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Carol Cassell

Oct 18, 2022
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Skeleton Yard Games

New display every day! Last year Sheryl Umphress put on the Skeleton Olympics. Check out her display this year for Skeleton Yard Games....

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Carol Cassell

Jan 10, 2022
1 min

669 Fairmont Rd

One of Winnipeg's most beloved holiday homes! The van being decorated for Christmas is one of the stand out features of this fabulous...

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Museum of Illusions

Mall of America

General $20 ($27.50 CAD) timed entry

Family prices available

Museum of Illusions is an interactive experience that will trick your eye, entertain your mind, and show you the exciting science behind illusions!

Over 60 astonishing exhibits will make curious minds of all ages encounter the impossible while having unforgettable fun.

They are wheelchair accessible. There are a few rooms with slanted floors that are not as accessible but those can be bypassed on your visit.

Rock of Ages Glow Mini Golf

Mall of America

General $15 ($21 CAD) 5 and under free

Can be bundled with Nickelodeon wristband

Rock of Ages Blacklight Minigolf allows guests to putt their way through different eras of music, starting in the '50s all the way up to present time. There are 18 holes of fun-filled golf, sure to challenge and delight guests of all ages.

Wink World

Mall of America

Adult $20 ($27.50 CAD) 13 years +

Student $15 ($21 CAD) 13 years + with ID

Child 6-12 $12.50 ($17 CAD) 5 and under free

Wink World is a visually stunning multi-media fun house created by Chris Wink, who is best known for being one of the creators of the global sensation, Blue Man Group.

At Wink World, guests journey through a series of mesmerizing infinity mirror rooms, each containing an awe-inspiring combination of light, color, sound and motion.

Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

Mall of America

Adult $24 ($33 CAD) 1 and under free

Child $21 ($29 CAD) 2-12 yrs

SEA LIFE brings you closer than ever to thousands of sea creatures including sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, jellyfish, seahorses and more! Explore 1.3 million gallons of awesome and immerse yourself into an underwater world traveling inside the 300 foot long ocean tunnel.

The facility is designed to be wheelchair accessible.

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

1700 American Blvd E, Bloomington

General Day Pass $40 ($55 CAD)

General Half Day Pass $36 ($50 CAD) 4pm to close

With a 75,000-square-feet indoor water park kept at a perfect 84 degrees year-round, your pack can enjoy a world of fun with a 4 story water fort treehouse, a 5 ft deep wave pool, lazy river, water playground, wave rider, and multiple water slides.

Science Museum of Minnesota

120 W. Kellogg Boulevard.

Adult $35 ($48 CAD) 18+

Child $25 ($34.50 CAD) 3 and under free

Make big discoveries, explore Earth's natural history, and immerse yourself in science in downtown Saint Paul. Explore dinosaur exhibits, the giant astronaut, science experiments, human body gallery, light gallery, math moves, sportsology, and many more.

The facility is designed to be wheelchair accessible.

Backyard Indoor Playground

316 Brookview Pkwy S

Kids 2-13 $6 ($8 CAD)

Under 2 and adults are free

Adventure awaits with super slides, twisty tubes, cargo climbs, bumper balls, log rollers, cave crawls, and more!

Good Times Park

3265 Northwood Cir #100

Child 1-17 $12 ($17 CAD)

With over 25,000 square feet of space there is plenty of room to explore. The play spaces include a playground, basketball court, jumping pillow, ninja course, soccer field and numerous others that will keep kids busy for hours.

Eagles Nest

400 10th St NW

Kids 12 and under $8 ($11 CAD)

Adults are free

Explore a 23-foot-high Web Tower Challenge, 36-foot-long Quadruple Wave Slide, Tight Rope Walk,14-foot Trolley Challenge and Hanging Foam Forest, Interactive projector slide, One-of-a-kind Eagles Nest and Tree Climb.

The structure has a large separate toddler area to keep little ones safe and engaged. This section includes: Climb-on Sculpted Play Pieces, Activity Panels, Tree Slide,16-foot Lily Pad Walk, Themed carpet play area

Maple Maze

12951 Weaver Lake Rd

Child 1-12 $6 ($8 CAD)

The Maple Maze is amazing fun for children ages 12 and under! Start on the first level by climbing the rock wall, hopping on the pogo stick, or entering the tree house and climbing to the second level.

