I went to the TC River Rats show during the Aquatennial this week, and loved the show! I try to…read moremake it each summer to see the new storyline - this year being Peter Pan. Plan on arriving early to grab free street parking + shoes you feel comfortable walking in. Seating is somewhat informal, so bring a blanket to sit on a grass hill or a chair for sitting at the top of the hill. I also always bring my dog! This is a free event to attend, but there is a collection for donations mid show + intermission for snacks and grilled items. Bring some cash to keep this local group funded and keep the magic coming back to Minneapolis each summer.

Perhaps a bit campy but this water ski team / local theatre troop puts on a family friendly show…read morethat's great fun. Punctuated by a rocking sound track this up beat show follows (loosely) the story of Peter Pan interspersed with some very talented skiing. Show starts at 7 on summer Thursdays right on the Mississippi River with plenty of space on the river bank to spread out a blanket or set up a couple of camp chairs. Free street parking is available but you may walk a bit to the main site. Tip: best viewing is near the sound booth. Cost? Zero!! But they do take up an offering at halftime to defray some expenses so bring some cash along. There's a small concession stand selling hot dogs drinks chips and candy. Highly recommended outing on a summer night in Minneapolis.

I really like the Minnesota Monkeys. It is a great team for the youth and it really introduces them…read moreto a competitive atmosphere to play hockey in. The reason I am not giving five stars is because of the fact that they left unclear whether the team mascot is a monkey, or if the players themselves are actually monkeys. This is very key information and I would like to know as soon as possible.

Great program, they do alot for the kids here more then just pay and play. They even have girls…read moreteams. Looking forward to 2019.

First time checking out the local Jordan baseball team, The Brewers. Admission is cash but…read moreridiculously cheap. $3 per person or $15 for season pass. They have concessions like hot dogs, popcorn, soda and beer. Wonderfully maintained field with beautiful small town setting. Old fashioned bleachers and dug outs. You can bring chairs or a blanket to sit in the grass. You can also bring your family dog to the game. Highly recommend for good family fun.

Friday night family party. Good times for the kiddos. Family friendly stands. Bring thick…read moreblankets to sit on. Keep an eye on special events.

You have a beautiful facility but those of us with mobility issues there is no elevator to get to…read morethe higher seats. In this day and age I was surprised at that.

Wow, what a facility. This ice arena is beautiful and super modern. There are two sheets of ice…read moreand plenty of other amenities. I love that the seating areas are elevated above the ice, there are really no bad seats for watching a youth hockey game. The locker rooms were clean and spacious, there is plenty of parking as well as nearby hotels and other tourist places if you are visiting for a tournament. This rink has a skate sharpener, small pro shop and a really nice concession stand. Mystic Casino is really close by, so if you are here for a tournament have a look around.

Such a fun park with lots to do! Multiple ball fields. There is plenty of parking in the lot across…read morethe street and street side parking. There is a fun splash pad for kids to play in, a picnic shelter, and playground. Lots to do here for all ages! Once of Delanos gems.

May 22 through September 11 the National Sports Center Cycling Velodrome hosts weekly bicycle…read moreracing events called Thursday Night Lights. They are only $2/person and children under the age of 12 are free. There is ample free parking available and only a few concessions. When we went there were microwaved hotdogs, pretzels, and Cold Stone ice cream; however, folks brought their own food and drinks (including alcohol). The velodrome itself is a cone-shaped wooden track for bicycle racing. The bikes are similar to road bikes except that they don't have breaks and have only a single gear. The races are insanely fast and sometimes have accidents where the racers totally wipe out. Here's a video of a women's race: http://youtu.be/OVCuexONMks There were several different kinds of races including one that involved 80 loops around the track (12 miles), 40 loops (6 miles), and many that were only a few loops. My favorite was the race where the slowest rider was eliminated every two laps. There were men and women riders and sometimes they competed in the same races. There were two sets of bleachers - one on each side of the velodrome. An announcer played music and kept us informed about points, laps, and racers. Kids walked around with buckets collecting free bets. The winners of the bets won things like gift certificates to Chili's restaurant. The Thursday Night Lights was tons of fun. It was an extremely laid back event. For example, we put our $2 into a slot in a box and nobody was monitoring if we put it in or not (we did). The bathrooms were porta potties. The races were quick and easy enough to understand. Sometimes our eyes were glued to the races and sometimes we felt comfortable making new friends and chatting amongst ourselves.