Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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The Works Museum
Children's interactive science museum. Children's museum with hands-on experiments & exhibits related to science, technology & engineering.
Normandale Japanese Garden
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Gideon Pond House
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Edinborough Park
Huge indoor playground & fitness areas. Indoor rec center with an elaborate kid's playground, swimming pool, running track & fitness area.
FlyOver America
Simulator ride at Mall of America. Mall of America ride using special effects to simulate flight over landmarks & scenic landscapes.
Wink World
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Nickelodeon Universe
Theme park with rides & activities. Family-focused amusement park with rides, an adventure course & mini-golf, plus themed play areas.
Museum of Illusions - Mall of America
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Crayola Experience Mall of America
Crayon-themed projects, exhibits & play. Modeling & coloring stations & high-tech play zones at a crayon company-sponsored kids' attraction.
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Amazing Mirror Maze
Mirror & glass maze at Mall of America. Unique, colorful maze of funhouse-style mirrors & glass corridors, located inside Mall of America.
Wood Lake Nature Center
Wildlife area with a floating boardwalk. Nature center with various habitats offering wildlife viewing from trails & a floating boardwalk.
Eagan Central Park
Community green space with a rec center. This neighborhood resource for sports, play & fitness features a rec center & walking trails.
Minnesota Zoo
Animal exhibits from penguins to camels. A 485-acre preserve exhibiting local & global animals from Russian grizzly bears to butterflies.
Lake Nokomis Park
Paddlesports, sailing & community center. Popular park providing sailing, paddlesport rentals, concessions, a community center & playground.
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
Picturesque place to swim, fish & hike. Scenic setting providing biking & walking trails, water activities & a castle-inspired band shell.
Peace (Rock) Garden
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Good Times Park
Sprawling indoor playground for families. Expansive indoor playground featuring an area for toddlers, an open field & a jumper.
Minnehaha Falls
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Hidden Falls Regional Park
Scenic park with a waterfall & trails. Charming, long-established park featuring waterfalls, trails, a boat launch & scenic picnic areas.
The Bakken Museum
Unique museum with an electricity focus. Museum & education center for all ages offering exhibits on electricity, Ben Franklin & magnets.
Bde Maka Ska
Water sports & 3-mile loop paths. Swimming, water sports & watercraft rentals, plus separate 3-mile loop paths for walkers & bikers.
Holz Farm Park
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Notable modern sculptures & landscaping. An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Tranquil preserve with trails & wildlife. 160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.
Gold Medal Park
Scenic public space with river views. This 7.5-acre landscaped park features a unique mound with a spiral walkway & water views.
Prospect Park Water Tower
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Mill Ruins Park
Park featuring historic mill remains. City park built around a historic old mill, featuring interpretive signs, walking & biking paths.
Boom Island Park
Park with a playground & a boat dock. Riverside park featuring a playground, a boat dock & restrooms, plus walking/biking paths.
North Commons Water Park
Outdoor summertime aquatic fun facility. Open-air spot with a 3-story water slide, a splash pool & concessions stand open in the summer.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Interactive exhibits & educational films. Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.
Como Town
Rides & attractions for kids 2-12. Amusement park with traditional & interactive rides, attractions & splashing for kids age 2-12.
Como Regional Park
Greenspace with a lake & picnic areas. This 450-acre public space features a zoo, lake, golf course, gardens & multiple picnic pavilions.
Wabasha Street Caves
Massive cave network with events & tours. Banquet, convention & event space set in a sprawling, subterranean cave network, with guided tours.
Landmark Center
Ornate spot for art & history exhibits. Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Picturesque zoo & botanical gardens. Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.
Jackson Square Park
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Minnesota Children's Museum
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Folwell Park
Sports fields, a rec center & play areas. Community space features sports fields & courts, paved paths, a picnic area, a tot lot & rec center.
Audubon Park
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Hidden Valley Park
Serene spot with a pond & skating rink. Shaded neighborhood park with jogging paths, a pond, sports facilities & a winter skating rink.
Rock Island Swing Bridge
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Sanborn Park
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Webber Park
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Clifton E. French Regional Park
Lakeshore spot for water sports & hikes. Lake-based spot with swimming, fishing, lighted trails, large playground, boat launch & picnicking.
Carl W. Kroening Nature Center
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North Mississippi Regional Park
Riverside trails, a playground & fishing. River, woods & prairie grounds features diverse wildlife, trails, a big playground & a fishing pier.
Harriet Alexander Nature Center
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Millennium Garden
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Keyes Park
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Palmer Lake Park
Scenic preserve with wildlife & trails. Lakeside park with wildlife, picnic tables & paved pathways for hikers & bikers.
Brooklyn Park Activity Center
Ice rinks, a skate park & banquet rooms. Community center with athletic facilities (including ice rinks & a skate park) & function rooms.
Central Park of Maple Grove
Green space with play areas for all ages. Urban park with a playground for all ages, plus a seasonal, interactive fountain & ice-skating loop.
Springbrook Nature Center
Interpretive center, habitats & trails. Diverse habitats & wildlife plus hiking trails, floating boardwalks & an interpretive center.
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
Mississippi River plus hiking trails. Scenic expanse of the Mississippi River with a dam & observation deck, picnic areas & hiking trails.
Aquatore Park
Large green space for sports & events. Roomy outdoor space with sports fields & a dog park, plus a playground & picnic pavilions.
Arboretum Angel Of Hope Garden
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Maple Grove Arboretum
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Elm Creek Park Reserve
Activities & camping on 4,900 acres. 4,900 acres with nature center, camping cabins & activities including hiking, swimming & disc golf.
Lilli Putt
Long-running mini-golf course with rides. This longstanding attraction offers a mini-golf course, go karts & bumper boats.
Rockslide Park
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Sand Creek Park
Sports destination with a skate park. Large, contemporary multi-sports complex with playgrounds, a skate park & a concession stand.
Lakeside Commons Park
Park with a splash pad & playground. Canoe rental is available at this public park with kids' activities, volleyball & a public beach.
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