Thrifty Minnesota https://thriftyminnesota.com/ The best things to do and see in Minnesota! Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:57:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 National Get Outdoors Day https://thriftyminnesota.com/national-get-outdoors-day-free-mn-state-park-admission/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/national-get-outdoors-day-free-mn-state-park-admission/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0000 http://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=6369 This Saturday, June 13 is National GetOutdoors Day! To celebrate the fun day, ALL of the Minnesota State Parks have free admission. With 75 state parks and recreation areas offering free admission, there is sure to be one close enough for you to visit and enjoy! More National Get Outdoors Day Details: Free FishingWet a lineContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/national-get-outdoors-day-free-mn-state-park-admission/feed/ 2 FREE Shakespeare in the Park Performances https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-shakespeare-in-the-park-performances/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-shakespeare-in-the-park-performances/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=21147 Classical Actors Ensemble is performing The Tempest this summer at free Shakespeare in the Park performances in the Twin Cities! With the winter weather we experience here in Minnesota, it’s always fun to spend as much time outdoors as we can in the summer months. Why not catch an outdoor theater performance? Once again thisContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-shakespeare-in-the-park-performances/feed/ 2 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Minnesota Dads https://thriftyminnesota.com/fathers-day-gift-ideas-for-minnesota-dads/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/fathers-day-gift-ideas-for-minnesota-dads/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:57:17 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=16163 Still looking for that perfect Father’s Day gift? If the dad on your list is a Minnesotan, we’ve got a great roundup here of gifts for Minnesota dads – all priced at $65 or less! Whether you’re looking for the perfect experience gift, sports fan gear, or even just a funny t-shirt, you’re sure toContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/fathers-day-gift-ideas-for-minnesota-dads/feed/ 0 Wanderlight Trail at the Minnesota Zoo open now through August 2nd! https://thriftyminnesota.com/wanderlight-trail-at-the-minnesota-zoo/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/wanderlight-trail-at-the-minnesota-zoo/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=66853 Don’t miss your chance to see these spectacular larger-than-life handmade lanterns at the Minnesota Zoo! Wanderlight Trail is open now through August 2nd. Brand new to the Minnesota Zoo this year is Wanderlight Trail, featuring spectacular, handmade, larger-than-life lanterns. It’s truly an amazing experience to see these lanterns up close! Made by Tianyu Arts &Continue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/wanderlight-trail-at-the-minnesota-zoo/feed/ 0 JCPenney Kids Zone FREE Craft + Coupon https://thriftyminnesota.com/jc-penney-kids-zone-free-craft-coupon/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/jc-penney-kids-zone-free-craft-coupon/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:17:23 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=51343 Head to JCPenney every second Saturday of the month for their Kids Zone featuring a free craft activity and an extra- savings coupon for the parents! Did you know JCPenney hosts a Kids Zone event every second Saturday of the month? Each month features a new free craft for kids, plus their adults receive anContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/jc-penney-kids-zone-free-craft-coupon/feed/ 0 Bunker Beach Water Park – Discount Admission https://thriftyminnesota.com/bunker-beach-water-park-coupons-and-discounts/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/bunker-beach-water-park-coupons-and-discounts/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:20:07 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=20354 Have some fun in the sun this summer at Bunker Beach, Minnesota’s Largest Outdoor Water Park in Coon Rapids! Before you make plans to travel to Bunker Beach Water Park, check this list of coupons and discounts so you don’t have to pay full price. There are several different ways to save! Here are someContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/bunker-beach-water-park-coupons-and-discounts/feed/ 0 Michaels In-Store FREE Craft Experiences https://thriftyminnesota.com/michaels-in-store-free-craft-experiences/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/michaels-in-store-free-craft-experiences/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:34:01 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=48667 Head to your local Michaels for one of these In-Store Craft Experiences! Did you know Michaels hosts In-Store Craft Experiences? I have to admit I’ve shopped Michaels for years and didn’t know about these events! UPDATE: Many of these events are completely free but some require attendees to buy select supplies. For complete details, visitContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/michaels-in-store-free-craft-experiences/feed/ 0 Lakeshore Learning FREE In-Store Events https://thriftyminnesota.com/lakeshore-learning-free-in-store-events/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/lakeshore-learning-free-in-store-events/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:17:36 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=49310 Lakeshore Learning has free in-store events for kids ages 3+ every month! Have you been to Lakeshore Learning? It’s a store geared toward teachers and schools, filled with toys, books, supplies for any classroom. As a stay-at-home mom, I’ve been obsessed with their toys since my son was born! They make amazing open-ended play toysContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/lakeshore-learning-free-in-store-events/feed/ 0 Rock the Cradle 2026 at Minneapolis Institute of Art https://thriftyminnesota.com/rock-the-cradle-at-minneapolis-institute-of-art/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/rock-the-cradle-at-minneapolis-institute-of-art/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:14:29 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=19185 Rock The Cradle is a free day of music and fun for kids and their grownups at Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company. Put on your dancing shoes as Rock the Cradle is back for 2026! This free event for kids and their grownups is one of our favorite events in the Twin Cities.Continue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/rock-the-cradle-at-minneapolis-institute-of-art/feed/ 0 Open Eye Theatre Driveway Tour https://thriftyminnesota.com/open-eye-theatre-driveway-tour/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/open-eye-theatre-driveway-tour/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:47:04 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=50971 Interested in seeing an original outdoor puppet show in the Twin Cities this summer? You can with Open Eye Theatre’s 