America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country that normally charge a fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, commercial tour fees and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks
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Special Fun and Cheap Deals for Kids in the Twin Cities
Looking for something fun and cheap to do with kids? Here is a list of special deals for kids that parents should know about and use to their full advantage. If you know of a special kid deal not listed, we want to know too, email Twincitiesonthecheap@gmail.com. If you have a 6th grader - sign up to receive the 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass. The pass is good through August 31 of 2016. … [Read more...] about Special Fun and Cheap Deals for Kids in the Twin Cities
Free Coding Classes for Kids with CoderDojo
Free coding classes offered for kids through CoderDojo. CoderDojo is an international movement of FREE coding clubs for kids. CoderDojo Twin Cities has grown to be among the largest of these clubs in the world and has helped nearly 1000 young adults and children learn how to code since 2013. If you are looking for a good educational deal, this one is great and offered to all kids ages 8 - 17. … [Read more...] about Free Coding Classes for Kids with CoderDojo
Earth Day Events, Deals and Freebies
Celebrate Earth Day in the Twin Cities on April 22, by helping out with an Earth Day service project on April 22 or over the weekend. We've compiled a list of service and fun related events, deals and freebies to help with the celebration of Earth Day. Earth Day Service Events Minneapolis River Gorge Cleanup, April 23, 9:30 a.m - noon, E. 36th Street & E. 44th Street at W. River … [Read more...] about Earth Day Events, Deals and Freebies
6th Graders Eligible for FREE admission to all MNHS locations through August 31
If you have a 6th grader - sign up to receive the 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass. The pass is good through August 31 of the year after 6th grade. Sixth graders can visit any Minnesota Historical Site or museum for FREE (excludes field trips, paid programs or specially priced exhibits). Any child who is in 6th grade during the current school year is eligible for the pass. Click here to register … [Read more...] about 6th Graders Eligible for FREE admission to all MNHS locations through August 31
Free Apple Camp for movie-making kids
Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director's eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or her up for Apple Camp. These FREE three-day camps (most in mid-July to early August) are for kids ages 8 to 12. Each workshop runs about 90 minutes and the young aspiring artists will storyboard their ideas, shoot video, create a soundtrack and put it all together in iMovie on a … [Read more...] about Free Apple Camp for movie-making kids
Home Depot offers FREE kids workshops on Saturdays
If you are looking for a great, FREE kid activity, Home Depot offers FREE kids workshops on the first Saturday of each month at every Home Depot Store starting at 9:00 a.m. until about noon. The workshops are geared for ages 5-12. In addition to providing the tools and supplies needed, each kid will receive a kid size orange Home Depot apron and achievement pin. Kids will build something fun and … [Read more...] about Home Depot offers FREE kids workshops on Saturdays
Tour a Minnesota State Bike Trail
Starting June 4, the DNR will be hosting its Thursday Trail Ride Series where guests are invited to explore the Minnesota state bike trails with a naturalist. The first Thursday trail ride will take place at the Gateway Trail on June 4. Riders should meet at the 10th Street lot near fleet farm (at I694 and Hwy 36). The second Thursday ride will take place at the brand new Brown's Creek Trail in … [Read more...] about Tour a Minnesota State Bike Trail
