(Please note: This list is updated as events become known. Be sure to check with the event host/venue in advance as there may be changes or cancellations at any time.) Have an event to add to this list? Please email me at twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com. Submissions are not guaranteed – if you would like guaranteed placement, paid advertising packages start at $200. Thanks!
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EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for The Works Museum in Bloomington with my special code!
- Regular admission is $13.00 per person, but you can get admission for $11.00 per person with my special code! (Children 2 and under are free.) For $2 Off Admission: Use code TCFMB$2OFF in the “promo code” field on the shopping cart page. (Not valid for special events) Purchase via THIS LINK.
- Discounts are offered for special events if you buy tickets in advance. Follow their website and social media pages for updates.
- 50% off admission for limited income families through their Gateway program
EVERY DAY: Get Minnesota Children’s Museum Discount Tickets!
EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul with my special code TCFM! Save $3 per admission!
- Just go to mcm.org and use my code TCFM to save $3 per admission on tickets both online and in person. You can also use that code to save $20 on a membership either in-person or online.
- There’s so much to do at the Minnesota Children’s Museum! Check out my review here.
Also, be sure to check my Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families for how to save (and get FREE admission!) at places all around the Twin Cities! (Note that many locations are closed right now.)
And check out my list of Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota! Note: Check before you go as many have updated their offerings since COVID began.
April 2024
Ongoing Events
The Rock and Rock Playhouse: Concerts for Kids!. First Avenue & 7th St Entry, Minneapolis.
Wild Kratts®: Creature Power!® Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul. Feb. 3 – May 12, 2024. Don’t forget to use my discount code “TCFM” to save $3 per ticket every day!
Twin Cities Auto Show. March 30 – April 7.
Galleria “Into the Deep” Floral Experience. March 24 – April 7. Galleria Edina.
Royal Canadian International Circus. Maplewood, MN. April 12 – 21. Get discounts!
Get a FREE box of customized crayons! Select dates April 2 – May 31. Crayola Store, Mall of America. Sign up online.
April 2024
Events by Date
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
Twin Cities Auto Show. March 30 – April 7.
FREE First Tuesday at Washington County Parks. On the first Tuesday of every month (non-holiday), visit any Washington County Park FREE. No Vehicle Permit required.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
Twin Cities Auto Show. March 30 – April 7.
Games Galore. 10:00am – 8:00pm. Union Depot, Waiting Room, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN.
IKEA Minneapolis Free Spring Break Event. 10:00am – 12:00pm. IKEA Minneapolis, 8000 IKEA Way Bloomington, MN. Treasures should be treasured! Decorate a VATTENTRAG box to store and organize every important item and special memory. Each child will receive a VATTENTRAG box to customize with fun supplies and each family will get a 3 pack of GLIS storage boxes upon check in. Free with IKEA Family Membership (free to join).
Just Between Friends Andover Kids Consignment Sale PRESALES. Andover YMCA. Official Sale is April 4-7. Andover YMCA Community Center, Andover. Purchase presale tickets online.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
Twin Cities Auto Show. March 30 – April 7.
Just Between Friends Andover Kids Consignment Sale. April 4-7. Andover YMCA Community Center, Andover. Kids and teen clothing, toys, books, videos, sporting goods, furniture, baby items, and so much more. Even stuff for moms and dads! Get a FREE admission ticket for today. Free admission every other day of the sale.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
Twin Cities Auto Show. March 30 – April 7.
Just Between Friends Andover Kids Consignment Sale. April 4-7. Andover YMCA Community Center, Andover. Kids and teen clothing, toys, books, videos, sporting goods, furniture, baby items, and so much more. Even stuff for moms and dads! Free admission.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
Twin Cities Auto Show. March 30 – April 7.
Just Between Friends Andover Kids Consignment Sale. April 4-7. Andover YMCA Community Center, Andover. Kids and teen clothing, toys, books, videos, sporting goods, furniture, baby items, and so much more. Even stuff for moms and dads! Free admission.
Nurtured Rose Retreat: Bloom in Motherhood and Beyond. 9:00am – 2:00pm. The Meeting Point, Rosemount. Soon-to-be and new moms, this event is for you. Immerse yourself in self-care, movement, education, and more, as you’ll be surrounded by invaluable resources dedicated to you and your well-being all in one place. There will be food, classes, presentations, giveaways, and more to support and uplift you in your motherhood journey. Your babies are welcome, too! Event admission is $10 and spots are limited.
