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 1-5, 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
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Wednesday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:00 am - 10:30 am: BIG Open Skate Wednesday - Bloomington Ice Garden, Bloomington
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Aquatic Park Parent & Tot Time - St Louis Park Aquatic Park, St Louis Park
⚈ 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: The Jolly Pops (FREE) - Bayfront Park, Victoria
⚈ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Excelsior Concerts In the Commons (FREE) - Excelsior Commons, Excelsior
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Bloomington Music On the Hill (FREE) - Hyland Hills Ski Area, Bloomington
⚈ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Park Summer Entertainment (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Thursday, June 4, 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 - 8:00 pm: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 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
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Andersen Horticultural Library StoryTime - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
⚈ 11:30 am - 8:00 pm: Edina Aquatic Center Opening Day - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Opening Day: Centennial Lakes Farmers Market - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
⚈ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Shakopee Huber Park Performance Series (FREE) - Huber Park, Shakopee
Friday, June 5, 2026
⚈ 6:00 am - 10:00 pm: Chanhassen Gnomadic Gnome Hunt - The Garden by the Wood, Chanhassen⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Friday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:45 am: Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim - Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie
⚈ 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 - 10:30 am: Barnes & Noble Storytime (FREE) - Barnes & Noble Galleria, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Westwood Friday Puppet Storytime: Around the Pond - Westwood Hills Nature Center, St Louis Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Works Museum Friday - The Works Museum, Bloomington
⚈ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Edina Art Fair - 50th & France, Edina
Saturday, June 6, 2026
⚈ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm: Richfield Farmers Market - Richfield Veterans Park, Richfield⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Bloomington Pre-K Balance Bike Racing (FREE) - Bryant Park, Bloomington
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Home Depot Kids Workshop: Goalie Game (FREE) - Home Depot – Twin Cities, Metro Area
⚈ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Opening Day at Bloomington Farmers Market - Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington
⚈ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Saturday Morning on the Farm - Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee
⚈ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Ssummer Arboretum Drop-In Discovery Booths - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
⚈ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm: Bloomington Family Aquatic Center Opening Day - Bloomington Family Aquatic Center, Bloomington
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:45 am: Eden Prairie Open Tot Swim - Eden Prairie Community Center, Eden Prairie
⚈ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm: Edina Art Fair - 50th & France, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: First Saturday Art Lab: Ocean Explorers (FREE) - Edina Art Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Shady Oak Beach Opens - Shady Oak Beach and Play Area, Minnetonka
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Little Whisk Takers: IKEA Kids Cooking Club (FREE) - IKEA Twin Cities, Bloomington
⚈ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Bloomington Kites & Bites Festival (FREE) - Valley View Playfield, Bloomington
⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Grimm Farm Open House (FREE) - Grimm Farm Historic Site, Victoria
⚈ 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm: LTD Brewing Block Party - LTD Brewing, Hopkins
⚈ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Pond House Living History Open House (FREE) - Pond-Dakota Mission Park, Bloomington
⚈ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Richfield Board Game Night (FREE) - Richfield Community Center, Richfield
Sunday, June 7, 2026
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Centennial Lakes Parade of Boats (FREE) - Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Monday, June 1, 2026
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 18
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
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
EDINA Centennial Lakes Summer Kids Concerts
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435
Today’s kids concert features crowd-pleaser Acoustic Rock for kids featuring John Kerns. BONUS FUN: There is so much to explore at Centennial Lakes Park from swan paddle boats to lawn games to tiny model yachts that zip around the canals. Kids concerts are performed ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays in the park this summer. June 2, 2026, 10am. 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.
CHASKA Firemen’s Park
3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
The sweet little splash pad consists of interactive ground spray fountains to splash in, lit at night. The park is also home to the Clayhole Swim Beach, a boardwalk to stroll across and along the water, a playground, and a concession stand.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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 3, 2026, 5-9pm.
VICTORIA Live By the Lake Concerts: The Jolly Pops
1730 Steiger Lake Lane, Victoria, MN 55386
Tonight’s concert in Bayfront Park is especially kid-friendly with dad rockers The Jolly Pops playing a free show. June 3, 2026, 6-7pm.
Southwest Metro Tot Time Open Swims on Wednesday
ST LOUIS PARK Parent & Tot Time
3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
OPENS TODAY! 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.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Thursday kids & family entertainment
EDINA Centennial Lakes Summer Entertainment
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Avenue South, 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: The Big Fun Show 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.
Cooling off in the Southwest Metro
EDINA Aquatic Center Opens
4300 W 66th Street, Edina, MN 55435
The outdoor pool has a pirate theme and amenities that include the unique Lost Wave Simulator, the Pirate’s Plunge body and tube slides. For younger children, there is a zero-depth water playground named Lil’ Lagoon. Open 11:30am-8pm, $11-$14/person.
CHASKA Tulips & Storytime at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
The Arb is an incredible outdoor getaway that’s full of whimsy and delight for little ones, visit after visit. A visit in late spring means the grounds are bursting with color from tulips, daffodils and crabapple trees. Kids enjoy features such as the hedge mazes, fish ponds, the Bee Discovery Center and a nature play area. StoryTime in the Andersen Horticultural Library is 10:30am. June 4, 2026. Tickets are $20/adults, kids FREE. Reserve in advance.
Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro on Friday, June 5, 2026
ST LOUIS PARK First Day of Summer at St Louis Park Aquatic Center
3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Today-only special deals include $1 hot dogs and 75-cent small sodas and ice cream sandwiches. Plus special low admission price of $4/pp! June 5, 2026, 4-8pm.
ST LOUIS PARK Puppet Storytime at Westwood Nature Center
8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Open play and exploration of Westwood Hills Nature Center, naturalist-led activities, puppet show and a hike. This month’s theme is “Around the Pond”. June 5, 2026. 10am-11am, $6/person. Registration required.
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 5, 2026, 10-10:30am.
Southwest Metro Twin Cities summer festivals
EDINA Art Fair
50th & France, Edina
Starting today, the shopping district bustles with over 250 artists and crafters to shop and a Kids Zone with hands-on artmaking, face painting, music and games. June 5, 2026, 3-8pm.
PLAN AHEAD for June festivals galore in the Twin Cities!
Plan ahead: Fun things to do in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro this weekend
More Southwest Metro splash spots opening
BLOOMINGTON Family Aquatic Center
201 East 90th St, Bloomington, MN 55420
Opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, June 6th. Admission $11/pp.
MINNETONKA Shady Oak Beach
5200 Shady Oak Road, Minnetonka, MN 55343
The 85-acre recreational area with beach, swimming area and playground opens Saturday. Admission $7/pp, discounted to $5 after 6pm.
