Thrifty Minnesota https://thriftyminnesota.com/ The best things to do and see in Minnesota! Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 By the Yard Annual Tent Sale https://thriftyminnesota.com/by-the-yard-annual-tent-sale/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/by-the-yard-annual-tent-sale/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:01:50 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=49035 Head to Jordan for By the Yard’s Annual Tent Sale for 20%- 50% off maintenance free outdoor furniture! Saturday, April 18th from 8am – 4pm, By the Yard will be hosting their Annual T;’ent Sale at their headquarters in Jordan. By the Yard is a great company for outdoor furniture because it’s completely maintenance freeContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/by-the-yard-annual-tent-sale/feed/ 0 Farmamerica Barnyard Animal Babies https://thriftyminnesota.com/farmamerica-barnyard-animal-babies-weekend/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/farmamerica-barnyard-animal-babies-weekend/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:56:08 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=49137 Ready to cuddle some spring farm babies? You can at Farmamerica’s Barnyard Animal Babies Weekend in Waseca! The 1930s Barnyard is going to be full of life this summer! Come meet and interact with the animals that are going to call Farmamerica on April 25th for Barnyard Babies! What is Farmamerica? Farmamerica is Minnesota’s AgriculturalContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/farmamerica-barnyard-animal-babies-weekend/feed/ 0 Get Discounted Groceries with Fare for All and Twin Cities Mobile Market https://thriftyminnesota.com/discounted-groceries-through-the-food-group-of-minnesota/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/discounted-groceries-through-the-food-group-of-minnesota/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:51 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=40429 The Food Group of Minnesota offers groceries at a discount each month through Fare for All and Twin Cities Mobile Market sales. Have you noticed the price of everyday essentials skyrocketing over the past few years? The Food Group of Minnesota is here to help! The Food Group of Minnesota, a nonprofit organization, is workingContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/discounted-groceries-through-the-food-group-of-minnesota/feed/ 0 Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-family-day-at-minneapolis-institute-of-art/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-family-day-at-minneapolis-institute-of-art/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:58:12 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=18238 Celebrate Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art on the second Sunday of each month. There’s a different theme each time! The Minneapolis Institute of Art hosts Family Day on the second Sunday of every month. Next up, on Sunday, April 12th, check out activities centered around the theme Around the World. Get readyContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-family-day-at-minneapolis-institute-of-art/feed/ 1  Wright County Swappers Meet: Minnesota’s Largest Outdoor Market https://thriftyminnesota.com/minnesotas-largest-outdoor-market-opens-this-weekend/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/minnesotas-largest-outdoor-market-opens-this-weekend/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:56:50 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=41965 The Wright County Swappers Meet opens for the season this Saturday, April 11th, 2026, in South Haven. The Wright County Swappers Meet is Minnesota’s Largest Outdoor Market and has been family owned and operated since 1970. It has been recognized by WCCO viewers as Minnesota’s Best Flea Market in 2014.   If you can’t makeContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/minnesotas-largest-outdoor-market-opens-this-weekend/feed/ 0 Saint Paul Art Crawl https://thriftyminnesota.com/saint-paul-art-crawl/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/saint-paul-art-crawl/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:43:08 +0000 http://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=9220 The Saint Paul Art Crawl is right around the corner this spring, running 3 weekends in April 2026. It’s a great way to visit with local artists and also view and purchase their various works of art. This spring’s St. Paul Art Crawl looks epic! The Crawl takes place city wide throughout various St. Paul neighborhoods,Continue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/saint-paul-art-crawl/feed/ 0 Fleet Farm Fleet Fest Freebies and Deals https://thriftyminnesota.com/fleet-farm-fleet-fest-freebies-and-deals/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/fleet-farm-fleet-fest-freebies-and-deals/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:02:27 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=65493 Head to Fleet Farm to celebrate Fleet Fest for some good deals AND some freebies if your timing is right! All April long, Fleet Farm is celebrating Fleet Fest! Each week they’re bringing us new deals and fun weekend activities – including freebies! For the second week of Fleet Fest head to your local storeContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/fleet-farm-fleet-fest-freebies-and-deals/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, 05 Apr 2026 13:52:22 +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 Sam’s Club Membership Discount – Only $25! https://thriftyminnesota.com/sams-club-membership-discount/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/sams-club-membership-discount/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:36:34 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=27697 If you’re not already a Sam’s Club member, now’s your chance to join and save BIG when you sign up with this Sam’s Club Membership discount for 2026! We’ve got the BEST Sam’s Club Membership Discounts currently available! We’ll continue to update this post with the best current 2026 offer as the deals keep changing soContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/sams-club-membership-discount/feed/ 3 Seasonal Saturdays at Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona https://thriftyminnesota.com/second-saturdays-at-minnesota-marine-art-museum-mmam-in-winona/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/second-saturdays-at-minnesota-marine-art-museum-mmam-in-winona/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:33:14 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=21236 Plan ahead for Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s Seasonal Saturday! Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) hosts quarterly “Seasonal Saturdays,” with the next one coming up soon! Stop by Saturday, April 11th from 10am- 5pm for $1 admission and special themed activities. Please note: 9:30am-10am is the Quiet Art Room. Activities close at 4pm, butContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/second-saturdays-at-minnesota-marine-art-museum-mmam-in-winona/feed/ 0 Lunar New Year Events Round Up https://thriftyminnesota.com/lunar-new-year-events-round-up/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/lunar-new-year-events-round-up/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:25:22 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=55578 Lunar New Year is almost here. Celebrate with various events happening throughout Minnesota! 