Summer is here and it’s time for some fun in the sun! Within the wonderful city of Roseau, there are countless fun and many FREE activities for kids to partake in. Let’s get those kids outside and enjoy the fresh air. While it’s great to do special activities with our kids in the summer, the cost of outings can really add up quickly. There are so many kid-friendly summer activities around Roseau and most are nearly free. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite summer things to that won’t break the bank. Rain or shine we guarantee a good time. 

Throughout summertime, the Roseau Library and Roseau County Historical Society offer child-centered learning and fun. Kids can create crafts, explore music and arts. All events are free. These are great no matter what the weather. You can even take part in scavenger hunts within the library and museum walls. The  Museum is a great place to cool off and get out of the sun. You can also stop at the library for a little rest time while looking at a book. If the kids happen to fall asleep, grab a magazine and enjoy the quiet time. When the kids are ready to go again, step outside to look for shapes in the clouds under the shade of a tall oak tree.  

Roseau has so many unique parks in and around its city limits that even the kid who finds everything boring will be kept busy. Make an afternoon date to visit each park and enjoy the diverse activities and scenery that make each one unique. Do you have an adventurous child? Try renting a kayak from Riverview Outdoors and use the city’s free kayak launch to paddle on the Roseau River the kayak launch is located a stone throw from the splash pad. You can also fish off the bridge and river’s edge. In the summer months, a food truck is often set up selling slushes and corndogs. Need some time to dry off after the waterpark fun? Take a ride down the zip line and catch a breeze. These parks include features such as grills, picnic shelters, playground equipment, and public restrooms. On Thursdays at 7 PM, there is free music at the Gazebo to dance to. The Veteran’s Memorial Park is a great opportunity for a history lesson. You can reach each park on foot, via the paved bike paths, or by car.

So slather on the sunscreen, grab a lawn chair and a picnic basket and make plans for a day trip to explore Roseau, MN.