Things to do in Minneapolis-St Paul this weekend!
June 22-23, 2019
Need some more inspiration? As always, you can check our June Family Guide or our Family Fun Calendar.
WEEKEND FESTIVAL CALENDAR
June 20-22: Earle Brown Days Festival | Brooklyn Center
Highlights: Thursday parade (6:30pm) & Saturday Family Festival in Centennial Park with entertainment, food trucks, kids activities, fireworks and more. FREE admission, 5–10 pm.
June 20-23: Oakdale Summerfest | Walton Park, Oakdale
Highlights: Thursday parade (6pm), carnival rides, Saturday fireworks (10pm). FREE admission.
June 22: Minnetonka Summer Festival | Civic Center
Highlights: Visit the petting zoo, bounce on inflatables, kid-friendly bands, fireworks and more. All activities are free. 4pm.
June 22-23: Afton Strawberry Festival | Afton
Highlights: Kids crafts, inflatables, raptor demos, and a dessert bake-off.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. Both parks have playgrounds close by.
Harriet Lake Bandshell | Minneapolis: Mary Poppins Returns, starts 15 minutes after sunset.
Townsend Park | New Brighton: LEGO Movie 2, at dusk
FEELING ARTSY
Sat, June 22: CAP Super Saturdays | Caponi Art Park, Eagan
Pro artists will lead activities in movement, music, dance, and art. Hike the trails and explore the sculptures scattered throughout the park. 10am-12pm, FREE, suggested donation $5/pp
Sat, June 22: Daily Life on the Farm | Eidem Homestead, Brooklyn Park
Help out with farm chores, visit the animals and explore the restored farmhouse. 12-4pm | $5/pp at the door, 4 & under FREE.
Sun, June 23: Free Ink Day | Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Minneapolis
Drop in for summer Free Ink Day with special guest Open Eye Figure Theater. Visitors of all ages are invited to carve blocks and create prints. Learn More: Family Fun: Free Ink Day at Highpoint Center for Printmaking. 12-4pm, FREE.
WEEKEND ANYTIME FUN
- Visit your favorite splash spot – or find a new one! Jump over to our complete Twin Cities Guide to Water Fun. Minneapolis beaches are also open now and FREE to visit.
- Use our Parks Search to discover a new playground.
Always free to visit weekends:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Weisman Art Museum
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
- Caponi Art Park