# Things to do with kids in Maple Grove, MN

> 9 upcoming family events and 2 places and ongoing programs in Maple Grove, MN (Hennepin County, MN), in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Trunk or Treat Halloween Party at Maple Grove Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/trunk-or-treat-halloween-party-at-maple-grove-community-center--listing-863b28fd06d3a3bb43bd4bb2) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Maple Grove Community Center (parking lot) · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. A free community Halloween event for all ages in the parking lot outside the Maple Grove Community Center. Local businesses and organizations hand out candy from decorated…
- [Pierre Bottineau House Open House](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/pierre-bottineau-house-open-house--listing-83b80955722024ccd88e2f91) — Sun, Oct 25 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Historic Pierre Bottineau House, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. Explore the restored 1854 Pierre Bottineau House in Elm Creek Park Reserve. View the exhibits and enjoy activities with a historical interpreter to learn about the life of the…
- [Family Archery at Elm Creek](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/family-archery-at-elm-creek--listing-2972be134b1b0d369b310421) — Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove · Ages 8+ · From $12 · checked Oct 13. Bring the whole family and try archery with Outdoor Recreation School instructors at the Elm Creek Park Reserve archery range. Learn the basics of shooting, safety and aiming in…
- [Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Veterans Day Event (Maple Grove)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-veterans-day-event-maple-grove--listing-14b4e4cc016a8532e95643eb) — Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Central Park, Maple Grove · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. Maple Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and the Commander of the Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion invite the community to commemorate Veterans Day at Central Park in Maple Grove…
- [Kids Glow Party at Maple Grove Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/kids-glow-party-at-maple-grove-community-center--listing-7c12637dfb99b064b15e4f62) — Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Maple Grove Community Center (gym) · All ages · From $7 · checked Oct 13. A high-energy evening for kids in the Maple Grove Community Center gym featuring glow-in-the-dark fun, music, games and dancing. The city invites kids to wear their brightest…
- [Breakfast and Lunch with Santa (Maple Grove)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/breakfast-and-lunch-with-santa-maple-grove--listing-221e9e5b67acbb1b46d14214) — Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Maple Grove Arboretum · All ages · checked Oct 13. The Maple Grove Community Organization and Santa host a festive day of holiday fun, food, games and crafts. Guests enjoy a breakfast (8:30-10:30 AM) or lunch (11 AM-1 PM) served…
- [Santa at the Loop (Maple Grove Central Park)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/santa-at-the-loop-maple-grove-central-park--listing-3e6b2d9010f899d234d31115) — Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Central Park, Maple Grove · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. Welcome Santa from the North Pole for a festive evening of skating, holiday music and seasonal cheer at Central Park in Maple Grove. Families can enjoy the Maple Grove Rotary…
- [Family Classic Cross-country Ski Lessons at Elm Creek Park Reserve](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/family-classic-cross-country-ski-lessons-at-elm-creek-park-reserve--listing-9244e90e287da36928d13fbf) — Sun, Dec 13 (+6 more dates) · Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove · Ages 6+ · From $22 · checked Oct 24. Instructors from Three Rivers' Outdoor Recreation School teach families the basics of classic cross-country skiing together: putting on equipment, falling down and getting back…
- [Sensory Santa (Maple Grove Town Green)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/sensory-santa-maple-grove-town-green--listing-02ad833f3fbf111ca07b3525) — Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Town Green Meeting Room, Maple Grove · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. Sensory Santa offers an inclusive, low-stress holiday experience for children who may find traditional Santa visits overwhelming. Families enjoy a private 10-minute visit with…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Sky Zone Maple Grove trampoline park (Toddler Zone, Freestyle Jump)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/sky-zone-maple-grove-trampoline-park-toddler-zone-freestyle-jump--listing-34cc680ae5a19d0ec85f1781) — Mon-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm; Fri 11:00am-10:00pm; Sat 9:00am-10:00pm; Sun 9:00am-9:00pm · Sky Zone Maple Grove · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 13. Sky Zone Maple Grove is an indoor trampoline and active-play park with attractions including Freestyle Jump, Air Court, a Toddler Zone for the youngest jumpers, Ultimate…
- [Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek (snow tubing, beginner ski hill)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/winter-recreation-area-at-elm-creek-snow-tubing-beginner-ski-hill--listing-eadf10ea0d579c66be45c4f4) — Season not yet open at time of check. Tubing regular hours: Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Fri 4–9… · Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove · From $22 · checked Oct 13. The Douglas F. Bryant Winter Recreation Area at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove has a lighted tubing hill with lifts and snowmaking, a beginner-level downhill ski and…

## Recently ended

- [Halloween Family Fun Day at Weaver Lake Park (Maple Grove)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/halloween-family-fun-day-at-weaver-lake-park-maple-grove--listing-d2563b798abaf98e59f7884c) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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