Things to Do with Kids in Minneapolis, MN
43 kid-tested activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.
Minneapolis family activity overview
Minneapolis, MN works well for families who want city days with real outdoor breathing room.
Minnehaha Regional Park gives kids space to move, while the Minnesota Children's Museum and Active Adventures Indoor Play Space help when weather turns cold or plans need to stay indoors. Families often come for summer long weekends or winter break museum time. Best for kids who like mixing parks, animals, and hands-on play.
The KidPaths guide for Minneapolis currently includes 43 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 18 free options, 28 indoor or mixed-weather picks, 22 outdoor or partly outdoor picks, 28 stroller-friendly stops. Use it to balance one anchor outing with a backup plan, especially when weather, naps, or meal timing start driving the day.
Start with Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, The Play Group if you want a quick scan of the strongest local picks, then use the filters below for age fit, stroller access, cost, and rainy-day backup options.
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Minneapolis with kids: common questions
What are the best free things to do with kids in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has 18 free family activities. Top picks: Wabun Playground, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Augsburg Adventure Park, Minnehaha Regional Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/minneapolis.
What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has 28 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, The Play Group, Escape The Room Minneapolis, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
What are the best activities for toddlers in Minneapolis?
35 activities in Minneapolis are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, The Play Group, Wabun Playground, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Which Minneapolis attractions are stroller-friendly?
28 of 43 activities in Minneapolis are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
What are fun things to do with teens in Minneapolis?
21 activities in Minneapolis are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Escape The Room Minneapolis, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Minnehaha Regional Park.
How much do family activities cost in Minneapolis?
KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 43 activities in Minneapolis. 18 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
Great Big Game Show Minneapolis
Ages: Best for ages 6-16
Active Adventures Indoor Play Space
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
The Play Group
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Escape The Room Minneapolis
Ages: Best for ages 10+
FreeWabun Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeThe Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
Ages: All ages
FreeMarjorie McNeely Conservatory
Ages: All ages
FreeAugsburg Adventure Park
Ages: All ages, including children with disabilities
FreeMinnehaha Regional Park
Ages: All ages
FreeOxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
FreeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 5+
Partially FreeWabun Picnic Area
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
FreeMinneapolis Sculpture Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeComo Park
Ages: All ages
FreeLyndale Farmstead Park
Ages: All ages
FreeComo Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor Center
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Snapology of Minneapolis, MN
Ages: Best for ages 5-14
Partially FreeComo Regional Park
Ages: All ages
Edinborough Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Good Times Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeCarl W. Kroening Nature Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Adventure Bay at Nickelodeon Universe
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Family Fun Twin Cities LLC
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Minnesota Zoo
Ages: All ages
InnerActive Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeHi-View Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-15
Minnesota Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeMueller Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeKeewaydin Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
The Fun Lab
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
FreeAudubon Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
Maple Maze
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Eagles Nest Indoor Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
The Works Museum
Ages: Best for ages 2-13
FreeEugene H. Hagel Arboretum
Ages: Best for ages 4+
FreeHolmes Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Slick City Action Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Kids Empire Bloomington
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Grand Slam Family Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Zero Gravity Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-15
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Minneapolis Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
Best Minneapolis Activities for Toddlers (Ages 0–4)
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Read guide →Common Questions About Minneapolis with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis has 18 free family activities. Top picks: Wabun Playground, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Augsburg Adventure Park, Minnehaha Regional Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/minneapolis.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis has 28 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, The Play Group, Escape The Room Minneapolis, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Minneapolis?
- 35 activities in Minneapolis are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, The Play Group, Wabun Playground, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
- Which Minneapolis attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 28 of 43 activities in Minneapolis are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Minneapolis?
- 21 activities in Minneapolis are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Escape The Room Minneapolis, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Minnehaha Regional Park.
- How much do family activities cost in Minneapolis?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 43 activities in Minneapolis. 18 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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