Looking for something to do this weekend? At MacKid, we want to make it easy for you; here is our list of great places to check out for family-friendly things to do in the Twin Cities.
Visit the website links for more information.
Have a favorite you think we should add to the list? Let us know!
Museums
- The Minnesota Children's Museum, website
- Science Museum of Minnesota, website
- Minnesota History Center, website
- Mill City Museum, website
- Bakken Museum, website
- The Works, website
- Twin City Railroad Museum, website
- Historic Fort Snelling, website
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, website *FREE*
- Walker Art Center, website
- Weisman Art Museum, website
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts, website *FREE*
- Firefighters Hall and Museum, website
- Como Planetarium, website
- The Children's Theatre Company, website
- Stages Theatre Company, website
- Burnsville Performing Arts Center, website
Zoos, Amusement Parks & Specialty Events/Entertainment
- Valleyfair, website
- Nickelodeon Universe, website
- Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium at MOA website
- American Girl Minneapolis at MOA, website
- The Barbie Dreamhouse Experience at MOA, website
- Minnesota Zoo, website
- Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, website *FREE*
- Como Town Amusement Park, website
- Canterbury Park, website
Water Parks and Sports
- River Rats Water Ski Show, website *FREE*
- Waterpark of America, website
- Bunker Beach waterpark (open June-Labor Day), website
- Cascade Bay, website
- Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center, website
- The Depot Waterpark and Ice Rink, website
Parks & Nature Centers
- Westwood Hills Nature Center, website
- The Raptor Center, website
- Theodore Wirth Park, website *FREE*
- Three Rivers Park District, website *FREE*
- Minnehaha Falls, website *FREE*
- Minneapolis Landscape Arboretum, website
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, website *FREE*
- Centennial Lakes Park, website
- Caponi Art Park
- Edinborough Park and Adventure Peak, website
- Lake Calhoun 32nd Street Beach, website *FREE*
- Trolley Ride on the Como-Streetcar Line, website
- Crystal Cove Aquatic Center (opens in June), website
- Vertical Endeavors, website
- Wheel Fun Rentals, website
- Roller Garden, website
- 3rd Lair Skate Park, website
- Pump it Up, website
- Grand Slam Burnsville, website
- Grand Slam Coon Rapids, website
- ProKart Indoor Racing, website
- Rollerdome at the Metrodome, website
Minnesota Professional Sporting Events