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Tween Activities in Minneapolis

35 tween-approved activities in Minneapolis for ages 10 to 12. Escape rooms, outdoor adventures, cost estimates, and planning tips.

Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Augsburg Adventure Park. 21 listings are free. 19 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.

How to use this tweens list

Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 35 indexable picks for this page in Minneapolis, MN, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

16 for infants, 27 for toddlers, 35 for little kids, 35 for big kids.

Weather and access

19 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 24 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 21 stroller-friendly stops. 19 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

21 free picks. 12 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

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Top Picks

Great Big Game Show Minneapolis
#1

Great Big Game Show Minneapolis

5 stars

Great 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

Best for ages 6-16IndoorApproximately $100-$180 for a group session (pricing varies by group size, check website for current rates)
The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
#2

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
Augsburg Adventure Park
#3

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
Palm Dome
#4

Palm Dome

4.8 stars

The 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

All agesFreeIndoor$0, included in the free Como Conservatory admission
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
Great Big Game Show MinneapolisEntertainment

Great Big Game Show Minneapolis

5.0(2,651)

Ages: Best for ages 6 to 16

IndoorRainy Day
The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park

4.8(125)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Augsburg Adventure ParkOutdoor AdventuresFree

Augsburg Adventure Park

4.8(159)

Ages: All ages, including children with disabilities

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Palm DomeTours & ExperiencesFree

Palm Dome

4.8(20)

Ages: All ages

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Marjorie McNeely ConservatoryFarms & NatureFree

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

4.8(1,711)

Ages: All ages

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird SanctuaryTours & ExperiencesFree

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

4.8(860)

Ages: Best for ages 5+

Outdoor
Minnehaha Regional ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Minnehaha Regional Park

4.8(11,051)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Tropical EncountersZoos & AquariumsFree

Tropical Encounters

4.8(19)

Ages: Best for ages 1 to 12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Museum of Illusions Mall of AmericaMuseums

Museum of Illusions Mall of America

4.8(3,050)

Ages: Best for ages 6 to 14, when children can understand the visual tricks and enjoy posing, experimenting, and explaining what they see.

IndoorRainy Day
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor CenterParks & PlaygroundsFree

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor Center

4.7(89)

Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Boom Island ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Boom Island Park

4.7(1,474)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Schaper ParkTours & ExperiencesFree

Schaper Park

4.7(596)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Common Questions

What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has 35 activities rated for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Augsburg Adventure Park, Palm Dome, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.
Are there free tweens activities in Minneapolis?
Yes. 21 of the 35 tweens-friendly activities in Minneapolis are completely free, including The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park, Augsburg Adventure Park, Palm Dome.
What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in Minneapolis?
19 indoor or rainy-day activities in Minneapolis are suitable for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Minneapolis, Palm Dome, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

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