2026 Driveway Tour! Every summer, Open Eye Theatre hosts a Driveway Tour all throughout the Twin Cities to bring accessible original, high-quality puppet shows to children and their families. Touring June 6 through July 12Continue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/open-eye-theatre-driveway-tour/feed/ 0 Open Streets Minneapolis https://thriftyminnesota.com/open-streets-mpls/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/open-streets-mpls/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:38:17 +0000 http://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=10073 Enjoy Open Streets Minneapolis where a Minneapolis street is closed to motorized vehicles and open for biking, walking and fun with food, activities and music! We love to attend the Open Streets Minneapolis events! This is a great opportunity to explore an area. Even if it’s not your neighborhood, you are still welcome to attend.Continue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/open-streets-mpls/feed/ 0 Minnesota National Donut Day Freebies and Deals https://thriftyminnesota.com/minnesota-national-donut-day-freebies-and-deals/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/minnesota-national-donut-day-freebies-and-deals/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:50:11 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=49931 National Donut Day this year is June 6th and we have done some digging to find donut freebies and deals all across the state of Minnesota! Find them all on this list! Another one of the popular national days is National Donut Day! This year it falls on Friday June 5th. While there are lotsContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/minnesota-national-donut-day-freebies-and-deals/feed/ 1 Kirby Science Discovery Center in Sioux Falls, SD https://thriftyminnesota.com/kirby-science-discovery-center-in-sioux-falls-sd/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/kirby-science-discovery-center-in-sioux-falls-sd/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=66810 If you’re in Sioux Falls, visit the Kirby Science Discovery Center with its over 100 interactive and hands-on exhibits. Plus there’s 50% off admission every day after 3pm! We are big fans of science museums in our house! I find that having something fun to do indoors during the afternoon heat in the summer isContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/kirby-science-discovery-center-in-sioux-falls-sd/feed/ 0 Monsters on Vacation at Minnesota Children’s Museum https://thriftyminnesota.com/monsters-on-vacation-at-minnesota-childrens-museum/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/monsters-on-vacation-at-minnesota-childrens-museum/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=66798 The monsters are back and better than ever at Minnesota Children’s Museum Monsters on Vacation special exhibit open now through January 10th, 2027! I was so excited when we got the invite to check out the Monsters on Vacation exhibit at Minnesota Children’s Museum! Nothing screams the start of a summer than a day spentContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/monsters-on-vacation-at-minnesota-childrens-museum/feed/ 0 Chalkfest in Maple Grove https://thriftyminnesota.com/chalkfest-in-maple-grove/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/chalkfest-in-maple-grove/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=49894 Get ready to see beautiful, fun and whimsical works of art in chalk June 13th and 14th at the 11th Annual Maple Grove Chalkfest! Every year we look forward to the Maple Grove Chalkfest. The artwork the chalk artists create is completely outstanding, it’s free to attend and take lots of fun selfies! It’s alsoContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/chalkfest-in-maple-grove/feed/ 0 Butterfly House and Aquarium in Sioux Falls, SD https://thriftyminnesota.com/butterfly-house-and-aquarium-in-sioux-falls-sd/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/butterfly-house-and-aquarium-in-sioux-falls-sd/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=66766 If you’re in Sioux Falls and love butterflies, a stop by the Butterfly House and Aquarium should be on your list! My family and I recently spent a weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sioux Falls is right by the Minnesota boarder and is a rest spot for many people on the way to theContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/butterfly-house-and-aquarium-in-sioux-falls-sd/feed/ 0 Summer Festivals Throughout Minnesota https://thriftyminnesota.com/festivals-throughout-minnesota/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/festivals-throughout-minnesota/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:28:15 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=42633 As we enter into summer, we enter into festival season! Check this big list of summer festivals in Minnesota for 2026. Summer is a great time to spend as much time outdoors as possible. What better reason to be outside than to attend a festival near you? From festival food, to special events, to fireworks,Continue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/festivals-throughout-minnesota/feed/ 3 Albertville’s Friendly City Days https://thriftyminnesota.com/albertvilles-friendly-city-days/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/albertvilles-friendly-city-days/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:53:57 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=49913 June 10th -14th, head to Albertville for Friendly City Days: a fun festival for the whole family! I have to admit that most of my memories in Albertville are at the Albertville Outlet Mall. Let’s be honest- it really is a good outlet mall! But Albertville also hosts a fun and free annual festival calledContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/albertvilles-friendly-city-days/feed/ 0 Train Days at Union Depot https://thriftyminnesota.com/train-days-at-union-depot/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/train-days-at-union-depot/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:46:36 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=31750 Everyone who loves trains, from toddlers to seniors, will have tons of trained-filled fun at Train Days at Union Depot in St. Paul!   Kids and adults alike can celebrate all things trains and transportation with Train Days at Union Depot in St. Paul! All the fun happens Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th. NewContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/train-days-at-union-depot/feed/ 0 Summer Road Trip Savings at Family Pathways Thrift Stores https://thriftyminnesota.com/summer-road-trip-savings-at-family-pathways-thrift-stores/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/summer-road-trip-savings-at-family-pathways-thrift-stores/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:43:24 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=49949 Get ready for an awesome Summer Road Trip! It’s that time again for amazing savings at Family Pathways Thrift Stores throughout Minnesota on June 6th through the 14th, 2026! Summer is the best time for road trips and finding the best deals! Family Pathways Thrift Stores can help you check both boxes off your bucketContinue Reading

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