Here are some of the latest deals and events going on in the Twin Cities area. For previous local deal roundups, go here.
Toddler Tuesdays at the Mall of America. This month, you can bring your toddler(s) to the Best Buy Rotunda every Tuesday from 10am-12pm to participate in the following activities:
6/8 – Let’s Play Ball (baseball activities, face painting, meet the Twins’ T.C. Bear)
6/15 – Mad Science Jr. Science Shows
6/22 – Kiddie Karnival (games, face painting, prizes)
6/29 – Sneak Peek Performance of “Willy Wonka” presented by Stages Theatre Co.
Download the Toddler Tuesdays brochure for more information plus printable coupons that you can use at the Mall of America on Toddler Tuesdays.
Free Family Flicks at the Mall of America are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10am. (Yes, I know I’ve mentioned these before.) In June, you can see Willy Wonka, The King & I, Mrs. Doubtfire, and The Princess Bride. Seating is first-come, first-served, so be sure to get there early.
Bunker Beach Expansion Grand Opening. Did you miss out on the Groupon deal that was available last week? Well, you can get free admission to Bunker Beach on Friday, June 11 from 4-8pm. I’m sure that this will be a madhouse, but it is free! This event will be held rain or shine.
Eagan Convention and Visitor’s Bureau offers a “Pick Your Package” deal where you can save up to 100% at top attractions in the Twin Cities with an overnight stay at any Eagan hotel. You can choose from a number of different packages to receive a free $10 gas card or restaurant gift card; 2 free Cascade Bay waterpark passes, rounds of mini-golf, and movie tickets; 2 free Nickelodeon Universe unlimited ride wristbands, and more. Reservations must be made through the Eagan Convention and Visitor’s Bureau booking engine.
Eden Prairie Summer Entertainment Series. Download a full schedule of outdoor summertime entertainment in Eden Prairie, which includes the annual Starring at Staring concert series, kids’ entertainment with KidStock, movies in the park, and theater events.
Your turn: Have you ever had a “stay-cation” in which your family stayed in a hotel for a night just to get out of the house? If so, what kind of deal did you get?
About Laura Wales
We just had our stay-cation at the Radisson in Plymouth. It was a groupon deal and we paid I think $70 back in March for a 1 Saturday night stay, 2 free prime rib dinner buffets and 2 free drinks (alcohol or not). The buffet dinner was reg. priced at $30 each and the room goes for about $100 a night. So, all in all I think it was a great deal. We also brought the kids so we just paid for their dinner on Sat. night.
NICE!! :)
My husband and I try to get out of the house twice a year. We have stayed in downtown Minneapolis for $50/ night. We then use our monthly dining card for dinner. We ate at Ichiban for $70. We have also traveled to Chippewa Falls and stayed at the Avalon hotel for a night, they offer AAA rates of $69 for a standard room. There are tons of free things there as well. The zoo is free, Leinenkugels brewery tours are free, and a few wineries are free as well.
We have done the last minute deals at Priceline and gotten a 4-star hotel in downtown Mpls for $100.00 which inlcudes valet parking. We typically take a picnic basket full of food for dinner and rent a movie in the hotel….not really cheap but we feel like we get away!