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Published 10 days agoΒ β€’Β 3 min read

Welcome to the Wednesday Newsletter on this cloudy morning. At least it's going to be a warm day!

It seems like there is a lot of preparation for spring going on because I've gotten multiple updates from cities and civic groups for our Minnesota City Wide Garage Sale List. Thanks to all who have sent them over and if you have the details for any that's still missing please send it over!

If you missed Monday's newsletter you can still see it here for more about joining in the MOA Ladybug Release, the interactive WONDER exhibit at the Bell Museum, Kiddywampus storytime, a free Easter pail activity and more.

Today's newsletter is taking on an artsy theme with arts opportunities both indoors and out and orchestral music too!

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I'll talk to you again for the Friday newsletter. In the meantime you can keep up with us on Facebook or the website! Thank you for reading. I DO appreciate it!

Community Day at Phipps Center for the Arts

Head over the river to Hudson Saturday for a completely free Community Day!

This all-ages open house offers a "behind the curtain" look at how the theater operates during an afternoon packed with hands-on activities, artist demonstrations, and live entertainment around every corner.

You can explore the scene shop, see how the Mighty Wurlitzer organ works, and take a rare backstage tour of the Black Box Theater and even get an exclusive first look at the upcoming 2026/2027 season lineup.

Time for a Spring Visit to Franconia Sculpture Park

Now that we're getting some spring days here and there it's a great time to visit Franconia!

This is a fun and free art experience for everyone (including families) to explore over 100 public sculptures on 50 acres of mowed and gravel paths. While it's open year-round, we're coming up on one of the nicest times of year to visit.

Be sure to check out their calendar of events and art classes too!

Family and Sensory-Friendly Minnesota Orchestra Concerts

The Minnesota Orchestra has created many opportunities for families with children.

Relaxed Family Concerts are inclusive performances held in Orchestra Hall. Lights remain on at a low level for the entire performance and you have the flexibility to move around as needed and/or visit the quiet or movement space throughout the entire performance. Pre-show and afer-show activities include crafts and hands on instrument experiences.

Sensory-Friendly Concerts are held in a smaller, more intimate venue with an up-close experience with the musicians. Lots of thought goes into these experiences to make them comfortable and enjoyable for all.

Read more about the concerts and also the Hall Pass program that offers free tickets for kids under 16 with purchase of an adult ticket to MN Orchestra Concerts and free tickets for high school students with no adult ticket required.

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Get the details for these deals and more on the Current Great Deals Page.

Get a FREE Frisco Breakfast Burger combo at Hardee's when you submit a receipt from or a photo of a disappointing breakfast. I did this yesterday and it was quick and easy!

Get a FREE Mini Hot Cross Bun today at Breadsmith! It's one per person while supplies last. Breadsmith locations are in Minnetonka, St. Paul and Edina.

In the Monday newsletter I mentioned that the FREE LEGO Life Magazine subscription is back, but didn't have the link included on the Deals Page. It's there now!

Michaels has a FREE Crafting event for ages 13+ this Sunday, March 29, to make a Bunny Wood Frame. You just need to buy the base (usually under $2) and all other supplies are free for this event.

Another reminder that with gas prices rising, remember you can always access these printable/textable Holiday Gas coupons for $.20 off per gallon. There are new food coupons at the same link including $1 off a lunch sandwich or taquito and others.

Target currently has a 3-Day Toy Sale with prices up to 70% off.

WOOT has a big toy sale through 4/4 with prices already up to 44% off plus you get an EXTRA 60% off if you buy 6 or more items.

There's also a FLASH SALE to get a $50 Roblox Gift Card for only $42.50.

TODAY ONLY 3/25 all Bath & Body Works Single Wick Candles are only $5.95 with code FEELGOOD! These are normally $16.95.

There are several snack deals more than 50% off including Planter's Cocktail Peanuts, LesserEvil Popcorn and Lemonheads.

arget has brought back their Deal of the Day and today it's 40% off select Crocs.

Check out the deals page for more deals and freebies!

Click on any photo to see where we found it!

(You can also see them all HERE.)

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