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Ice Castles 2020 Discount (Save 15% Online with my Exclusive Code)

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Ice Castles is coming back to Minnesota this winter (January 2020), and this time they’re in New Brighton, at Long Lake Park!

They open on Friday, January 17th, and tickets go on sale on Monday, January 13th!

And I have an exclusive DISCOUNT and ticket giveaway to share!

I’ve visited and reviewed Ice Castles with my family each year since 2015. Each year it has been a unique experience (though definitely dress warm!). In 2015 – 2016 Ice Castles were in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park, in 2017 and 2018 Ice Castles were in Stillwater, and in 2019 they were in Excelsior at the Commons, on the shore of Lake Minnetonka.

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!

I’m excited to share an EXCLUSIVE discount for Ice Castles 2020!

Just use my code FrugalmomIC and you’ll save 15% off tickets any day of the upcoming season!

Tickets will be available the morning of Monday, January 13th. Visit their website to purchase them and use the code here: https://icecastles.com/minnesota

Regular admission is $12.99 (weekday) and $17.99 (weekend).

Child admission is $9.99 (weekday) and $17.99 (weekend).

Save Money!

The prices went up this year, especially for weekend prices, so to save money be sure to use my discount code FrugalmomIC.

I also definitely recommend getting tickets in advance online to guarantee your admission, as standby admission is not guaranteed.

Check the Ice Castles website or follow them on Facebook for updates.

What can you expect at Ice Castles?

Lots of beautifully sculpted ice, slides, tunnels and photo opportunities. Princesses and fire performers. A snack bar with goodies and hot chocolate.

NOTE: They’re open BOTH day and night! 

My Reviews Each Year

Read my previous reviews here:

Ice Castles in Stillwater 2018

Ice Castles in Stillwater 2017

Ice Castles in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park 2016

Ice Castles in Eden Prairie’s Miller Park 2015

WANT MORE DISCOUNTS?

Check out my Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families:

ENTER MY ICE CASTLES GIVEAWAY!

I’ve partnered with Ice Castles to give away 4 tickets, good anytime this season! Enter by filling out the Rafflecopter from below with your information by Monday, January 13th at 11:00pm. Winner will be randomly chosen and contacted by email (please be sure to use a valid email that you check regularly!).

Note: The Blog Post Comment function is currently not working (I’m working to fix it!), but you may still click “I left a blog post comment” and your entries will count! Sorry for the inconvenience!

This is the first of several Ice Castles giveaways this season here so check back for more!

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Discounted Tickets for Sparklerama at the Minnesota Children’s Museum (& Giveaway)

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Sparklerama

Ring in the New Year at Minnesota Children’s Museum!

This year, Sparklerama is back at the Minnesota Children’s Museum on Tuesday, December 31st from 6:00 – 9:00pm!

At the Sparklerama party, your family will enjoy:

• Music
• Art projects
• Beach ball drop at 8 p.m.
• Full access to the museum

Sparklerama Minnesota Children's Museum

Tickets and discounts!

The ticket price is $17, but there are ways to save!

If you are a member, save get tickets for ONLY $10/child and $5/adult with code MEMBEREVENT.

If you’re not a member, use my code TCFM to save $2 per ticket!

Minnesota Children's Museum Discounts

ALSO – use my code TCFM to get $20 off a gift membership or $3 off gift tickets. https://mcm.org/gift

GIVEAWAY

Enter my giveaway on Facebook for a chance to win 4 tickets!

Minneapolis Holiday Boutique Unboxing, Discounts and Giveaway

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The Minneapolis Holiday Boutique is returning to U.S. Bank Stadium on November 8-10, 2019, and I have a special giveaway for you!

Plus, I have a 50% discount to share, as well as an unboxing video I put together of some fun items you can find at the event!

What is the Minneapolis Holiday Boutique?

It is a 3-day marketplace where you can shop for holiday gifts for others (and yourself)! There are many local businesses, boutiques and artisans here so you can shop local, find unique items and support your own community.

What can you find?

There is everything for apparel to kitchen to decor to crafts to baby and kid items. There are many gifts to shop for others or yourself.

Watch me open a box of gifts you can find at the Minneapolis Holiday Boutique!

To give you a sampling, here’s an unboxing video I did showing you some of what you can find!

What activities can you find?

