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. […]
Free Minnesota History Pass for 6th Graders
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!
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 […]
Teachers Receive Free Admission All August to SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Summer break is such a well-earned reward for teachers—and all this month, SEA LIFE at Mall of America is making it even sweeter! All month long, teachers get FREE admission to the aquarium, plus 30% off tickets for up to six friends or family members. It’s the perfect chance to swap the classroom for the […]
Free Printable Road Trip Activities for Kids
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 […]
Sign up for Kids Bowl Free – Valid All Summer Long (2025)!
Kids Bowl Free is back for summer 2025! If you’re looking for free fun for your kids this summer too, sign them up for FREE bowling at KidsBowlFree.com! What is Kids Bowl Free? Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and […]
Free School Supply Events in the Twin Cities 2025
Times are tough, families. With inflation rising and incomes not keeping up – and many of us working multiple jobs to make ends meet – the last thing we want to do is go even more broke buying costly school supplies. GOOD NEWS – School supplies are necessary, but they don’t have to cost a […]
Free & Fascinating: Explore the Northwest Airlines History Center in Bloomington
The Northwest Airlines History Center is a hidden gem for aviation enthusiasts, located on the 3rd floor of the Crowne Plaza AIRE hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota—just minutes from the Mall of America. Even better? Admission is completely FREE! We visited during a recent open house. It’s a small yet fascinating aviation museum that memorializes Northwest […]