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Free Things to Do with Kids in Minneapolis

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

Highest rated: Wabun Playground, Augsburg Adventure Park, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. 1 listing is indoor. 14 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 18 indexable picks for this page in Minneapolis, MN, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

9 for infants, 16 for toddlers, 18 for little kids, 18 for big kids.

Weather and access

4 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 17 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops. 4 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

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

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Top Picks

Wabun Playground
#1

Wabun Playground

4.9 stars

Wabun Playground sits right next to Minnehaha Regional Park, which means after the playground, kids can walk to one of Minneapolis's most beautiful na

Best for ages 0-10FreeOutdoor$0 , free public playground
Augsburg Adventure Park
#2

Augsburg Adventure Park

4.8 stars

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

All ages, including children with disabilitiesFreeOutdoor$0 , free inclusive public playground
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
#3

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

4.8 stars

Eloise Butler feels like stepping into a secret world, a genuine wildflower meadow and old-growth woodland in the middle of Minneapolis that most peop

Best for ages 5+FreeOutdoor$0-$20
The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
#4

The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park

4.8 stars

The Japanese Garden is a peaceful, beautiful space that gives children a visual and spatial experience of a different design tradition, the arched bri

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 , free admission as part of the Como Park complex
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
#5

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

4.8 stars

The 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

All agesFreeIndoor$0 , free admission with voluntary donations
Wabun PlaygroundFree

Wabun Playground

4.9(47)

Ages: Best for ages 0-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Augsburg Adventure ParkFree

Augsburg Adventure Park

4.8(159)

Ages: All ages, including children with disabilities

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird SanctuaryFree

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

4.8(860)

Ages: Best for ages 5+

Outdoor
The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como ParkFree

The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park

4.8(125)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Marjorie McNeely ConservatoryFree

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

4.8(1,711)

Ages: All ages

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Oxbow Park & Zollman ZooFree

Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

4.8(2,174)

Ages: Best for ages 3-14

Outdoor
Minnehaha Regional ParkFree

Minnehaha Regional Park

4.8(11,051)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Lyndale Farmstead ParkFree

Lyndale Farmstead Park

4.7(153)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor CenterFree

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor Center

4.7(89)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Como ParkFree

Como Park

4.7(1,426)

Ages: All ages

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenFree

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

4.7(7,529)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Carl W. Kroening Nature CenterFree

Carl W. Kroening Nature Center

4.6(202)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Audubon ParkFree

Audubon Park

4.5(233)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Hi-View ParkFree

Hi-View Park

4.5(164)

Ages: Best for ages 2-15

Outdoor
Mueller ParkFree

Mueller Park

4.5(219)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Keewaydin ParkFree

Keewaydin Park

4.5(153)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Eugene H. Hagel ArboretumFree

Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum

4.4(43)

Ages: Best for ages 4+

Outdoor
Holmes ParkFree

Holmes Park

4.3(113)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

What are the best free things to do with kids in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has 18 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Wabun Playground, Augsburg Adventure Park, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Minneapolis?
Yes. 14 of the 18 free activities in Minneapolis are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
What free activities in Minneapolis are good for toddlers?
16 free activities in Minneapolis are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Wabun Playground, Augsburg Adventure Park, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park.
How many free activities in Minneapolis are stroller-friendly?
13 of the 18 free activities in Minneapolis are fully stroller-friendly.

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