December means tons of holiday events, sales and lights displays throughout the state!
December Calendar!
I’ve updated the Deals & Events Calendar for December and there are many fun activities this month!
There are events to meet Santa, go on sleigh rides, and holiday markets galore.
Be sure to plan your shopping for the month (and year) with my guide, What to Buy in December to Save Money!
And if you celebrate Christmas, print out this free printable: 25 Days of Christmas Activities!
Make yourself a cup of homemade Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte as you enjoy planning your family’s month!
Or a skinny Starbucks mocha!
Holiday Light displays are everywhere – check out this guide:
And my guide to DRIVE-THRU holiday lights displays!
And my guide to Free Live Nativity Events in the Twin Cities 2021!
Be sure to check out attractions like the Crayola Experience Mall of America, the Minnesota Children’s Museum, and The Works Museum! Did you know you can get the LOWEST priced tickets for all of those places if you use my exclusive deals? 
Crayola Experience: EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNT Crayola Experience Mall of America tickets through my special link! Tickets are $17.50 (regularly $22.99 – $24.99) THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICE OUT THERE!
- Just click on my personalized online store web link (URL) and enter the access code TCFM. (Or visit https://tickets.crayolaexperience.com and enter my personalized store name: Twin Cities Frugal Mom)
- You’ll be able to purchase and print the tickets right away, saving you time waiting at the entrance turnstiles and bypassing ticket booth lines! And they’re valid for up to a year.
Minnesota Children’s Museum: EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul with my special code TCFM! Save $3 per admission!
- Just go to mcm.org and use my code TCFM to save $3 per admission on tickets online. You can also use that code to save $20 on a membership.
- (Note: The code works in-person. If you have trouble using it online, use it at the box office.)
The Works Museum in Bloomington: EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for The Works Museum in Bloomington with my special code!
- Regular admission is $11.00 per person, but you can get admission for $9.00 per person with my special code! (Children 2 and under are free.) For $2 Off Admission: Use code TCFMB$2OFF in the “promo code” field on the shopping cart page. (Not valid for special events) Purchase via THIS LINK.
- Discounts are offered for special events if you buy tickets in advance. Follow their website and social media pages for updates.
- 50% off admission for limited income families through their Gateway program
