Twin Cities · All year long
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A full year of free and discounted visits to 30+ Twin Cities spots families love.
Trusted by 5,000+ Twin Cities families
Your pass works at 30+ Twin Cities spots
The basics
What is The Explore Pass?
The Explore Pass is a one-year membership that gets you free admission and member-only discounts at 30+ family-friendly Twin Cities attractions, activities, and experiences.
Instead of paying full price at every stop, you show your pass in the app at the door and save. Each person who comes along gets their own pass, so a family grabs one for each member.
Think of it as your all-year ticket to do more around the Twin Cities, try new places, and make memories, all while spending less.
The spots
Explore 30+ places
Collect them all year. From trampoline parks and ninja gyms to mini golf, axe throwing, and Nickelodeon Universe, here is where your pass takes you.
New spots added all year.
The math
One visit and it's paid for
The pass is $24.99/pass, good for a full year. Most families make that back on their first couple of trips, then it’s free and discounted fun at 30+ spots the rest of the year.
Your first few visits
- The Fun Lab day passFreesave ~$30
- The PutteryFreesave ~$25
- Nickelodeon Universe30% offsave ~$15
And you've still got 25+ spots to use all year. Example values; offers vary by venue.
How it works
Three steps to more fun
Get your passes
Grab a pass for each person and set up your account. Takes a couple of minutes.
Pick a spot
Browse 30+ Twin Cities attractions and choose where you want to go next.
Show & save
Pull up your pass at the door and claim the offer. Then do it again all year.
Spots all over the metro
30+ places, all across the Twin Cities
Wherever you are in the metro, there is a spot on the pass nearby. Tap a pin to see the deal.
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This pass is great! We are always looking for new activities to do with our kids, and this has already introduced us to 3 new attractions!
Kandace E. · Google review
The Explore Pass has been wonderful for my family! We are a family of nine, and although we love doing things, it was a challenge financially. We now can ensure our kids always have something enjoyable to do.
Audrea W. · Google review
This pass helps to get out to places you might not have tried. It helps create memories!
Monica W. · Google review
Locally owned
Meet the founder
Created by Minnesota native Tom Obarski, a father of six, former NFL player, and lifelong explorer, The Explore Pass was built to help families experience more of the Twin Cities by connecting attractions, families, and communities.
Minnesota owned · Since 2025
5,000+
Twin Cities families
30+
places to explore
15,000+
venue visits and counting
1 year
on every pass
Families across the Twin Cities use their pass at spots like Nickelodeon Universe, Zero Gravity, The Puttery, and a couple dozen more. Yours is next.
Made to give
The easiest gift for a family that likes getting out
A full year of outings. Birthdays, holidays, grandkids, teachers, the new family down the street. Pick it, send it, done.
To
A family you love
From
You
A full year of Twin Cities outings, wrapped up and ready to give.
Birthday
Get your passes
A pass each. A whole year of yes.
Over half off the regular price
- ✓Free and discounted visits to 30+ Twin Cities spots
- ✓Use it all year, again and again
- ✓Made for family outings
- ✓Lives on your phone, ready at the door
Secure checkout with Stripe · Most families clear the price in a visit or two
Good to know
Questions, answered
What is The Explore Pass?+
A pass for each person, good for free and discounted visits to 30+ family attractions across the Twin Cities for a full year. Trampoline parks, ninja gyms, mini golf, Nickelodeon Universe, and a lot more.
How does it work?+
Buy a pass for each person and set up your account. Browse the list of spots, pick where you want to go, and show your pass at the door to claim the offer. Many places can be visited again and again all year.
How long does the pass last?+
A full year from the day you buy it.
Who is it for?+
Families and anyone who likes getting out around the Twin Cities without paying full price every time. Most people buy a pass for each kid, and parents often add their own once they see the savings.
Can I give one as a gift?+
Yes. The pass is one of the easiest gifts going, a full year of outings for someone you love.
Do I need an account to use it?+
Yes, you create a quick account when you buy so your pass lives in one place and you can pull it up at any venue from your phone.
Is The Explore Pass worth it?+
For most families, yes. One or two visits with the pass already exceed the cost of a full year, and members use it again and again all season.
Is The Explore Pass legit?+
Yes. The Explore Pass works directly with trusted local venues and established partners to provide real experiences and exclusive member access. Thousands of families have used the pass to discover new places and save on activities they love.
Is The Explore Pass good for families?+
Definitely. Many of our partners are family-friendly and built for parents looking for fun, affordable activities to do with their kids.
Why haven't I heard of The Explore Pass before?+
The Explore Pass is a locally owned business founded in 2025 by Minnesota native and father of six Tom Obarski. We are still a growing company, but thousands of local families are already using the pass to discover and enjoy attractions across the Twin Cities.
One year · Endless fun
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