Wednesdays 6-8pm June 8th-July 27th Rain or shine Groovin in the Garden, voted one of the best places to see a concert with kids has returned for the 2022 season to the Como Park Conservatory and Garden. Bring a picnic lunch and spread out and enjoy the day. Food, ice cream, beer and wine available for purchase. **No reservations required** Schedule being finalized, details … [Read more...] about Groovin in the Garden free outdoor concert and activities Wednesdays June 8th-July 27th Como Park
Free Events
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
Geekcraft Expo April 23rd and 24th Minneapolis Convention Center *Free Kids Admission**
Minneapolis Convention Center April 23rd 10am-5pm and April 24th 10-4pm. Kids under 12 free and everyone else $2. Get tickets here. IT'S LIKE A MALL FOR GEEKS! If you're looking for "that" special thing--or things--to complement your geeky lifestyle, there is simply no better place to shop; everything for sale at GeekCraft Expo is incredibly unique, limited in quantity (i.e. NOT mass … [Read more...] about Geekcraft Expo April 23rd and 24th Minneapolis Convention Center *Free Kids Admission**
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!
Get the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile to come to your event
Looking For The Wienermobile? Want to meet the Hotdoggers? Need to make your event one to really relish? Really, really want a Wiener Whistle? Proposal, birthday, wedding, anniversary. What is your event? Get the weinermobile to come to your event. Just sign up here and get on the list! Sign up here! … [Read more...] about Get the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile to come to your event
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
Recycle your Paint for FREE with PaintCare Program
As you start thinking about spring and summer remodeling products, remember to recycle your unused paint - for FREE or LOW-COST depending on how much. Minnesota is one of 9 states to participate in the PaintCare program. The program allows all Minnesota residents to recycle their used paint for FREE or LOW-COST. See the chart for fees in Minnesota. Minnesota Current fees. Note that the … [Read more...] about Recycle your Paint for FREE with PaintCare Program
