Teen Activities in Minneapolis
25 teen-friendly things to do in Minneapolis for ages 13 to 17. Age fit, costs, and logistics for parents.
Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. 13 listings are free. 13 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this teen list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 25 indexable picks for this page in Minneapolis, MN, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
12 for infants, 18 for toddlers, 25 for little kids, 25 for big kids.
Weather and access
13 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 18 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops. 13 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
13 free picks. 9 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
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
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
4.8 starsEloise Butler feels like stepping into a secret world, a genuine wildflower meadow and old-growth woodland in the middle of Minneapolis that most peop
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
Minnehaha Regional Park
4.8 starsMinnehaha Falls is a 53-foot waterfall in the middle of Minneapolis that impresses children every time, the volume of water, the spray mist on your fa
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
EntertainmentGreat Big Game Show Minneapolis
Ages: Best for ages 6 to 16
Tours & ExperiencesFreeEloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 5+
Farms & NatureFreeMarjorie McNeely Conservatory
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeMinnehaha Regional Park
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreePalm Dome
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeThe Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
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.
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeWabun Picnic Area
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 14
Tours & ExperiencesFreeThomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary
Ages: Best for ages 5+
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeComo Regional Park
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeMinneapolis Sculpture Garden
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeLyndale Farmstead Park
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis has 25 activities rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Minnehaha Regional Park, Palm Dome.
- Are there free teen activities in Minneapolis?
- Yes. 13 of the 25 teen-friendly activities in Minneapolis are completely free, including Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Minnehaha Regional Park.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13 to 17) in Minneapolis?
- 13 indoor or rainy-day activities in Minneapolis are suitable for teens (ages 13 to 17). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Palm Dome.
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