Deals & Events Calendar

(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!

EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNTED tickets for The Works Museum in Bloomington with my special code!

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!

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 both online and in person. You can also use that code to save $20 on a membership either in-person or online.
There’s so much to do at the Minnesota Children’s Museum! Check out my review here.

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.

March 2023

Ice Castles are open in New Brighton! Save 15% on tickets with my exclusive code. They’ve been extended through March 6th.

The Ice Palace at Fountain Hill Winery. Delano, MN.

Kickin’ It Irish: 10 Year Anniversary Production. March 4-17. Celtic Junction Arts Center, St. Paul.

Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. February 17 – March 5. John H. Potter Theater, Hudson, Wisconsin.

Locomotion. Playing at the Children’s Theatre Company February 2nd – March 5th.

Dean Holt as Corduroy in ‘Corduroy’ Photos by Dan Norman — Photo credit: Dan Norman

Corduroy. Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis. February 17th through April 2nd. Read my review from the last showing!

World of Wonder Floral Experience. 69th Street & France Ave, Edina, MN. March 26 – April 9.

Immersive Disney Experience. Minneapolis. Starting March 23.

March Events by Date

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show. March 1-5.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show. March 1-5.

Free Lil’ Explorers Thursdays. 10:15am. Como Zoo. Lil’ Explorers is a FREE program from 10:00AM-noon on Thursdays in the Visitor Center in the Winter and on the zoo grounds in the Summer. Perfect for the 1-3 year old (but every age is welcome) to meet animal and plant visitors, see story time, play games and many other fun activities. Different theme each week!

Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Kid’s Night at The Ice Palace – 50% off Children’s Admission. 5:00 – 9:00pm. The Ice Palace at Fountain Hill Winery, Delano.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show. March 1-5.

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

2023 Minneapolis Polar Plunge. 3:30pm. March 3- 4.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show. March 1-5.

Minions Pajama Bonanza. 10:00am – 11:15am. Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema, Shakopee. Tickets are $3.

Family Concert: É Gol! 10:00am & 11:30am. Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Ordway Concert Hall, St. Paul. FREE – get tickets in advance.

FREE Family Showing of DC League of Super Pets! 10:00am – 12:00pm. CineMagic Hollywood 12, Rochester.

Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Free family fun, see the Outdoor Center’s resident animals and learn about future programs and events.

Free First Saturday: Kids’ Film Fair 2023. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. Free First Saturday also features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Gallery admission tickets are available on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk; quantities are limited.

STEM Saturday – Simple Machines. 11:00am – 1:00pm. YMCA of the North, Minneapolis. FREE but reserve a spot.

First Saturday: Science Migration and the Seasons. 12:00 – 2:00pm. Metro State University, Jason R. Carter Science Education Center, 209, 664 East Sixth Street, Saint Paul. Calling all little scientists! Come learn about how & where animals migrate. Also learn why we have seasons and how the change in the seasons effects migration. Plus take home a Monarch butterflies habitat kit to welcome them back. Kids of all ages are invited to explore science with fun laboratory experiments and hands-on activities! This event is free and open to the public.

HOLI Festival Celebration. Festival of Colors! 12:00 – 2:00pm. Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis.

Art Center Youth Open House. 1:00 – 4:00pm. Eden Prairie Art Center. Visit the Eden Prairie Art Center for this FREE event for youth and families, complete with hands-on projects, giveaways, information on fun summer day camps and programs, and more! The Weenie Wagon will be on-site selling hot dogs, burgers, chips and soda.

Springboard on Ice! Saint Paul. 1:30 – 3:30pm. Springboard for the Arts, St. Paul. Free skates, hot chocolate.

Magical Maple Syrup. 2:30 – 4:00pm. Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield. $5 per person.

Kids’ Choice Awards Pre-Party. 3:00 – 5:00pm. Mall of America. Get hyped for the slimiest night of the year—the 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards! Stop by for specialty slime tattoos, a DIY Slime station, character meet + greets, crazy hair + more! Plus, create your own swag bag to take home to watch the big show.

2023 Minneapolis Polar Plunge. 3:30pm. March 3- 4.

Watch the Kids’ Choice Awards! 6:00 – 7:30pm. Mall of America. Stop by the Huntington Bank Rotunda to watch the 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards, on the giant big screen. Make sure you stop by earlier in the day for the pre-party!

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show. March 1-5.

Free First Sunday. Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul.

Free First Sunday. Spark Children’s Museum, Rochester.

