What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has 4 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Schaper Park, Minnesota Zoo.

Are there free big kids activities in Minneapolis?

Yes — 3 of the 4 big kids-friendly activities in Minneapolis are completely free, including Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Schaper Park.

What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Minneapolis?

1 indoor or rainy-day activities in Minneapolis are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Minnesota Zoo.

Activities for Big Kids in Minneapolis

4 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Minneapolis. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.

Highest rated: Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Schaper Park. 3 are free. 1 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.

Top Picks

Minnehaha Regional Park

4.8 stars

Minnehaha Falls is a 53-foot waterfall in the middle of Minneapolis that genuinely impresses children every time, the volume of water, the spray mist

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 park admission

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

4.7 stars

The giant Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture is legitimately awe-inspiring for a child seeing it for the first time, it's big in a way that photos don't

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 — completely free to visit

Schaper Park

4.7 stars

Schaper Park is a Three Rivers Park District facility, which means the maintenance, programming, and amenities are held to a regional park standard ra

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 — free Three Rivers Park District facility

Minnesota Zoo

4.6 stars

Minnesota Zoo gives kids direct encounters with animals from around the world, including Minnesota's own wildlife in natural habitat exhibits, in a se

All agesIndoor & Outdoor$80-$110

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