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 temporarily closed.

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!

May

Virtual Farm Babies. Minnesota Zoo.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum open to vehicles. Starting May 1st. Chaska. (Free to members, $15 to visitors.)

Free Omnifest at Home. Watch free Omnifest movies at home through June 15th.

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.

May Events by Date

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Online Event: Free First Saturday at Home. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Hosted by Walker Art Center. Save the date for the Walker’s first-ever online Free First Saturday! Join us for performances, art-making, and workshops that will explore new ways to connect with your friends and family through art—designed specifically to enjoy from home.

Free Extreme Sandbox Drive Thru Shows. 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 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.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Kid’s Karaoke at kiddywampus! 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Kiddywampus.

Free Grocery Giveaway. 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Celebration Church Lakeville, 16655 Kenyon Ave, Lakeville. This Sunday (May 3rd) starting at 2pm, we are handing out boxes filled with FREE grocery items at our Lakeville campus. Each box will have over $100 value. Limit of one box per car. The event will go until supplies run out.

MONDAY, MAY 4

Special Virtual Storytime: Author David LaRochelle. 10:30am – 11:00am. Hosted by Ramsey County Library. Let’s celebrate Children’s Book Week with author David LaRochelle. David LaRochelle has been creating books for young people for over twenty-five years. His many picture book titles include “The Best Pet of All”, “How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans”, and “Moo!”

Live Online Shopping: Mother’s Day Edition. 7:00pm. Kiddywampus.

TUESDAY, MAY 5

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.