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Local Things to Do - Family Approved!
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items Looking for some new places to check out? Sharing some of our family's favorites here! We've lived in this area for 5+ years now and are always looking for the toddler-friendly stamp of approval when we're out and about. These places all check the bo...
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
We are a HUGE outdoor family and love finding new places to spend our days! These are some of our favorite toddler-friendly destinations to pack up our gear and hang out.
Something for EVERYONE! We could stay at this huge park all day - there is so much to do and it's great for kids of multiple ages and abilities.
Shoreview Commons Park
Best place to visit for fresh fruits and veggies, beautiful flowers, and more natural and homemade products! LOVE this market for getting seedlings in the spring for our garden.
St. Paul Farmers' Market
Huge trail system with paved trails which we appreciate with our stroller! Fun for walking, biking, roller skiing, and more. Bonus - they have a playground with a big open field which the kids always like to end up at after our walk!
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Living in a place with a winter climate, the conservatory gives us a bit of life and plant oxygen without having to freeze outside! My toddlers love strolling through the plant rooms - especially to see the fish pond and turtles!
Como Zoo
Restaurants
Looking for a new restaurant suggestion for date night? Here's some of our family's favorites!
Our favorite place for gyros! My husband ALWAYS suggests going here when we're in the area or looking for a restaurant.
Shish
Our Costa Rican family simply adores this place. Hands down our favorite restaurant in the area. Authentic, perfect vibes, and delicious!
Marna's Eatery and Lounge
Our favorite local brewery and we love getting brewery food from the attached resturant! Super kid and family friendly!
Invictus Brewing Company
Other Food & Drinks
Coffee, tea, drinks, ice cream… Treats for all! Some of our favorite treat spots are on this list. Special bonus for the places that have something to offer for everyone in the family!
Coffee for mom and toys for kids. Could you find a better combination?! Especially in winter when you need to get the kids out and about, this place is a perfect morning stop!
Rebe's play cafe
The best ice cream, but you HAVE to get the homemade waffle cone!
Grand Ole Creamery
Love the boba here and the vibe is so sweet - lots of space for kids to hang out, too!
Simplicitea
Arts & Entertainment
As a scientist myself, I love taking the kids here! Tons to explore and you can come back over and over and still see something new. Would recommend the membership!
Science Museum of Minnesota
Our baseball loving kiddos are always asking when we're going back to Target Field! Such a family friendly and fun atmosphere for a baseball game.
Target Field
This is our favorite library - so fun for kids to hang out while you browse the huge selection of books!
Shoreview Community Center
Beautiful art gallery with lots to explore. You can visit over and over and still have more to see! Love introducing our kids to art through these exhibits.
Minneapolis Institute of Art