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Rainy-day activities for kids in Saint Paul

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Saint Paul — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Saint Paul. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    Rosedale Center

    4.3 (9,292)1595 MN-36 #10, Roseville, MN 55113, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Saint Paul.

  2. 02

    Minneapolis Institute of Art

    4.8 (10,375)2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Saint Paul.

  3. 03

    Maplewood Mall

    4.0 (6,874)3001 White Bear Ave, St Paul, MN 55109, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Saint Paul.

  4. 04

    Science Museum of Minnesota

    4.6 (2,152)120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

    A well-rated museum in Saint Paul.

  5. 05

    AMC Rosedale 14

    4.0 (3,930)1595 MN-36 Unit 1000, Roseville, MN 55113, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Saint Paul.

  6. 06

    Minnesota State Capitol

    4.7 (862)75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155, USA

    A well-rated history museum in Saint Paul.

  7. 07

    Hmong Village

    4.4 (2,478)1001 Johnson Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55106, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Saint Paul.

  8. 08

    Minnesota Children's Museum

    4.5 (1,283)10 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA

    A well-rated museum in Saint Paul.

  9. 09

    Minneapolis Central Library

    4.4 (625)300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA

    A well-rated library in Saint Paul.

  10. 10

    Marcus Oakdale Cinema

    4.5 (6,453)5677 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Saint Paul.

  11. 11

    24 Somali Mall

    4.1 (748)912 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Saint Paul.

  12. 12

    AMC Inver Grove 16

    4.3 (3,822)5567 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Saint Paul.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Saint Paul chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Saint Paul, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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