On four days in 2022, all 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these fee-free dates: Saturday, February 19 Saturday, April 23 Saturday, June 11 Friday, November 25 Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. With a free day in each … [Read more...] about Free Admission to all Minnesota State Parks June 11th
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Enjoy FREE admission to the Minnesota Children’s Museum Every First Sunday
It's back! Free first Sundays are back! Registration is required. Reservations required for Securian Financial Free First Sunday Please arrive within 10 minutes of your scheduled time Parking, transit and other information | Visit Info Securian Financial Free First Sunday is just one way Minnesota Children’s Museum works to ensure everyone gets a chance to play in our exhibits. ** … [Read more...] about Enjoy FREE admission to the Minnesota Children’s Museum Every First Sunday
Geocaching in the Twin Cities
Geocaching is gaining more and more popularity every year. Will this be the year you get started? It seems like a lot of fun, doesn't it? Let’s get the party started! First you have to download the Geocache app on your phone (which will help you find Geocaches easily). Make sure you have a GPS app as well. There is a great community here to answer your questions and to learn about Geocaching. … [Read more...] about Geocaching in the Twin Cities
Explore Twin Cities Parks Like Never Before this Winter by Borrowing Free Equipment (Minneapolis Area)
Get out into the cold with free adventure equipment and supplies at 14 Minneapolis and other twin cities parks this winter. Details below. Minneapolis Parks Board has a year round loaner equipment program that is based out of 14 parks considered adventure hubs. At these adventure hubs you can borrow equipment on a first come, first serve basis. No calling ahead just show up at the rec center to … [Read more...] about Explore Twin Cities Parks Like Never Before this Winter by Borrowing Free Equipment (Minneapolis Area)
The Cherry from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is Back!
What you say? It's back? When did it leave and where did it go? The cherry was moved for several months so it could get a long overdue paint job. But its back and you should come take a look at it in all its retouched glory. The sculpture garden at Walker is still free all day from 6 am to midnight and you can see the shiny cherry and 44 other sculptures for free. Millions of visitors have … [Read more...] about The Cherry from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is Back!
Enjoy a Date Night Drop off Kids for Dinner and a Movie
McRae Recreation Center 906 E 47th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Need a kid-free night? Bring kids ages from 5-12 down to the park to enjoy dinner and a movie! Kids will enjoy some active group games in the multipurpose room after the movie. $8.00 (Resident) $15.00 (Non-resident) Register here. … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Date Night Drop off Kids for Dinner and a Movie
Free and Cheap Museum Days in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities has a number of great museums and institutes. Many of them offer free days, discounts and free events on a regular basis. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is always free (except for certain special Exhibitions). Plus every Second Sunday of the month is Family Day (hours 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.). You will have a blast making art, going on artful adventures, meeting local … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Museum Days in the Twin Cities
Beat the “I’m Bored” summer blues with FREE and Cheap Things to do with Kids this Summer in the Twin Cities
Summer is just around the corner. You may have some summer camps planned out or a vacation scheduled. You may have some sporting activities for the kids to tackle. No matter what you have planned, you're still going to hear these infamous words from your kids: “I’m bored.” Here are some tips for summer outings and activities that are FREE or Cheap and won’t drain your wallet over the … [Read more...] about Beat the “I’m Bored” summer blues with FREE and Cheap Things to do with Kids this Summer in the Twin Cities