Top Kids Activities in Greater St. Cloud

Whether you’re traveling with young family members or you’re a kid at heart yourself, St. Cloud is a great place for kids and families to enjoy. There are many different places that kiddos of all ages can burn off energy, get creative, and make memories. Here are just a few that top the list of the best kid-friendly activities in Greater St. Cloud.

AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Warrior Course, Granite City Jump, Southway Bowl, Crossroads Center, Marcus Parkwood Cinema, Skatin' Place, St. Cloud Escape Rooms, Blacklight Adventures, Summerland Family Fun Park, Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Clear Waters Outfitting Company, Hemker Park and Zoo, Rivers Edge Park, Stearns History Museum, Rainbow Play Midwest - St Cloud, Powder Ridge, Baker's HobbyTown, Great River Regional Library, Heritage Park, St Cloud Rox

• AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Warrior Course in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  AirMaxx is the ultimate place to burn off energy and have a blast in St. Cloud. The trampoline park features a massive court for jumping, a dodgeball court, and even a foam pit to jump into!. The Ninja Warrior course includes cargo nets, a warped wall, rock climbing and more to put your skills to the test. Plus, little adventurers will love the Kids Town indoor playground with a soft play structure, cozy coupes, a giant chalkboard and more. This is a one-stop-shop for all things active and fun!

• Granite City Jump, United States

  
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  Another location to get some major air, Granite City Jump Indoor Play Area includes about a dozen massive inflatable jump and climb structures, equipped with slides, climbing walls, and even an obstacle course! The bounce houses are great for kids of all ages, but younger ones will absolutely love the kids zone, featuring a mini bounce house as well as tons of other riding toys, educational toys, and more! Great for a Saturday indoors or even the perfect location to host your next birthday party!

• Southway Bowl in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  Nothing says good old fashion fun like a round or two of bowling at Southway Bowl. Fridays and Saturdays feature cosmic bowling in the evening, where the lights get turned down, the music gets cranked up, and the party get started! Plus, if you’re looking to save a little money on bowling for the whole family, plan on visiting on a Sunday, where games are just $0.25 a piece after a $5 cover charge. Good, cheap fun!

• Crossroads Center in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  With over 95 stores and restaurants, Crossroads Center is one of the region’s largest shopping malls. Kids will love browsing stores like Claire’s for accessories, Scheels for sporting goods, and the Northwoods Candy Emporium for… well, you know. They will also love to take on their friends at the Hi-Score arcade and climbing on the SoftPlay play area equipment at Camp Crossroads. And when they’ve worked up an appetite, they’ll love a treat from Fudgin’ Delicious Ice Cream or a giant slice of pizza from Sbarro. Everyone loves a day at the mall!

• Marcus Parkwood Cinema, United States

  
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  There’s going to the movies, and then there’s going to see a movie at Marcus Parkwood Cinema. It’s truly an experience for viewers of all ages! This cinema is packed with 17 theaters that all have DreamLounger reclining seats for ultimate comfort. Plus, attached to the theater is Zaffiro’s restaurant, serving up a menu of pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts and more – all of which you can bring with you into the theater to enjoy! And parents, you can even grab a beer, glass of wine, or mixed drink to bring with you to the show – it’s a win/win! So catch your next Hollywood flick at Marcus Parkwood Cinema.

• Skatin' Place in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  Take a step back in time to a retro experience at the Skatin’ Place in St. Cloud. This unique attraction features not only dozens of arcade games, great kid-friendly food options, a massive laser tag course, but an indoor roller skating and roller blading rink! The skating floor comes alive with loud music, flashing lights, and fun for skaters of all skill levels. Skates are available for rental, or you can bring your own if they are in good condition. This is also a great place to host birthday parties, family get togethers, and more!

• St. Cloud Escape Rooms in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  Geared more towards the older kids, escape rooms are a great way to challenge your brain, work on teamwork, and have a blast! There are three different escape room experience available in Greater St. Cloud: Blacklight Adventures, St. Cloud Escape Rooms and Riddler’s Escape. Try them all to experience all the fun! This is a great place to host a birthday party, scout outing, or just a fun indoor afternoon for kids!

