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
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 […]
National Coffee Day Freebies & Deals 2025 (Monday, September 29th)
It’s National Coffee Day on Monday, September 29th, 2025! On this day, you can get free (or discounted) coffee at these locations in the Twin Cities and/or nationwide. It’s fall, and I think as the air gets chillier, a warm cup of coffee sounds so wonderful. I think that’s why National Coffee Day is always […]
Free Valleyfair Pre-K Pass for 2026 for Children Ages 3-5 (Now Available)
Families with preschoolers! The FREE Valleyfair Pre-K Pass for 2026 is now available. With this pass your 3 – 5 year-old can get in to Valleyfair and Soak City for unlimited FREE visits during the 2026 season. Yes! That means they can go for free, all through 2026! PLUS – if you sign up in […]
Free Admission to National Parks on September 27th
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
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
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
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. […]
Updated “Kids Eat Free” List!
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 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 […]