Minneapolis Holiday Boutique highlights will include:

  • The Midwest Artisan Area will feature custom-made gifts and home décor – candles to candy, shirts to soaps – by over 50 local artisans. Artisan sections are located on the northwest portion of the field and a new spot on the concourse near BAR and Caribou Coffee.
  • Twin Cities-based designer Christopher Straub is returning to the Minneapolis Holiday Boutique. He’ll be creating a designer area showcasing holiday looks with the NEW theme “Holiday Runway Challenge.” This area will greet guests on the concourse level and feature mannequins decked out in Straub originals all created with Minneapolis Holiday Boutique vendor products. In addition, Straub will showcase Christopher’s Favorite Finds featuring 10 of this year’s must-have gifts.
  • NEW: The Heavy Metal Grill food truck will bring the Holiday Boutique Tailgating Party inside by providing delicious hot entrees, including their famous tacos.
  • Make It, Take It Workshop – Northern Gardner and Fleur de Louise will be hosting a DIY Make It. Take It workshop on Saturday from 3 – 7 p.m.
  • The Festival of Trees – the lights and sparkle of uniquely decorated holiday trees and wreaths will captivate shoppers. Donated by community partners, each adorned tree will be for sale via a silent auction held throughout the weekend. Presented by the Zurah Shriners of Minneapolis Minnesota.
  • Santa’s Workshop – Vendors in this themed area on the northeast end of the field will feature home improvement companies, beautification and remodeling services, and a variety of products from windows to gutters. Just in time for you to spruce up your home for holiday guests!  
  • Shopper’s Relaxation Station – Take a break from your shopping spree, sit back and relax with a cocktail or beverage of choice. Our lounge is located near the Festival of Trees and is sponsored by Furniture & Things.
  • Miss Minnesota 2019 Kathryn Kueppers will be multi-tasking at this year’s Minneapolis Holiday Boutique. On Friday and Saturday evenings, Kueppers be singing in the entertainment area on the concourse level. Kueppers is also a Holiday Boutique exhibitor with her own line of artisan earrings with proceeds benefitting Children’s Miracle Network. She will sign autographs and take selfies – with her crown! – at her booth #713BA.
  • Fred Astair Dance Studio instructors will show and share their skills with guests on Friday (group class at 6 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m.) and Saturday (group classes at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.)

Theme Nights, Activities and Perks

All Weekend

  • Register to win $50 Boutique Bucks on the concourse andat the Renewal by Andersen booth. Winners will be announced every hour.
  • Twin Cities Fire Fighters Selfie Station with Mirror Me Perfect – Take fun selfies with the “smokin’ hot” charity calendar models from 5 – 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and on Sunday from noon – 2 p.m.
  • MN Basket Girl is sponsoring the free package check and information station. Here, shoppers can also pick up a unique gift basket with locally made items.
  • Sips & Snacks presented by Diageo, our beverage sponsor and one of the world’s largest producers of spirits and beers. Try one of their daily specialty drinks!  Pick up a Sips & Snacks card at the BAR on the south end of the concourse and make your way to several food and beverage vendors for drinks and samples. Turn in your card back at the Bar or our Info Booth on the field, and you’re entered to win a $50 D’Amico gift card.
  • Coat check will be offered on the concourse.

Friday, Nov. 8  

  • Kelli Hanson from KSTP’s “Twin Cities Live” will report LIVE from show beginning at 3 p.m.
  • Ladies Night Out will help kick off the weekend right. From 5 – 9 p.m., enjoy music, drinks, a henna artist, and door prize drawings every 30 minutes. Special appearance by KDWB’s Steve-O and his wife Kristy from 5 – 7 p.m. Plus, DIY Painting on the concourse in the entertainment area.

Saturday, Nov. 9

  • NEW: On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you could meet your potential forever furry friend! Twin Cities Pet Rescue will be on hand with cats and dogs available for adoption. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless, abandoned, abused, and neglected companion animals. will demonstrate her piano skills and lead show goers to her rendition of “Name That Holiday Tune” from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10 – Hero Day

  • In honor of the upcoming Veterans’ Day, Sunday, Nov. 10 is Hero Day. All active and military veterans, law enforcement, fire fighters, first responders, nurses and teachers receive free admission with valid ID.
  • Play games with K102’s Amy James prize giveaways at our Media Station on the field from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Bring the kids and enjoy Mrs. Claus’ Cookies from 1 – 3 p.m. on the field, North Main Aisle in Center
  • Music entertainment featuring holiday classics, choir, and brass band, will be provided by Zuhrah Shriners of Minneapolis Minnesota from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

Where?

