Enjoy FREE admission for all at North Commons Water Park in Minneapolis! At their meeting on June 16th, 2021, commissioners for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) voted to eliminate the $5 and $3 admission fees at North Commons Water Park. So starting June of last year, admission to the water park became FREE […]

FREE Super Mario World Water Ski Shows this summer in Minneapolis! Ok so I grew up LOVING Super Mario Brothers video games. I played them on my Super Nintendo for years, then I got a Nintendo 64 and GameCube so I could keep playing Super Mario Brothers games. Did you play these games? How about […]

I have a new, FREE printable summer fun activity page for your kiddos! It’s 1 page and has several activities on it to help kick off summer for your child! It includes: Fun things I want to do this summer – brainstorm some ideas for your summer bucket list! My favorite summer treat – do […]

Earlier this year I shared that there are 4 days you can get FREE admission to Minnesota State Parks in 2022! All 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas will offer free admission to everyone on four days, and the next one is coming up this Saturday, June 11th! Here are all the free […]

Here’s a fun craft/activity for kids that’s free! Joann Fabric & Craft Stores are offering a FREE take-home craft on Saturday, June 4th: Pick up a FREE Suncatcher Chime Craft Kit! Sun’s out this summer! Take this kit home for a fun activity to catch some rays. There are at least a dozen locations in […]

The day of the donut is back! National Donut Day is always the first Friday in June. In 2022 it’s this Friday, June 3rd, and there are a few places to get a free or cheap donut! Here’s a roundup of some freebies and deals around the Twin Cities: Duck Donuts – On Friday, June […]

From May 16th through August 31st, teens ages 14-19 can work out at Planet Fitness TOTALLY FREE.  There are no catches or commitments for this freebie, and it’s being offered at all Planet Fitness locations in the U.S. and Canada. At Planet Fitness there are cardio and strength equipment to use, free fitness training classes, […]

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 Summer Fun for Twin Cities Kids & Families 2022 The Twin Cities has so many fun activities and events for kids and families – but did you know that many are FREE? So every year I compile a list of all the free fun I could find! This guide is sponsored by my money-saving […]

There are some great summer reading programs that your children can take advantage of to earn FREE books and other prizes! Here is a roundup for programs available to families in Minnesota! AudioFile SYNC – Teens age 13 and up can download two audiobooks each week for FREE. Barnes & Noble Imagination Destination – This […]

JCPenney has been offering free kids events at their stores every second Saturday of the month. But since COVID, they now offer free take-home crafts instead! This month, on Saturday, May 14th from 11:00am – 12:00pm, your kids can pick up a free “Mosaic Coaster” craft! All kids receive: Fun, free craft Special ID badge […]