It’s been a while since we’ve posted a local deals roundup, but here are half a dozen current and upcoming local events, including free yoga for dads, the Twin Cities Shred Fest, and the popular Arc’s Value Village Thrift Crawl. Plus, through the end of June, you can save on Star Light Saver Wristbands at Como Town with a new printable coupon.
Como Town Buy 1 Star Light Saver Wristband, Get 1 Free
Starting today, June 14, and going through June 30, purchase 1 Star Light Saver Wristband at Como Town and get the second one free ($13.95 value) when you present this printable coupon after 4pm. Offer is not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit 3 discounts per coupon. (Thanks to Pocket Your Dollars’ reader Karen for sharing this on our Facebook page!)
Free Yoga for Dads
Through Sunday, June 19, dads can enjoy free yoga classes at Blooma when you register online and use promo code DAD or register in person at a Blooma location in Edina, St. Paul or Shakopee. Dads can attend any yoga class for free, including BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Take It Easy Yoga, and more.
Harriet Island’s Great River Park Master Plan
The Great River Park Master Plan celebration for Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul is Thursday, June 16 from 5-8pm. The free event will include a picnic dinner (while supplies last), Nice Ride Bikes, a climbing wall, a bounce castle for kids, Padelford paddle boat cruises, live music by the Daisy Dillman Band, and more.
Intermedia Arts Summer Kick-Off BBQ
The Intermedia Arts second annual Summer Kick-Off BBQ is this Saturday, June 18, from 4-7pm. Events will include live mural painting, screen-printing, button making, youth activities, DJ Shannon Blowtorch, food, and more. A free all-ages dance workshop will also be held in their theater from 4:30-5:30pm.
Twin Cities Shred Fest
If you would like to get personal documents and papers shredded for free, you can bring them to a participating M&I Bank location during the Twin Cities Shred Fest on Saturday, June 18. The free event will allow you to safely destroy confidential documents, learn about identity theft and more. Participating locations include Maple Grove, Edina, St. Louis Park, Highland Park and Lakeville. Limit 2 bags or boxes per family. (Thanks, Tracy!)
Free IMAX Admission for Dads
All dads get free admission to the Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo with purchase of any ticket on Father’s Day, June 19. If you only go to the IMAX Theatre and don’t buy a ticket for the Zoo, you also won’t need to pay for parking.
Your turn: What other Father’s Day freebies do you know of that are available to Twin Cities readers?
Stone Arch Art Festival is this weekend, includes a car show, free performances on 4 stages, art activities for kids, samples and giveaways galore.. all for free! http://www.stonearchfestival.com/
IKEA free breakfast for dad on Sunday:
Hej, Dads! Come visit us on June 19th, 2011 in the IKEA restaurant before 11am and get a free breakfast. Enjoy fluffy scrambled eggs served with a side of hash browns, scrumptious bacon plus a hot cup of coffee, all for FREE!
Offer valid Sunday, June 19, 2011. Value of $1.98. One free breakfast per family. Offer valid at participating IKEA stores. http://www.ikea.com