(Please note: This list is updated as events become known. Be sure to check with the event host/venue in advance as there may be changes or cancellations at any time.)
Have an event to add to this list? Please email me at twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com. Thanks!
EVERY DAY: Get The Works Museum Discount Tickets!
- Regular admission is $11.00 per person, but you can get admission for $9.00 per person with my special code! (Children 2 and under are free.) For $2 Off Admission: Use code TCFMB$2OFF in the “promo code” field on the shopping cart page. (Not valid for special events) Purchase via THIS LINK.
- Discounts are offered for special events if you buy tickets in advance. Follow their website and social media pages for updates.
- 50% off admission for limited income families through their Gateway program
EVERY DAY: Get Minnesota Children’s Museum Discount Tickets!
Yes, they’re open! And EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul with my special code TCFM! Save $3 per admission!
- Just go to mcm.org and use my code TCFM to save $3 per admission on tickets IN-PERSON. You can also use that code to save $20 on a membership either in-person or online. (Note that my code is only good for ticket purchases in-person at this time due to COVID restrictions. Just mention my code when you purchase your tickets.)
- There’s so much to do at the Minnesota Children’s Museum! Check out my review here: https://www.twincitiesfrugalmom.com/2017/06/our-first-visit-new-minnesota-childrens-museum/
Also, be sure to check my Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families for how to save (and get FREE admission!) at places all around the Twin Cities! (Note that many locations are closed right now.)
And check out my list of Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota! Note: Check before you go as many have updated their offerings since COVID began.
June 2022
Minneapolis and St. Paul Farmers Markets are back!
Minnesota Zoo Farm Babies. April 30 – June 5. Included with admission. Farm Babies is back for an up-close look at farm life in Minnesota. Celebrate the season with animals, farm demonstrations, and more.
Spring flowers and tulips on display! Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska.
The Big Bounce America 2022. Coming to Minneapolis May 27 – June 5.
Free Twin Cities River Rats “Super Mario World” Water Ski Shows in Minneapolis. Many dates this summer!
June Events by Date
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
National Donut Day. Get FREE donuts!
Flint Hills Family Festival. June 3 from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, June 4 from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. The Ordway, St. Paul. For more than 20 years, the Flint Hills Family Festival has brought communities together through the power of the arts, welcoming over a million students, teachers, and families since its conception in 2001. This year, the Festival for the whole family returns to downtown Saint Paul fully in-person with low-cost indoor performances, free outdoor entertainment and art-making activities, and more!
Free Suncatcher Chime Take-Home Craft Kit at Joann Stores on June 4th.
Free First Saturday: Friend Fest! 10:00am – 3:00pm. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Delight in friends old, new, and true as Free First Saturday returns to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for another summer of fun! See community in motion with performances by Young Dance and participate in activities that honor friendship and chosen family.
Saturday Afternoon Tours in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. While you’re at Free First Saturday, stay for free tours!
Train Days at Union Depot. 10:00pm – 4:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul. All aboard for a FREE fun event all about trains and transportation! Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 from 10 AM – 4 PM! Tour locomotives and rail cars, shop a vendor marketplace, see two large model train setups, enjoy food trucks, explore a Union Depot photography exhibit, tour a Jefferson Lines bus, free historical tours, experience family friendly activities including a DJ, dance area, bounce house, crafts, coloring station and oversized games!
Flint Hills Family Festival. June 4 from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. The Ordway, St. Paul. For more than 20 years, the Flint Hills Family Festival has brought communities together through the power of the arts, welcoming over a million students, teachers, and families since its conception in 2001. This year, the Festival for the whole family returns to downtown Saint Paul fully in-person with low-cost indoor performances, free outdoor entertainment and art-making activities, and more!
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
Free First Sunday. Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul. SOLD OUT for today but sign up asap for next month’s free first Sunday.
Train Days at Union Depot. 10:00pm – 4:00pm. Union Depot, St. Paul. All aboard for a FREE fun event all about trains and transportation! Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 from 10 AM – 4 PM! Tour locomotives and rail cars, shop a vendor marketplace, see two large model train setups, enjoy food trucks, explore a Union Depot photography exhibit, tour a Jefferson Lines bus, free historical tours, experience family friendly activities including a DJ, dance area, bounce house, crafts, coloring station and oversized games!
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
FREE First Tuesday at Washington County Parks. On the first Tuesday of every month (non-holiday), visit any Washington County Park FREE. No Vehicle Permit required.
Toddler Tuesdays.11:00am. Mall of America Live event. Check their website for each week’s schedule. Purchase your Toddler Tuesdays Wristbands for $14.99 + tax Every Tuesday on-site only.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
Free Twin Cities River Rats “Super Mario World” Water Ski Shows in Minneapolis. Many dates this summer!
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
North Commons Water Park opens for the season. Minneapolis. FREE!
Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes 2022. June 11 – 12. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Chalkfest will feature sidewalk chalk art by more than 40 professionals, amateurs and art enthusiasts from around the world and as far away as Mexico, Ukraine and Colombia. Main Street Arbor Lakes is transformed into a street art gallery open for public viewing and the opportunity to vote for your favorite professional artist to win the People’s Choice Award. Public chalking areas will be provided too, so bring your creativity along!
Free Bach to Rock Grand Opening. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Bach to Rock, Coon Rapids. Bach to Rock, America’s music school for students of all ages, proudly announces it is opening a new school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The community is invited to the free grand opening on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 13030 Riverdale Drive, NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55448. Attendees are welcome to tour the school, enjoy a free music lesson, learn about individual lessons and group classes, try out free toddler “Mommy and Me” classes, enter prize drawings and giveaways, check out the recording studio, and enjoy performances by instructors. The school will serve students from (but not limited to) Coon Rapids, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin and Andover.
