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Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Free Tickets for Kids and Students

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Photo credit 2017 Chelsea Tischler SPCO at the Ordway Concert Hall

Did you know that children ages 6-17 can attend unlimited regular Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) concerts for FREE?

Thanks to generous donors, kids can not only attend concerts for free, but they sit in any price seat. Adults can reserve up to 4 free child tickets per each paid adult ticket (children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

There is information on their website.

In addition, students with a valid student ID can attend unlimited regular SPCO concerts free of charge, too!

From their website:

“With free tickets for kids and students, we are expanding access to the arts for young people and making it easier than ever to experience SPCO concerts.”

Some concerts are not included, but most are eligible.

Also, the SPCO has a Concert Library online where you can enjoy free streaming and concerts online anytime! This is a great resource for anyone to watch or listen to performances.

The SPCO has over 130 concerts each year at locations throughout the Twin Cities.

The Minnesota Orchestra also offers free tickets for kids. More here.

Hot Wheels at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (Review, Ticket Discount & Giveaway)

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Hot Wheels!

Hot Wheels are at the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul! My son has loved Hot Wheels for years so we were super excited about this exhibit opening up. We visited shortly after it opened and had a blast, and I have a ticket discount and GIVEAWAY to share!

First, about the exhibit:

Hot Wheels Minnesota Children's Museum

Buckle Up for High-Speed Fun!

The Hot Wheels exhibit is open now through May 24th!

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Ice Castles Minnesota Review, Giveaway & Discount 2020

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Ice Castles Minnesota Review, Giveaway & Discount 2020

Have you visited Ice Castles in New Brighton this year yet? I visited with my kids and friend and I’m so excited to share my review with you! Plus, I have an exclusive 15% discount for tickets AND a ticket GIVEAWAY! 

Our Experience at Ice Castles Minnesota 2020

As always, Ice Castles is beautiful, magical, and great for many photo opportunities. We visited on a not-so-cold Saturday and it was perfect. We had tickets in advance for a specific time and went right in (be sure to get them online in advance with my discount code!).

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SeaQuest in Roseville is an Interactive Family Experience (Our Review & Discounts)

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Our Interactive Visit to SeaQuest in Roseville

Our family recently visited SeaQuest in Roseville, and honestly, we had the most interactive family experience that I think we’ve ever had at an attraction!

SeaQuest Roseville

About SeaQuest

SeaQuest opened in Roseville in the spring of 2019, and is 23,000 square feet with 1200 animals of 300 species from 5 continents. Many are rescues.

A visit starts with basic admission with their Single Day Passports and Annual Passports, but you can also feed the animals, experience encounters with animals like the sloth, otters and kinkajou, and even snorkel with stingrays!

I had heard about SeaQuest coming to the Twin Cities for a while and was looking forward to checking it out with the kids, so finally we headed there not just to visit, but to experience some of the add-on interactions they offer as well!

Our Visit

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SeaQuest is located inside Rosedale Mall in Roseville, which makes it convenient if you have some shopping stops to make as well or want to eat out after your visit (Rosedale is one of our favorite malls, especially after their recent makeover!).

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Presidents Day Thrift Store Sales 2020

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Photo credit: https://www.arcsvaluevillage.org/shop/sales-and-events/

It’s Presidents Day this Monday and these thrift stores are offering 50% off sales!

Presidents Day Sales – Monday, February 17th, 2020!

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Arc’s Value Village – President’s Day 50% Off Storewide Sale today! Includes all departments. The storewide 50% off sale means bargains in every department (except brand-new items marked with orange and white tags). Shop our 50% Off Sale and stock up on sweaters, jackets and scarves to kick that cabin fever! You’ll also find housewares and books on sale, as well as supplies for those creative DIY crafts!

All five locations are filled with great stuff and fantastic values. 

·      Arc’s Value Village Bloomington, 10546 France Ave. S.; (952) 818-8708

·      Arc’s Value Village New Hope, 2751 Winnetka Ave. N.; (763) 544-0006

·      Arc’s Value Village Richfield, 6528 Penn Ave. S.; (612) 861-9550

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota – Take 40% off your purchase of $25 or more with a Goodwill tote February 16-17! Offer is valid on black, blue, green, pink and yellow tags only, up to $100 total purchase with a Goodwill tote.

Salvation Army Thrift Stores – 50% Off Clothing and 25% Off Everything Else at their new goods store only. Location: 900 N. 4th St. Minneapolis. 9:00am – 9:00pm.

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Savers (and Unique Thrift Stores)– 50% off clothing, shoes, accessories, and bed & bath. Excludes new merchandise (red tags), books, jewelry and items tagged media. Not valid with any other coupon or discount. US stores only. Regular in-store discounts not available on sale day. 9:00am-9:00pm.

