Looking for family-friendly things to do with kids this week (April 2nd – April 8th) in Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, and Hastings? You’re in the right place! 🎄
Be sure to check the Macaroni KID Events Calendar daily—new activities and last-minute seasonal fun are added all the time!
TOP FAMILY PICKS THIS WEEK
1. 🐰 Easter Events This Weekend
It’s Easter weekend and there are so many fun Easter events happening across Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Stillwater, and surrounding Washington County communities!
From Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny photo ops to family activities and spring festivals, you’ll find it all in our Easter Guide.
Be sure to double-check event details before heading out, especially with Minnesota April weather keeping us on our toes this week.
2. 🌲 Free Tuesday at Washington County Parks
Looking for free family fun in Washington County? Enjoy Free Admission Day every first non-holiday Tuesday of the month at beautiful parks like Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Pine Point Regional Park, Point Douglas Park & Trails, Square Lake Park, and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park. No vehicle permit is required! Families can enjoy hiking, self-guided adventure trails, and outdoor exploring.
3. 🎭 Last Chance: Forts! & Dinosaur World Live at Children’s Theatre
Don’t miss your last chance to see Forts! Build Your Own Adventure and Dinosaur World Live at Children's Theatre Company, now playing through April 5.
In Forts!, kids get to build, create, and imagine inside the ultimate blanket-and-box fort experience.
In Dinosaur World Live, families come face-to-face with roaring dinosaurs in a wildly interactive show featuring a T-Rex and more.
Get your tickets now!
4. Children's Storytime - Barnes and Noble - Wednesday
Looking for a simple, sweet midweek outing? Head to Barnes & Noble on Wednesday for children’s storytime. It’s a cozy way to build early literacy skills and connect with other local families — plus, books always make a great take-home treat.
5. ⛳ Indoor Mini Golf at Cottage Grove Ice Arena
No school? No problem! Families can tee up for 18 holes of indoor mini golf at Cottage Grove Ice Arena. This Parks & Rec–themed course is perfect for all ages and includes two hours of unlimited play for $42 per group (up to six people). Choose from 10:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. start times, and only one person per group needs to register.
Equipment is provided, space is limited, and this popular no-school-day activity fills fast — so grab your spot early!
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