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, July 1, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Find Waldo in Linden Hills (FREE) - Wild Rumpus Books, Minneapolis⚈ SEE TIMES: Where's Waldo on Grand Avenue (FREE) - Red Balloon Bookshop, Saint Paul
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Wednesday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen
⚈ 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Apple Valley Pre-K Gym - Apple Valley Community Center, Apple Valley
⚈ 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: Lakeville Wednesday Puppet Wagon (FREE) - Lakeville Parks (see link), Lakeville
⚈ 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 - 10:30 am: Champlin Family Storytime (FREE) - Champlin Library, Champlin
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:15 am: Eagan Spark! Puppets (FREE) - Eagan Parks, Eagan
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Eidem Farm Wednesday Open Gate Hours (FREE) - Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Lil Lagoon Tot Time - Edina Aquatic Center, Edina
⚈ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm: Mini Mia Wednesday (FREE) - Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 10:30 am: Rogers Family Storytime (FREE) - Rogers Library, Rogers
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Shoreview Kidz Concert In the Commons (FREE) - Shoreview Commons Park, Shoreview
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: St Louis Park Kids Summer Concert Series (FREE) - Wolfe Park, St Louis Park
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.