Deals & Events Calendar - Twin Cities Frugal Mom

(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.)

Coronavirus UPDATE: Many events have been cancelled or may be cancelled before I can remove them here. Please check before going!

Have an event to add to this list? Please email me at twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com. Thanks!

EVERY DAY: Get the LOWEST-PRICED Crayola Experience Mall of America Discount Tickets via my link!

EVERY DAY you can get DISCOUNT Crayola Experience Mall of America tickets through my special link! Tickets are $13.99 (regularly $21.99; save $8 per ticket!) THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICE OUT THERE!

Just click on my personalized online store web link (URL) and enter the access code TCFM. (Or visit https://tickets.crayolaexperience.com and enter my personalized store name: Twin Cities Frugal Mom)
You’ll be able to purchase and print the tickets right away, saving you time waiting at the entrance turnstiles and bypassing ticket booth lines! And they’re valid for up to a year.

Update: The Crayola Experience is closed temporarily due to the coronavirus. However, you can still purchase tickets through my link for a future visit – they are good for up to a year.

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! Tickets are $7.00 (regularly $9.00; save $2 per ticket!)

Regular admission is $9.00 per person, but you can get admission for $7.00 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.
You can also save on family memberships: $5 Off Family Memberships (includes Dual, Family, and Family Plus memberships only):
Use code FRUGAL5OFF at checkout. Purchase this at: https://theworks.org/hands-on-kids-museum/membership/.
Discounts are offered for special events if you buy tickets in advance. Follow their website and social media pages for updates.
$4.50 admission for limited income families through their Gateway program

Update: The Works Museum is temporarily closed.

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 $2 per admission!

Just go to mcm.org and use my code TCFM to save $2 per admission on tickets online.
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/

Update: The Minnesota Children’s Museum is open but this discount is currently not available. Stay tuned for any new deals!

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!

And check out my list of Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota! The latest to be added to the list is the ALL NEW Bell Museum in St. Paul!

August

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum open for limited access. Chaska. (Free to members, $15 to visitors.) Must make reservations.

Free Omnifest at Home. Watch free Omnifest movies at home (extended).

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.

Dinosaur Adventure Drive Thru. At the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The first 3 weekends in August. Check out my review!

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 Meals for Kids and Families or see list below.

August Events by Date

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

JBF Eagan/Apple Valley Sales Jul 30th-Aug 1st & Aug 6th-8th. Apple Valley Sports Arena; 14452 Hayes Road; Apple Valley, MN. Just Between Friends Kids Sales are one the best ways to save money on gently used (and new!) kids items, and to make some cash selling your kids’ used items!

Thursdays, 10am-7pm, Opening Days
Fridays, 10am-5pm, Public Sale Days
Saturdays, 10am-5pm, Half Price Days
(All items WITHOUT A ⭐ on the price tag are 50% off)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

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.

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution. 4:30pm. Bring $20 and 2 large totes for an ABUNDANCE of food. No income or residency required. ALL WELCOME! Doors open at 4:30. Walk in or register online for less waiting (just show up 15 mins before your timeslot). Go to https://rubyspantry.org/product/bloomington-mn/.Read about my experience here!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

JBF Eagan/Apple Valley Sales Jul 30th-Aug 1st & Aug 6th-8th. Apple Valley Sports Arena; 14452 Hayes Road; Apple Valley, MN. You will find baby and children’s clothing, junior & maternity clothing, shoes, baby equipment, books, games, puzzles, sporting goods, room decor and TOYS, TOYS, TOYS!

Thursdays, 10am-7pm, Opening Days
Fridays, 10am-5pm, Public Sale Days
Saturdays, 10am-5pm, Half Price Days
(All items WITHOUT A ⭐ on the price tag are 50% off)

Just Between Friends Coon Rapids Fall Kids Sale August 6th – 9th. Opening Day! 12737 Riverdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Just Between Friends Coon Rapids brings together 500+ local families who will be selling great items that your kids will love…and you’ll love the prices even more. Get everything your kids need for back to school and fall priced at 50-90% off retail! Save money and time, since all the best deals on over 100,000 name brand items are found under one roof. GET IN FREE TODAY WITH ABOVE COUPON!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Thursdays, 10am-7pm, Opening Days
Fridays, 10am-5pm, Public Sale Days
Saturdays, 10am-5pm, Half Price Days
(All items WITHOUT A ⭐ on the price tag are 50% off)

Just Between Friends Coon Rapids Fall Kids Sale August 6th – 9th.12737 Riverdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Just Between Friends Coon Rapids brings together 500+ local families who will be selling great items that your kids will love…and you’ll love the prices even more. Get everything your kids need for back to school and fall priced at 50-90% off retail! Save money and time, since all the best deals on over 100,000 name brand items are found under one roof.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

(Virtual) Second Saturdays. 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM. Keep your kids active, learning, and engaged with TPT PBS KIDS! We miss seeing your smiling faces, and we’re creating a new experience to help us stay connected while we practice social distancing. What to expect:
Hear stories read by Minnesota teachers
Participate in experiments and activities lead by community partners
Hear from special guests from around the state
Clips from their favorite PBS KIDS shows.

