Make sure to plan a visit to the Minnesota Zoo to see their new resident Malayan tapir: Ume! Looking for a fun way addition to your summer bucket list? Take a trip to the Minnesota Zoo! Their newest resident is Ume ((pronounced oo-may), a Malayan tapir. Ume's habitat is on the Tropics Trail, which at a constant 78 Continue Reading
Tamagotchi USA Road Trip at Mall of America
The Tamagotchi USA Road Trip is returning this year with its first stop right here in Minnesota at the Mall of America August 15th and 16th! I don't know about you but Tamagotchi brings me right back to my childhood! I loved trying (and sometimes) failing to keep my little pets alive. It's hard to believe these Continue Reading
Fleet Farm FREE In-Store Events
Fleet Farm always has fun and free events throughout the year! Coming up next is their Touch a Truck Event! Visit Fleet Farm on on Saturday, August 15th from 9am to 12pm, for their Touch a Truck Event! Each store will have different local community service vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, school buses, Continue Reading
Discover the Trolls in Detroit Lakes
Looking for something fun to end your summer bucket list? Take a trip to Detroit Lakes to find the Thomas Dambo Trolls! I have a confession to make-- I planned an ENTIRE trip to Detroit Lakes with my family because I wanted to see the Thomas Dambo Trolls. Just imagine larger-than-life trolls made out of recycled Continue Reading
FREE Sailing Sunday on Bde Maka Ska
Free Sailing Sunday is every third Sunday of the month June through September at Bde Maka Ska. Keep reading to learn how you can go sailing! We just learned about this cool program and had to share about it-- sailing on Bde Maka Ska sounds like a perfect summer adventure! While we haven't tried it yet ourselves, Continue Reading
Teachers Receive FREE Admission to SeaLife at MOA During August
Teachers, spend your last days of summer exploring SeaLife at MOA – you can get in free every day during August! SEA LIFE at Mall of America is having an awesome promotion to celebrate teachers. Every day in August, teachers can get in for FREE! Plus any additional guests receive 30% off their admission too (up to Continue Reading
Parks Celebration: Kid’s Fest in Mendota Heights
Head to Mendota Heights Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th for a fun Kid's Fest featuring balloon artists, bounce houses, live performances, golf tournament, splash party and more! This year's Heights Fest is happening at in Mendota Heights on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th. There's Continue Reading
Irish Fair of Minnesota
The Irish Fair of Minnesota returns for 2026 in St. Paul! Visit for Irish music, dance, storytelling, sports, cultural exhibits, children’s activities and more! "Irish or no, you'll have fun if you go!" The Irish Fair of Minnesota is back at Harriet Island in St. Paul! This 3-day celebration of all things Continue Reading
Whimsy at Circus Juventas
Enjoy a fresh take on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Whimsy on stage now through August 9th at Circus Juventas in St. Paul! Have you been to a Circus Juventas performance? This will be the third year my son and I have had the opportunity to go and the shows keep getting better and better! Circus Juventas Continue Reading
Seasonal Saturdays at Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona
Plan ahead for Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum's Seasonal Saturday! Winona's Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) hosts quarterly "Seasonal Saturdays," with the next one coming up soon! Stop by Saturday, August 8th from 10am- 5pm for $1 admission and special themed activities. Please note: 9:30am-10am is Continue Reading
Pie Day in Braham
Ready to eat some fresh baked pies? Head to Braham, MN for their 36th Annual Pie Day on Friday, August 7th! Did you know Braham is the Homemade Pie Capital of Minnesota? I didn't know that was even a thing, but it's true! Starting in the 1930s and 1940s, travelers would stop in Braham on the way to and from Duluth Continue Reading
Fawn Doe Rosa in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Any animal lovers in your house? You should add Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park in St. Croix Falls on your summer bucket list! Here at Thrifty Minnesota we occasionally cross state lines for fun and interesting things to do! Fawn Doe Rosa is a Wildlife Educational Park in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, right Continue Reading
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