FREE Prom Dresses for MN Teens 2025

Check out this list of locations throughout the state of Minnesota where teens who need them can get prom dresses for free!

It’s been many years since my prom, and we just finished with prom for our two girls who are now in college. 

We looked and looked – thankfully, they are very thrifty girls – but I was definitely surprised by some of the prices I saw.

If you went to prom yourself and wore a dress, you too know that prom dresses can be expensive, am I right?!

We’ve rounded up several organizations around Minnesota that are giving away FREE prom dresses to teens in need of a dress, or offering them at greatly reduced prices.

Some events will also let teens pick out shoes and/or coordinating accessories, and almost all of them are staffed by volunteers that will help teens “shop” for their perfect dress.

If you have a gently used or new prom or formal dress to donate, many of these organizations are also still accepting donations for the giveaway events – just check their websites or Facebook pages for more information on how to do so.

Free Prom Dresses for Minnesota Teens

This list is organized alphabetically by city. Dates and locations are provided along with a link for more information.
If you know of any others, please leave a comment so we can add to this list!

Alexandria

Inspiring You
Started in 2018 by two moms.  All of the dresses, jewelry and shoes are donated and are provided for free to those looking for a dress.  In 2022 they also started collecting suits, shirts, pants and shoes for the guys.

There are five open houses in 2025: 

• Friday, Jan 31st and Saturday, Feb 1st
• Friday, Feb 21st and Saturday, Feb 22
• Friday, Mar 7th and Saturday, Mar 8th
• Friday, Mar 21st and Saturday, Mar 22nd
• Friday, Apr 4th and Saturday, Apr 5th

Times: Fridays 4pm – 7pm and Saturdays 9am – 1pm

Inspiring You is located at Love Inc, 44 Glenn Rd NW in Alexandria. Check their FB page for more information.  They do not take appointments. 

Carlton

If the Dress Fits
Sign up for a personal dress appointment at their location. The dress is free, but there is a nonrefundable fee of $10 per teen for the appointment. All appointment fees go to If the Dress Fits to help maintain inventory and space. Appointments start in February and go through mid-April. Sign up for an appointment HERE.

Faribault

Cinderella’s Closet at Hope
Attendees will be able to pick out a dress, a pair of shoes, jewelry, and other accessories – all for free. Check the Facebook page for more information and further details. 2025 events include:

• Friday, February 28 from 6 – 9 pm
• Saturday, March 1 from 10 am – 2 pm
• Friday, March 14 from 6 – 9 pm
• Saturday, March 15 from 11 am – 3 pm
• Friday, March 28 from 6 – 9 pm
• Saturday, March 29 from 11 am – 3 pm
• Friday, April 11 from 6 – 9 pm
• Saturday, April 12 from 10 am – 2 pm

Mahtomedi

Coco’s Clothing Swap
This non-profit provides free clothing to youth ages 0 to 18 as well as maternity clothing to expectant mothers. They host a free giveaway of formalwear and accessories to teens attending Prom. This year’s event will be Saturday, March 18 from 12 – 3 pm. Limits apply, and you must register upon arrival.

St. Paul

Project Fairy Godmothers
This organization hosts a large Prom Giveaway Event. The event will take place Saturday, April 5 from 8 am – 3 pm and Sunday, April 6 from 9 am to 1 pm. Keep an eye on their website page for appointment times; reservations are required.

Pass Down the Gown
A female run nonprofit, Pass Down the Gown was started in 2017 by a St. Paul High School Senior. The dresses are not free, but rentals. Check out the Our Gowns tab on their website, put down a deposit of 25% of the retail price, pick a delivery option and you’ll get your dress! Then return your dress to get your fee back.

Battle Creek Prom Sale
Teens can check out a prom shopping event at Battle Creek Recreation Center in St. Paul. All dresses and suits are under $5. Jewelry, shoes, and ties are also available.

The event takes place on select dates:

• Monday, March 31: 4 – 8 pm
• Wednesday, April 2: 4 – 7 pm
• Friday, April 4: 10 am – 5 pm
• Saturday, April 5: 10 am – 1 pm

Willmar

AIM Dress Sale
Although this is a sale and not free, the dress prices are reasonable, starting at only $5 and up. The money goes to a non-profit organization. AIM provides opportunities and resources to support inclusion and independence for people with disabilities. 2025 sale dates include:

• Saturday, February 8th, 10am-3pm
• Saturday, February 15th, 10am-3pm
• Sunday, February 16th, 12-3pm
• Saturday, February 22nd, 10am-3pm
• Saturday, March 1st, 10am-3pm
• Sunday, March 2nd, 12-3pm

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