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Minneapolis birthday ideas
For a group birthday, Minneapolis has a lot packed close together: music, lakes, theater, and the biggest mall in the country. These picks work year-round.
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Group activities for a Minneapolis group birthday
Each card has a group tip and a link to live prices.
Lake Minnetonka boat day
Lake Minnetonka is about 30 minutes west of Minneapolis, with pontoon rentals and charters for groups. The summer group day in the Twin Cities.
Brewery crawl
Northeast Minneapolis and the North Loop have a dense cluster of breweries and taprooms. Guided brewery tours handle the route and the driving.
Paddle the Chain of Lakes
Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles sit right in the city, with canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. An easy, cheap group afternoon in summer.
Show at First Avenue
First Avenue is one of the most famous rock clubs in the country. Catching a show there is a Minneapolis group night that's hard to beat.
Learn to curl
Curling is a real Minnesota pastime, and local curling clubs offer learn-to-curl sessions for groups during the winter season. Surprisingly competitive and great for teams.
Twins game at Target Field
A Twins game downtown is an easy group outing in summer, with group seating and party areas available.
Guthrie Theater
The Guthrie is a nationally known theater on the Mississippi riverfront. Even without a show, its cantilevered bridge has one of the best views in the city.
Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe
The biggest mall in the country, with an indoor theme park in the middle. A year-round option for birthdays and mixed-age groups.
Planning tips for a group birthday
How organizers keep it cheaper and calmer.
Mention it's a birthday when you book. Plenty of operators will add something small, and some have birthday packages that aren't listed online.
Pick activities everyone can do. Mixed-fitness groups do better with a cruise or a food tour than a long hike.
Book a private time slot if the group is 10 or more. It's often the same price per person and you get the place to yourselves.
Split payment early with an app or a shared link so the birthday person isn't the one collecting.
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