• Blacklight Adventures in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  You won’t believe all of the fun you can have under one roof. Take on your friends in a little friendly competition in the Laser Tag battlefield. Win some prizes to take home at the arcade. Experience crazy views and play immersive games in one of two virtual reality rooms. Try to figure your way out in the escape room. The perfect place for a winter day, birthday party, scout outing or anything like that, all of this and more awaits you at Blacklight Adventure!

• Summerland Family Fun Park, United States

  
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  This is a kid’s play paradise! At SummerLand, you’ll find a giant 350 foot water slide, bumper boats, go-karts, batting cages, two 18-hole mini-golf courses, a bounce house, an arcade, and more! The younger ones will love Kid Kountry, which features a mini go-kart track where kiddos ages 3-5 can use power wheels or kids ages 6-8 can speed around in junior go-karts!. Plus, there are junior bumper boats available too for kids ages 3-6. There is something for kids of all ages at SummerLand!

• Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, United States

  
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  The Greater St. Cloud area is full of many parks with playgrounds, trails, sporting fields and more, but there is something truly unique about Quarry Park. With the Quarry #11 sandy beach, now kids of all ages can experience the fun of swimming in a former granite quarry. This quarry even has some great ledges for small jumps if your kids are feeling daring. Or there’s Quarry #2 for the older kids, with no beach but high ledges for diving and beautiful views. Bring some floaties, good shoes, and a change of clothes for a post-swimming hike on the beautifully groomed trails!

• Clear Waters Outfitting Company, United States

  
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  If you’ve been looking for the perfect way to expose your kiddos to the joys of paddle sports, this is the way to do it! At Clear Waters Outfitting, you can rent kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards and then take a trip down the beautiful Mississippi River through calm, friendly waters. The folks at CWO will make sure you’re equipped with life jackets and help you launch, then pick you up with their shuttle at the end of your endeavor. It’s a great way to learn the sport in a safe environment, and to spend an afternoon outdoors with family!

• Hemker Park and Zoo, United States

  
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  Located just out of St. Cloud in Freeport, MN, Hemker Park and Zoo is home to over 200 different animals from monkeys and giraffes to mountain lions and rhinos! Bring the whole family out to explore the zoo, feed the giraffes and otters, enjoy refreshments from the snack shack, and learn all about the amazing animals. The beautifully kept rural grounds make for a fun and relaxing zoo experience, and the kids will love taking a trip to the farm, amazon, and jungle all in one day!

• Rivers Edge Park, United States

  
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  No childhood memories are complete without the joys of splashing, swimming, and getting totally exhausted at a splash pad, pool, or lake beach. Make some memories at one of many splash pads and wading pools in the Greater St. Cloud Area.

• Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  This is a great place to learn, plus they have a kids room!

• Rainbow Play Midwest - St Cloud in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  Book a 2 hour session to come out and play at the huge indoor playground, including climbing on Rainbow Swing Sets, shooting hoops, and bouncing on the trampolines.

• Powder Ridge, United States

  
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  Powder Ridge Ski Area provides a home for downhill skiing, snow tubing and outdoor winter fun for the cold season, and is host to Mudman competitions and multiple exciting events in the summer months. All of the ski, snowboard and snowtubing runs at Powder Ridge are lighted for night use. The view from the top of the hill on a clear night is fantastic. The lights from towns miles away can be seen clearly. Snowtubing at Powder Ridge is a great family or group activity. Snowtubing requires no special skill or equipment, only warm clothes and a desire to have fun. We supply the tubes and you supply the laughs, screams and smiles

• Baker's HobbyTown, United States

  
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  Take your RC vehicles for a spin on their indoor track, and shop for great crafts, games and more.

• Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  Check out books, events, and check out the kid zone at the local library in St. Cloud! Fun for all ages of kiddos.

• Heritage Park in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  Do you have a little daredevil in your life? Check out the Heritage Skate Plaza for skateboarding, rollerblading, and biking terrain.

• St Cloud Rox in St. Cloud, United States

  
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  Rox games are a great place to bring your family for an evening out, your clients for a fun-filled night of entertainment, and your kids for an experience they’ll never forget! The Rox play at Joe Faber Field –aka the “Rock Pile” at the MAC. Faber Field has been recognized as one of the best fields in the Upper Midwest and has a capacity of 2,170 fans, including four hospitality areas. Enjoy unlimited ballpark food, soft drinks, and ice cold beer on one of our exclusive hospitality areas! When you come to the Rock Pile, think of it as your 9 inning vacation.