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12 kids and family deals in Minneapolis–St. Paul

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Deals and freebies tagged for kids and families. 4 sources, linked on each listing.

Thursday

Minneapolis · Walker Art Center · 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Kids & Family

Children and teens under 18 always free. Also free for EBT/SNAP holders, Tribal Nations citizens/members, and all visitors on Free Thursday Nights and Free First Saturdays.

When: Gallery hours; free Thu 5–9pm and first Sat

Source: Walker Art Center official visit/admission pageLast verified:

Saturday

Minneapolis · Walker Art Center · 725 Vineland Pl., Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Kids & Family

Free admission for everyone on the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with family activities until 3 p.m.

When: First Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (family activities until 3 p.m.)

Source: Walker Art CenterLast verified:

Minneapolis · Walker Art Center · 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Kids & Family

First Saturday of every month is the Walker's free family day with free gallery admission 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

When: First Saturday each month 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Source: Walker Art CenterLast verified:

Every day / Anytime

Saint Paul · Como Park Zoo & Conservatory · 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103 · Kids & Family

Como Zoo & Conservatory is free year-round—animals and Sunken Garden. Twin Cities family favorite (St. Paul, easy from Minneapolis).

When: Year-round

Listed on Meet MinneapolisLast verified:

Minneapolis · Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board · Water Works, Minneapolis riverfront · Kids & Family

3-acre public space with Nature Play Lab, children’s garden, plaza, and native plantings—free.

When: Daily

Listed on Meet MinneapolisLast verified:

Minneapolis · Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board · North Mississippi Regional Park, Minneapolis · Kids & Family

Chemical-free natural pool with free open-swim hours; also free city beaches when open.

When: Seasonal open-swim hours

Listed on Meet MinneapolisLast verified:

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