Maple Grove Minnesota Family Fun

THINGS TO DO IN MAPLE GROVE WITH KIDS & FAMILY

Welcome to Maple Grove! Popular for upscale shopping and beautifully maintained natural and recreational parks, Maple Grove Minnesota family fun can be found in small businesses, special events, kid-friendly restaurants and parks. Families can find both big-ticket and free family fun in the northwest area of the Twin Cities.

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    KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS THIS WEEK NEAR MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA

    Find this week’s Maple Grove, Minnesota, family fun. For more events in the surrounding Twin Cities Northwest Metro communities, see our full Twin Cities Family Fun Calendar.

  1. 04/12/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Eastman Free Funday Sunday - Eastman Nature Center
  2. 04/13/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Maple Grove Monday Parent/Tot Time - Maple Grove Community Center
  3. 04/17/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Maple Grove Friday Parent/Tot Time - Maple Grove Community Center
  4. 04/18/2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am: My Preschooler & Me: Salamanders - Eastman Nature Center
  5. 04/18/2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Woodcocks: Stalk the Dusk Sky Dancers - Eastman Nature Center
  6. 04/19/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Spring Fling Archery - Elm Creek Park Reserve
  7. 04/25/2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Maple Grove Arbor Day Celebration (FREE) - Maple Grove Community Center
  8. 04/27/2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Maple Grove Egg & Monkey Hunt (FREE) - Weaver Lake Park
  9. 05/03/2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Eastman Drop-In Discoveries (FREE) - Eastman Nature Center
  10. 05/07/2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Maple Grove Farmers Market - Opening Day (FREE) - Maple Grove Community Center
  11. 05/16/2026 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Tails & Ales - Maple Grove Central Park
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    SPECIAL EVENTS, FESTIVALS & SEASONAL ACTIVITIES IN MAPLE GROVE

    COOL PLACES TO TAKE KIDS IN THE MAPLE GROVE AREA

    Maple Grove Community Center

    The MAPLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER is a concentration of recreational facilities that welcomes any family to come play and be active. There is no need for a membership to visit. The center is located near the heart of Maple Grove’s shopping and dining district and close to two of the city’s major parks, MAPLE GROVE TOWN GREEN and CENTRAL PARK OF MAPLE GROVE. Enjoy a day out in Maple Grove with kids and include these amenities at the community center:

    Whirlyball Twin Cities

    13644 80th Circle North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Whirlyball, you say? We were unfamiliar, too, but having active tweens and teens, we needed to check this place out. The sport combines hockey, lacrosse and basketball – played while navigating around on bumper cars! That’s just the beginning of the fun at the Maple Grove location – there’s also bowling, laser tag, an escape room, an arcade, and lots of food options. We don’t recommend this place for younger kids, but your teen just may love it (and Mom & Dad might, too). Learn more about fun at Whirlyball in Maple Grove.

    Color Me Mine

    Color Me Mine, 12155 Elm Creek Boulevard North, Maple Grove 55369
    Family friendly offerings include Toddler Tuesdays, Family Nights and Kids Night Out drop off events. They also offer some seasonal fun and kits to pick up and make at home. Makes a great birthday party destination, too! Learn more about what you’ll experience at COLOR ME MINE in Maple Grove.

    Color Me Mine Logo - The Art Of Having Fun

    MAPLE GROVE INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS

    Anyone who raises kids in Minnesota understands that we desperately need places where they can bounce off someone else’s walls during the winter. Maple Grove has four indoor playgrounds and play areas where kids can do just that! Find more indoor play areas near Maple Grove in our TWIN CITIES INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS GUIDE.

    Sky Zone Trampoline Park

    16501 County Rd 30, Maple Grove, MN 55311
    A family outing to SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK is one of the most requested among our kids. We often recommend trampoline parks for tweens and teens, but the SkyZone parks also offer special toddler times and adults can get a good workout while playing with their kids. Some of the thrills you’ll find at the parks include trampolines for open jumping, ninja obstacle courses, ultimate dodgeball, climbing walls and foam pit zones. Each location is a bit different but tons of fun!

    Girl climbing nets at Skyzone in Maple Grove, Minnesota

    MiniSota Play Cafe

    12055 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
    MINISOTA PLAY CAFE, located within The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, provides an indoor play space and a coffee shop in one location – the perfect place to sit and relax after a shopping session while the kids can get wiggles out. They’ll love exercising their “make-believe” muscles at the pint-sized play town and lake to fish on. Drinks and kid snacks are sold. Please see link for hours & pricing. Grip socks are required.

