Minnesota Fun Activities Guide

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Minneapolis

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  Turn Minneapolis into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Save 20%- Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILYGUIDE. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Cafesjian's Carousel

  St. Paul

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  Cafesjian's Carousel was built in 1914 by Philadelphia Toboggan Company. It is known as PTC 33 because it is the 33rd machine they made. The company employed German immigrants to do most of the carving and painting. The word "toboggan" in the company name is an old term for roller-coaster, which was the company's original product.

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  Cascade Bay

  Eagan

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  Just 10 minutes south of the Mall of America!

     Did you know that one of the most popular water parks is right in your back yard? Captain C. Breeze and the Crew at Cascade Bay are busy planning and preparing to offer you the best summer experience ever; so pack your towel, sunscreen and shades and get ready for a summer of fun!

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  Casey's Amusement Park

  Alexandria

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  Located on County Road 42 & North Nokomis Street, just off Highway 29 North in Alexandria, MN. Concessions Available - Pop - Slush - Pizza - Ice Cream - Candy. FUN FOR EVERYONE! FREE ADMISSION AND PICNIC AREA. AMUSEMENT PARK HOURS: OPEN EVERY DAY 10 A.M. TO 11 P.M. MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER. (Please call for May and Sept. hours)

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  Center Creek Orchard

  Fairmont

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  Fall Family Fun. Center Creek Orchard invites you and your family to come and experience fall fun. Our goal is to provide you with a day full of fun in a family atmosphere. Activities include hay rides, storytelling, corn pile, scarecrow building, Jump Pad, giant maze, apple sling, barrel ride, crawling tunnels, super slide, and haunted forest. Pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and purchase apples from a variety of Minnesota apples. Admission is $9 per person for the activities (2 and under are free). Snack and seasonal foods are available. Go to the website for complete information. www.centercreekorchard.com (less) ... Read more

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  Great Lakes Aquarium

  Duluth

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  Welcome to Great Lakes Aquarium, home to a variety of species found primarily in the Great Lakes Basin. Additional exhibits showcase animals from both freshwater and marine habitats around the world. Visit us to see and learn more about river otters, regional birds, freshwater fish from Lake Superior and the Amazon River, and our special saltwater feature, seahorses.

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  HalloweenCostumes.com Pop-Up Shop

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  What can you expect when you choose the HalloweenCostumes.com Store? Our costumes are created by experienced costume designers who use extremely high quality materials to make outfits that fit all body types - sizes you won't find anywhere else. From big to small and short to tall, no one gets left out of having the Halloween experience that they want to have. You also get to touch and feel each costume and try them on to make sure that you get the costume fits just right. The unique experiences don't stop there. We also have amazing in-store special events to bring the Halloween fun to life! Yes, family-friendly events, live appearances from your children's favorite characters, face painting and more will delight both children and the young-at-heart. All-in-all, shopping with us this year is going to be a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience, and we're positive that it will become a yearly tradition for your family. So, what are you waiting for? Come see us soon at the HalloweenCostumes.com Store! (less) ... Read more

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  Lost Island Waterpark

  Waterloo

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  Lost Island Waterpark is the largest waterpark in Iowa! Check out a tropical paradise in the heart of the Midwest with over 25 attractions, FREE parking, FREE tube rental, and delicious food. Ranked on TripAdvisor's Top Ten Waterparks in the U.S., Lost Island is a hidden treasure you have to see to believe.

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  SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium

  Bloomington

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  Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Come face-to-face with sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish and more! With an amazing 300 ft. long ocean tunnel, 1.3 million gallons of water and more than 10,000 sea creatures, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is the perfect stop for family fun! To get any close you would have to get wet!

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  The Escape Game

  Bloomington

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  The #1 Rated "Escape Room" and the #2 Rated "Fun & Games" Attraction on TripAdvisor Minneapolis. You've probably spent countless hours in front of a screen watching a hero save the world, solve a mystery, plan a prison break or repair a spaceship to return home. Now it's your turn! We offer an escape from ordinary life that allows you to live the stories you love. Here's how it works: You and your team are locked in a room and have one hour to complete a mission and escape. Escaping will require teamwork, quick thinking, determination and a sense of urgency! From the moment you step into your game, you'll be totally immersed in our world. Book now at TheEscapeGameMinneapolis.com [Chat support also available on our website] (less) ... Read more

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  Valleyfair Amusement Park

  Shakopee

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  In 1976, Valleyfair premiered as a turn-of-the-century amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota with 20 rides and attractions on 26 acres. Today, the park boasts more than 75 rides and attractions on 90 acres and is the largest amusement park in the upper Midwest.