FREE Kids Workshop. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Home Depot locations. Build a butterfly house!
FREE Community Showing of The Croods: A New Age. 10:00am. CineMagic Hollywood 12, Rochester. Doors and Concession open at 9:30 AM! Free different community showing the first Saturday of every month!
Fraser Festival. 10:00am – 2:00pm. Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102. The festival is an inclusive, sensory-friendly event, offering accommodations for those with sensory processing differences. The event encourages everyone to come as they are, welcoming people of all ages, abilities, neurodiversities, cultures, and backgrounds. FREE.
Free First Saturday: Found, Made. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Free First Saturday also features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Gallery admission tickets are available online in advance and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk.
Free Saturday Science. 12:00 – 2:00pm. Metropolitan State University. Today: Atoms and Elements: They Make Up Everything.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
Minnesota Twins Kids Opening Day.
Twin Cities Auto Show. March 30 – April 7.
Free First Sunday. Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul.
Just Between Friends Andover Kids Consignment Sale. April 4-7. Andover YMCA Community Center, Andover. Kids and teen clothing, toys, books, videos, sporting goods, furniture, baby items, and so much more. Even stuff for moms and dads! FREE admission. HALF PRICE SALE DAY TODAY!
Urban Expedition: East African Diaspora Community (Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan) . 1:00 – 3:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul. Enjoy authentic music, dance, and crafts during this immersive program favorite.
MONDAY, APRIL 8
Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution. 4:30pm. Bring $25 and 2 large totes for an ABUNDANCE of food. No income or residency required. ALL WELCOME! Doors open at 4:30. Read about my experience here!
TUESDAY, APRIL 9
Toddler Tuesdays LIVE. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America. Join us for a special Earth Month celebration designed just for toddlers! Little ones will embark on a journey of discovery as they explore nature through sensory activities, eco-friendly crafts, and interactive storytelling. Together, we’ll learn about the importance of taking care of our planet and how even the smallest actions can make a big difference.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Games Galore. 10:00am – 8:00pm. Union Depot, Waiting Room, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN. 55407
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FREE Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops LIVE. 6:00pm. Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
FREE Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops LIVE. 6:00pm. Notre Dame Academy, Minnetonka.
Royal Canadian International Circus. Maplewood, MN. April 12 – 21. Get discounts!
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
Free JcPenney Kids Zone Craft. 11:00am – 12:00pm at participating JCPenney locations. Parents get a 10% off coupon.
Free Community Meal. After 4:30pm Mass. Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Oakdale. Taco bar, salad, desserts.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Sensory Friendly Sunday. 8:00 – 11:00am. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities.
Family Day. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, live music, dance performances, artist demonstrations, family tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Games Galore. 10:00am – 8:00pm. Union Depot, Waiting Room, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN. 55407
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
Sensory Friendly Saturday at Bell Museum. 4:30 – 6:30pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
MONDAY, APRIL 22
FREE tickets now available for Free First Sunday at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, October 1st.
Bargain Monday! St. Michael Cinema 15. $5 movie tickets all day. $5 snack packs.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
Games Galore. 10:00am – 8:00pm. Union Depot, Waiting Room, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN. 55407
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Free Mend-It Clinic. 2:30 – 5:30pm. Old School thrift store, 1901 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis.
MONDAY, APRIL 29
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Games Galore. 10:00am – 8:00pm. Union Depot, Waiting Room, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:00am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!
Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN. 55407
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, MAY 10
FREE Kids Concert Series featuring The Jolly Pops LIVE. 6:00pm. Grace Lutheran Church, Apple Valley.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
EVERY THURSDAY
Walker Art Museum – Gallery Admission is free from 5:00-9:00pm.
EVERY SATURDAY
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
Free Kids Club Workshops at Michael’s stores. 10:00am.
SELECT SATURDAYS
Free children’s craft activity at Lakeshore Learning Stores. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Ages 3 and up. No reservation necessary.
MORE FUN & RESOURCES
Science Museum Learn at Home. The museum IS OPEN but also has a website with many at-home learning activities.
For online Minnesota fun, see my guide, Free Minnesota Printables, LiveCams and Activities to Do at Home.