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Activities for kids near Rochester MN
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items Activities around the Rochester (and surrounding) area.
If you’re looking for free activities, indoor play spaces or things to do around the area, this is your guide!
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40,000-square-foot inclusive indoor playground.
•Inclusive Play: Fully ADA-accessible equipment, including ramps to two-story play structures, metal slides (safe for cochlear implants), and sensory equipment.
•Recreational Spaces: Features an indoo...
Boundless Playspace and Activity Center
The library offers various resources and programs beyond traditional book lending:
•Books, audiobooks, music CDs, DVDs, and online titles.
•Non-traditional items such as seeds, video games, and board games.
•Free Wi-Fi and internet access.
•Free pro...
Rochester Public Library
•The Zollman Zoo features over 30 to 40 species and 75 animals native to Minnesota, such as otter, bison, black bear, eagles, and snakes. You can get up close with animals like bears and wolves.
•Trails, there are approximately 8 miles of hiking tra...
Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
Free and open to the public year-round.
Nature Center & Exhibits:
•Exploration Hall: Features live animals, birds, fish, taxidermy, and hands-on exhibits.
•Programs: Offers year-round classes, day camps, and custom programs for groups.
•Ren...
Quarry Hill Nature Center
The space includes slides, public restrooms, and separate areas for different age groups (under four and older kids). Story and Snack time is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays when open.
•Cost: Admission is an affordable $2 per child (c...
Monkey Junction
•Interactive Exhibits: Features like "Sparky's Garage" allow for hands-on tinkering and role-playing.
•STEAM Focus: Exhibits and programs are designed around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
•Community & Culture: Promotes learn...
SPARK, The Children's Museum of Rochester, MN
Free admission
•Interactive Exhibits: Engage with hands-on activities like the "Can Jam" assembly line simulation, where you can "pack" virtual cans, or learn about SPAM® trivia.
•Global Reach: Explore an interactive map showing the product's popul...
SPAM® Museum in Minnesota | SPAM® Brand
•The Interpretive Center is free to visit
•Touch tables with different natural items
•Interactive displays and hands-on exhibits
•Nature puzzles and games
•A preschool play area and children's library
The Nature Center also offers over 10 miles of t...
Home - hormelnaturecenter.org
A large indoor trampoline park
•Trampolines: Over 130 interconnected trampolines, slam dunk courts, and a warped wall.
•Obstacle Courses: Ninja warrior course, traverse climbing wall, and warrior battle beam.
•Adventure Zones: Insane airbag, Nerf ...
Air Insanity | Trampoline Park | Rochester, MN
Reoccurring free activities
Free workshops EVERY FIRST Saturday of the month, at your local Home Depot!
Kids Workshops: Activities & Crafts