Things to do this week in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro with kids!
This guide covers Twin Cities Southwest 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 SOUTHWEST 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 Southwest Metro Family Events
Sunday, June 14, 2026
⚈ 6:00 am - 10:00 pm: Chanhassen Gnomadic Gnome Hunt - The Garden by the Wood, ChanhassenMonday, June 15, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Monday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Bloomington Monday Morning Kids Series (FREE) - Valley View Playfield, Bloomington
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Centennial Lakes Youth Entertainment Series (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Excelsior Family Storytime (FREE) - Excelsior Library, Excelsior
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Kids Entertainment In the Park (FREE) - Richfield Veterans Park, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Eden Prairie Kidstock (FREE) - Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie
⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Historic Burwell House Tours (FREE) - Charles Burwell House, Minnetonka
⚈ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Minnetonka Farmers Market - The Marsh, Minnetonka
⚈ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Teen Make: Lizard Keychain (FREE) - Scott County Libraries (see link), Southwest Metro
⚈ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: St. Louis Park Fire Department Open House (FREE) - St. Louis Park’s Fire Station #1, St Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Savage Treats 'n Tunes - Savage Parks (see link), Savage
⚈ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Juneteenth Storytelling (FREE) - St. Louis Park Library, St. Louis Park
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Normandale Tuesday Performance Series (FREE) - Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Wednesday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Kids Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Wolfe Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: MN Valley Wildlife Refuge: Story Stroll (FREE) - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington
⚈ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: West End Wednesdays (FREE) - Shops at West End, St Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Victoria Live by the Lake Concert Series (FREE) - Bayfront Park, Victoria
⚈ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Excelsior Concerts In the Commons (FREE) - Excelsior Commons, Excelsior
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: St Louis Park Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Wolfe Park, St Louis Park
Thursday, June 18, 2026
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:45 am: Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim - Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Free Fishing Thursdays for Kids - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Centennial Lakes Youth Entertainment Series (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Works Museum Thursday - The Works Museum, Bloomington
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
⚈ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Free Lunch at Cedarcrest Park - Cedarcrest Park, Bloomington
⚈ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Farmers Market - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Rollin' at the ROC Juneteenth Skate (FREE) - St Louis Park Rec Center & ROC, St Louis Park
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Chaska Summer Concert Series (FREE) - City Square Park, Chaska
⚈ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Bloomington Thursday Blockbuster Series (FREE) - Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
⚈ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Chanhassen Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Lake Ann Park & Beach, Chanhassen
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Hopkins Sunset Series Outdoor Concerts (FREE) - Downtown Park, Hopkins
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Shakopee Huber Park Performance Series (FREE) - Huber Park, Shakopee
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Shakopee Shockwaves Water Ski Show (FREE) - Quarry Lake Park, Shakopee
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Monday, June 15, 2026
Monday kids entertainment in the parks
BLOOMINGTON Monday Morning Kids Series
Valley View Playfield, 9000 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
Features kid-favorite band The Bazillions June 15, 2026, 10:30-11:30am. FREE.
FIND ALL THE FREEBIES! Kids Summer Entertainment In the Parks will keep them busy while school’s on break.
Twin Cities Southwest Metro Tot Time Open Swims on Monday
Make sure to note for tot swims that each pool sets their own age limit to participate. These typically range from kids under 5-8 years of age so you’ll want to hit the link for details before heading out to swim. Also note that not each venue offers a discounted admission rate – but many do! FIND ALL THE DETAILS ON TWIN CITIES TOT SWIMS HERE!
ST LOUIS PARKÂ Parent & Tot Time
3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
St Louis Park Aquatic Park offers exclusive use of the shallow end of the pool with its splash features to kids ages 6 and under and their caregivers. Program runs Mon-Fri from 9:30-11am before the pool opens to the rest of the public. $10/residents; $15/non-residents.
2026 Library summer reading programs
The chance to relax with a book instead of homework is a highlight of summer for my kids. counties can pop into their local branches to sign up for their summer reading program to earn perks for keeping busy with books.
“Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading at Carver County Libraries
Who Kids to age 11 and teens to age 18.
When June 1 through August 8, 2026.
Where Chanhassen, Chaska, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia & Watertown libraries.
What Pick up a paper form from a librarian or use the online tracker Beanstalk to log your summer reading. In person activities at the libraries will include live performances, storytimes and storywalks, STEM activities and art programs. Kids who complete at least 5 activities can win a book or other prizes.
“Summer Spotlight” at Scott County Libraries
Who Youth up to age 18Â
When May 30-August 29, 2026
Where Belle Plaine, Elko New Market, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee libraries.
What Stop by your local branch to pick up a free summer reading starter kit. Kits will include a reading log, booklists and activities. In person library programs will be offered throughout the summer and kids can check out Take Home Play Kits or tabletop games. For kids who need extra practice Reading Boost packets will help support literacy development and comprehension.
FIND OUR COMPLETE 2026 GUIDE TO TWIN CITIES SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tuesday kids entertainment in the parks
EDEN PRAIRIE Kidstock
Staring Lake Park, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Pack yourself a lunch and let the kids explore the large playground next to the amphitheater after the entertainment. Today’s performers are Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre. June 16, 2026, 10:30-11:15am. FREE.
EDINA Centennial Lakes Kids Summer Entertainment
7499 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Tuesday (and Thursday) kids entertainment sets are hosted at Maezold Amphitheater. Today, the Teddy Bear Band performs a set for kids. June 16, 2026, 10am. FREE.
RICHFIELD Fun in Veterans Park
636 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423
I can give you five reasons to spend a Tuesday morning at Richfield’s Veterans Park:
- Tuesday Kids Entertainment at the Bandshell: Teddy Bear Band kicks off the summer series today. 10am.