    Playground Plaza Indoor Playground

    11701 95th Avenue North, Maple Grove 55369
    PLAYGROUND PLAZA INDOOR PLAYGROUND is a 20,000 square foot space where kids can run and play year-round. There is standard park equipment as well as turf for free play. Buy your passes online (the park is self-use; there is no staff) and come and go as you wish for the day. Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm. $15/child, adults FREE.

    Teen & tween fun at ProKART Indoor Racing

    11700 Troy Lane North, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
    PRO KART INDOORS provides an indoor go-kart racing track with a seasonal outdoor extension. The venue offers birthday party packages. Parental waivers are required for all minors.

    MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA, FREE FAMILY FUN AT PARKS & OUTDOOR PLAY

    Maple Grove carefully tends to more than 50 parks, dozens of playgrounds, athletic fields, an arboretum, trails and more natural spaces to explore. Our list of the 10 BEST PARKS IN MAPLE GROVE is a great place to start no matter the season. Some parks not to miss when searching for things to do with kids outdoors in Maple Grove:

    Girl paying in splash pad found at Central Park in Maple Grove Minnesota
    Maple Grove Central Park

    Free family fun in Maple Grove parks

    • A huge, creative playground, interactive water fountains, a winter ice-skating loop, a garden labyrinth and more to be found at MAPLE GROVE CENTRAL PARK. 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN.
    • An even bigger (can you even imagine?) playground is to be found at the ELM CREEK PLAY AREA within ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE. Keep reading for lots more about this incredible Maple Grove park. 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN.
    • Sandy swimming beaches at WEAVER LAKE PARK (8401 Dunkirk Lane N) and FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK (14900 Bass Lake Road).
    • Community concerts, kids entertainment, outdoor movies and more at TOWN GREEN PARK (7991 Main Street N, Maple Grove, MN).
    • Learn all about native tree species at the MAPLE GROVE ARBORETUM (9400 Fernbrook Lane North, Maple Grove, MN).
    • Year-round outdoor fun at GLEASON FIELDS (18815 67th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN).
    • Access Eagle Lake from THORESEN PARK (6259 Eagle Lake Dr, Maple Grove, MN).

    Maple Grove Minnesota Family Fun - 10 Parks to Visit This Summer - Explore Close to Home Maple Grove MN

    Elm Creek Park Reserve & Eastman Nature Center

    13351 Elm Creek Road, Dayton, MN 55369
    The beautiful
    ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE sprawls across almost 5,000 acres, passes through three northwest Twin Cities communities and is the largest in the Three Rivers Park District system. It contains a nature center, miles of hiking and smooth biking trails, a sand-bottomed swimming pond, a huge playground, disc golf, archery and a variety of wildlife. There is so much to do at here that you’d be hard-pressed to fit it into one day! If you’re interested in the highlights, here’s what we recommend trying:

    • Your kids will go crazy for the giant ELM CREEK PLAY AREA (pictured). Great for all abilities! This rainbow-hued stunner ranks highly on our list of the BEST PLAYGROUND IN THE TWIN CITIES TO EXPLORE THIS SUMMER!
    • Spend a summer afternoon swimming at the chlorinated, sandy ELM CREEK SWIM POND ($6/pp).
    • Explore the EASTMAN NATURE CENTER – filled with indoor exhibits and live animals, then head outdoors to find a boardwalk, trails and a sweet little nature playground. Check out free nature exploration materials at the front desk.
    • Feeling sporty? Elm Creek has an archery range (BYO equipment) & a disc golf course. $6/day pass.
    • Ride the bike trails. They’re very smooth and fairly level with some rolling areas. The park is huge and a little tricky to navigate; study the map well before you ride.

    Featured Park: Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove Minnesota

    RESTAURANTS WHERE KIDS EAT FREE OR CHEAP NEAR MAPLE GROVE

    Boulevard Bar & Grille

    3395 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
    Day/Time: Sunday, 4-9pm
    Deal: Kids Eat Free. Kids 10 and under eat free from the kids menu – one child’s meal with each adult entrée purchased.
    Verified: 8/29/2025

    Broadway Pizza

    11822 Aberdeen Street NE, Blaine MN 55449; (763) 755-5080
    3420 129th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448; (763) 421-2503
    7890 Main Street, Maple Grove, MN 55369; (763) 333-1303
    13705 27th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55441; (763) 551-0155
    21431 141st Avenue N, Rogers, MN 55374; (763) 428-3013
    Day/Time
    : Monday, 5pm-7:30pm

    Deal: Family Night: Free kids menu item with purchase of an adult entrée. 
    Table side magician: Blaine 1st Mondays; Plymouth 2nd Mondays; Coon Rapids 3rd Mondays.

