Top city guide · 2026-04-05

Minneapolis Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Minneapolis, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Minneapolis.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Minneapolis right now.
Playground Pick
Minnehaha Falls & Regional Park
Parks
4801 S Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
4.9 / 5
Toddler Pick
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream
Food & Treats
1420 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
4.9 / 5
Indoor Pick
Can Can Wonderland
Arcade / Gaming
2211 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Zoo / Animals
1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN
4.8 / 5
Indoor Pick
Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA)
Arts & Crafts
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
4.8 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Parks
110 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN
4.8 / 5
Indoor Pick
Minnesota Children's Museum
Children's Museum
10 W 7th St, St. Paul, MN
4.8 / 5
Water Pick
Nicollet Commons Park
Parks
701 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
4.8 / 5

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Parks
Minnehaha Falls & Regional Park
4801 S Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
110 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN
Nicollet Commons Park
701 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Food & Treats
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream
1420 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Arcade / Gaming
Can Can Wonderland
2211 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Zoo / Animals
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Minneapolis.
MARCH25
Show & Tell Exhibition at Walker Art Center
MARCH 25 · starts Mar 25
Interactive exhibition designed for ages 2-9 featuring kid-friendly artworks and films from Walker's collection about animals, alphabets, food. Runs through April 5.
Free · Ongoing
MARCH27
The Girl Who Drank the Moon at Stages Theatre
MARCH 27 · starts Mar 27
Award-winning theatrical adaptation for kids. Story of Luna with magic, mystery, and unexpected friendships. Pay-What-You-Can performance March 29, Sensory-Friendly April 4, ASL Interpreted April 12.
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
APRIL11
Build It Expo at The Works Museum
APRIL 11 · starts Apr 11
Hands-on family event for kids 5-12 with interactive activities, live demos, conversations with construction professionals. Explore engineering and skilled trades careers.
Paid/Varies
APRIL23
Art in Bloom at Minneapolis Institute of Art
APRIL 23 · starts Apr 23
Four-day spring festival with floral interpretations of artworks, free guided tours, free art-making activities for families, live performances by Children's Theatre Company.
Free

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