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 Rides on Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Zoo on These Dates in 2026
Free Carousel Rides at Como Zoo are back in 2026! The famous Cafesjian’s Carousel at Como Zoo is open all summer long from May 1st through Labor Day, plus weekends in September and October, and offers free rides from 11:00am – 4:00pm on select dates in the summer. You can ride FREE on the last […]
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 […]
$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 […]
Free Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball & Softball Clinics for Kids
If you’re looking for a fun, active, and completely free way to get your kids involved in sports this summer, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund Youth Baseball & Softball Clinics are back—and they’re traveling all across the state! Running from May 2nd through August 14th, 2026, these clinics bring the joy of baseball and softball […]
Free Comic Book Day 2026
The first Saturday in May is FREE Comic Book Day across the nation, and there are many participating comic book shops here in Minnesota! This year it’s on Saturday, May 2nd! On this special day, participating comic shops across the country give away free comic books—no purchase necessary. Many stores also go all out with […]
Free Planet Fitness Memberships for Teens this Summer (2026)
Teens can sign up at any Planet Fitness location, but if they’re under 18 they must have a parent or guardian present at sign up. Check their website for more information.
Free Admission to Minnesota State Parks on Saturday, April 25th
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, April 25th! Woohoo! Free Entrance Days in Minnesota State Parks All 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas will offer free admission to everyone on four days, […]
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