- The list below includes 165 free or cheap things to do in or near Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Family Fun Center, National & State Parks, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Brunswick Zone XL, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brooklyn Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington and Burnsville.
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17.6 Miles
83%
71 votes
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
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Popular among the birdwatchers, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has floodplain forests, tall grass prairies, and wetlands on its more than 14,000 acres.
17.6 Miles
Owned and operated by chef Marianne Miller, Saga Hills Cooking & Events is both a culinary school and working kitchen that caters primarily to special events. Open daily and welcoming visitors, cooking classes are offered by reservation throughout the year.
17.6 Miles
A venue for community events, Rivers Edge Commons Park is enhanced by lush woods surrounding the iconic Mississippi River. The park boasts paved walkways, a performance pavilion and grassy areas for picnics and leisure.
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1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109
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Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.
17.8 Miles
The Elk River Cinema, owned by Marcus Theatres, operates 17 state-of-the-art screens to showcase first-run films. Amenities include digital projection and sound, stadium seating, UltraScreens, and premium dining experiences like dinner and a movie.
18.2 Miles
Featuring a recreation facility, Elk River Activity Center offers a variety of programs for seniors in the community. The facility is run by volunteers and includes classes for art, fitness, and more.
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501 W. 78th Street, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN 55318
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Home to an improv comedy troup, Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret presents interactive performances in which the comedy is created from audience suggestions. They also serve dinner and drinks as part of a dinner theater.
18.3 Miles
Brindisi's Pub is a casual dining pub that offers both lunch and dinner and two daily happy hours. Patrons do not need reservations and can dine either indoors or outdoors on Brindisi's patio.
18.3 Miles
On the grounds of the Temple of ECK, Temple of ECK Contemplation Trails offer meditation strolls through fields of prairie grass and natural forest. Views of nearby Lake Louise are available, and signs with spiritual quotes adorn the path.
18.3 Miles
Part of the Five Star Cinemas franchise, the multiplex Chanhassen Cinema can screen current films in digital and 3D formats. Other amenities include surround sound, stadium seating and a variety of concessions.