Managed by Anoka County, Rum River Central Regional Park is a 400-acre park with scenic river, prairie and woodland habitats. Family-friendly amenities include a playground, campsites and space to picnic. Outdoor recreation opportunities include canoeing/kayaking, biking, hiking, and cross country skiing. There are also horse-back riding trails. This park is a good option for viewing […]
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Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve is a 5500-acre park in the northeast metro. It is one of the largest parks in the metro area stretching from Lexington and Circle Pines up through Lino Lakes and down to Centerville. Family-friendly amenities include the Wargo Nature Center, a playground, a beach on Centerville Lake and
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Things to do this week in Minneapolis & St Paul with your kids! This guide covers Twin Cities family activities for the week of July 31-August 4, 2023. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE. Because the parents that make up
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Open year-round, Westwood Hills Nature Center is a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored prairie. Families with small children will particularly love the nature playground, environmental learning center, and year-round naturalist-led programs. Older kids, teens and adults will enjoy exploring the trails and natural areas. Parking and admission are both always free. The main building, picnic shelter building and
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Things to do this week in Minneapolis & St Paul with your kids! This guide covers Twin Cities family activities for the week of July 24-28, 2023. If you are in search of things to do with your family this weekend, jump over to our WEEKEND FAMILY GUIDE. Because the parents that make up the
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Named for the 17th century Franciscan priest, Father Hennepin Bluff Park is part of the larger Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park in Minneapolis. Families will have fun exploring the park and nearby attractions. In the summer, the Minneapolis Park Board (“MPRB”) traditionally offers weekly music and movies and the site hosts family-friendly festivals, like Stone
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Things to do in Minneapolis & St Paul this weekend! This Twin Cities Family Weekend Guide covers the weekend of July 29-30, 2023. To find our most recent guide, click here. Looking for extra inspiration? As always, you can jump over to our JULY FAMILY GUIDE, our 2023 ULTIMATE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FUN GUIDE or our
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Things to do in Minneapolis & St Paul this weekend! This July Twin Cities Family Weekend Guide covers the weekend of July 22-23, 2023. To find our most recent guide, click here. As always, you can check our JULY FAMILY GUIDE, 2023 ULTIMATE TWIN CITIES SUMMER FUN GUIDE or our FAMILY FUN CALENDAR for more
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East Medicine Lake Park is a 12 acre park in Plymouth with a seasonal beach, playground, trails and space to picnic. There are restrooms available during beach season. There is off-street parking available. The park sometimes hosts special events, like Kites over the Beach in June and Beaches, Bands & Brews in August. Related Articles:
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Polar bears, tigers and other big cats, primate of all kind and a variety of hoofed creatures greet visitors to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Como Park Zoo is a nice choice for an inexpensive outing with out-of-town guests. The greater Como Park has many picnic areas and playgrounds to add to the fun. It
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