Celebrate dad with these fun activities in Minneapolis!
Tip: Father’s day this year also falls on Juneteenth. If you want to celebrate both, check out the Juneteenth events happening all of over the city.
Hang out on Minneapolis’ iconic Stone Arch Bridge and enjoy this outdoor annual celebration. From shopping, to live music, to art and delicious food, there’s an activity for every type of dad at the Stone Arch Bridge Festival. Make sure to attend a Father’s Day tradition, The Art of the Car Show, where car collectors get show off the classics. Check out what else there is to do around the Stone Arch Bridge.
Introduce dad to some wild new friends at the Minnesota Zoo. Hit the "Northern Trail" or spend some quality time in "Discovery Bay".
The Walker Art Museum is back with its one-of-a-kind mini-golf course hosted on its outdoor terrace. If one of dad’s favorite places to be is on the golf course, this is the perfect family activity. Take in amazing views of the Minneapolis skyline while putting your way through 10 unique, artist designed holes.
Looking for a fun and healthy activity with dad? Search the back of the closet for dad’s most “unique” ties and head out to the Star Tribune Father’s Day Ugly Tie 5k. This fun run will be held along the scenic and historic Mississippi riverfront in downtown Minneapolis. So, while your tie may be an eyesore, the views during your run will certainly not be. All finishers receive a medal and all participants receive a performance tee.
With one of the most popular musicals showing at a well-known Twin Cities theater you may not be able to stop dad from belting out a few notes of his favorite tunes. Even if your dad doesn’t have the greatest voice it’s worth spending the day at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre to see a high-energy performance of Footloose.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is now open for walking, strolling, and observing. Make your reservation online and immerse yourself in their beautiful landscapes and nature trails.
Use your own set of wheels or rent one from local bikeshare program, Nice Ride. Take a spin around one of the lakes, bike along the Mississippi River, or pedal through one of our parks.
Why not celebrate dad with a picnic? With so many takeout options, and plenty of green space to spread out a Minneapolis park is the perfect place for a picnic. Grab your favorite food, bring a blanket, and enjoy summer in Minneapolis!
Minneapolis is home to some pretty unique ice cream offerings. From vegan ice cream made with avocados to donut ice cream sandwiches, there's always something to make your eyes wander. And if you're not an adventurous ice cream eater, don't worry. We have plenty of options for you too!
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Keep the dad jokes at home and instead take a trip to to see a comedy show. Rick Bronson's House of Comedy at the Mall of America features Brent Pella on stage serving up the laughs for Father's day weekend. And Acme Comedy Club is hosting Erica Rhodes for a few nights.
Breweries with Patios
There’s only one thing that can make sitting back and sipping a cold, craft brew even better: doing it on a patio! Luckily, many of these breweries have recently opened their patios for limited seating. Can't snag a patio seat or prefer to stay home? Many are also offering curbside pickup.
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23 Free & Inexpensive Family Activities
Minneapolis has a lot of things you can do with your family for FREE or a small cost! Seeing the sites of the city is a start, but when you want to entertain your family but not spend a lot, work your way through this list.
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