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  Wild Mountain Water Park

  Taylors Falls

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  Fun for all ages!

     The Wild Mountain Water Park, Alpine Slides & Go-Karts are located just 7 miles north of Taylors Falls, MN. A great park for the whole family! There are activities that will get you wet, and some that will allow you to stay dry! There is no charge for parking and you are welcome to bring in a picnic lunch, although, food service is available. There is also no charge to sit back, relax, and watch the others in your group enjoy the rides. There are tickets available for unlimited access to everything in the park, to single rides. There is definitely something for everyone!

Events/Performances

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  Kids Obstacle Challenge

  Hastings

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  August 4th Afton Alps in Hastings, MN

     The Minneapolis Kids Obstacle Challenge on Saturday, August 4th will be held at Afton Alps in Hastings, MN. Participants can traverse rock walls, army crawl through mud pits, rope swing over water, scale up rugged cargo nets, dodge floating cannonballs, and more. Give your kids the chance to release their inner beast and push themselves, all while getting covered in mud together as a family! Prepare to Brave Your Adventure and have some family fun! (less) ... Read more

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Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Minneapolis

  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Turn Minneapolis into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Save 20%- Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILYGUIDE. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium

  Bloomington

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  Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Come face-to-face with sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish and more! With an amazing 300 ft. long ocean tunnel, 1.3 million gallons of water and more than 10,000 sea creatures, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is the perfect stop for family fun! To get any close you would have to get wet!

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  Steam and Robotics

  Multiple Locations

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  A NEW Summer Camp from ROBOTS-4-U

     This unique program is a moving Art project, where children 7 to 12, build unique Art projects that are animated. Each project incorporates visual designs that the student arranges as their own creation and through a variety of devices ensures that this sculpture moves. Our unique Dynamic Art program combines art and technology while challenging your child to explore the relationship of these ideas. Through this program your child will be given the experience of making moving sculptures. Artists such as Alexander Calder used this method for his ceiling mobiles, which are seen all over the country. Each child will be given the opportunity to explore their creativity while incorporating the exciting elements of technology. Through the use of motors, gears and pulleys your child will learn how to turn their art to an exciting new level. They will be making beautiful and fun unique sculptures that exist as art and decorative objects. This class will challenge the functionality of the creative process as well as being fun and rewarding. It is more than your basic children's art class. Each kit contains motors, batteries, and circuits, which are essential to making moving sculpture as well as fun art tools such as construction paper, pipe cleaners, felt, pom poms, and googly eyes. All these items work together to create unique moving pieces of art and your child will closely examine the partnership between engineering and art. (less) ... Read more

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition is the evolution of the original, wildly popular, hilarious Watch Ya' Mouth game. Rather than just speak phrases, players now go head-to-head with hilarious and challenging tasks - while wearing mouthpieces. Throwdown Edition takes competition - and laughter - to the next level and builds on the multigenerational gaming phenomena. Throwdown Edition has already been Awarded Top Holiday Toy of 2017 by Toy Insider & selected for the 2017 Amazon Holiday Toy List.

Fun Centers

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  Pinstripes

  Edina

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  Our distinctive 40,000 square foot dining and entertainment venues feature a bistro with exceptional Italian/American cuisine and wine; bowling and bocce; a year-round outdoor patio and fire pit; and event space/party rooms accommodating 20-600 people. Enjoy lunch or dinner, private parties, weekend live blues and jazz, wine dinners, mom & tot play dates, clubs and leagues and other exciting promotions.

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  Wheel Fun Rentals Minnesota

  Wheel Fun Rentals Minnesota

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  Fun for the entire family. We offer the ultimate in fun and recreation for the entire family, from toddlers through grandparents. Enjoy the outdoors - our fleet of unique vehicles offer unparalleled outdoor recreation for sightseeing, people watching and a touch of exercise that will enhance any leisure time experience.

Museums/Zoos

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  Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

  St. Paul

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  At Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, conservation is a part of our mission. Our goal is to take an active role in helping to conserve our planet's resources - plants, animals, and whole ecosystems. As a model for others, Como staff works to preserve resources and operate in an environmentally responsible, efficient, safe and sustainable manner.

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  Minnesota Zoo

  Apple Valley

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  Changing How You See the World

     Founded in 1978, the Minnesota Zoo exists to connect people, animals, and the natural world. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. Education programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region, and around world. Conservation programs protect endangered species and preserve critical ecosystems. Learn more about the Minnesota Zoo - our mission, leadership, and history.