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51 Fun Things to do in the Twin Cities

October 8, 2015

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

Theatre/Performance Art
  • 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
Indoor Activites/Entertainment

 Minnesota Professional Sporting Events