The best things to do and see in Minnesota!
Got a kiddo who loves dinosaurs? Head to any Creative Kidstuff location for a free Dinosaur Dig in-store event on Saturday, February 16th from 10 am – 12 pm. This event is intended for kids ages 4 and up and will be held while supplies last. Plus, save 20% on all dinosaur items now through February 18th.
Creative Kidstuff has six locations: Mall of America, Galleria (Edina), Minneapolis, Ridgedale Center (Minnetonka), Shops at the West End (St. Louis Park), and St. Paul.
Today only (Thursday, 2/14) you can get a FREE Kwikery Bake Shop Cookie at Kwik Trip! You’ll need to log in to your Kwik Rewards account (it’s free to join) and add the coupon to your account, then swipe your Kwik Rewards card at the register to receive your discount.
Haven’t made your Valentine’s Day plans yet? Here’s a fun and FREE activity the whole family can enjoy: check out a Zuzu Acrobats performance at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul and enjoy a FREE dinner beforehand!
This high-energy acrobatic group from Kenya appeared on America’s Got Talent a few years ago. The performance takes place from 7 – 8 pm at Founders Hall, and the dinner will be served in the Great Hall, New Main from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
About the Event:
The Zuzu Acrobats is a high energy acrobatic group from Mombasa Kenya and known for high energy pyramid building, chair balancing, hat juggling, comedy, super-fast skip rope and hoop diving. The group was a semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent,” has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” and will be performing at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.
There will be a dinner in the Great Hall, New Main, preceding the performance. The event is free and open to the public. No RSVP or registration necessary. The event is sponsored Multicultural Affairs, Student Success, Dean of Students, Equal Employment and Diversity, Marketing and Communication, Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship, Public Safety/Security, Student Life and Leadership Development and TRIO.
Get ready for Valentine’s Day by heading to any Creative Kidstuff location to decorate a Valentine Box on Saturday, February 9th from 10 am to 1 pm or Sunday, February 10th from 11 am – 1 pm. Bring in a box from home and the store will provide all of the supplies you need to make a “sweet” box to hold your valentines. This event is free to attend.
Creative Kidstuff has six locations: Mall of America, Galleria (Edina), Minneapolis, Ridgedale Center (Minnetonka), Shops at the West End (St. Louis Park), and St. Paul.
Stop by all Lunds & Byerlys locations this Saturday, February 9th from 12 – 4 pm for Cupcakes for a Cause. They’ll have free cupcake sampling as well as cake walks for prizes every quarter hour.
Donations benefit Open Arms of Minnesota, a nonprofit that cooks and delivers free, nutritious meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses in the Twin Cities.
Mill City Museum (Minneapolis)
This upcoming weekend (2/2 and 2/3), Bank of America cardholders can take advantage of the Museums on Us program which gives each cardholder one free general admission to over 200 museums nationwide. A photo ID and any valid Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U.S. Trust credit or debit card must be presented.
Please note that this is only valid for ONE free admission for each card. This offer is available the first full weekend of every month.
Current participating museums in Minnesota include:
James J. Hill House (St. Paul)
TwinsFest starts today, and it was just announced that all federal employees (and their families) get FREE TwinsFest tickets!
Call the box office to reserve your tickets (612.33.TWINS), then present your federal ID at Will Call for pickup. Some restrictions apply; limited to availability.
If you’re not a federal employee, you can still buy tickets to TwinsFest. Adult tickets are $20, and child tickets (12 and under) are $10. You can also download free MetroTransit ride passes to skip the hassle of finding a parking spot (and paying for it).
This just in: federal employees can get in free to all Gopher Athletics home events (at the University of Minnesota) during the regular season until the end of the government shutdown.
Note that this offer is valid based on availability, and admission is free for each federal employee and one guest per person. You must show your valid government ID at the Gopher Athletics Ticket office the day of the event.
Check out the full schedule of upcoming athletic events HERE.
Other freebies for federal employees:
Twin Cities Frugal Mom has a comprehensive roundup of freebies and deals, as well.
Federal government employees who are furloughed or currently without pay can jump for FREE at participating Sky Zone locations on Tuesdays through Thursdays this January.
Whether putting a little “spring” in their step or giving them a “jump” on quality time together, we support families impacted by the government shutdown.
Federal government employees furloughed or currently without pay and up to three (3) immediate family members are invited to participating Sky Zone parks Tuesday through Thursday this January for 60-minutes of play, on us.
*Offer is valid at participating Sky Zone locations only and is subject to change. Valid government identification required. Federal government employees who are furloughed or currently without pay and up to three (3) immediate family members are each eligible for one (1) free 60-minute jump per day at participating Sky Zone locations every Tuesday through Thursday until January 31, 2019. Sky Zone socks are required but remember you can bring back SkySocks from previous visits to use again. Taxes are not included. No rain checks.
There are four Sky Zone locations in Minnesota, all in the Twin Cities metro area: Blaine, Edina, Maple Grove, and Oakdale.
Other freebies for federal employees impacted by the government shutdown:
Minnesota Children’s Museum is joining the ranks of businesses offering freebies for federal employees affected by the government shutdown by offering FREE admission for federal employees and their families. Show your government ID at the box office and enjoy a day of play!
Other freebies for federal employees impacted by the government shutdown:
