Tunnel of Terror Spooky Car Wash
For a totally different kind of Halloween fun, check out a haunted car wash near you! Here’s a unique attraction for Halloween that will also get your car clean at the same time…a spooky car wash! I...
View ArticleLantern-Lit Trail Nights at Richardson Nature Center
Richardson Nature Center is hosting FREE Lantern-Lit Trail Nights coming up soon. Head to the trails for some evening outdoor fall fun on two Thursdays in October. This is a fun way to get outside for...
View ArticleDakota County Technical College Open House
The upcoming Dakota County Technical College Open House is an opportunity to learn more about the programs, scholarships, and apply for free. The spring Dakota County Technical College Open House is...
View ArticlePumpkin Patch at Our Lady of Peace
We all know there are roughly a bazillion pumpkin patches in Minnesota, but most of them are located in the suburbs or in greater Minnesota. What about local options for families who live in...
View ArticleWargo Fall Festival
Enjoy the free Wargo Fall Festival in Lino Lakes! Try out the cider press, play pioneer games, and enjoy self-guided nature activities. Celebrate fall at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes! They’re...
View ArticleMinnesota Wild Free Outdoor Practice in St. Louis Park
If you’re a hockey fan with some time to kill Thursday morning, you’re in luck! Head to the ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center) in St. Louis Park to watch the Minnesota Wild at their FREE,...
View ArticleTwin Cities Book Festival
Bibliophiles, unite! The Twin Cities Book Festival is coming up soon at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The Twin Cities Book Festival takes place this Saturday, October 19, from 10 am – 5 pm at the...
View ArticleWolf Awareness Weekend at Como Zoo
Experience animals and activities of the Como Zoo during the upcoming Wolf Awareness Weekend! Need a plan for MEA break weekend? The Como Zoo is hosting Wolf Awareness Weekend with activities on both...
View ArticleVadnais Heights Scarecrow Trail and Costume Parade
Head to Vadnais Heights for their free Scarecrow Trail and Halloween Party. Both are free and open to the public! Vadnais Heights typically hosts an indoor Halloween party each year, but this year...
View ArticleSPAM Museum (Austin) – Free Admission and Tours
If you’re ever in the Austin area, you’ll definitely want to take some time to visit the SPAM Museum! It offers free admission as well as free guided tours. Yes, it’s real. The SPAM® Museum is stuffed...
View ArticleLunds & Byerlys Colossal Cookies Just $1.99 Each (Save $3)
This week you can grab Lunds & Byerlys Colossal Cookies for just $1.99 each when you check out as an Extras member! Did you know that Lunds & Byerlys has Colossal Cookies? These jumbo cookies...
View ArticlePumpkin Composting Events in Minnesota
Get rid of your pumpkins with these free pumpkin composting events in Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Compost, don’t trash! With Halloween quickly approaching and the...
View ArticlePumpkin Walk in New Brighton
Get outdoors and enjoy some spooky sights this weekend in New Brighton with the Pumpkin Walk! The fun takes place on Friday, October 25 from 5 – 8 pm. Walk the path at Veterans Park and enjoy glowing...
View ArticleLunds & Byerlys Extras
Sign up for Lunds & Byerlys Extras to receive special offers and members-only pricing – it’s FREE to join! If you’ve been following Thrifty Minnesota for any length of time, you know that we’re...
View ArticleLunds & Byerlys: BOGO All Frozen Pizza
Grab a deal at Lunds and Byerlys with their BOGO Frozen Pizza Sale! Lunds & Byerlys may not be known for always having the lowest prices, but they often have some really great sales! Case in point:...
View ArticleLunds & Byerlys 99¢ Chili Sale
It’s time for the annual Lunds & Byerlys 99¢ Chili Sale with lots of chili fixin’s on sale for only $.99 each! This week visit Lunds & Byerlys for the 99¢ Chili Sale with select chili-related...
View ArticleLAZER LIGHT Tubing at Powder Ridge
The dates for LAZER LIGHT Tubing at Powder Ridge have been announced for the 2024-2025 season! This also means that advance tickets can be purchased. Each event typically sells out, so buying soon is...
View ArticleShoe Recycling Event in Dakota County
Take your unused, outgrown or worn out shoes to the Shoe Recycling Event in Dakota County. If you’ve been on a purging and cleaning streak like I have lately, maybe you’ve found some extra shoes and/or...
View ArticleFree Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Celebrate Free Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art on the second Sunday of each month. There’s a different theme each time! The Minneapolis Institute of Art hosts Family Day on the second Sunday...
View ArticleHy-Vee: Free Veterans Day Breakfast (Dine-In)
Veterans Day means a free breakfast for Veterans! Hy-Vee typically honors veterans with a free breakfast on Veterans Day, and this year is no different. Veterans and active duty military members can...
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