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Vali Hi Drive In Theatre

Vali-Hi Drive-In, Lake Elmo

Published July 10, 2020 | Updated April 28, 2025 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

UPDATE: Sadly, the classic Vali-Hi Drive in is now permanently closed. Looking for something fun to do when the sun goes down?  Why not take in a movie in the comfort of your own car? Drive-in movie theaters are hard to come by these days, but you can still find a classic drive-in with the Vali-Hi Drive-In, located in Continue Reading

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20 Minneapolis Wading Pools Open July 4th

Published July 2, 2020 | Updated July 9, 2020 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

As with Minneapolis beaches, we had previously heard that Minneapolis wading pools would be closed in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has decided to open 20 wading pools this Saturday, July 4th. Hours will be seven days a week from 12 - 6:30 pm. Note that all wading Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, Kids, Minneapolis, Parks

Kwik Trip: $1.99 Milk, Cheese Curds, and Butter

Published June 3, 2020 | Updated May 4, 2022 | by Laura | 3 Comments

If you haven't been to Kwik Trip lately, I encourage you to stop by as they have some great prices on dairy items for a limited time! Deals include: Milk (Gallon 2%, 1% and Skim) – $1.99 Cheese Curds (12 oz) – $1.99 Butter (1 lb) – $1.99 No coupon is necessary to get these sale prices. There is a limit Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, Groceries

Monster Jam at U.S. Bank Stadium – Discount Tickets

Published January 10, 2020 | Updated January 15, 2020 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Monster Jam is coming to U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, February 15th, and right now you can get discount Monster Jam tickets via Groupon! Tickets are available for as low as $22 with NO service fees, and there is a limit of 8 per person. Monster Jam® is the big leagues of motorsports competition, where Continue Reading

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FREE Tuesday Nights at Minnesota History Center + Music History Trivia Nights

Published January 6, 2020 | Updated July 8, 2025 | by Laura | 3 Comments

If you're looking for something to do on Tuesday and need to get out of the house, why not plan a visit to the Minnesota History Center? Tuesday afternoons and evenings are free from 3 - 8 pm. If Tuesdays don't work for you, admission is still quite reasonable and ranges from $6 - $12. Don't forget that sixth Continue Reading

Filed Under: Great Deals, St. Paul

Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Sale – December 4th through 14th

Published November 22, 2019 | Updated November 21, 2019 | by Laura | 4 Comments

Librarians, teachers, school employees and volunteers, Book Fair chairpeople, and homeschool teachers can save big on books and educational materials at the Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Sale. This sale in Brooklyn Park runs from 12/4 - 12/14. Pre-registration online is recommended – you’ll need to enter your Continue Reading

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Goodwill Outlet Wholesale Sale – 30% Off

Published November 12, 2019 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

If you're really into bargain shopping and don't mind digging (sometimes literally!) to find a good deal, you'll want to take note of the Goodwill Outlet Wholesale Sale happening this Friday, November 15th. You'll save 30% on your purchase, valid up to $100 total purchase, excluding beverages, ice cream and Continue Reading

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Cameron’s Coffee Warehouse Sale: November 14th – 16th

Published November 11, 2019 | Updated November 11, 2019 | by Laura | 1 Comment

Anyone else LOVE Cameron's Coffee? (My favorite is Highlander Grog.) You're in luck as the Cameron's Coffee Warehouse Sale is coming up soon! Shop this sale in Shakopee for great deals on their delicious coffee. Sip on free samples of your favorite blend or flavor while you shop the aisles. They'll have a limited Continue Reading

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leftover halloween candy

Donate Halloween Candy to Treats for Troops at Goodwill

Published October 29, 2019 | Updated November 3, 2019 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

With trunk or treat and community Halloween events happening this past weekend, you're probably already up to your ears in Halloween candy – and it's not even Halloween yet! Here's an option for putting your excess Halloween candy to good use: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is collecting candy for Soldiers' Angels Continue Reading

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Free Audience Tickets to Twin Cities Live

Published October 28, 2019 | Updated May 3, 2022 | by Laura | 2 Comments

Ever wanted to be in the studio audience for a TV show? Well, here's your chance! Every Friday, Twin Cities Live films their show in front a live studio audience. You can be part of that audience by requesting tickets on their website. Keep in mind that this does fill up, so you'll want to pick your date Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, freebies

Bounce World (Rochester) – Discount Open Play for Kids

Published October 23, 2019 | Updated October 20, 2019 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

As the weather cools down, you're probably starting to think of what to do with the kids during the long winter months. Here's an option for those of you in the Rochester area: Bounce World is offering discount open play through Groupon! Options include: $5 for Open Play for One; Valid Monday–Friday $9 for Continue Reading

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Great River Water Park (St. Paul) – Discount Days As Low As $2/Person

Published October 14, 2019 | Updated December 28, 2024 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

Are you looking for someplace indoors to go swimming? Great River Water Park is on my list of places to take our kids soon! It's located inside Oxford Community Center in St. Paul (270 Lexington Pkwy N). Daily fees are $6 for under 48", $7 for over 48", or $24/family (up to 5 members). Infants under 1 year old are Continue Reading

Filed Under: Attractions, St. Paul

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