If your kids are between the ages of 1 and 5, these events and activities are geared toward your family. You know your child best, so we encourage you to peruse our full Family Fun Calendar and try any of the all-ages events there, but this is a quick list of toddler activities and pre-school family fun that may be just right for your young family.
Upcoming Twin Cities Toddler and Preschool Events
While toddlers and preschoolers are not developmentally the same, appropriate activities tend to overlap. Many of the activities below will be perfect for toddlers, but still work for 4 and 5 year olds.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Wednesday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Apple Valley Wednesday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Apple Valley Parks (see link), Apple Valley
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Arden Hills Park Pals Playdates (FREE) - Arden Hills parks (see link), Arden Hills
⚈ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Millz House Pay to Play - Millz House, Apple Valley
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Woodbury Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Woodbury Parks (see link), Woodbury
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Splash Valley Tots-Only Swim Time - Splash Valley Water Park, Apple Valley
⚈ 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 - 4:00 pm: Eidem Farm Wednesday Open Gate Hours (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Farmington Musical Mornings: The Toonies Fun Show (FREE) - Evergreen Knoll Park, Farmington
⚈ 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
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Twin Cities PBS at Your Library (FREE) - Rogers Library, Rogers
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Mounds View Library Family Storytime (FREE) - Mounds View Library, Mounds View
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Music & Movement Storytime (FREE) - Park Grove Library, Cottage Grove
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:15 am: North St Paul Library Family Storytime (FREE) - North St Paul Library, North St Paul
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Red Balloon Bookshop Wednesday Storytime (FREE) - Red Balloon Bookshop, Saint Paul
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:15 am: West 7th Family Storytime (FREE) - West 7th Library, St Paul
⚈ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Splash Pool Toddler Time - Lorraine Park, South St Paul
⚈ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Highland Park Aquatic Center Open - Highland Park Aquatic Center, Saint Paul
Anytime Toddler and Preschool Activities around the Twin Cities
Looking for drop-in activities to do with your little ones? We have some ideas on the next pages for some of the best anytime places to visit with toddlers and preschoolers.
I’m coming from Alaska for a work conference. I’m bringing my family with me and this website is a godsend on things to do in the area. I’m very thankful its here and that there is so much to. Thank you!
Welcome to Minnesota, Kyle! I’m so glad you are finding family fun while in the Twin Cities.