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.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
⚈ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Music in the Trees! - Belwin Conservancy Education Site, AftonSunday, August 16, 2026
⚈ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Como Town Open - Como Town, Saint Paul⚈ 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 - 4:00 pm: New Brighton Area Historical Society Museum Open (FREE) - New Brighton Area History Museum, New Brighton
⚈ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Ride the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line - Minnesota Streetcar Museum – Como Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis
⚈ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Visiting at the Farm: Cookies and Quilts with Otto & Ella (FREE) - Holz Farm Park, Eagan
⚈ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Free Open Skate - TCO Sports Garden, Vadnais Heights
Monday, August 17, 2026
⚈ 8:00 am - 11:30 am: Chanhassen Monday Tot Time Open Gym - Chanhassen Recreation Center, Chanhassen⚈ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Millz House Pay to Play - Millz House, Apple Valley
⚈ 9:30 am - 10:30 am: Cascade Bay Little Mates - Cascade Bay Water Park, Eagan
⚈ 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 - 12:00 pm: Augsburg Park & Play: Museum of Russian Art Craft (FREE) - Augsburg Adventure Park, Richfield
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Eidem Farm Monday 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 - 12:00 pm: Maple Grove Monday Parent/Tot Time - Maple Grove Community Center, Maple Grove
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Oakdale Library Storytime (FREE) - Oakdale Library, Oakdale
⚈ 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Richfield Pool Tot Time - Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
⚈ 10:30 am - 11:00 am: Shoreview Family Storytime (FREE) - Shoreview Library, Shoreview
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.