Welcome Friends! ☀️🇺🇸
What a hot start to summer we've been having! As temperatures soar, I hope you and your family are finding plenty of ways to stay cool while making wonderful summer memories together. Whether you're splashing at the pool, visiting a local splash pad, enjoying indoor adventures, or heading out to one of the many family-friendly events happening around the South Metro, there's no shortage of fun to be found!
Be sure to keep Macaroni Kid - South Metro handy as your go-to guide for family fun all summer long. Our calendar is packed with events, activities, camps, festivals, and cool-weather escapes to help you make the most of these sunny days.
With the 4th of July just around the corner, don't forget to check out our Macaroni Kid - South Metro Fireworks Guideto find the best fireworks displays and Independence Day celebrations happening throughout the area. There's nothing quite like celebrating our nation's birthday with family, friends, and a spectacular fireworks show!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, fun-filled, and memorable 4th of July weekend. Here's to making lasting memories, staying cool, and finding your family fun all summer long!
And don't forget—one of the biggest events of the summer is coming to Minnesota! WWE's SummerSlam® takes over U.S. Bank Stadium on August 1-2 for two nights of unforgettable action. If you haven't secured your seats yet, grab your tickets here: Get SummerSlam Tickets Here.
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨
Jodi Lorence
Publisher, Macaroni Kid - South Metro
Jodi Lorence
Publisher, Macaroni Kid - South Metro
“Food, family, Fourth of July, and fireworks. The four best F words ever.” |
Here are some ongoing events and local businesses that you may want to learn about and experience:.
⚽ Minnesota Aurora FC opens its fifth season at TCO Stadium in Eagan- a major milestone for one of the most unique, community-owned teams in sports. Built by Minnesotans and powered by more than 5,000 community owners worldwide, Aurora continues to be a “little engine that could” story, combining local talent, passionate fans and on-field success.
WHEN
- Regular Season: May 21 - June 27 (short season with limited home matches)
🏉 The Twin Cities Gemini, Minnesota’s professional women’s rugby team, are bringing fast, physical, family-friendly rugby to TCO Stadium in Eagan. Whether your family already loves sports or you are looking for something new to experience together, Gemini home games offer an exciting way to support elite women athletes right here in the South Metro community.
(All home games are played at TCO Stadium in Eagan.)
- June 21 vs. Chicago Tempest — 1:00 PM
- July 19 vs. Denver Onyx — 5:00 PM
Gates open one hour before kickoff.
| Purchase Tickets Here |
👩🏫 Are you looking for a tutoring service for your kids? Sylvan Learning Center of Rosemount-Eagan is local and would love to give your child the confidence and knowledge to help with their education.
Current Special:
Save 30% on Sylvan of Rosemount-Eagan Tutoring this Summer!
Keep your child’s skills sharp this summer with Sylvan’s Summer Pass at Sylvan of Rosemount-Eagan!
To book your child’s assessment please email annetteb@sylvaneagan.com or text: “confidence” to 952-201-5090 to book the first appointment.
🤸♂️ IGM Gymnastics has so many fun May Events. Open Gym sessions are a great way for the kids to get some exercise while meeting new friends. They have Summer Camps too. So much fun at IGM! Did you know you can even have birthdays at IGM? Learn more about the birthday parties HERE.
✨You are Invited to Museum of Illusion at the Mall Of America® Guests are invited to “PLAY OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY” This Summer From June 12 through July 27, 2026.
🍲🧁🍺🧋Taste of Minnesota July 3-4 in Minneapolis across Nicollet Mall, Washington Avenue and surrounding downtown Minneapolis streets
🎫 Tickets for WWE's SUMMERSLAM® AT U.S. Bank Stadium On Sale Now! SummerSlam® Takes Over Minneapolis August 1-2 with WWE's First-Ever Stadium Event in the City.
Camp Urbie is Back at Urban Air in Apple Valley!
Register your 6-13 Year Old for a fun, safe, and structured summer camp!
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