- Play a round of miniature golf at WHEEL FUN RENTALS MINI GOLF.
- Grab lunch or a treat at the PIZZA & MALT SHOP.
- Rent a tandem bike from WHEEL FUN RENTALS and pedal around Legion Lake.
- Play on the playground equipment. There’s a giant net to climb!
Cool off at a Twin Cities splash pad in the Southwest Metro
It’s supposed to be a bit toasty this week – how about hitting up this free 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 LOUIS PARK Oak Hill Park
3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426
This splash pad in Oak Hill Park got so popular (and for good reason!) it charges $1 per person for non-residents. It’s one of the largest and most elaborate splash pads in the metro with interactive bubblers and nozzles. Daily 10am-8pm.
ST LOUIS PARK Fire Department Open House
3750 Wooddale Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Stop by to meet some firefighters, enjoy snacks and fun activities, games, drills, demos, big trucks and free hot dogs. June 16, 2026, 5-7:30pm. FREE.
GET FIRED UP! For more events with fire trucks in the Twin Cities, including FIRE PREVENTION MONTH.
SAVAGE Treats ‘n Tunes
River Bend Park, Savage, MN, 55378
FREE ice cream and family-friendly salsa music tonight? Plus, play yard games from 6-7pm before the concerts runs from 7-8pm. See the link for this summer’s complete Treats ‘n Tunes schedule. June 16, 2026. FREE.
SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER! Find our full listing of TWIN CITIES FREE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
ST LOUIS PARK Kids Summer Concert Series
3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Kid Power with Rachael kicks off this summer’s series in Wolfe Park. Bring a picnic and spend the morning! June 17, 2026, 10am. FREE.
ST LOUIS PARK West End Wednesdays
1621 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Free family fun outdoors among the shops: bounce house for the kids, live dueling pianos, artisan marketplace and food trucks to pick from. June 17, 2026, 5-9pm.
Twin Cities Southwest Metro Swims on Wednesday
EDINA Lil Lagoon Tot Time
4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN 55435
Edina Aquatic Center’s water playground opens an hour and half earlier than the main pool on weekdays making it an ideal time to take your younger children. The zero-depth pool has junior slides and splashy features and is open to kids 8 & under only. June 17, 2026, 10am. $11-$14/ person.
Wednesday nature play + storytime
BLOOMINGTON Story Stroll at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
Stroll a short path (less than a quarter mile) to read the pages of a storybook, combining reading with nature time. There are also hands-on exhibits indoors and trails outdoors to explore. June 17-21, 2026, 11am-5pm. FREE.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday kids & family entertainment
EDINA Centennial Lakes Summer Entertainment
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
Centennial Lakes Park is a hub of family entertainment on Thursdays. Here’s what you can choose from today:
- Free Fishing Thursday for Kids: Gear and bait provided for kids between 9-10:30am & 3-7pm.
- Youth Entertainment Series: Teddy Bear Band performs at the amphitheater between 10-11am.
- Centennial Lakes Farmers Market: Opens today for your fresh shopping needs along with a pop-up Edina Art Cart for kids and live music on the plaza from 3-7pm.
SHAKOPEE Shockwaves Water Ski Show
6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379
Ready to entertain you with all kinds of water tricks: pyramids, ballet, barefooting, jumping, wakeboarding and many other stunts. Bring comfortable seating! June 18, 2026, 7-8pm. FREE.
Cool off at a Twin Cities splash pad in the Southwest Metro
It’s supposed to be a bit toasty this week – how about hitting up this free splash pad for a little relief from the heat? Find a bunch more on our list of 40+ TWIN CITIES SPLASH PADS & WADING POOLS.
SHAKOPEE Lions Park
1103 Adams St S, Shakopee, MN 55379
Shakopee’s Lions Park is home to the Fun for All Playground, an inclusive playground with an animal-themed splash pad.
Twin Cities Concert Calendar: Southwest Metro
Thursday is a very popular night for free outdoor concerts in the Southwest Metro. Pack up that picnic, grab some camp chairs and get ready for hot summer tunes in these communities:
- BLOOMINGTON Thursday Blockbuster Series – Normandale Lake Park, 6:30pm
- CHANHASSEN Summer Concert Series – Lake Ann Park, 6:30pm
- CHASKA Summer Concert Series – City Square Park, 6pm
- HOPKINS Sunset Series – Downtown Park, 7pm
- SHAKOPEE Huber Park Performance Series – Huber Park, 7pm
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Friday, June 19, 2026
Southwest Metro Tot Swims on Friday
RICHFIELD Outdoor Pool Tot Time
630 E 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423
Kids up to age 7 get the run of the pool one hour prior to the general public opening. June 19, 2026, 10am. $12/child, one adult half off.
SHAKOPEE SandVenture Splish and Splash Tot Time
1101 Adams St S, Shakopee, MN 55379
Kids up to age 6 are invited to swim in the zero-depth entry and play on the sand beach before the waterpark opens to the rest of the public. June 19, 2026, 9:15-10:45am. Cost was $5 in 2025.
ST LOUIS PARK Parktacular Splash Into Summer Pool Event
3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Flash your Parktacular festival button to get FREE entry into the St Louis Park Aquatic Park from 4-7pm. June 19, 2026.
EDINA Barnes & Noble Galleria Storytime
3230 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435
Galleria location hosts a free Friday storytime for kids. Keep reading for more to do nearby! June 19, 2026, 10-10:30am.
Southwest Metro Twin Cities summer festivals
PLAN AHEAD for June festivals galore in the Twin Cities!
