Minnesota winters are long and the coveted days of spring, summer and fall are still sprinkled with rainy days. In order to survive the ups and downs of our weather with the kids, we’ve compiled a list of the best indoor play in the Twin Cities. Looking for open jump times at a nearby trampoline park? Or maybe free activities for all ages? From community center play areas to indoor playgrounds, indoor waterparks to museums, you’re sure to find some family fun activities to keep you busy on rainy days and throughout the winter.
COVID-19 Update: We understand each family has a different comfort level in regards to public spaces, even those that are allowed to be open. We support each family’s individual choices for their children and will continue to be sure you are aware of all indoor play area offerings in the metro area, especially those that allow for limited contact and digital offerings.
Go on an Airport Adventure Without Ever Leaving Minnesota!
From an early age, my middle child was fascinated by things that move. Trains, planes, automobiles–you name it, he loved it. Not a day went by in his preschool days when we didn’t build and rebuild a complex city structure with interconnected roads and train lines and airports in the…
Beat the Winter Blues: 9 Screen-Free Activities
With ever growing snow banks, temps barely in the 20s (if we’re lucky) and ice patches nearly everywhere, spring feels like a far off dream. Cabin fever has set in. The kids are bouncing off the walls and making daily – sometimes hourly – proclamations of boredom. It’s time to…
5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Winter with Kids
Having three boys in quick succession means that sometimes the four walls of our house feel too confining – especially in the winter. Cabin fever is a real thing, y’all! There are only so many books to read, crafts to make or cookies to bake before they start getting antsy….
Recipes to Survive a Day Stuck Inside
Some days, the thermometer never rises above -15 degrees. Or the torrential rain never takes a break. Or your toddler never stops refusing to put on weather-appropriate clothing. The only thing to do? Give up and stay inside. When my husband or I get stuck indoors with our girls all…
Indoor Fun for the Family
My husband has a long history of gag gifts. His specialty this year was a magnet I proudly display on the refrigerator that reads, “My favorite outdoor activity is going back inside.” A pretty accurate description, especially during winter in Minnesota. Lest I have a great deal of experience from…
Mall of America: Free Fun for Kids!
I probably take my kids on adventures about 2-3 times each week, especially during these long Minnesota winters. Makes me sounds like I’m Super Mom, right?! But here’s my secret… I’m lazy. Yep. No shame in my parenting game! If we stay home, three things always explode: Toys. Crumbs. Emotions. and…
Embracing the Winter Storm
With forecasts of big snowfalls followed by plummeting temperatures with the highs below zero—we are making sure we are prepared! We spent our weekend stocking up on groceries + hot cocoa and made sure to swing by the library for a fresh stack of books. I’m trying to see the glass as…
5 Easy Ways to Enjoy Winter with Kids
Having three boys in quick succession means that sometimes the four walls of our house feel too confining – especially in the winter. Cabin fever is a real thing, y’all! There are only so many books to read, crafts to make or cookies to bake before they start getting antsy….
6 Keys To Hating Winter Less
Winter. It’s what this great state of Minnesota is famous for—the long, cold, snowy, stay-in-your-house-kind-of-frigid days of winter. When my daughter was about 3.5 years old, she walked out into the frosty air, turned to look at me and with tears in her eyes said, “I don’t like winter, Mommy!…
