I’m so excited to once again partner with Duck Donuts in Woodbury, MN to share my very own Twin Cities Frugal Mom Favorite Dozen — a custom box of donuts designed with families in mind! Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend treat, celebrating a special occasion, or just surprising the kids, this dozen includes […]
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 […]
Hyland Play Area: The Twin Cities’ Famous “Chutes and Ladders” Playground
If you’re looking for a playground that can keep kids entertained for hours, the Hyland Play Area in Bloomington absolutely lives up to the hype. I’ve known of this park for years by its local nickname: the “Chutes and Ladders” playground, as this massive play area is one of the most popular destinations for kids […]
Free Admission to National Parks on June 14th
Get FREE admission to all national parks on Sunday, June 14th, 2026! Yes -on ten days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. And Sunday, June 14th (Flag Day) is one of these days! There are 6 national parks and recreational areas in Minnesota […]
Free Admission to Minnesota State Parks on Saturday, June 13th
Earlier this year I shared that there are 4 days you can get FREE admission to Minnesota State Parks in 2026. The next free day is Saturday, June 13th, for National Get Outdoors Day! Woohoo! Free Entrance Days in Minnesota State Parks All 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas will offer free admission […]
All Aboard! Train Days Event at Union Depot is Back – June 6 & 7
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 this year is extra special because it’s part of Union Depot’s 100th Anniversary Celebration! Train Days rolls into town Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June […]
Monsters on Vacation at Minnesota Children’s Museum (+ Exclusive Discount!)
This post is sponsored as part of my partnership with Minnesota Children’s Museum. As always, all opinions are my own. Summer is officially kicking off in a BIG way at Minnesota Children’s Museum, and families are invited to join the celebration at Monster Party on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00am – 3:00pm! This special event […]
Minneapolis Rodeo at Surly in June (Discount Code)
This honestly sounds like such a fun summer event! Minneapolis Rodeo 2026 is bringing the first-ever outdoor PRCA rodeo to Minneapolis on June 6th, 2026, and it’s happening at Surly Festival Field — which immediately caught my attention because we already love heading to Surly Brewing and the Food Hall there (my husband says Surly […]
National Donut Day Freebies & Deals 2026 (June 5th)
The day of the donut is back! National Donut Day is always the first Friday in June. In 2026 it’s this Friday, June 5th, and there are a few places to get a free or cheap donut! The History of Donuts Once upon a time, in a world where breakfast pastries reigned supreme, a humble […]
What to Buy (& Skip) in June to Save Money 2026
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!
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