    Verified: 08/29/2025

    Broadway Pizza

    11186 Commerce Drive, Champlin, MN 55316; (763) 433-9228
    Day/Time: Tuesday, 5pm-7:30pm

    Deal: Free kids menu item with purchase of an adult entrée. 
    Table side magician: 5-7pm

    Verified: 08/29/2025

    Chatters Restaurant & Bar

    4181 Cedar Street, Monticello, MN 55362 (763) 271-0070
    Day/Time: Tuesdays; 4pm-Close
    Deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, 1 child per adult.  
    Verified: 2/18/22

    Pizza Ranch

    13797 Jay Street NW, Andover, MN 55304; (763) 710-4555
    12443 Champlin Drive, Champlin, MN 55316; (763) 444-1344
    19141 Freeport St NW, Elk River, MN 55330; (763) 441-3000
    Day/Time: Tuesdays, 4pm-7:30 (Andover) or 8pm (Champlin & Elk River)
    Deal: Kid’s Night: One child 10 & under per paying adult. 
    Verified: 8/19/2025

    Robert’s at Medina

    500 Hwy 55, Medina, MN 55340; (763) 478-6661
    Day/Time: Tuesdays @ 4pm
    Deal: Enjoy a FREE kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree!
    Verified: 08/29/2025

    Space Aliens Grill & Bar

    11166 CR-37, Albertville, MN 55301; (763) 497-6718
    Day/Time
    : Tuesday Evenings

    Deal: Terrific Token Tuesday: Up to three $4.99 kids pizza & free game card with purchase of an adult meal.
    Verified: 08/29/2025

    Sunshine Factory Restaurant

    4100 Vinewood Lane, Plymouth MN, 55442; 763-535-7000
    Day/Time: Sundays after 4pm
    Deal: Kids eat free – kids 10 & under get one free meal per adult meal purchased. Not valid for teams or large groups.
    Verified: 08/29/2025

    Willy McCoy’s

    5651 La Centre Ave, Albertville, MN 55301; (763) 515-3600
    13655 Martin St NW, Andover, MN 55304; (763) 767-6333
    12450 Business Park Blvd N, Champlin, MN 55301; (763) 422-5020
    6415 Highway 10 NW, Ramsey, MN 55303; (763) 717-8916

    Day/Time: Sundays, 5-8pm
    Deal: One free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchased. Also 95¢ wings all day.
    Verified: 08/29/2025

    Find our complete Twin Cities Kids-Eat-Free List Here.

    More family-friendly restaurants in Maple Grove

    Chuck E Cheese

    12945 Elm Creek Blvd N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Chuck E. Cheese is the quintessential kid-friendly restaurant (family-friendly might be stretching it). Deals change, so we suggest you
    check the deals page before going, but there are often regular family deals.

    Dave & Busters

    11780 Fountains Way, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

    Another options to eat and play. Find weekly deals here. One to look for is 1/2-Price games on Wednesdays.

    Nadia Cakes

    11650 Fountains Dr #207, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    This award-winning cupcake shop is great for special occasions or just a fun treat. Kid-friendly workshops make great birthday parties.

    BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN MAPLE GROVE

    Holiday Inn & Venetian Indoor Waterpark

    11801 Fountains Way North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Whether you’re in town to shop and play or you’re treating the kids to a staycation the best family hotel in Maple Grove is the HOLIDAY INN & VENETIAN WATER PARK. Themed after the famous city, the waterpark features two 4-story slides, an activity pool, zero-depth entry for the youngest kids, a spa for the parents, and an arcade. Most likely, you’ll have to beg the kids to take a break from the waterpark to enjoy the rest of Maple Grove. (Images courtesy of TPI Hospitality)

    More Twin Cities indoor water parks: Family Exercise Fun: Twin Cities Indoor Waterparks and Pools

    MAPLE GROVE PERFORMING ARTS

    Bunce Backyard Productions is a family-owned theater group located in Maple Grove that produces an annual summer show that is FREE and open to the public. As their name indicates, summer productions are held in a local backyard. They also offer summer camp programs for kids. Check the link for upcoming performances and camps.

    Watch for more events near Maple Grove in our FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS PLAN-AHEAD CALENDAR.

    FIND MORE THINGS TO DO IN THE TWIN CITIES WITH KIDS!

    Maple Grove is just the beginning! FAMILY FUN TWIN CITIES tries hard to be the best resource when it comes to finding things to do with your kids and family in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area of Minnesota. We strive to cover a wide range of communities and share activities and events we have personally experienced with our own kids in tow (all 12 of them!) We call the Twin Cities HOME and are excited to share the area with you! Visitors to Maple Grove, Minnesota particularly love these Twin Cities attractions:

    Find things to do this weekend in Maple Grove on our Weekend Family Guide!

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