Latte & LEGO® Bricks (Coffee Included). 9:00am – 12:30pm (Pick from 2 sessions). Snapology, Minneapolis. Enjoy 1 delicious beverage from Bob’s Java Hut (next door to Snapology) while you and your kiddo play at Snapology for a reduced price!

Free HIIT & Flow Class @ Fabletics Mall of America. 9:30am. Mall of America. Join Kate McDee at the Fabletics Mall of America location for a FREE HIIT & FLOW class. Exclusive discount too!

Magical Maple Syrup. 1:00 – 2:30pm AND 3:00 – 4:30pm. Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield. $5 per person.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

Toy Lending Event S Mpls. 9:00am – 12:00pm. Richfield Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. We are open at our South Minneapolis location from 9am – 12pm for lending. Located inside Richfield Lutheran Church at 8 W 60th St, Minneapolis, MN. Come in to sign up for your year long membership. We accept cash, check, or credit for payment. Bring your large bag to bring your toys home.

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

TUESDAY, MARCH 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Northwest Sportshow. Minneapolis 9-12. Minneapolis Convention Center.

Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
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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, MARCH 10

Northwest Sportshow. Minneapolis 9-12. Minneapolis Convention Center.

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Northwest Sportshow. Minneapolis 9-12. Minneapolis Convention Center.

Grand Opening – Wildflyer Coffee. St. Paul. This business employs youth to help end youth homelessness.

Corda Mor Irish Dancers. Various times. Mall of America.

Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Free JcPenney Kids Zone Craft. 11:00am – 12:00pm at participating JCPenney locations. Parents get a 10% off coupon.

Free Health Fair. 11:00am – 3:00pm. Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis.

Nintendo Switch Saturdays. 12:00 – 4:00pm. Highlander Games, Coon Rapids.

Maple Syrup Festival. 2:00 – 4:00pm. Wargo Nature Center – Anoka County Parks. $7/person +tax

Magical Maple Syrup. 3:00 – 4:30pm. Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield. $5 per person.

Family Board Game Night. 4:00 – 8:00pm. Highlander Games, Coon Rapids.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Northwest Sportshow. Minneapolis 9-12. Minneapolis Convention Center.

Corda Mor Irish Dancers. Various times. Mall of America.

Sensory Friendly Sunday. 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.

Rock the Cradle. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art/Children’s Theatre Company. The Current’s annual free Rock the Cradle event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, March 12, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company.

Family Day. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Join us for our free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart. On the second Sunday of every month, the museum is filled with hands-on art activities, live music, dance performances, artist demonstrations, family tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection. TODAY it’s “Rock the Cradle.” See above.

Urban Expedition – Nigeria. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul. Urban Expedition continues. Enjoy authentic music, dance, and crafts during this immersive program favorite.

Magical Maple Syrup. 1:00 – 2:30pm AND 3:00 – 4:30pm. Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield. $5 per person.

MONDAY, MARCH 13

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution. 4:30pm. Bring $25 and 2 large totes for an ABUNDANCE of food. No income or residency required. ALL WELCOME! Doors open at 4:30. Read about my experience here!

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Toddler Tuesdays Live: Nickelodeon Universe 15th Birthday Party. 11:00am. Mall of America Live event. Nickelodeon Universe is celebrating 15 years at Mall of America. Join us for a special Toddler Tuesdays Live celebrating with character meet + greets, treats + more!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Nickelodeon Universe 15th Birthday. 2:00 – 6:00pm. Mall of America. To celebrate our golden birthday, enjoy SpongeBob SquarePants Storyboard Artists who will be taking the stage in the Huntington Bank Rotunda for you to watch as their creations come to life. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the artists, as well as festive giveaways, exclusive character meet & greets and treats!

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
55407

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, MARCH 17

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. 10:00am – 5:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul. ($7 -9)

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

St Patricks Day. 11:00am – Midnight. Can Can Wonderland, St. Paul. A great family friendly option for an all ages get together on St. Patty’s Day. Live Irish Music and merriment all day for all ages 11am to 9pm. After 9pm it’s bedtime for the youngins and 21+ adults only to finish out the night. Specialty food and drinks, plenty of beer, Guinness & Harp, come one, come all — Irish or not.

2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 12:00pm. 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101. Looking for some family fun before the parade? Check out Irish Arts MN’s St. Partick’s Day Irish Celebration at the Landmark Center! This great event is fun for the whole family and features Celtic music, dancing, and authentic vendors. The fun starts at 10 am.

