KCNQ2 Family & Research Summit 2027
Things to Do
Rides, aquariums, art, and a whole city to explore, whenever it fits your family’s schedule.
At the Mall
What you can do.
Nickelodeon Universe
The theme park at its heart
The nation’s first indoor theme park, seven acres at the center of the Mall, with roller coasters for the brave and gentle rides for the smallest champions.
SEA LIFE Aquarium
An underwater walk
A 300-foot glass tunnel with sharks, sea turtles, and touch pools all around you. A calm, wide-eyed hour for any age.
Crayola Experience
Color, melt, and make
Two floors of hands-on art: color your world, name your own crayon, melt and mold wax, and make something to carry home. A bright afternoon for younger champions.
And plenty more
Golf, flight, and LEGO
Two 18-hole mini-golf courses, one designed to be fully accessible, plus FlyOver America, a mirror maze, and a flagship LEGO store.
Dining
A table for every appetite
Dozens of restaurants and quick bites for every taste and every diet, most only a few steps from the next session.
And this is only the start. Mall of America holds more than 500 shops and 50 restaurants, and the Twin Cities beyond it are full of parks, lakes, and museums to explore.
Champion Perks
30%
Your Summit discount.
As a registered Summit attendee, you will receive an exclusive 30% discount on select Mall of America attractions. Enjoy them whenever they fit your family’s schedule, self-guided, any day.
Included attractions
- All-day ride wristbands for Nickelodeon Universe
- The Crayola Experience
- Moose Mountain Adventure Golf
- Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf
Sensory guides available
Planning ahead for a sensory-sensitive day? Guides for Nickelodeon Universe and the Crayola Experience help you plan before you visit.
Beyond the Mall
A whole city to explore.
Saturday, June 26
Saturday in Minneapolis
There is no formal Summit programming on Saturday. Join an accessible guided walking tour hosted by a KCNQ2 Volunteer through the city, or spend the day exploring on your own.
Any day of your trip
Family activities around Bloomington
Parks and waterfalls, zoos, a children’s museum, an indoor water park, and more, with free, sensory-friendly, and accessible picks marked for you.