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.
Friday, May 8, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Springtime & Sunshine Festival (FREE) - Anoka County Fairgrounds, AnokaSaturday, May 9, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Doors Doors Open: Como Harriet Streetcar Line Carbarn (FREE) - Minnesota Streetcar Museum – Como Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair - Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Mother's Day Bonsai Show - Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Saint Paul
⚈ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Visit the Wildflower Garden for Mother's Day - Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, Minneapolis
Sunday, May 10, 2026
⚈ 9:30 am - 11:00 am: Shakopee CC Playtime - Pool - Shakopee Community Center, Shakopee⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Farm Babies - Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Park Opening Weekend - Fawn-Doe-Rosa Wildlife Educational Park, St Croix Falls
⚈ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: MIA Family Day: May the Force Be With You (FREE) - Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Raptor Center Public Tour - University of Minnesota Raptor Center, St Paul
⚈ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Forgotten Star Mother's Day DIY Flower Bouquet Making (FREE) - Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
⚈ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Spring Petting Zoo - Mustard Seed Garden Center, Chaska
⚈ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Valleyfair Opening Day - Valleyfair & Soak City, Shakopee
⚈ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Twin City Model Railroad Museum: Free Admission for Mom - Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St Paul
⚈ 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Mother’s Day Streetcar Rides - Minnesota Streetcar Museum – Como Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis
⚈ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Eastman Drop-In Discoveries (FREE) - Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove
⚈ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Mississippi Gateway Drop-In Discoveries (FREE) - Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park
⚈ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Ride the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line - Minnesota Streetcar Museum – Como Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis
⚈ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Silverwood Puppet Art Adventures (FREE) - Silverwood Park, St. Anthony
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Edinborough Sunday Night Family Entertainment (FREE) - Edinborough Park, Edina
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.