RIDES
Rides are always a hit with kids, and Valleyfair’s Planet Snoopy™ is entirely dedicated to young kids. With 15 PEANUTS-themed attractions, including mini-roller coasters, live shows, character meet-and-greets, and more, your kids will be thrilled to explore this area. Some rides have no minimum height requirement, while the rest are perfect for short heights. Many of the rides are smaller versions of bigger rides, like the Cosmic Coaster, Charlie Brown’s Wind Up, and the Kite Eating Tree. Lines are usually shorter than those for the big thrill rides, so kids can ride again and again.
SOAK CITY WATERPARK
Now through Labor Day, make sure you check out Soak City, the Twin Cities’ favorite waterpark. With plenty of lockers and family changing rooms, Soak City is a great place to have awesome splish-splashin’ family fun. Little ones can enjoy the Barefoot Beach splashpad and the Splash Station, while the whole family can float down Ripple Rapids and play in Breaker’s Bay Wave Pool (includes a zero-depth entrance) together.
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
For a break from the rides and heat, take your little ones to the Peanuts Playhouse. The two-story interactive play area is air-conditioned, and kids can blast foam balls from toy cannons, slingshots, and slides.
No trip to Valleyfair is complete without a chance to win a prize from the Midway games area. Some games offer a “Winner Every Time” format, so you won’t have to worry about tantrums if your little one doesn’t win. Favorites for young kids include the Winner’s Wheel, located outside of Planet Snoopy, and the Duck Pond in their Midway Games area. They also have a Hi-Test Arcade—a great stop to take a break from the sun while keeping the fun going.
EVENTS
Valleyfair is the place to enjoy a terrific lineup of seasonal events. Salsa dance, eat authentic Latin food, and celebrate Latin culture with Latin Days on August 5-6. End your summer with a cornucopia of delicious tastes at Corn Fest. This all-new food festival offers a bushel of sweet and savory takes on our favorite crop, amazing music bands, and a slew of activities. Corn Fest runs Saturdays and Sundays August 19-Sept 3, plus Labor Day! Finally, Tricks and Treats is a gotta-be-there Halloween event packed with fun and family-friendly eeriness. From little goblins to grown-up ghouls, everyone will find ghastly great things to do for Halloween. Plus, skeleTONS of delicious seasonal treats, drinks and, of course, candy! Get all the details on these special events on their website.
With so much to see and do, one trip to Valleyfair simply won’t be enough for your little ones. Save money and purchase a Gold Pass, which will pay for itself in just two trips. With toddler and young child-friendly activities galore, Valleyfair is the perfect place for a family day out in the Twin Cities.