The toddler area is for ages 3 and under. Children are able to crawl into the lion's mouth and down a slide to venture on to the molded alligator, hippo, and more. Activity panels keep young minds intrigued and active.

Grand Slam Family Fun Centre

2941 Coon Rapids Blvd NW

There are too many individual and package prices to list here. Please check the website.

There is something for everyone at Grand Slam! Activities include: Glow laser tag, batting cages, 18 hole mini golf, arcade with 45 games, bumper cars, omni arena VR and a colosseum themed multi level indoor playground with bounce house!

Zero Gravity Adventure Park

2292 Woodale Dr

Basic Day Pass $22 ($30 CAD)

Deluxe Day Pass $26 ($36 CAD)

Ultimate Day Pass $31 ($43 CAD)

At Zero Gravity Trampoline Park, we have all kinds of activities for kids and adults to enjoy. From our massive Open Jump Arena to our Aerial Ninja Rope Course, Laser Tag, and Classic Arcade Games!

Can Can Wonderland

755 Prior Ave N Suite #004

Tues-Wed $11 ($15 CAD)

Thurs-Sun $14 ($19 CAD)

Mini Golf $15 ($21) 5 and under free

A whimsical destination featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball, arcade games, tap wall, food, and two performance stages for live entertainment. There is a bar at this venue, however it is also kid friendly until 9pm on Friday and Saturday.

Check their website for special events for kids like pajama days and kids karaoke!

The admission fee covers unlimited free play on 125+ arcade and pinball games plus any live performances on the entertainment schedule. Mini Golf is an additional charge.

Shoreview Community Centre Water Park

4580 Victoria St N

Adult $13.50 ($19 CAD)

Youth 1-17 $12 ($17 CAD)

Playground $6.75 ($9 CAD)

Enjoy the tropical themed waterpark with obstacle course, a large waterslide, kids and a toddler play area. All visitors must pay a daily admission fee. This includes non-swimmers and adults supervising in the playground and gym. There is a indoor playground for an additional free and an absolutely amazing outdoor playground.

Choo Choo Bobs Train Store

3001 White Bear Ave #2001

Child 1-10 $10 ($14 CAD)

Adult $2 ($3 CAD)

This train store has a pay to play section with several tracks for little train lovers to enjoy.

Urban Air Adventure Park

10 Coon Rapids Boulevard

Basic Attractions $16.50 ($23 CAD)

Deluxe $27 ($37 CAD)

Ultimate $31 ($43 CAD)

Jumping in a room full of trampolines will always be fun for kids, but UAAP adventure parks aims to be so much more. So, they created awesome attractions that offer thrills, challenges, and tons of fun for kids of all ages including: Drop zone, skyrider, ropes course, climbing walls, indoor playground, warrior course, and dodgeball.

Inner Active

2240 Woodale Dr

General $13.50 ($19 CAD) 2 adults free with each child

Inner Active Playground is a space with the simple focus of providing play and fitness for children of all ages. Their goal is to bring the feel of an outdoor park to the indoors, allowing for fun during any and all weather conditions! Featuring a playground for bigger kids, toddler area, building area, baby area, kangaroo jumper, and basketball court.

Outdoor Attractions

Minnesota Zoo

13000 Zoo Boulevard

Children 3-12 $16 ($22 CAD) 2 and under free

Adult $22 ($30 CAD)

65+ $16 ($22 CAD)

With over 80 animals to visit, several playgrounds, a splash pad, daily programs, a treetop trail, Wing of the World bird show and more the whole family is sure to make fun memories. You can add on carousel rides, llama walk and feeding, and camel rides.

Como Park Zoo

1224-1256 Midway Pkwy

Free Entry

The Como Park Zoo has 28 animals to visit, 16 gardens to explore, a carousel, children's gallery, and Como town amusement park with 17 rides and attractions. Passes range from$14-$30.

Minnehaha Regional Park

4801 S Minnehaha Drive

Children 3-12 $16 ($22 CAD) 2 and under free

Adult $22 ($30 CAD)

65+ $16 ($22 CAD)

Minnehaha regional park features a beautiful waterfall with a trail where you can walk right along the lower stream. There is a playground, bike path, walking path, wading pool, bathrooms, picnic areas, disc golf course and more. It's a beautiful park!

