this program is free and no registration is needed. June 16, 2026, 10:30-11:30am. FREE.
PLYMOUTHÂ History Center Storytime
3605 Fernbrook Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Each session features a story with a related hands-on activity, best for kids starting at pre-K age. This month’s theme is Juneteenth. June 16, 2026, 10-10:30am. FREE.
ST MICHAEL Cinema Kids Summer Movies
4300 O’Day Ave NE, St Michael, MN 55376
Movies on the big screen all summer long for just a buck! This week screens Angry Birds. June 16, 2026, 11:30am.
OSSEO Movies In the Park
415 Central Ave, Osseo, MN 55369
Music in the park begins at 7pm with the free movie to follow at dusk. Tonight screens Hoppers. June 16, 2026.
PASS THE POPCORN Find our huge roundup of all the free movies screened across Twin Cities-area parks this summer!
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
GOLDEN VALLEY Puppet Wagon
The Golden Valley Puppet Wagon is trucking on through this summer, traveling around to a schedule of Golden Valley parks on Wednesday and Thursdays. See the link for the complete schedule. June 17, 2026Â All performances are free.
WOODBURY Puppet Wagon
Woodbury’s puppet shows are about 7 minutes in length and are subject to the weather. For more ideas on having fun in the parks, check out our list of 19 of the best Woodbury has to offer this summer.Â
Cool off in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro
BUNKER BEACH DEAL! Today is one of only two HALF PRICE ADMISSION DAYS at the waterpark. Their terms: Tickets must be used day-of this promotion. Not valid on twilight admissions. June 17, 2026.
NEW HOPE Cinderella Storytime
4411 Xylon Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
The princess is hosting storytime in the park, the first in a series of meeting characters and exploring through play this summer in Northwest Metro parks. June 17, 2026, 10:30am. FREE.
GOLDEN VALLEY Public Safety Open House
7700 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Come along on tours of the police and fire stations, check out their big equipment, learn about safety and win prizes. June 17, 2026, 5pm.
ST MICHAEL Family Night in the Park
11800 Town Center Dr NE, St Michael, MN, 55376
Live music and community fun Wednesdays at Town Center Park. Food trucks begin serving at 4pm, Farmers Market open for shopping needs from 4-7pm and free concerts from 7-9pm. Bring swimsuits for the splash pad! June 17, 2026.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Thursday, June 18, 2026
RAMSEY Art in the Park at The Draw
7401 E Ramsey Parkway NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
Presented by Rumriver Art Center, staff will be offering themed art projects, all materials provided, in conjunction with free concerts in the park. Please register online for your spot as space is limited! Kids ages 5-15, please. Tonight’s art project explores kangaroos. June 18, 2026, art from 6-7pm, concert from 6-8pm. $5/pp.
BUFFALO Days Free Movie In the Park
505 2nd Ave S, Buffalo, MN 55313
The Buffalo Days carnival kicks off Thursday, plus there’s a kiddie parade and free movie in the park (Zootopia) that evening. June 18, 2026.
ROGERS Rockin’ Rogers Community Night
21201 Memorial Dr, Rogers, MN 55374
Thursday is Rockin’ Rogers Community Night: a special kids concert, free pony rides, krazy hair, face painting and pedal tractors, a police car and fire truck to see and fishing games. June 18, 2026, 5-7pm.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Northwest Metro on Friday, June 19, 2026
MAPLE GROVE Juneteenth Celebration
7991 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Family fun starts at 5pm with a musical entertainment and kids’ activities, a vendor fair and food trucks. June 19, 2026. FREE admission.
ROGERS Rockin’ Rogers Carnival
21201 Memorial Dr, Rogers, MN 55374
The community’s summer festival heats up tonight with the opening of the carnival. June 19, 2026, 5-10:30pm.