Free JcPenney Kids Zone Craft. 11:00am – 12:00pm at participating JCPenney locations. Parents get a 10% off coupon.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Chalkfest at Arbor Lakes 2022. June 11 – 12. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Chalkfest will feature sidewalk chalk art by more than 40 professionals, amateurs and art enthusiasts from around the world and as far away as Mexico, Ukraine and Colombia. Main Street Arbor Lakes is transformed into a street art gallery open for public viewing and the opportunity to vote for your favorite professional artist to win the People’s Choice Award. Public chalking areas will be provided too, so bring your creativity along!
Sensory Friendly Sunday June 2022. 8:00 – 11:00am. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities.
Family Day: Be Proud of Your Story. 10:30am – 5:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art. Be proud of who you are! Celebrate Pride month by learning about visionary and courageous artists from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Take time to appreciate the many kinds of relationships in your life. During Family Day, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can pick up a free Family Day Artist Tote at Mia’s Third Avenue Entrance. Totes are available while supplies last.
Read about my experience here!
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
Free Twin Cities River Rats “Super Mario World” Water Ski Shows in Minneapolis. Many dates this summer!
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
MSRA BACK TO THE 50’s Weekend. June 17 – 19. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Cars galore! Perfect for Father’s Day weekend! Get discounted tickets at NAPA stores.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
MSRA BACK TO THE 50’s Weekend. June 17 – 19. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Cars galore! Perfect for Father’s Day weekend! Get discounted tickets at NAPA stores.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival. June 18 – 19. For 27 years, the festival has been bringing art, music and community to the West Bank Riverfront district of Minneapolis. New location this year! The festival lines West River Parkway from Gold Medal Park, including the Stone Arch Bridge, Mill Ruins Park, and First Bridge Park under the Hennepin Ave Bridge to N. 4th Avenue.
Food Truck Extravaganza 2022. 11:00am – 8:00pm. Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, MN 11 am until 8 pm. Bringing the Greater Stillwater Area good food and good moments! SO MUCH MORE THAN FOOD, COME FOR THE FUN! Take your taste buds on a tour of tasty eats paired with family fun and community flavor!
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
MSRA BACK TO THE 50’s Weekend. June 17 – 19. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Cars galore! Perfect for Father’s Day weekend! Get discounted tickets at NAPA stores.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival. June 18 – 19. For 27 years, the festival has been bringing art, music and community to the West Bank Riverfront district of Minneapolis. New location this year! The festival lines West River Parkway from Gold Medal Park, including the Stone Arch Bridge, Mill Ruins Park, and First Bridge Park under the Hennepin Ave Bridge to N. 4th Avenue.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
Free Twin Cities River Rats “Super Mario World” Water Ski Shows in Minneapolis. Many dates this summer!
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Star Wars Episode I Drive-in Movie at Union Depot. 9:30pm. (Gates open 7:30pm) Will the force be with you? Grab some popcorn and a limited ticket to Star Wars Episode I, Phantom Menace! Join Union Depot in Lot D for the next drive-in series! Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory. Gates open at 7:30 PM and the movie starts at 9:30 PM!
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Target Free Thursday Nights. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Gallery admission is free from 5 to 9 pm every Thursday night. Reserve your ticket online in advance.
EVERY SUNDAY
Kids eat FREE Sundays at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations. 1 Free Kid’s Meal per paid adult meal of equal or greater value. 12 and under. Must order from Kid’s Meals. Not valid with other offers or promotions.
EVERY MONDAY
Tail Time at Wild Rumpus. Wild Rumpus Books, 2720 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis. 10:30am. Stories for the wee!
EVERY TUESDAY
Toddler Tuesdays.11:00am. Mall of America Live event. Check their website for each week’s schedule. Purchase your Toddler Tuesdays Wristbands for $14.99 + tax Every Tuesday on-site only.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
EVERY THURSDAY
Walker Art Museum – Gallery Admission is free from 5:00-9:00pm.
EVERY FRIDAY
Midtown Global Market -“Family Fridays” starting at 5:00pm.
EVERY SATURDAY
Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. 310 Airport Rd Hangar 3, South Saint Paul, MN. Museum is open to the public Wednesdays and Saturdays each week from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Please call ahead on all major holidays as the museum may be closed. Admission is free of charge. Donations are always welcome and appreciated when visiting.
Free Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House. Eden Prairie. 9:00 – 12:00. Enjoy free family-friendly activities such as hiking, hands-on interaction with live animals, craft projects and more! Every Saturday!
Free Kids Club Workshops at Michael’s stores. 10:00am.
Saturday Live! at the St. Paul Public Library. FREE. 11:15am to Noon.
Free children’s craft activity at Lakeshore Learning Stores. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Ages 3 and up. No reservation necessary.
MORE FUN & RESOURCES
Science Museum Learn at Home. The museum IS OPEN but also has a website with many at-home learning activities.
Free Build-a-Bear Virtual Workshops. Build-a-Bear is offering free Virtual Workshops every Wednesday! There are activities, crafts and free printables. See what’s already on their website. Many events have been cancelled or postponed. For resources, please see my guide,
Coronavirus Financial Relief & Resources for Minnesota Families.
For online Minnesota fun, see my guide, Free Minnesota Printables, LiveCams and Activities to Do at Home.
For free meals, see my guide Free Food for Kids and Families or see list below.
