Kids & Family
Kids & Family
Family fun in the Twin Cities.
Photo courtesy of Mall of America
Five Ways MOA Gives Big
For the last 30 years, Mall of America has worked to make the world a better place. We’re celebrating the ways they’ve spread love, joy, awareness, and hope—in a big way. Read more
Jul 8, 2022
Photograph by Caitlin Abrams
The Twin Cities Guide to Summer Festivals
From Rock the Garden to the Minnesota Garlic Festival, we've got your summer agenda set beyond the State Fair. Read more
May 27, 2022
Photo courtesy of Safer Plate
New Meal Kit on the Block
Local mom-trepreneur takes the guesswork out of meal prep with her allergy-friendly meal company, Safer Plate. Read more
May 11, 2022
Photo courtesy of Concordia Language Villages
Kids' Guide: Inside Out
Your guide to the best school break ever, including: Integrating movement into your itinerary (we call it exercise in disguise); a hands-on recipe to get the whole fam into the kitchen; the overarching importance of summer camps; mental health tips. Read more
Apr 21, 2022
by Jamie Korf
Plymouth Community Center Gets its Wing(s)
With an indoor walking track, two full-sized gymnasiums, and a ginormous indoor playground (aka, the KUBE), the Western 'burb is upping the ante for community structures everywhere. Read more
Mar 23, 2022
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Photo by Paul Vincent
10 Active Minnesota Adventures
Hey kid, take a walk on the wild side... or at least get outside. Whether you’re swimming, skiing, hiking, or biking, these journeys are stellar. Read more
Aug 11, 2021
5 Wonder Parks Worth the Drive
Regional, state, and national parks are more than just places to picnic. Each park has its own history, its own personality, and its own can’t-miss adventure. Read more
Aug 3, 2021
Photos: c/o Explore Minnesota (Bob Dylan, Paul Bunyan, First Ave, Wall of sound/Mike Krivit, you betcha, Prince, Loon, Rooster, Children’s Theater Co/Dan Norman); Tony Webster (shoe tree); illustration by Kevin Cannon
9 Essential Selfie Spots
Murals, sculptures, and other works of public art to inspire your next post on the grid. Read more
Jul 28, 2021
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6 Ways Kids Can Do Good
With great power comes great responsibility. Here are six ways to be a thoughtful neighbor and do a little good. Read more
Jul 19, 2021
Photo courtesy of Explore Minnesota/Mike Krivit
8 Action-Packed Attractions for Families
Parks come in all different shapes and sizes, from quintessential neighborhood haunts to killer amusement parks and playgrounds. We’ve rounded up the most action-packed and adventurous spots we could find. Read more
Jul 13, 2021
Photo by Jessica Brouillette
11 Outstanding Museums for Kids
The museum scene in Minnesota is bursting with options. We’ve got history. We’ve got art. We’ve got science. And then we’ve got canned meat. Fill your brain with factoids from these standout spots, and try not to blow your mind in the process. Read more
Jul 9, 2021
