If you’re looking for an easy and memorable summer adventure in the Twin Cities, make time to visit Mississippi Gateway Regional Park and the nearby Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, all part of the Three River Park District. I had seen the Dam before, but I recently went with my two teens to check out […]
A Delicious Visit to The Hyderabad Indian Grill in Fridley + 10% Off!
We were invited to try The Hyderabad Indian Grill in Fridley, so my husband and I decided to make it a date night — and honestly, we were pleasantly surprised! We’ve been wanting to explore some new local restaurants, and this turned out to be a great choice. There were so many flavorful dishes on […]
The Mandalorian & Grogu Brings Heart and Adventure Back to Star Wars (Review)
I just saw the new Star Wars movie: “The Mandelorian and Grogu” and I highly recommend it for families who love Star Wars! Here’s my spoiler-free review.
Free Minnesota State Park Passes from Participating Minnesota Libraries
Free state park passes? Yay! Thanks to the Minnesota State Parks Library Program, you can check out Minnesota State Park Passes at participating libraries state-wide. The Department of Natural Resources has collaborated with regional library systems across Minnesota to provide free 7-day state park passes for checkout and as of July 1, 2025, the number […]
FREE Disney’s Sofia the First: Royal Magic Advance Screening (Limited Passes)
Calling all Twin Cities families with little princes and princesses! Disney is hosting a special advance screening event for Sofia the First: Royal Magic this Saturday morning — and Twin Cities Frugal Mom readers have exclusive access to reserved tickets. This invitation-only family event is designed especially for kids ages 2–6 and includes a fun-filled […]
Free Summer Meals for Kids in Minnesota 2026
Kids in Minnesota can get FREE meals all summer long, regardless of what school district they’re in or what their family’s income is. Here are some ways to find free summer meal programs in the Twin Cities! (I keep a list updated annually here as well.) Free Summer Meals for Kids Free Meals for […]
Minnesota Aurora FC Kicks Off Their 5th Season (Exclusive Discount!)
Women’s soccer is back in the Twin Cities, and Minnesota Aurora FC is gearing up for an exciting 2026 season! Plus, I have an exclusive discount code and giveaway! The Home Opener takes place at TCO Stadium in Eagan on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00pm, and it’s the perfect family-friendly outing for soccer fans of […]
Chalkfest Returns to Maple Grove June 13-14 (FREE Family Event!)
Chalkfest is back at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove for 2026! I’m so excited about this! We’ve gone to this event for years – last year it was supposed to be the last year but it was now brought back by a new collaborative Maple Grove partnership. What is Chalkfest? This FREE 2-day street festival […]
$5.99 Kids Skate Free Membership = Free Skating All Year!
Kids Skate Free is a nationwide membership program that partners with skating centers to give kids 2 Roller Skating Passes every week of the year for super cheap. It used to be free but now they charge $5.99 a year per child. But that’s all you pay – $5.99 a year for each child and […]
Free 8-Page Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids
It’s almost time for summer in Minnesota (woohoo!) – and it’s actually feeling like summer! And I’m so excited to share this freebie with you. Download my exclusive FREE Printable Summer Activity Planner for Kids! There are 8 pages of summer planning fun: Summer Bucket List (32 ideas for summer fun!) Summer Schedules with themes […]