The Pine Island Cheese Festival is June 4th- 7th and it's so much more than cheese! It's fun for the whole family with a carnival, live music, food and more! Pine Island is located 60 minutes southeast of the Twin Cities on the way to Rochester. They have been hosting the Pine Island Cheese Festival for 90 years! Continue Reading
Tots and Trains at Jackson Street Roundhouse
Do you have a toddler that loves trains? Check out Tots and Trains every first and third Wednesday of the month at the Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul. My daughter and I decided to check out Tots and Trains at Jackson Street Roundhouse last month. We weren't sure what to expect, but we had such a good time, Continue Reading
FREE Kids Workshops Are Back at Home Depot Every First Saturday of the Month!
Head to your nearest Home Depot as Free Kids Workshops are back every first Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Want your kiddos to explore building and creating without making a mess in your own home? Head to Home Depot every first Saturday of the month from 9am- 12pm for their Free Kid Workshop Continue Reading
Meet at Mia: Summer Series for Adults
New this summer is Meet at Mia: a free summer series for adults select Thursday evenings June through September. Are you ready to get to know the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in a new way? This summer you can attend one or more or all of the new Meet at Mia series. Select Thursday evenings 5-9pm from May through Continue Reading
Free First Saturday at Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center hosts Free First Saturday each month with free gallery admission and special events and activities based on a rotating monthly theme. Free First Saturday is back at the Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden! The fun takes place from 10 am - 3 pm on Saturday, June Continue Reading
FREE Lowe’s Kid Workshops
Every month Lowe's stores host a free kid workshop where kids can DIY a new creation for free! Did you know Lowe's has a Free Kids Workshop every month? The Saturday dates vary by month, but these DIY events are completely free. Please note you do need to sign up your kiddo in advance. The next Free Lowe's Kids Continue Reading
Turtle Fest at French Regional Park in Plymouth
It is time to Shell-ebrate the turtles found in our parks and challenge yourself to discover something new during this free event at French Regional Park on Sunday, May 31st! Do you have any turtle fans in your house? We sure do and we are excited to check out Turtle Fest at French Regional Park in Plymouth this Continue Reading
Cafesjian Art Trust Museum in Shoreview
Did you know there is a hidden gem art museum in Shoreview? It's called Cafesjian Art Trust and it's worth a visit! Here's what I love about my writing gig with Thrifty Minnesota, I get to research and try new things as my job! When I found out about the Cafesjian Art Trust Museum in Shoreview, I knew I had to Continue Reading
Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza in Chanhassen
Head to Chanhassen for their Cars and Caves Monthly Auto Extravaganza. It's a free event benefiting different local non-profits each month! Cars and Caves is a free outdoor auto extravaganza of Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, and Street Rod cars hosted by Chanhassen AutoPlex. The 2026 season Continue Reading
Gibbs Farm Opening Day
Step back in time at Gibbs Farm and immerse yourself in the Pioneer and Dakota Lifestyles of yesteryear! Opening Day is Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Gibbs Farm is located in Falcon Heights and it's a super fun place to visit! You feel like you've stepped back in time to the Pioneer and Dakota lifestyles. I have such Continue Reading
Washed Ashore Exhibit at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Check out larger-than-life sculptures made entirely from recovered ocean plastic! Washed Ashore is now on view at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory now through Labor Day. Summer is almost here and I don't know about your family, but mine always wants to add Como Zoo and Conservatory to our summer bucket list! We Continue Reading
Thrifty Things to Do in Duluth, Minnesota
Looking for ways to save on your roadtrip to Duluth this summer? We've got some fun ideas for you! We love to travel to Duluth each summer, but wow it has gotten so expensive! From the pricey lodging options to the amazing attractions, it can really add up. But you can save some money by planning ahead and picking Continue Reading
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