Activities for Big Kids in Minneapolis
51 activities for kids ages 7 to 9 in Minneapolis. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Wabun Playground. 27 listings are free. 29 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this big kids list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 51 indexable picks for this page in Minneapolis, MN, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
28 for infants, 43 for toddlers, 51 for little kids, 51 for big kids.
Weather and access
29 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 30 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 37 stroller-friendly stops. 29 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
27 free picks. 22 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Active Adventures Indoor Play Space
5 starsFor families living west of the Twin Cities, this is the quality indoor play option they've been looking for without the 45-minute drive to the metro.
Great Big Game Show Minneapolis
5 starsGreat Big Game Show turns the family into actual contestants in a live, host-led game show, kids get to buzz in, compete for points, and experience wh
Wabun Playground
4.9 starsWabun Playground sits right next to Minnehaha Regional Park, which means after the playground, kids can walk to one of Minneapolis's most beautiful na
Palm Dome
4.8 starsThe Palm Dome is a soaring glass greenhouse filled with tropical palms that grow to full height, the scale of living trees inside a building is surpri
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
4.8 starsThe Palm Dome is a giant glass greenhouse filled with full-size tropical palms and plants that tower over children in a way that indoor environments a
Parks & PlaygroundsActive Adventures Indoor Play Space
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
EntertainmentGreat Big Game Show Minneapolis
Ages: Best for ages 6 to 16
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeWabun Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 10
Tours & ExperiencesFreePalm Dome
Ages: All ages
Farms & NatureFreeMarjorie McNeely Conservatory
Ages: All ages
MuseumsMuseum of Illusions Mall of America
Ages: Best for ages 6 to 14, when children can understand the visual tricks and enjoy posing, experimenting, and explaining what they see.
Outdoor AdventuresFreeAugsburg Adventure Park
Ages: All ages, including children with disabilities
Tours & ExperiencesFreeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 5+
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMinnehaha Regional Park
Ages: All ages
Zoos & AquariumsFreeTropical Encounters
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 12
Tours & ExperiencesFreeThe Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeComo Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor Center
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis has 51 activities rated for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Top picks: Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Wabun Playground, Palm Dome, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
- Are there free big kids activities in Minneapolis?
- Yes. 27 of the 51 big kids-friendly activities in Minneapolis are completely free, including Wabun Playground, Palm Dome, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7 to 9) in Minneapolis?
- 29 indoor or rainy-day activities in Minneapolis are suitable for big kids (ages 7 to 9). Best rated: Active Adventures Indoor Play Space, Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Palm Dome.
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