Free & Cheap Things to Do in Minneapolis, MN

  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Lake and Parks.
  • From Lake Harriet to Stone Arch Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minneapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Burnsville, Stillwater and Shakopee.
  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Lake and Parks.
  • From Lake Harriet to Stone Arch Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minneapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Burnsville, Stillwater and Shakopee.
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Billboard magazine’s #1 Kids’ Artist returns for a live concert featuring family-friendly covers of today’s biggest hits
11.3 Miles
84% 45 votes
Malls 12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 MoreLess Info
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is an outdoor mall which consists of four blocks of upscale shopping and dining. They feature some of the most prominent retail brands like Aldo and Pottery Barn.
11.4 Miles
89% 18 votes
Children's Play Area 3265 Northwood Circle, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121 MoreLess Info
Emulating an outdoor park in an indoor environment, Good Times Park has slides and playground equipment commonly found outdoors. The park also includes an inflatable jumper, a hologram game and an area for children to imagine and build.
11.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 14350 County Road 62, Minnetonka, MN 55345 MoreLess Info
The Three Rivers Park District is a recreational district that supports activities including archery, geocaching, biking, boating, camping, fishing, and picnicking. The district also has a couple of playgrounds and a swimming pool.
11.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Karaoke Bar 1977 Silver Bell Rd., Eagan, MN MoreLess Info
Do Re Mi is a family friendly karaoke venue with spacious, themed rooms all fitted with high quality sound systems and state-of-the-art karaoke equipment. They offer a diverse song collection featuring songs in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
11.8 Miles
75% 12 votes
Maze White Bear Av. and Frost St., Maplewood, MN MoreLess Info
Ramsey County Sheriff's Department Fright Farm is a haunted house that features an all adult cast of performers. The haunting experience is produced by professional craftsmen, theater artists, and law enforcement professionals.
11.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Historic Sites 401 East 104th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420 MoreLess Info
Pond-Dakota Mission Park is the site of the historic Oak Grove Mission and Gideon Pond House. Patrons can view the Minnesota River Valley or access the river valley trails from the park. The Pond house is open for tours.
11.8 Miles
60% 20 votes
Movie Theaters 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 MoreLess Info
At AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, guests can see the latest independent and blockbuster films in IMAX and RealD 3D. The concession stand has expanded to include chicken tenders and juice.
11.8 Miles
46% 13 votes
Family Fun Center 12200 Singletree Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 MoreLess Info
A 32-lane bowling center, Brunswick Zone XL - Eden Prairie offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides billiard tables, a bar and grill, arcade games, party hosting and automatic bumpers.
11.9 Miles
96% 26 votes
National & State Parks 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311 MoreLess Info
Multiple nature trails make Fish Lake Regional Park a destination for walking, hiking and biking. There is rental equipment for paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boats and kayaking. There is also a dog park for canine buddies.
11.9 Miles
89% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109 MoreLess Info
Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.
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