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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Minneapolis

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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.
Camp Pillsbury

Owatonna

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Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.
It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they particip ... Read more
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!
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)
Catalina Sea Camp

Toyon Bay

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Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.
Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided D ... Read more
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
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.
Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

Utica

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Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
Harlem Globetrotters Pushing The Limits World Tour

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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.
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!
Seaquest Interactive Aquarium Roseville

Roseville

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SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium offers a completely interactive, hands-on learning experience for the entire family. Designed as a 'Quest of Edutainment', visitors to SeaQuest will journey through realistically themed exhibits where they will connect w ... 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.
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

Harlem Globetrotters Pushing The Limits World Tour

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Tortuga Music Festival 2019

Ft Lauderdale

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Ft Lauderdale April 12-14!
Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music. Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans and to support scientific research, education, ... Read more

Family Activities

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 c ... Read more

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Turn Your City 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…
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bitWise Academy

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50% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN MINNESOTA TODAY!
Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this summer? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and computer science!

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Catalina Sea Camp

Toyon Bay

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Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.
Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided D ... Read more
Grizzly Jacks Starved Rock

Utica

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Welcome to Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort A Hotel and Resort Near Starved Rock State Park
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets nature. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
Harlem Globetrotters Pushing The Limits World Tour

Nationwide

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Save 25% with Promo Code: FUNFAM
All-New Harlem Globetrotters Pushing The Limits World Tour This is more than a basketball game. It is more than a show. It is the one and only Harlem Globetrotters in an all-new, larger-than-life world tour. You'll be on your feet, out of your seat, ... Read more

SAVE 25% for ALL Harlem Globetrotters Games with promo code FUNFAM
25% off select tickets with promo code FUNFAM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2019/2020 tour! Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will …
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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!
The Coding School

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LEARN CODING in the most SUPPORTIVE, In-Depth and RISK-FREE learning environment possible in Minnesota with The Coding School!
Our one-of-a-kind program provides students with ONE-ON-ONE lessons from top computer scientists at SpaceX, Google, Stanford, Harvard & more... ALL FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! Middle and high school students meet for weekly, face-to-face coding lessons & mentorship via video chat with their own personal instructor to learn in-depth skills and knowledge at their own pace in fields including Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Building, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Tech and more! Our students increase their college competitiveness by creating projects t ... Read more

Fun Centers

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.

Museums/Zoos

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.
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.