2026 is the year of the Horse! We created a list of Lunar New Year events happening around Minnesota and we sorted them alphabetically by city. Check out the list below and figure out the best time to celebrate! Bloomington Celebrate LunarContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/lunar-new-year-events-round-up/feed/ 0 Twin Cities Spring Babies Festival https://thriftyminnesota.com/twin-cities-spring-babies-festival/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/twin-cities-spring-babies-festival/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:22:56 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=30980 Twin Cities Spring Babies Festival is back for 2026, with cute baby animals to pet and hold and other family fun activities. Hugging babies just feels good – especially when they’re baby animals! Twin Cities Festival is BACK this year with a spring baby animals event in which visitors can hold and/or pet baby goats,Continue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/twin-cities-spring-babies-festival/feed/ 0 MN Hunting & Fishing Sporting Collectibles Show https://thriftyminnesota.com/mn-hunting-fishing-sporting-collectibles-show/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/mn-hunting-fishing-sporting-collectibles-show/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:18:25 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=27424 The annual Minnesota Hunting and Fishing Sports Collectibles Show returns to the Medina Entertainment Center in April! Do you love the outdoors?  Maybe fishing is your hobby or maybe it’s hunting or just maybe you enjoy collecting?  If you answered yes to any of these, the upcoming MN Hunting and Fishing Sports Collectibles Show isContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/mn-hunting-fishing-sporting-collectibles-show/feed/ 0 Free Family Fun Day at Goodhue County Historical Society https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-family-fun-day-at-goodhue-county-historical-society-april-10th/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-family-fun-day-at-goodhue-county-historical-society-april-10th/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:16:04 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=20164 Make plans to Hop into Spring family fun at the Goodhue County Historical Society Free Family Fun Day! We love to attend fun events at local Museums and Historical Societies around the state. We found a fun one coming up, the Free Family Fun Day- Hop into Spring at the Goodhue County Historical Society.  LocatedContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-family-fun-day-at-goodhue-county-historical-society-april-10th/feed/ 0 First Friday Art at the Eagan Art House https://thriftyminnesota.com/first-friday-art-at-the-eagan-art-house/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/first-friday-art-at-the-eagan-art-house/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:06:28 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=64832 There’s FREE art making every first Friday of the month at the Eagan Art House! Looking to make some free art? You can during First Friday Fun at the Eagan Art House! Drop in anytime during the first Friday of the month between 4:30- 6:30 pm and enjoy a free craft. I went to aContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/first-friday-art-at-the-eagan-art-house/feed/ 0 Fleet Farm Candy & Snacks Sampling Day https://thriftyminnesota.com/fleet-farm-holiday-candy-snacks-sampling-day/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/fleet-farm-holiday-candy-snacks-sampling-day/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:06:37 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=53809 Get a free taste of some of Fleet Farm’s Trail Mix during Fleet Fest on April 11th! It’s fun to start out a weekend with tasting some delicious trail mix– don’t miss your chance during the second week of Fleet Fest Trail Mix Tasting on Saturday, April 11th! Bring your family and join us toContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/fleet-farm-holiday-candy-snacks-sampling-day/feed/ 0 FREE Valleyfair Pre-K Pass for Children Ages 3-5 https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-valleyfair-pre-k-pass-for-children-ages-3-5/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-valleyfair-pre-k-pass-for-children-ages-3-5/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=17034 Valleyfair opens for the season May 10, 2026! Here’s an update on the Free Child Admission with a Pre-K Pass. UPDATE: Valleyfair was just purchased from Six Flags by Enchanted Parks. Things are changing rapidly and we still don’t have the FULL information. They do have information about 2026 Season Pass purchases available, but asContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-valleyfair-pre-k-pass-for-children-ages-3-5/feed/ 1 Free Seed Libraries in Minnesota https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-seed-libraries-in-minnesota/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-seed-libraries-in-minnesota/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:09:34 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=35226 Free seed libraries are a great way to get seeds to start your garden and learn more about gardening in the process. Here is our list of free seed libraries throughout Minnesota! Have you heard of seed libraries? These are programs that are set up to educate both new and experienced gardeners, while typically givingContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/free-seed-libraries-in-minnesota/feed/ 17 Fajita & Margarita Cruise on the St. Croix River https://thriftyminnesota.com/38-percent-off-fajita-margarita-cruise-on-the-st-croix-river/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/38-percent-off-fajita-margarita-cruise-on-the-st-croix-river/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=15482 Get out on the water and save, while enjoying a fajita dinner and margaritas on a Saint Croix River Cruise! St. Croix River Cruises’ Faijta & Margarita Cruise takes place select Tuesdays and Wednesdays from May – October. You’ll cruise down the scenic St. Croix River and enjoy the sites while dining on a delicious foodContinue Reading

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]]> https://thriftyminnesota.com/38-percent-off-fajita-margarita-cruise-on-the-st-croix-river/feed/ 0 Rick’s Bike Sale – World’s Largest Refurbished Bike Sale in Apple Valley https://thriftyminnesota.com/worlds-largest-refurbished-bike-sale-apple-valley/ https://thriftyminnesota.com/worlds-largest-refurbished-bike-sale-apple-valley/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:50:59 +0000 https://thriftyminnesota.com/?p=32380 Rick’s Bike Sale, the HUGE refurbished bike sale, is returning to Apple Valley this year on May 2nd, 2026! This popular annual event, Rick Anderson’s 18th annual bike sale is often referred to as the World’s Largest Refurbished bike sale.  Of course that would be difficult to prove true or false, but either way it’sContinue Reading

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