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Two young lions stand close together in a grassy area near water. The sky is clear with a few clouds, suggesting a sunny day. Their expressions are curious and alert as they gaze into the distance.

MUFASA: THE LION KING Advance Screening

Published December 11, 2024 | Updated December 11, 2024 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

This is your chance to see MUFASA: THE LION KING before the rest of the general public with a free advance preview screening on December 16th! It's time for another highly anticipated Disney movie to hit the big screen: MUFASA: THE LION KING! I am super excited for this movie, the trailer looks amazing and I Continue Reading

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A child in a winter coat and beanie stands through the sunroof of a car, looking at colorful holiday lights forming arches and patterns in the background. Snow lightly covers the car roof.

Sever’s Holiday Lights 2025

Published December 10, 2024 | Updated November 10, 2025 | by Hannah | 9 Comments

Come see the amazing display of over 2.5 million lights at Sever's Holiday Lights in Shakopee! Sever's Holiday Lights in Shakopee is going on now through December 28th! This is a drive-through experience with over 2.5 MILLION lights! The drive is 1/2 mile long and incorporates 40 minutes of music programming Continue Reading

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Four watercolor paintings on a wooden floor depict animals: a moose, a buffalo, a bear, and a fish. Each painting uses soft, blended colors to create a fluid, artistic representation of the animals.

Animals, ABCs and Me: Minnesota Edition – We Love Local Authors

Published December 10, 2024 | Updated December 6, 2025 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Local Twin Cities author and watercolor artist, Jessica Buhman, has a book especially for Minnesota kids called Animals, ABCs and Me: Minnesota Edition. We love highlighting local authors, creators and businesses here at Thrifty Minnesota! When we found out about the book: Animals, ABCs and Me: Minnesota Edition Continue Reading

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A group of acrobats in white costumes perform an aerial act, stacked in a vertical formation. They are suspended under a lit stage with blue and purple spotlights, surrounded by falling snow-like particles.

Blizzard! at Circus Juventas + Discount Tickets

Published December 6, 2024 | Updated December 11, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Get ready for your next holiday adventure at Blizzard! by Circus Juventas with performances now through December 15th, plus keep reading to learn how to score discount tickets! Have you been to a show under the Big Top at Circus Juventus? Located in St. Paul, Circus Juventas is a non-profit organization and a Continue Reading

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Secret Holiday Shop Events for Kids

Published December 2, 2024 | Updated December 4, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Bring your kiddos to one of these Secret Holiday Shop events in the metro, where they can buy their own inexpensive but thoughtful gifts for family and friends! Have you heard about Secret Holiday Shop events? Throughout the metro, these events are taking place to help kids shop for parents, siblings, family and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Kids, Thrifty Tips

Llama in front of Schram Haus Brewery building.

Christmas at the Haus

Published November 30, 2024 | Updated December 1, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Celebrate Christmas at the Haus at Schram Haus Brewery on Saturday, December 14th featuring llama cuddles, epic tunes, and goodies galore! Want to do something a bit different than the typical Mall Santa visit with your whole family? Christmas at the Haus is the event for you! It's a free event featuring llama Continue Reading

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An animated scene of two characters with curly hair standing on a beach. The older character, wearing a necklace, is holding a younger one, near the shore where the water meets the sand. Both are looking upward with smiles.

MOANA 2 Advance Screening

Published November 15, 2024 | Updated November 15, 2024 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

This is your chance to see MOANA 2 before the rest of the general public with a free advance preview screening on November 25th! Walt Disney Animation Studios' epic animated musical MOANA 2 reunites Moana (voice of Auli'i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later. If you haven't seen the Continue Reading

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A tall, historic building with a beige facade and clock tower stands at a street intersection. Yellow awnings line the ground floor shops. An American flag flies atop the tower. Snow is on the ground and a few pedestrians are walking by.

Midtown Global Market Book Fair

Published November 14, 2024 | Updated November 13, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Searching for a new book to read? Head to Midtown Global Market's Authors & Illustrators Book Fair Saturday, November 16th! Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is hosting an Authors & Illustrators Book Fair this Saturday, November 16, from 10 am – 4 pm. This free event will have activities for the whole Continue Reading

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A group of colorful characters, including two mice and a duck, stand on an ice rink surrounded by various other figures in costumes. A fairy stands in the foreground holding a glowing wand. The background features a starry sky and whimsical clouds.

Disney on Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party November 21 – 24 at Xcel Energy Center

Published November 8, 2024 | Updated November 22, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Get ready for another fun adventure with Disney on Ice Mickey's Search Party November 21 - 24 at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul! We went to Disney on Ice for the first time last November and wow-- it was such an amazing time! Not only are all your favorite Disney Characters live and in-person, they Continue Reading

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Two men stand in an outdoor setting with trees and a bar in the background. One wears a red and black costume, and the other is in casual attire with sunglasses. People are gathered around the bar.

RED ONE Free Advance Screening

Published November 3, 2024 | Updated November 3, 2024 | by Hannah | 1 Comment

This is your chance to see RED ONE before the rest of the general public with a free advance preview screening on November 6th! Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, they must team up to find Santa Clause after he is kidnapped. If you haven't seen the trailer yet, take a look: More about RED Continue Reading

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A Christmas nativity play with children in costumes as shepherds, angels, and other biblical figures. A manger is at the center. The backdrop includes stained glass, stars, and Christmas trees adorned with lights.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Advanced Screening Ticket Giveaway

Published October 26, 2024 | Updated October 25, 2024 | by Hannah | 2 Comments

This is your chance to win tickets to see THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER before the rest of the general public at an advance preview screening on November 2nd! THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, based on the bestselling book, won't be in theaters until November 8th, but 3 lucky Thrifty Minnesota readers will win 4 Continue Reading

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Two children with Dia de los Muertos face paint and flower crowns stand against a bright pink background. One holds a decorated skull, while a colorful fox illustration is displayed beside them.

Día de los Muertos Celebration in Rochester

Published October 25, 2024 | Updated October 24, 2024 | by Hannah | Leave a Comment

Don't miss your chance to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Rochester this Sunday, October 27th! Are you looking for a fun family festival to celebrate Día de los Muertos? Look no further than the Día de los Muertos FREE Family Celebration in Rochester this Sunday, October 27th from 11am- 4pm. Día de los Continue Reading

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