U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (on the field)

When?

The show is:

Friday, November 8th 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday, November 9th 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, November 10th 10:00am – 5:00pm

Discounts!

Tickets are $12 each for ages 13 and up. (Tickets are free for children 12 and under.) However, there are SEVERAL ways to save up to 50%!

  • Get 2 tickets for the price of 1 on Groupon! This is the best deal but is available for a limited time. (If you purchase via this link you save 50% and I receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you!)
  • Get 2 tickets for the price of 1 via their Facebook event.
  • Save $2 per ticket when you purchase online in advance or at Cub stores.
  • Tickets are $5 if you attend after 5pm on Friday or Saturday (get tickets at box office only)

Plus, Veterans, first responders and nurses get FREE admission on Sunday, November 10th. Valid ID required.

LEARN MORE

Visit their website or Facebook event page for more information.

GIVEAWAY

Enter my Facebook Giveaway for a chance to win 4 tickets! Just share in the Facebook post what you are hoping to find at the Minneapolis Holiday Boutique!

Giveaway ends Tuesday, November 5th at 8:00am!

(Disclosure: I was provided with tickets and a gift box with items to facilitate this post and giveaway. This post also contains affiliate links that help support this site at no cost to you. All opinions are 100% mine.)

Minnesota Children’s Museum Halloween Spooktacular Parties Discount & Giveaway

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Kid-Friendly Halloween Fun at the Minnesota Children’s Museum!

Recently I posted a giveaway for a Minnesota Children’s Museum 1-Year Family Membership! It ends October 15th. Did you enter?

MCM Our World

Well, now I have another Minnesota Children’s Museum giveaway – plus a discount!

I am always on the lookout for non-scary Halloween fun for the kiddos, and are thrilled that the Minnesota Children’s Museum has three Halloween parties for all ages this month!

On October 26th, 27th, and 28th, these events invite families to dress up in costume and there will be trick-or-treating, activities and crafts.

Price and DISCOUNT

The price is $15.00 for each person ages 1 and up. However, members save on tickets – they’re $10 per child and $5 per adult. Use code MEMBEREVENT to purchase online (you’ll need to show membership card when you arrive).

Be sure to buy before October 11th because the price will go up! Also, be sure to use my code TCFM to save $2 per admission! (This code is also good for $2 off each admission year-round!)

The price includes admission, a trick-or-treat bag and Halloween fun galore.

Order your tickets NOW! Or of course, take your chances below on my giveaway for 4 tickets ending October 8th!

For more information, visit their Facebook page.

GIVEAWAY

I have a family 4-pack of tickets for one of the Halloween events to GIVE AWAY! Winner chooses which date. Enter by filling out the Rafflecopter form below by Tuesday, October 8th at 11:00pm!

Please note that if you enter by “leaving a blog post comment” that you actually leave a blog post comment! The winner’s entry will be verified before they’re contacted and if it’s not valid, then another winner is chosen.

Good luck!

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Sever’s New & Expanded Corn Maze & Fall Festival 2019 (& a Ticket Giveaway!)

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Sever’s Corn Maze & Fall Festival 2019

It’s September, and that means Sever’s Fall Festival & Corn Maze is opening! And I’m excited to be partnering with them to give away 4 free tickets!

Sever’s is located in Shakopee, and they’re open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 13th through November 3rd.

And Sever’s has exciting announcements for the 2019 season! First, Sever’s has a new, permanent home in Shakopee at 3121 West 150th Street – and it’s three times the size of its previous spot!

We went to Sever’s last year and had a blast, and can’t wait to see the new location!

With the new location, Severs is paying tribute to the past with the theme of this year’s event: Sever’s Jurassic Adventure!

Why the dinosaur theme?

“The very first Sever’s corn maze design was actually a T-Rex,” says Nicola Peterson with Sever’s. “So, this year’s theme takes us back to our roots and, as with many of our designs, is inspired by our own children.”

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Adventures at Urban Air in Plymouth (& Prize Pack Giveaway! Ends 9/29)

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If you’re looking for the ultimate indoor destination for all-day family fun, check out the new Urban Air Adventure Park in Plymouth!

