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Free Meals and Grocery Delivery for SNAP Recipients: DoorDash + Gopuff

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When times get tight, every dollar and every meal counts — and right now, millions of families across the country are facing an unprecedented food crisis. Two organizations have announced initiatives to help SNAP recipients this November 2025. DoorDash DoorDash just announced an Emergency Food Response as federal funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) […]

Free Halloween Costume Swaps in the Twin Cities 2025

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Looking to save money and keep costumes out of the landfill this Halloween? Costume swaps are a fun, eco-friendly way to refresh your family’s Halloween wardrobe without spending a dime. Bring your gently used costumes, accessories, and party supplies, and trade them for something new-to-you! Free Halloween Costume Swaps in the Twin Cities 2025 From […]

Free Admission to National Parks on September 27th

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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 […]

Free Admission at 6 Minnesota Historical Society Sites – September 20th

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For many years, Smithsonian Free Museum Day was in September. It was a national day where participating museums, zoos, and cultural centers provide free admission to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. It’s usually been honored on the third Saturday of September. It hasn’t happened since 2022, but some museums are still offering free admission […]

Minnesota Ski Areas 4th Grade Passport Program

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It’s pretty cool being in 4th grade in Minnesota, because you can get a great skiing deal just for being a 4th grader! Minnesota Ski Areas Association 4th Grade Passport Program The Minnesota Ski Areas Association offers a 4th Grade Passport Program so kids have a chance to play on MN Slopes this winter as […]

Freebies for Kids & Families in Minnesota

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There are tons of freebies for kids and families in Minnesota! After blogging for the past 14+ years and posting about one freebie after another throughout that time, I realized there were so many it was worth compiling into a single list, and here it is! Note that these are all subject to change anytime. […]

Free Minnesota History Pass for 6th Graders

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Minnesota 6th Graders can get FREE admission to many museums statewide! The FREE 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass is a great freebie. Minnesota students in the 6th grade during the 2025-2026 school year can get a FREE Minnesota History Pass to use for free admission to Minnesota Historical Society sites and museums! Any child who […]

Updated “Kids Eat Free” List!

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Celebrate your kids’ last week of school, good grades, summertime, or anything else year-round with my UPDATED “Kids Eat Free” List!  I have dozens of local restaurants and national chains listed here, all verified! Check out the full updated list here.

Free Printable Road Trip Activities for Kids

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Check this out! You can download a FREE 6-page Printable Road Trip Activities Set right now! This 6-page freebie has 5 different activities kids (or anyone) can play while riding in the car on road trips! Road Trip Word Search Road Trip Scavenger Hunt What is in the Back of the Truck? License Plate Coloring Game […]