Monday, January 15th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we honor and remember the influential civil rights leader:
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
–Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–68)
The Star Tribune has a great list of Martin Luther King Jr. events in the Twin Cities here.
WCCO has a great list here as well.
And of course, many kids are off from school, many offices are closed, and many businesses offer sales – here are freebies and sales I’ve found:
Freebies
Free National Park Admission
On Monday, January 15th, you can get FREE entry to national parks. It’s one of 4 fee-free days this year:
Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 21: First day of National Park Week
Sept. 22: National Public Lands Day
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Though there is only national park in Minnesota – Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota – there are 400 across the nation that are free.
Free Movie Ticket to see “Marshall”
Through this Monday, January 15th, get a free movie ticket to see “Marshall” at AMC Theatres nationwide. You have to go to the box office in person between January 12th and January 15th. I recommend checking with your local AMC theatre in advance.
Thrift Store Sales
Arc’s Value Village – On Monday, January 15,, shop the Arc’s Value Village 50% Off Sale and stock up on sweaters, jackets and scarves to get you through the rest of this Minnesota Winter! You’ll also find housewares and books on sale, as well as supplies for those creative DIY crafts! Village Rewards Preview Sale is Sunday, January 14th! Invite all your friends and shop with a purpose to support The Arc Minnesota. 5 locations: Richfield, New Hope, Brooklyn Center, St. Paul & Bloomington! Sale excludes orange and white tag merchandise.
Locations:
· Value Village Bloomington, 10546 France Ave. S.; (952) 818-8708
· Value Village Brooklyn Center, 6330 Brooklyn Blvd.; (763) 503-3534
· Value Village New Hope, 2751 Winnetka Ave. N.; (763) 544-0006
· Value Village Richfield, 6528 Penn Ave. S.; (612) 861-9550
· Value Village Saint Paul, 1650 White Bear Ave. N.; (651) 788-8300
Goodwill –
Shop Monday, January 15th from 9:00am – 9:00pm and take $5 off every $15* you spend storewide! The more you buy, the more you save on items of all tag colors.
There are 46 locations participating in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Salvation Army –
Don’t Miss 25% OFF EVERYTHING!
Stores stocked with a huge selection of clothing, household items and furniture!
Monday, January 15th!
9am-9pm
*excludes the Buy-The-Pound store
Savers and Unique Thrift Stores – 50% off clothing, shoes, accessories, and bed & bath. Excludes new merchandise (red tags). 9:00am-9:00pm. https://www.savers.com/shop.
Club member pre-sale is Sunday, January 14th (it’s free to join!).
If you have another thrift store near you, be sure to check out their own specials and hours!