We visited there recently for the first time to see what it was like (and so the kids could burn off some energy!). My daughter had been to a birthday party at a different Urban Air location and she loved it, and we had been meaning to go as a family. Then we learned of this new location in Plymouth (they opened in May 2019) so we headed there for the day.

This place had so much to do! There were not only trampolines but go-karts, a zip line (called the Sky Rider coaster), tubes and slides, climbing walls and so much more.

Attractions include:

  • Go-Karts
  • Adventure Hub (Sky Rider coaster, Ropes Course and Tubes Indoor Playground)
  • Climbing Walls
  • Leap of Faith
  • Trapeze
  • Warrior Course
  • Battle Beam
  • ProZone Performance Trampolines
  • Wipeout
  • The Apex Trampolines
  • DropZone
  • Slam Dunk Zone
  • Dodgeball
  • Runway (Tumble Track)

Fun at Urban Air!

After getting our socks on, my kids ran straight for the trampolines where they loved bouncing around. What’s neat is there are more than just basic trampolines here – there are several different types. There is the freestyle area which my kids liked the best. There are areas like DropZone, Slam Dunk Zone and “ProZone Performance” trampolines where you can do acrobatics and stunts (this was popular).

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Inside the New Barnes & Noble Prototype Store in Woodbury (& a $25 Gift Card Giveaway – Ends 7/29)

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Barnes & Noble Prototype Store in Woodbury

In Barnes & Noble, I’m already like a kid in a candy store. So you can guess how amazing it was to be among the first to tour a newly designed Barnes & Noble!

Inside the Store

My kids and I previewed the new Barnes & Noble at City Place Shopping Center in Woodbury, which opens Wednesday, July 24th!

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Day Out with Thomas the Train in Duluth 2019 – Ticket GIVEAWAY!

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Thomas the Train is coming back to Duluth!

All aboard!

Thomas the Tank Engine is back in Duluth, MN this summer for engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019. We had so much fun at Day Out with Thomas in previous years and are teaming up this year again with Day Out with Thomas to GIVE AWAY a family 4-pack of tickets! (See my review from a previous visit.)

Day Out with Thomas will be in Duluth the weekends of July 26-28 and August 2-4.Kids and families will have the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. Plus they can meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway, and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more. 

This visit to Duluth is one of 37 stops across the U.S. and Canada which is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2019.

Tickets

Tickets are $22 per person for Thomas tickets for ages 2 and up. Percy tickets are an additional $8 (this is a separate 20-25 minute train ride). For more ticket information visit their website.

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Comedian John Crist is coming to Minneapolis June 25th – Ticket Discount & Giveaway! (Ends 6/4)

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If you haven’t heard of John Crist, he’s a HILARIOUS comedian. He has 1.7 million followers on Facebook, he’s family-friendly, and his videos are LOL funny. And he’s coming to Minneapolis on Tuesday, June 25th at 7:00pm during the Minneapolis Comedy Fest!

Best of all – I’m excited to announce that I’m GIVING AWAY a pair of tickets to see John Crist at the Target Center on June 25th!

For a sample of his humor, check out this HILARIOUS video he recently posted:

When:

John Crist is performing at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, June 25th at 7:00pm.

TICKETS

Tickets are regularly $29.50 – $69.50 but you can get them for as low as $21.50 here! Just click on this link and then click on “Buy Offer” under “Discount Offer.”

GIVEAWAY

Enter for up to 8 chances to win 2 tickets to John Crist at the Target Center on June 25th at 6pm! Giveaway ends Tuesday, June 4th at 11:00pm.

(Disclosure: I have been provided with 2 tickets to this show in exchange for hosting this giveaway. All opinions are 100% mine.)

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Celtic Woman “Ancient Land” Concert in Minneapolis – Saturday, May 18th (Ticket Giveaway)

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https://hennepintheatretrust.org/events/celtic-woman-tickets-state-theatre-minneapolis-mn-2019/

Celtic Woman, the Grammy® -nominated, multi-platinum international music group, has returned to North America with a brand new live show, Ancient Land!

Fortunately for us Minnesotans, they’re coming to the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 18th at 7:00pm, and I have 2 TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY!

I’ve seen Celtic Woman on PBS in previous years, and they are an amazing musical group. I’m so excited about their coming to Minnesota!

About the tour:

Celtic Woman just released their 13th studio album “Ancient Land,” and they are visiting nearly 70 North American cities this year!

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