Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month! October Halloween deals are happening this […]
Free Admission to National Parks on September 27th
Get FREE admission to all national parks on Saturday, September 27th, 2025! Yes -on seven days in 2025, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. And Saturday, September 27th is one of these days! There are 6 national parks and recreational areas in Minnesota including Voyageurs […]
Rochester’s First Annual Oktoberfest – September 27th (Free Event!)
Looking for some frugal Oktoberfest fun that won’t break the bank? Mark your calendars, Twin Cities friends! On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, downtown Rochester will transform into a lively Bavarian festival for the first-ever Oktoberfest Rochester—and the best part? It’s FREE to attend! This all-day event, presented by DBS Group, LLC, is packed with music, […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in September to Save Money 2025
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month!
What to Buy (& Skip) in August to Save Money 2025
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month! August In August of course you’ll find […]
Free WE Chalk Festival in St. Louis Park
WE Chalk Festival is back! It’s a FREE, 2-day, family-friendly chalk art experience at the Shops at West End in St. Louis Park, MN! WE Chalk is Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th, from 10:00am – 5:00pm both days. It’s sponsored by Canvas Convergence, a new 3D immersive arts experience gallery in St. Louis Park, […]
Minneapolis Aquatennial – Free Family Fun July 23–26!
The annual Minneapolis Aquatennial is returning July 23th – 26th, 2025! It’s the official celebration of summer, and is very family-friendly with free events for all (yay!). The two main signature events are the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade, which kicks off the event on Wednesday night at 7:30pm, and the Target fireworks which conclude it all […]
Free Museum Admission with Bank of America’s ‘Museums on Us’
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do in the Twin Cities? If you have a Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank card, you’re in luck! On the first full weekend of the month, cardholders can enjoy FREE general admission to five amazing cultural attractions in Minnesota, thanks to Bank of […]
Climb to the Top of Landmark Center’s North Tower – July 2nd
Looking for a memorable (and free!) summer adventure with the kids? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 2nd—because this is your chance to experience Saint Paul from above like never before. For one day only, Landmark Center is opening its rarely accessible North Tower for a self-guided climb on Wednesday, July 2nd between 11 a.m. and […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in July to Save Money 2025
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? I have a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month! July July 4th is Independence Day and there are many […]
Fourth of July Fireworks & Events in the Twin Cities 2025
Where to find fireworks and 4th of July events in the Twin Cities in 2025? Here’s a list! 🎆 Apple Valley Freedom Days – June 27 – July 4 Car show, carnival, parade, fireworks. Fireworks scheduled for July 4th. Johnny Cake Ridge Park East 5800 140th St W – Apple Valley Apple Valley, MN 55124 […]
All Aboard! Train Days Event at Union Depot is Back – June 7 & 8
If you have a train lover in the family (or just a curious kid who loves hands-on fun), Train Days at Union Depot in St. Paul is a can’t-miss event—and it’s back this weekend, June 7–8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day! I’ve been to Train Days several times with my own […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in June to Save Money 2025
Did you know that there are different things on sale each month of the year? A while back I put together a Month to Month Shopping Guide that lists the best items to buy each month to save money! Here I am highlighting the best items to buy this month!
Twin Cities Area Summer County Fair List 2025
Twin Cities Area County Fairs and the Minnesota State Fair! SUMMER 2025 LIST It’s time for summer fairs! Note that the larger fairs will have an admission price, and the smaller fairs will be free. Note that this information is based on each fair’s website at the time of posting and may change. (See bottom […]
Doors Open Minneapolis Returns in May 2025 (Explore Buildings for FREE)
Do you like to explore Minneapolis buildings and businesses? Have you ever wondered what they look like behind the scenes? Doors Open Minneapolis is BACK on May 17-18, 2025 and you can do all of this and more for FREE! Doors Open Minneapolis started in 2019, paused in 2020 due to the pandemic, and then […]
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