Special Youth Events

Bike Rodeo

Thu, May 5 

Ages 12 and under with adult 
6–8 pm | Golden Valley City Hall 

We want kids and families to ride their bikes as much and as safely as possible. Youth riders will have the opportunity to get helmets properly fitted, navigate a safety skills course, use bike check-ups, enjoy refreshments, and enter a drawing to win a new bike. Police and Fire personnel will be in attendance to oversee activities.

Vehicle Fair

Sat, June 4

All ages welcome
10 am–noon | Crystal Community Center

A wide variety of trucks and cars will be on display for you and your child to explore and see up close. Remember to bring your camera! A free-will donation of non-perishable food for the local food shelf will be collected at the event. 

In case of inclement weather, call 763-531-1173, after 9:30 am.

Friday Fun Days

• June 17: Water Day 
  All ages welcome with adult | 12:30–2 pm | Scheid Park
  This wet and wild day features water slides, music, snacks, and games.
  
  
• June 24: Aerial Challenge Course and Ziplining at Trollhaugen Field Trip
  Ages 8–13 | Register Online
  
  
• July 1: Family Yoga on the Green
  All ages welcome | Free with pre-registration
  
  
• July 8: St. Louis Park Aquatics Park Field Trip

  Ages 7–14 | 11 am–3 pm | Register Online

• Wed, July 13: Bike To The Ball Park Field Trip 
  Ages 8+ | 10:30 am–4:30 pm | Register Online

• July 15: Mountain Biking at Theodore Wirth Regional Park Field Trip 
  Ages 9–13 | 10:30 am–2:30 pm | Register Online

• July 22: Cascade Bay Waterpark Field Trip 
  Ages 7–14 | 10:30 am–2:30 pm | Register Online

• July 29: Penny Carnival
  Ages 12 and under with adult |12:30–2 pm | Brookview Park
  Shake those pennies out of the piggy bank and join us for an enjoyable afternoon filled with carnival games, inflatables, hayrides, puppet shows, snacks, and more. Games and activities cost between 3–5 cents per play.

Puppet Wagon

Mon and Tue, June 13–July 28 (no programs July 4–7)

Playground Adventure Van

Ages 6–12 | Free

We're bringing the Summer Playground FUN to you! Our entertaining staff will lead themed playground games, crafts, and activities in the park during advertised times. This is a drop-in program that allows children to come and go at their discretion. 

Parents/guardians are encouraged to set boundaries and communicate limits with their children before they attend the program.

Wed, Jun 15–Jul 27

no program Jul 6

9:30–11:30 am at Golden Valley City Hall

Weekly themes:

• June 15 – Jump into Summer
• June 22 – Sports Of All Sorts
• June 29 – Red, White, & Boom
• July 13 – Into The Wild 
• July 20 – Splash Bash 
• July 27 – Super Duper Week 

Mini US Open

Sat, June 18

Ages 3–14 with adult

Tee Times: 10:30 am–noon
Schedule by calling 763-512-2345

$15 res, $18 non-res | Brookview Par 3 Course | Register Online

It’s back! Celebrate the legendary US Open with a round at Brookiew’s Par 3 Course, featuring special flags and enlarged cups specifically designed for this family event. Adults caddie for your little champions, and make sure to get a photo with the Champions Cup next to the leaderboard after a great round. 

Clubs will be provided upon request, and all golfers must preregister. Prizes awarded for the best dressed groups, and food specials available at Three One Six Bar + Grill.

Family Storytime

Ages 12 and under with an adult

10:30–11:15 am

• Wed, Jun 22 | New Hope Performance Center | Poppy The Troll
• Wed, Jul 13 | Becker Park, Crystal | Super Girl To The Rescue
• Wed, Jul 27 | Brookview Park Gazebo | Dorothy From Oz
• Wed, Aug 10 | Lakeview Terrace Park Pavilion, Robbinsdale | Park Ranger Rachel

Enjoy a morning in the park featuring storytelling designed to delight, inspire, and trigger the imagination of all who listen. These events bring stories and books alive with a unique blend of storytelling by Princess Party Pals. Four performances are offered throughout the summer in the cities of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale.

Public Safety in the Parks

Meet your Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments in your neighborhood park. Learn some valuable safety information, and be prepared to get wet. For a list of parks and updates, visit the Community Outreach Events page.

Mighty Mites Triathlon

Ages 2 ½–5 | $10 res, $12 non-res

Preschool triathletes will bike through Brookview Park, run the race course, and end with a splash! This event will have preassigned heats based on ages and feature a DJ. Participants must provide their own riding machine and helmet and must be accompanied by an adult throughout the course. Participants will be notified of exact start times one week prior and receive a medal at the completion of the course. Bring the family to help cheer on your triathlete!

Sat, Sept 17

Brookview Park Large Shelter

• Ages 2 ½–3 | 10–11 am  | Register Online
• Ages 4–5 | 11 am–noon | Register Online

July 29 | 12:30–2 pm | Brookview Park | Ages 12 and under with adult

Shake those pennies out of the piggy bank and join us for an enjoyable afternoon filled with carnival games, inflatables, hayrides, puppet shows, snacks, and more. Games and activities cost between 3–5 cents per play.