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Twin cities activities with kids
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items Places to go for all seasons in the twin cities or nearby
Free family entertainment. 7 pm Thursdays during the summer Centerville Lake. Park at Centerville elementary, walk over. Bring a blanket or chairs. Preshow starts at 6:30
Show Skiing | Bald Eagle Waterski Shows | United States
Free entry, but suggests donation. Lots of animals to see, sparky the seal show, conservatory is beatitiful. Open all year. Get there early for parking!
Como Zoo Conservatory - 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul ...
Great outdoor space for summer. Wear swim suits and sunscreen. Bring sand toys. Kids can also water plants in the vegetable garden and build shelters with large sticks. Very fun for ages 0-12
Tamarack Nature Center - Ramsey County
Go for the day in the winter! Great little indoor park for all aged kids. Lazy river too!
Otsego Hotel | Wyndham Garden Minneapolis Nw-Elk River
Small, but cheap place to ski/snowboard. Great hill for beginners
Hyland Hills Ski Area - Three Rivers Park District
Indoor play area. Inside New Brighton community center. Great for kids aged 0-10
Eagles Nest Indoor Playground | New Brighton, MN
Indoor pool, large waterslide, little kid area, great indoor play area. Great swim lessons as well.
Community Center - City of Shoreview, MN
Worth a trip to Duluth!! Admission is free. Tips; go early in the day and visit the aquarium. Park in their lot. Walk along the shore to the pier and eat dinner early. Then head back to get in line before 4:30. If you go on the Wednesday before ...
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Live music in the summer on the weekends. Walk around the lake, rent a paddle boat, and get ice cream in the shop.
Como Lakeside Pavilion | Saint Paul Minnesota
Paved hiking trail (1 mile) to the falls. Camping in the summer. Great place to go with kids
Willow River State Park | Wisconsin DNR
Summer bucket list. Go hiking in interstate park, do the alpine slides at wild mountain (or watersides), stop at Schooneys after for Rootbeer floats, ice cream, and/or pizza!
Scenic City of Taylors Falls on the St. Croix River
Free (suggested donation) place to go and explore with kids. We often go here on the way to Taylor’s falls.
Franconia Sculpture Park
Awesome Resturant in Taylor’s falls. We discovered this during the pandemic. Food delivered car side, or eat outside on their patio. Great burgers, fries and shakes. Play a round of mini golf when you’re done eating!
Taylors Falls Drive In | An Original Since 1956
Just a standard mall, but they have an awesomely cool carousel that my kids loved when they were little. Cheap and fun. Great place to burn off energy in the winter
Maplewood Mall | Shopping Center St Paul MN | 3001 White ...
Great activities every year.
Minnesota State Fair: Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025