What are the best free things to do with kids in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has 8 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Lake Nokomis Playground, Hi-View Park, Mueller Park, Audubon Park, Keewaydin Park. All are free admission; no tickets needed.

Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Minneapolis?

Yes. 8 of the 8 free activities in Minneapolis are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.

What free activities in Minneapolis are good for toddlers?

8 free activities in Minneapolis are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Lake Nokomis Playground, Hi-View Park, Mueller Park.

How many free activities in Minneapolis are stroller-friendly?

7 of the 8 free activities in Minneapolis are fully stroller-friendly.

Free Things to Do with Kids in Minneapolis

8 free kid-friendly activities in Minneapolis. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.

Highest rated: Lake Nokomis Playground, Hi-View Park, Mueller Park. 8 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

How to use this free activities list

Use this list when you need a low-cost anchor stop or a quick add-on between meals. KidPaths is currently tracking 8 indexable picks for this page in Minneapolis, MN, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

8 for toddlers, 8 for little kids, 8 for big kids, 4 for tweens.

Weather and access

8 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 7 stroller-friendly stops.

Cost scan

8 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

Bryant Square Park Audubon Park Mueller Park Rainy Day Activities Indoor Activities Outdoor Activities Toddler Infant Little Kids

Top Picks

Lake Nokomis Playground

4.7 stars

Lake Nokomis Playground sits right on the edge of the lake, so after climbing and swinging, kids can transition straight to beach time and wading — tw

Best for ages 2-12FreeOutdoor$0 (free); bring your own food and snacks

Hi-View Park

4.5 stars

Hi-View Park lives up to its name with elevated terrain that gives kids the satisfaction of climbing to the top and seeing the city spread out below.

Best for ages 2-15FreeOutdoor$0 (completely free)

Mueller Park

4.5 stars

Mueller Park is a beloved Uptown neighborhood playground with solid equipment and a community feel — you'll often find other kids already there to pla

Best for ages 2-10FreeOutdoor$0 (completely free)

Audubon Park

4.5 stars

Audubon Park is a classic Minneapolis Parks playground with a community field, climbing equipment, and swings in a quiet Northeast neighborhood settin

Best for ages 2-10FreeOutdoor$0 (completely free)

Keewaydin Park

4.5 stars

Keewaydin Park is a Nokomis neighborhood favorite with a playground, open fields, and an attached recreation center that runs kids' programming throug

Best for ages 2-12FreeOutdoor$0 for park access; recreation center programs have separate fees

Age Group

Quick Filters

8 activities

Parks & PlaygroundsFree