Spring Carnival. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska. Test your luck with St. Paddy’s Day themed games and prize drawings. This is a free, annual carnival at the Chaska Community Center for members and non-members. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.

Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 6:00pm. Columbia Heights, MN.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Mirabel Story Time at Pacifier Edina. 9:30 – 10:30am. Pacifier, Edina. You’re invited to a magical morning with the youngest Madrigal herself, Mirabel! Join us to read stories, sing songs, and dance the morning away. FREE.

Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Kids Used Clothing & Equipment Sale – Spring 2023. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN. Admission $3 (for the public). On sale at 9:00am.

Ride the Shamrock Train. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Minnesota Transportation Museum, St Paul.

South St. Paul Music Mattress Fundraiser Sale. 10:00am – 5:00pm. 700 2nd St N, South Saint Paul.

Rockin’ Robins Music and Movement Class. 11:00am – 11:45am. Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis.

Wonders of Burnsville Grand Opening!! 12:00pm. Burnsville. Come celebrate with us the grand opening of our Burnsville Wonders Ice Cream, Enjoy live music, face painting, and games! We will also give the first 25 guests a free rolled ice cream!!!

Harlem Globetrotters. 12:00pm and 5:00pm. Target Center.

Equinox Ceremony & Community Day. 1:00 – 3:00pm. White Bear Center for the Arts. Register for this free event online.

Nickelodeon Universe 15th Birthday Slimetacular. 1:00 – 5:00pm. Nickelodeon Universe®. Wrap up our birthday week with a day full of exciting events + activities to celebrate this golden milestone year! We invite you to embrace all of the Nickelodeon fun with music performances by Koo Koo Kanga Roo + School of Rock! It can’t be a Nickelodeon Universe birthday party without live sliming on stage, character meet + greets, yummy treats, and fabulous décor. Grab your bestie + let’s celebrate!

Sensory Friendly Saturday at Bell Museum. 4:30 – 6:30pm. Bell Museum, St. Paul.

Harlem Globetrotters. 12:00pm and 5:00pm. Target Center.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Sundays at Landmark: An Irish Day of Dance. 11:00am – 5:00pm. Landmark Center, St. Paul. Event admission is $7 for children and $9 for adults.

Movies in the Dome: Soul. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Brooklyn Park Sports Dome. Bring your blanket or chair and enjoy a movie in the Brooklyn Park Sports Dome at Park Center Senior High. Dress Warmly! No food is allowed in the Sports Dome.

Community FIX-IN. 3:00 – 6:00pm. Minneapolis Tool Library. All are welcome to join the MN Tool Library’s FIX-IN events. Dare to repair that item on the fritz instead of tossing it in the dumpster! MTL will have tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items!

MONDAY, MARCH 20

FREE tickets now available for Free First Sunday at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, April 2.

B argain Monday! St. Michael Cinema 15. $5 movie tickets all day. $5 snack packs.

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

THURSDAY, MARCH 23

St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus. Multiple shows March 23 – 26.

Free Thursday Nights at American Swedish Institute. Admission is FREE 3-8pm. 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
55407

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, MARCH 24

St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus. Multiple shows March 23 – 26.

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus. Multiple shows March 23 – 26.

Sensory Friendly Day at the Minnesota History Center, St. Paul. 8:30 – 10:00am. Considerations include low volume for all media shows, signs with explanations of activities, allergy signs, and take-a-break spaces. Pre-registration is required to attend Sensory Friendly Days.

Govin’s Farm – Lambing Barn & Farm Babies. 9:00am – 4:00pm. March 25 – 26. N6134 670th Street Menomonie, WI. $13 – 15 per person. 18th annual farm babies event . Our farm offers a hands on experience with friendly and loving farm animals. Children as well as adults will be able to have interaction with our animals. You will be able to hold and feed the animals or just enjoy seeing the babies nursing and bouncing around their mothers.

Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House. 10:00am – 1:00pm. Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Hoppy Spring Craft and Bake Sale! FREE Easter Bunny Pictures! 10:00am – 2:00pm. Rogers Community Center, Rogers. Please join us for The Hoppy Spring Craft and Bake Show to benefit the Rogers Cheer Booster Club! We have some awesome Crafters! FREE Easter Bunny pictures with a cute photo backdrop! Delicious home made baked goods sold by the Rogers Cheer Booster Club. They are also offering Facepainting for a donation to the club.

Happy Easter Party. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Legacy Toys (many locations). Join us for some Easter fun at Legacy Toys. There will be activities, crafts and of course treats. Gather the kids together and take a family photo in our Easter themed Photo Booth. The first 25 kids in line will receive $5 in Legacy Bucks!

