Things to do with kids in Minneapolis, MN

• Movement Classes (37)
• Museum & Gallery (36)
• Reading & Literacy (27)
• Science Exploration (23)
• Environmental Education (15)
• STEM Workshops (14)
• Adventure Physical (12)
• Gardening (9)

• Babies & toddlers (0–2)
• Preschool (3–4)
• Ages 5–6
• Ages 7–9
• Tweens (10–12)
• Teens (13–18)

• Rock the Block

  Wed, Jul 29 · 6:00 PM · +6 more this week · Minnehaha Regional Park

• Observation Station on the Learning Landscape

  Thu, Jul 30 · 10:00 AM · +3 more this week · Bell Museum

• Member Hour x T. rex

  Fri, Jul 31 · 9:30 AM · Science Museum of Minnesota

• Cuentos Infantiles en el Jardín – Spanish Storytime

  Fri, Jul 31 · 10:00 AM · Minnehaha Regional Park

  • Ages 0–7

• Solar Observing

  Sat, Aug 1 · 12:00 PM · +3 more dates · Bell Museum

• East River Trail Buckthorn Removal

  Sun, Aug 2 · 10:00 AM · +12 more dates · Minnehaha Regional Park

• Llama Trek Experience 2026

  Wed, Aug 5 · 10:00 AM · Minnesota Zoo

  • $$
• The Blaze Sparky & Friends Show 2026

  Sat, Aug 8 · 11:30 AM · Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

  • Free
  • Ages 1–12

• Museum Nights

  Fri, Jul 31 · 5:00 PM · Science Museum of Minnesota

• Central Park Splash Pad Saturday Party

  Sat, Aug 1 · 10:00 AM · Central Park of Maple Grove

  • Free
  • Ages 1–12
• Free First Saturday: Outdoor Sculpture Art Making

  Sat, Aug 1 · 10:00 AM · Walker Art Center

  • Free
  • Ages 2–14
• Dino Fest

  Sat, Aug 1 · 11:00 AM · Science Museum of Minnesota

• Free First Sunday Play Day

  Sun, Aug 2 · 9:00 AM · Minnesota Children's Museum

  • Free
  • Ages 1–10
• Close Encounters: Minnesota Trail Wildlife

  Sun, Aug 2 · 11:00 AM · Minnesota Zoo

  • Free
  • Ages 2–14
• Baby & Toddler Storytime

  Mon, Aug 3 · 10:00 AM · Southdale Library

  • Free
  • Ages 0–2
• Toddler Tuesday: Water & Sensory Fun

  Tue, Aug 4 · 9:30 AM · Minnesota Children's Museum

  • Free
  • Ages 1–4

• Science Museum of Minnesota

  Museum · 20 classes & events

• Bell Museum

  Museum · 14 classes & events

• Minnesota Children's Museum

  Museum · 12 classes & events

• Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

  Park · 11 classes & events

• Minnehaha Regional Park

  Park · 7 classes & events

• Minnesota Zoo

  Park · 7 classes & events

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