2022 Twin Cities Ultimate Summer Events Guide

Twin Cities Ultimate Guide to Summer to Remember - Water Park in background

Fun things to do this summer with kids in the twin cities!

Everything under the sun you need to know about family fun this summer is packed into our 2022 Twin Cities Ultimate Guide to Summer. Beat boredom and fill your long school break days exploring the best the Twin Cities has to offer in the way of parks, swimming spots, bike trails, community events and summer festivals.

And Join us for a Summer to Remember! Upload photos of your family’s adventures so that we can compile a video this year’s adventures.

Grab some summer activity ideas with our Twin Cities summer events bucket list!

Our traditional summer bucket list is absolutely packed with ideas to have fun with your kids out and around the Minneapolis-St Paul (Twin Cities) metro area. It also includes boredom-buster ideas you can pull off right at home or in your backyard. Let the summer fun begin!

Twin Cities Water Fun: Swimming Pools, Beaches, Waterparks & Splash pads

three swimmers posing at the beach - ultimate summer beach guide
FIND OUR 20 BEST BEACHES & PLAYGROUND PICKS HERE!

As the line between late spring and early summer starts to melt away in the rising temps, it’s time to find a new splash spot in the Twin Cities. Look no further for a round up of beaches, wading pools, waterparks and other places to cool off this summer.

The best twin cities parks & Playgrounds

Discover a new outdoor play space from over 700 entries in our Twin Cities Parks Search tool! Looking for specifics like a beach & playground, a bike trail or the perfect spot to pitch a tent? Search by all of these amenities and more – even by city or region of the Twin Cities Metro. Plus, find park hours, fees, directions, pictures and other extras.

Ultimate Summer Playground Guide "10 Best Twin Cities Playgrounds"

Twin Cities Ultimate Summer Festivals for families

Summer is full to bursting with family festivals and community parades. Take notes with this handy list of local celebrations around the Twin Cities.

Ultimate Summer Sports & Games for Kids - Outdoor activities

Be active outdoors with your family this summer! We have the scoop on the best places to mini golf, disc golf, try fishing, and ride your bike.

FREE SUMMER COMMUNITY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Keep the family busy all summer long with free movies, music, puppets and other programming in the parks. We separate these lists by region of the Twin Cities Metro so it’s easy to find the fun in your own backyard.

Outdoor summer dining in the Twin Cities with kids

Somehow, we think food just tastes better outdoors. Summer is perfect to throw together impromptu picnics and explore a new park, order a double scoop of ice cream, or pick a kid-friendly for an outdoor meal. Here’s what we recommend for relaxed summer dining out:

Ultimate Summer - Camps & VBS

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  3. Does this website ever list churches that do Vacation Bible School programs in the summer? The church my family attends doesn’t offer VBS, so I have to search for other churches in the area who offer it. It’s quite the task looking up/contacting multiple random churches! If this website doesn’t list local churches who offer VBS, is it possible to start?
    Thanks! ?

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