It's here...your local summer fun guide to the SE metro! Looking for activities to keep the kiddos entertained & busy this summer? Macaroni Kid has got you covered! Below is your guide to various kid programs, concerts, family activities, community festivals & places for water fun in the SE Metro this summer. Just click on the links below for more information and have a blast this summer!
(Please note that dates & times are subject to change! Check with venue in case of inclement weather and to verify activity details.)
Kid Activities & Summer Performances/Concerts:
Puppet Wagon Schedule:The performing puppet wagon will be traveling to neighborhood parks this summer. Music, silly puppets and laughs will be had! Performances are 15 minutes long. In case of bad weather, performance will be cancelled.
Ojibway Park Performances in the Park: (Woodbury) Includes a magic show, children's music & concerts. All events are free and open to the public.
Teddy Bear Park Children's Summer Performances: Various dates and times with music, performances, and story times on the Teddy Bear Park, Stillwater. All events are free and open to the public!
Washington Park Children's Programs: Various dates and times with music, performances, and story times at Washington Park, Stillwater. All events are free and open to the public!
Woodbury Lakes Summer Concert Series : Bring the family and enjoy live music at Woodbury Lakes!
Starlight Cinema: An outdoor movie series all summer!
Summer Tuesdays in Stillwater: live music, outdoor market and free outdoor movies.
Starlight Cinema: An outdoor movie series all summer!
Summer Tuesdays in Stillwater: live music, outdoor market and free outdoor movies.
Too Hot Outside? Ideas for Indoor Fun:
Kids Bowl Free Summer Program : Sign up your child for 2 free games of bowling all summer long. See website for participating locations.
Kid's Dream Summer Film Series: Enjoy a family friendly movie on Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays from June to August. Admission only $3/person! Participating location: Marcus Oakdale Theatre
Wooddale Fun Zone (Woodbury) :Cool off from the summer heat at the roller rink. See website for schedule & special events throughout the summer.
SkyZone Oakdale: Imagine a giant trampoline park!
Lookout Ridge Woodbury: indoor playground
Michaels Camp Creativity: free craft classes & events at your local Michael's store.
Summer Reading Programs:
Summer Reading Program- Bookawocky, A Celebration of Summer Reading!
A summer reading program through the Washington Co. Libraries, June to August.
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program Kids can complete a reading journal from your local B&N store and receive a free book.
Summer Storytime Sessions:
Storytimes in Washington Co. A listing of local storytimes at the R.H. Stafford (Woodbury), Oakdale, Park Grove & Wildwood libraries
Stillwater Library: Times for storytime at Stillwater library and events
Looking for Water Fun??
A listing of area water parks, splash pads, pools and beaches to beat the heat!
Nearby…
- YMCA Woodbury Pool (Woodbury)
- Bielenberg Sports Center Splash Pad (Woodbury)
- Highlands Park Splash Pad (Cottage Grove)
- Swimming beaches-including Lake Elmo Beach & Carver Beach (Various cities, Washington County)
- Maplewood Community Center Pool (Maplewood)
- Water Works at Battle Creek Park (St. Paul)
- Splash Pad at Conway Rec Center (St. Paul)
Further out…
- Como Park Pool (St. Paul)
- Cascade Bay Waterpark (Eagan)
Summer Festivals:
Summer & community celebrations with food vendors, carnival rides, music performances and parades!
Strawberry Festival in Cottage Grove: June 16-21, Kingston Park
Summerfest in Oakdale: June 23-25, in Walton Park
Stillwater Log Jam: July 17-19, Stillwater
Woodbury Days: August 26-28, Ojibway Park
