The best things to do in Coon Rapids

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

10 Coon Rapids Blvd NW

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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The Fun Lab

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Whether the kids need to burn off steam or you want an easy win for a group hang, The Fun Lab in Blaine packs laser tag, bumper cars, VR, a…

10650 Baltimore St NE Ste 300 (Blaine)

Whether the kids need to burn off steam or you want an easy win for a group hang, The Fun Lab in Blaine packs laser tag, bumper cars, VR, a ropes course, and a massive arcade under one roof. Refuel with brick oven pizzas, burgers, and a craft beer while the fun keeps rolling.

From the Anoka County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Whether you’re craving opening-weekend chaos, a nostalgia fix, or something the kids will actually sit through, Mann Theatres Champlin has…

11500 Theatre Dr N (Champlin)

Whether you’re craving opening-weekend chaos, a nostalgia fix, or something the kids will actually sit through, Mann Theatres Champlin has the fresh-from-Hollywood lineup to match. Grab a seat, let the digital picture and sound do their thing, and give your brain a two-hour vacation.

From the Coon Rapids newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Brookland Golf Park

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Whether you're easing back into your swing or corralling the kids into something that isn't screen time, Brookland Golf Park keeps it…

8232 Regent Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

Whether you're easing back into your swing or corralling the kids into something that isn't screen time, Brookland Golf Park keeps it simple with a breezy 9-hole layout, footgolf for extra laughs, plus lessons and leagues that make the game feel welcoming, low pressure, and genuinely fun.

From the Brooklyn Park newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Riverview Theater

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Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a…

3800 42nd Ave S (Minneapolis)

Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Well-kept golf course with 9 holes of Par 3 variety, plus carts.

5500 Lilac Dr N (Brooklyn Center)

Well-kept golf course with 9 holes of Par 3 variety, plus carts.

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Mill Ruins Park

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City park built around a historic old mill, featuring interpretive signs, walking & biking paths.

102 Portland Ave S (Minneapolis)

City park built around a historic old mill, featuring interpretive signs, walking & biking paths.

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Heights Theater

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Landmark 1926 theater showing foreign, independent & classic films, with a vintage pipe organ.

3951 Central Ave NE (Columbia Heights)

Landmark 1926 theater showing foreign, independent & classic films, with a vintage pipe organ.

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Clean trampoline park featuring an arcade, dodgeball zone and climbing wall.

2292 Woodale Dr (Mounds View)

Clean trampoline park featuring an arcade, dodgeball zone and climbing wall.

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This seasonal, 18-hole mini-golf course features waterfalls & trees.

10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd (Minneapolis)

This seasonal, 18-hole mini-golf course features waterfalls & trees.

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Family-friendly complex with bowling lanes & a large arcade, plus American eats & a sports bar.

12000 Central Ave NE (Blaine)

Family-friendly complex with bowling lanes & a large arcade, plus American eats & a sports bar.

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Edinburgh USA

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18-hole public golf course featuring practice facilities, a restaurant & a pro shop.

8700 Edinbrook Crossing (Brooklyn Park)

18-hole public golf course featuring practice facilities, a restaurant & a pro shop.

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Andover Cinema

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Casual movie theater with comfy, heated reclining seats, and adult beverages.

1836 Bunker Lake Blvd NW (Andover)

Casual movie theater with comfy, heated reclining seats, and adult beverages.

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Puttery

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Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

240 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

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Biking & walking paths on this former railroad bridge with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls.

100 Portland Ave (Minneapolis)

Biking & walking paths on this former railroad bridge with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls.

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Lilli Putt

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This longstanding attraction offers a mini-golf course, go karts & bumper boats.

1349 Coon Rapids Blvd NW

This longstanding attraction offers a mini-golf course, go karts & bumper boats.

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Family-friendly space featuring a splash pad and a playground, plus picnic tables and benches.

2401 Mounds View Blvd (Mounds View)

Family-friendly space featuring a splash pad and a playground, plus picnic tables and benches.

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Bright, kid-friendly place offering slides, basketball, trampoline parks and bouncy basketball, plus a cafe.

10900 Fountains Dr Suite 130 (Maple Grove)

Bright, kid-friendly place offering slides, basketball, trampoline parks and bouncy basketball, plus a cafe.

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