I’m sharing some great information about free upcoming events in the Twin Cities area, taken from a list of events across the USA from a great site called More With Less Today (shared with permission): Free Upcoming Events All Across the USA American Girl October In-Store Events include Bitty Twins’ Ballerina Paper Doll Craft, Doll ‘ Dos […]
2013 Minnesota Fire Prevention Events – Lots of Free, Educational Fun for Families in October!
Did you know that October is Fire Prevention Month, and that October 6-12, 2013 is National Fire Prevention Week? Many fire stations, schools and libraries around the country are hosting free events including open houses to help educate everyone about fire safety. There are many events in Minnesota – next week’s theme at my daughter’s […]
Two Free Truck Events for Kids this Saturday, Sept. 28 – Shoreview and Woodbury
My 2-year-old son LOVES cars and trucks. So much that he actually SLEEPS with his toy cars and trucks at night. And whenever I take him to a truck event where he can explore fire trucks, police cars and other vehicles, he has SO much fun! That’s why I’m planning to take him to at […]
Museum Day Live! Free admission to a select museum on September 28
This is FABULOUS. Go to http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ to sign up for TWO FREE MUSEUM TICKETS to the local participating museum of your choice for admission on Saturday, September 28th. Just fill in the form online and tickets will be emailed to you. Each household is limited to 2 free tickets. More than 1,500 museums are participating throughout […]
A Frugal and Fun End-of-Summer Week in the Twin Cities
I can’t believe kids are already starting school next week! Where did summer go? My oldest, Heidi, starts kindergarten next Tuesday, and she’s so excited! I’m not sure how I feel. I’m thrilled that she’ll learning a lot and making new friends, but I know I’ll miss having her at home during the day. I […]
Free Events coming up in the Twin Cities – August 2013
There are lots of free events I’ve found coming up in the Twin Cities and I’m sharing them all in one post! For even more deals & events in the Twin Cities, be sure to check out my Deals & Events Calendar. EVERY DAY (through Sept 21) Walker Art Center – FREE Gallery Admission until […]
Rosebrook Wading Pool in Roseville
The days have been getting warmer so yesterday we headed to Rosebrook Park in Roseville where I heard there’s a popular wading pool for families with little kids. The park is right behind Rosedale Mall in a quiet neighborhood south of County Road C. We went in the evening and found a few other families […]
Bookawocky – Your Summer Reading Experience
Have you heard about Bookawocky? It’s a summer reading experience for kids and teens from the 8 public library systems in the Twin Cities metro area. The metro public library systems include: Anoka County Library, Carver County Library, Dakota County Library, Hennepin County Library, Ramsey County Library, Saint Paul Public Library, Scott County Library, and Washington […]
Frugal-friendly Choo Choo Bob Events coming up in the Twin Cities area
For all of you with a child who loves trains – like my 2-year-old does! – I want to share several Choo Choo Bob events coming up in the Twin Cities area: SATURDAY, JUNE 1 “The Choo Choo Bob Show“ will be returning live to the historic Riverview Theater in Minneapolis. The 2-hour adventure, from […]
Kids Bowl Free – A summer program for kids to bowl 2 free games every day!
Kids Bowl Free is a program designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Select schools and bowling centers around the country participate each year, including 29 in Minnesota! Yes – this is for real! All you have to […]
Free Story Times at Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store in St. Paul
Attention! Anyone with little train lovers! Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store in St. Paul offers a FREE Story Time for kids several times a month. It’s led by Engineer Paul who’s on the locally produced show for kids called “The Choo Choo Bob Show.” The show airs on Saturday mornings at 9am on channel 45. I […]
Use Meetup.com to find many local groups for Moms (and Frugal Moms!)
This week I attended my first “Meetup” with a local mom’s group I found on meetup.com. At least a half dozen of us moms met at a park in our community while our kids played together at the playground. It was very casual and informal, and nice to meet others who live near me. I discovered meetup.com a few months […]
New Summer Fairs List!
Check out my new Twin Cities area Summer Fair List for 2012 (Link Removed as list is no longer available). Also included are links to fair websites plus my tips for enjoying the fairs with kids. We went to the Ramsey County Fair this year, and had fun (& got lots of free stuff for the kids […]
Garage Sales and Farmer’s Markets!
This weekend (April 28-29) kicks off a lot of Twin Cities neighborhood garage sales and local farmer’s markets. Here are some local great sites to help you plan all your spring and summer rummage sale hunts! Rummage Sale links Thrifty Minnesota has an annual Minnesota City Wide Garage Sales List. Add this to your web browser’s […]
Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove Review
I took my kids to the “new” Elm Creek Park Reserve play area in Maple Grove last Monday for the first time, taking advantage of an unusually warm day (temps in the 70’s) in March. Elm Creek Park Reserve is located just north of highway 81 and highway 610 at the Elm Creek Blvd. exit. I […]