Bunker Beach Water Park

701 County Rd A

General $17.50 ($24 CAD)

Minnesota's biggest outdoor waterpark has 2 body slides, 2 tube slide, a wave pool, lazy river, lagoon with spray features, adventure pool for kids with 2 small slides, splash pad and over water rock climbing walls.

Cascade Bay Water Park

1360 Civic Center Dr

Timed 4 hour entry $11 ($15 CAD) Under 42 inches

Timed 4 hour entry $13 ($18 CAD) Over 42 inches

All day access $19 ($26 CAD)

Cascade Bay is Eagan's award-winning outdoor waterpark. At Cascade Bay, summer fun is for everyone! Enjoy their leisure pool, zero-depth entry pool, seven waterslides, lazy river, sand play area, mini-golf, concessions, and more.

Wild Mountain

37200 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls

Water or Dry Ride Only $26 ($36 CAD)

Unlimited Access $40 ($55 CAD)

Wild Mountain is packed full of exciting adventures from 2 1700 ft alpines slides from the top of the mountain, 4 mountain tube slides, go karts, free fall jump from 18 for 27 feet onto a giant air bag, and a water playground surrounded by a lazy river.

ValleyFair

1 Valley Fair Dr

There are a wide variety of ticket packages starting at $40 ($55 CAD). Please check the website.

ValleyFair now features over 75 rides and attractions including eight roller coasters. Valleyfair also has a water park called Soak City which is included with the price of admission.

Soak City at Valley Fair

1 Valley Fair Dr

There are a wide variety of ticket packages starting at $40 ($55 CAD) bundles into Valley Fair. Please check the website.

Splash pad and water play structure, wave pool, multiple speed slides, tube slide, several body slides, and spray pad.

Big Stone Mini Golf

7110 County Rd 110 W

Adult $14 ($19 CAD) Exact cash only

Kids 8 and Under $12 ($17 CAD)

Big Stone Mini Golf is known for its clever holes and unique sculptures. After a round of mini golf you are free to enjoy the beautiful Big Stone Sculpture Gardens. The gardens display unique sculptures throughout the grounds of rolling hills, organic gardens, life size games, picnic areas, ponds, and an open pasture that also serves as home to a variety of grazing animals.

Soak City at Valley Fair

1 Valley Fair Dr

There are a wide variety of ticket packages starting at $40 ($55 CAD) bundles into Valley Fair. Please check the website.

Splash pad and water play structure, wave pool, multiple speed slides, tube slide, several body slides, and spray pad.

Playgrounds

Clifton E. French Regional Park

12605 Rockford Road, Plymouth

Climb the towers, scale the nets and fly down the slides in a tour of French Play Area. The playground is next to a large parking lot, concessions, and a short walk to public restrooms. The playground is partially accessible, has a toddler play area, and features a roller slide.

Hyland Play Area

10145 Bush Lake Road

The huge, award-winning creative play area at Hyland has something for the young and the young-of-heart. The structure includes platforms, hexagonal climbers and slides up to 50 feet long. There is also a section designed just for children under five or those with disabilities. The play area is next to a large parking lot and a visitor centre which has concessions and a restroom.

Elm Creek Park Reserve

12400 James Deane Parkway

Shoreview Commons Park

4580 Victoria St

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Central Park Maple Grove

12000 Central Park Way

Central Park of Maple Grove is a 44-acre park that can be enjoyed all day long. This award-winning park offers many amenities! There are Seven play zones, 24-foot climbing tour, four slides, unique swings,120-foot climbing wall, and accessible, rubberized surface and some sand areas. There are bathrooms in the main pavilion by the interactive fountain which is also worth a visit on hot days to play in!

The interactive fountain is a 2,100 sq. ft. plaza with 49 jet sprays and 18 arching sprays and becomes a lightshow when the sun goes down.

Teddy Bear Park

4580 Victoria St

The award-winning park is a paradise for toddlers up to age seven. Kids can climb on giant teddy bears, a train, and a tree house with slides. There are indoor bathrooms. If your child is a runner, this is a fenced playground.

Madison Place Playground

12000 Central Park Way

The 16,000-square-foot inclusive playground offers sun-shade covered play decks, swings, sensory play equipment, and ramps for wheelchair access. Madison's Place will serve as a regional gathering place for children of all ages and abilities to foster friendships, experience the excitement of climbing on a playground, and spend time outdoors. It is right next to a splash pad.

Teddy Bear Park

4580 Victoria St

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