Hop Into Spring. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Como Zoo. March 25 – 26. Spring is almost here…can you feel it in the air? Show your excitement by jumping up and down…or how about hopping? March 25 & 26 we celebrate spring with the opening of the Spring Flower Show and a special “Hop Into Spring Weekend” with games, crafts, activities, special ambassador animals, SPIRE Sparky Shows and more!

DISCOVERY DAYS: WOMEN IN SCIENCE. 10:00am – 4:00pm. The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis. Get inspired by women using science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. Join us for a family-focused event featuring hands-on activity tables, interactive experiments, and demonstrations by community partners. $ Cost. (They do have a limited income price for limited income families.)

Arts@theOVAL. 10:00am – 4:00pm. 2661 Civic Center Dr, Roseville, MN. Join us for an early season fine arts exposition and sale of jewelry, pottery, photography, fiber art and paintings by more than 25 juried artists. The event is free for the public to attend.

It’s Tapping Time! 10:00am – 4:00pm. Harriet Alexander Nature Center, Roseville. Come discover the process and science behind maple syrup at this free, family-friendly event! Volunteers will be tapping maple trees, collecting saps and boiling it to make delicious maple syrup. We’ll also have hands-on youth activities, exploration stations, naturalist-led tree ID walks, maple popcorn samples, and product sales and syrup tasting by Faxon Farms. Drop in anytime; stay as long as your like!

Minneapolis International Festival. 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Central Gym Park. The Minneapolis International Festival celebrates the different cultures in the City of Minneapolis and surrounding communities with music, dance, art, cultural learning booths, exhibits demonstrations AND MORE. Learn about all the many amazing cultures that make Minneapolis such a wonderful place to live at this free event.

Pond Skim Party. 11:00am – 4:00pm. Buck Hill, Burnsville. Buck Hill will be 100% OPEN on Saturday, March 25th for an action packed day of skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, pond skimming, live music, great food, and spring vibes! With the best views from the Buck ‘54 Bar & Grill deck you’ll be rocking out with non-stop fist pumping jams provided by Aventi DJs!

Momento’s Birthday Celebration. 11:00am – 10:00pm. Momento Restaurant + Bar, St. Paul. Join us to celebrate our one year anniversary! Sip on our Drink of the Moment, indulge in your Momento menu favorites, and enjoy Live Music from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Ninja Clinic. 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Jam Hops, Blaine/Ham Lake. Come test your strength and ability! Our gym will be set up as a ninja obstacle course. Our trained staff will instruct and guide you through the course. Ages 6 years and older Fun Night – Ninja Clinic ***Non-members must have a waiver filled out by a parent/guardian to participate! $30 per student/$35 for non-members.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus. Multiple shows March 23 – 26.

It’s Tapping Time! 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Harriet Alexander Nature Center, Roseville. Come discover the process and science behind maple syrup at this free, family-friendly event! Volunteers will be tapping maple trees, collecting saps and boiling it to make delicious maple syrup. We’ll also have hands-on youth activities, exploration stations, naturalist-led tree ID walks, maple popcorn samples, and product sales and syrup tasting by Faxon Farms. Drop in anytime; stay as long as your like!

Härdsmälta Pond Skim and Festival. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Hyland Hills Ski Area, Bloomington. Härdsmälta is back! Our Pond Skim and festival is set to return Sunday, March 26th from 1-3pm. Dress up in a costume and enjoy great food, music, and beer in the warm spring sun. Try your luck and see if you can make it across the pond, or come watch others bravely attempt. Free admission (besides your lift ticket) with 3 non-perishable food shelf donations. All participants must have a valid daily lift ticket.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

Story Time with Engineer Paul! 10:30am – 11:30am. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, The West End – St Louis Park.

APRIL

Free Children’s Concerts! April 13, 20 & 21!

COME ROCK WITH The Jolly Pops and Lake Area Discovery Center at their FREE children’s concerts across the Twin Cities Metro in celebration of the Month of the Young Child: April 13, 20, and 21 from 5:30-7 p.m.!

PLUS, explore Lake Area Discovery Center’s TOP-RATED Early Childhood Education programming serving infants-age 5 with 17 Metro locations. (Now enrolling for this fall!)️

RSVP at https://bit.ly/3E7Y7LC, and share this post to spread the word!

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.

Kids eat FREE at Kona Grill. Up to 2 free kids meals with purchase of an adult meal from 2pm to close. Read about our experience here!

~~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

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.