Free Things to Do with Kids in Minneapolis
4 free kid-friendly activities in Minneapolis. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Minnehaha Regional Park, Augsburg Adventure Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. 4 are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks

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

Augsburg Adventure Park
4.8 starsAugsburg Adventure Park is specifically designed as an inclusive playground, meaning it's built so children with physical disabilities can play alongs

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
4.7 starsThe 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

Audubon Park
4.5 starsAudubon Park is a classic Minneapolis Parks playground with a community field, climbing equipment, and swings in a quiet Northeast neighborhood settin
FreeMinnehaha Regional Park
Ages: All ages
FreeAugsburg Adventure Park
Ages: All ages, including children with disabilities
FreeMinneapolis Sculpture Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeAudubon Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis has 4 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Minnehaha Regional Park, Augsburg Adventure Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Audubon Park. All are free admission — no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Minneapolis?
- Yes — 4 of the 4 free activities in Minneapolis are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Minneapolis are good for toddlers?
- 4 free activities in Minneapolis are rated for toddlers (ages 1-3). Parent favorites: Minnehaha Regional Park, Augsburg Adventure Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
- How many free activities in Minneapolis are stroller-friendly?
- 4 of the 4 free activities in Minneapolis are fully stroller-friendly.
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