Thursdays, 10am-7pm, Opening Days
Fridays, 10am-5pm, Public Sale Days
Saturdays, 10am-5pm, Half Price Days
(All items WITHOUT A ⭐ on the price tag are 50% off)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

Virtual Family Day: Open Books, Open Hearts. 11:00am – 5:00pm. Hosted by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Every second Sunday of the month, Mia hosts a free monthly event for families, kids, and the young at heart featuring hands-on art activities, live music, dance performances, artist demonstrations, family tours and more — all inspired by Mia’s incredible collection. Although the museum’s doors are closed for the safety of our community, we can still gather virtually!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26

Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Show. 1:00pm. Free to park, but you can buy tickets for front row reserved seats from $15 – 50. These do sell out though. Check their website regularly as new shows have been continually added.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Show. 11:00am. Free to park, but you can buy tickets for front row reserved seats from $15 – 50. These do sell out though. Check their website regularly as new shows have been continually added.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Show. 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm. Free to park, but you can buy tickets for front row reserved seats from $15 – 50. These do sell out though. Check their website regularly as new shows have been continually added.

~~EVERY SUNDAY~~

Free Family Fun Day at the Carl Kroening Interpretive Center in North Mississippi Regional Park (part of the Three Rivers park district). 1:00-3:00pm. A different theme each week!

Kids eat FREE Sundays at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations. 1 Free Kid’s Meal per paid adult meal of equal or greater value. Dine-in only. 12 and under. Must order from Kid’s Meals. Not valid with other offers or promotions. (Dickey’s also offers FREE ice cream with any dine-in purchase, every day!) There are 10+ Dickey’s locations in the Twin Cities area.

~~EVERY MONDAY~~

Tail Time at Wild Rumpus. Wild Rumpus Books, 2720 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis. 10:30am. Stories for the wee!

~~EVERY TUESDAY~~

Mall of America “Toddler Tuesdays” from 10:00am to Noon. Events, free entertainment and discounts for toddlers.

Minnesota History Center – Admission is free every Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00pm.

~~EVERY WEDNESDAY~~

Midtown Global Market -“Wee Wednesdays” from 10:30-11:15am. Fun, entertaining and educational FREE programming for kids 5 years and younger. Every week it’s something different – music, puppet shows, cooking, and more! See their website for schedule.

Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. Open to the public 10:00am-4:00pm. (Wednesdays and Saturdays) South St. Paul. Admission is free of charge.

~~EVERY THURSDAY~~

Storytime in the Library. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 10:30 a.m. every Thursday in Andersen Horticultural Library, Snyder Building. Enjoy stories for the young and the young at heart! (Gate admission is $12.00 per adult, free for kids 12 and under.)

Goodwill thrift stores offer 50% off children’s clothing.

Walker Art Museum – Gallery Admission is free from 5:00-9:00pm.

~~EVERY FRIDAY~~

Family Night at the Midtown Global Market. Every Friday night from 5:00 – 8:00pm. Free live music, a children’s play area, and free balloons for the first 50 children. Businesses will validate your parking (for up to three hours) with purchase if you park in the 10th Avenue parking ramp.

~~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.

Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Hangar and Museum. Open to the public 10:00am-4:00pm. (Wednesdays and Saturdays) South St. Paul. Admission is free of charge.

Coronavirus UPDATE: Many events have been cancelled or may be cancelled before I can remove them here. Please check before going!

EVERY DAY: Get the LOWEST-PRICED Crayola Experience Mall of America Discount Tickets via my link!

EVERY DAY: Get The Works Museum Discount Tickets!

EVERY DAY: Get Minnesota Children’s Museum Discount Tickets!

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!

And check out my list of Free or Discounted Admission Programs for Limited Income Families in Minnesota! The latest to be added to the list is the ALL NEW Bell Museum in St. Paul!

August

August Events by Date

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