Save 20% on Starbucks Beverages at Target through February 24th (Circle Deal)

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If you’re like me, you make at least one stop to Target each week, and you love saving money with the Target Circle app (which replaced Cartwheel).

You also may like coffee like I do, too. And if so, good news!

Well, the Starbucks deal has returned! Now through February 24th you can save 20% on Starbucks beverages at Target locations. You have to have the Target Circle app – just open it and search for “Starbucks” or just click here.

And yes – you can use it over and over again! (Limit 1 Circle account transaction and 6 Circle transactions per day.)

And if you have the Target RedCard, you can use that for an extra 5% in savings! That’s 25% off! (Did you know you can use your RedCard at Target Starbucks locations?)

Image credit: https://circle.target.com/o/Starbucks-Beverages/-/296763

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Valentine’s Day Restaurant Deals 2020

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Valentine’s Day is almost here,  and it’s the second busiest holiday for dining out (after Mother’s Day). Here’s a list of restaurant deals (that you’ll find in the Twin Cities) to help you plan a meal out with your special someone (or family) for less!

For more restaurant deals and gifts, visit the Groupon Valentine’s Day page!

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Buy One Get One Free Heart-Shaped Pretzels on Valentine’s Day.

Buca di Beppo:

Free Heart – Shaped Margherita Pizza this Valentine’s Day with any to-go order placed online!

Also, for only $54.99, share a Lasagna Lovefeast this Valentine’s Day!  You and your Valentine will enjoy a Heart-Shaped Lasagna for two along with a Buca Small® Garlic Bread, Buca Small® Mixed Green or  Caesar Salad and Mini Chocolate Chip Cannoli for dessert. – Get more details here.

Duck Donuts

Get a “Love Assortment” through Feb 16th. Varieties include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coconut, nutella, sprinkles and even a candy rose. We tried them in Woodbury – so yummy!

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Discounted Tickets for Disney On Ice “Road Trip Adventures” in Minneapolis March 13 – 15

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Disney on Ice is coming back to the Target Center in Minneapolis from Thursday, March 13th – Sunday, March 15th, and there are discounted tickets right now from Groupon!

About “Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures”

From Feld Entertainment: Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie–and you–embark on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations.See the world from the rooftops of London, travel to the sun-soaked Motunui, set off on a safari to the Pride Lands and play at a larger-than-life carnival with Woody and Forky. Join us for a fun-filled getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and up-close character interactions—right in your hometown!

Discounted Tickets

Get 37% off tickets in select sections right now from Groupon!

Get tickets from $28 each (regularly $44.32 each). Friday, March 13th at 7:00pm Saturday, March 14th at 7:00pm Sunday, March 15th at 5:00pm

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There are other shows but the Groupon discounts aren’t currently available for them. Visit the Disney on Ice website for more shows and information.

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UPDATED: Free & Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota

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I’ve updated my popular list of Free & Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota for 2020! If anyone in your family is on any type of assistance like medical assistance, WIC, school lunch programs or one of many others, they can qualify for free or discounted admission to many attractions and shows in Minnesota!

Some prices have changed, one program is gone (Duluth Children’s Museum), another was added (Great Lakes Aquarium).

Check out the full list here!

Minnesota Orchestra Free Tickets for Kids

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Minnesota Orchestra and Osmo Vänskä ~ Photo credit: Courtney Perry

Students ages 18 and under can now attend Minnesota Orchestra tickets for FREE!

Tickets to classical music performances can be pricey but thankfully there there is a “Hall Pass” program for kids to attend select performances for FREE.

Here are the free ticket options:

Free Ages 16-18 Tickets

  • Students can sit in sections 1-5, at any Minnesota Orchestra 2019-20 Classical Season concert (also includes: Chamber, Sam and Sarah, Symphony in 60, Sensory-Friendly and Relaxed Family performances) for FREE.
  • Order online using the “Hall Pass: Ages 16-18” price type or call their Ticket Office to reserve your free tickets.
  • Present your valid student ID at will call to pick up your tickets at the concert.

Free Ages 6-15 Tickets (Supervised)

  • Children ages 6-15 can sit in price sections 1-5, at any Minnesota Orchestra 2019-20 Classical Season concert (also includes: Chamber, Sam and Sarah, Symphony in 60, Sensory-Friendly and Relaxed Family performances) for FREE.
  • Reserve up to 4 free child tickets per each paid adult ticket.
  • Order online using the “Hall Pass: Ages 6-15” price type or call their Ticket Office to reserve your free tickets.

Concerts are recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to their Sensory-Friendly Concerts and Relaxed Family Concerts at Orchestra Hall.

Visit their website for more details!

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