🚘🎲 Back to the 50s πŸŒ€ Reader Giveaway πŸ–Ό Stone Arch Bridge Festival 🌟 Freebies & Deals


Happy Friday! Here we are at the weekend. Yay! We've had a bad cold going around in our family and so far I have somehow avoided it. I'm hoping it stays that way for the weekend too. I know we're not the only ones surrounded by sniffles and coughing - it seems like lots of Minnesotans are dealing with these summer colds. I hope you and your family avoid it!

If you missed our Wednesday email, check it out HERE for our list of free water ski shows in Minnesota, more about Monsters on Vacation at Minnesota Children's Museum, the free skating events at Rice Park on Friday nights and more in the great deals section.

As a reminder, tomorrow is the last day to enter for a chance to win a full week of summer camp at Urbie's Adventure Camp at Urban Air in Plymouth. Be sure to check out our newest giveaway shared below too!

If you're looking for weekend fun beyond what's included in the newsletter, check out our Events page land Attractions page, this week's citywide garage sales here and also LOTS of towns with Summer Festivals this weekend like Saint Louis Park Partacular, Avon Spunktacular Days, Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest, Winona Steamboat Days and a bunch more.

One more fun thing, especially if you like airplanes, is the Crystal Airport Open House and Fly-In on Sunday.

Have a great weekend and I'll see you again Monday for the next newsletter! Until then you can find anything new at ThriftyMinnesota.com or on the Facebook page. Thanks for being a subscriber! I appreciate it.


Back to the 50s Weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Not only are the cars classic at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this wekend, but so is the event itself!

The Fairgrounds will be completely packed with classic cars this weekend for the 52nd annual MSRA Back to the 50s Weekend. Running Friday, June 19th, through Sunday, June 21st, the massive event brings together nearly 10,000 street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles all dating from 1964 and earlier.

It's a major family-friendly tradition where you can wander the streets to check out the vintage rides, browse a huge vendor fair, visit the Sunday swap meet, and join in the kids' activities. There is also live music lined up for both Friday and Saturday nights to keep the retro atmosphere going.

Want to save on tickets? Save $2 on tickets in advance at at participating NAPA Auto Parts stores.


Play Outside the Ordinary at Museum of Illusions -Reader Giveaway

Museum of Illusions at Mall of America is bringing tons of interactive fun together this summer with their special "Play Outside the Ordinary" campaign - - purchase a Summer Family Package and get a $25 discount toward your next transaction or merchandise in the Illusion Shop!

The museum itself is completely packed with mind-bending exhibits that make for some really cool family photo opportunities. Step into the dramatic perspectives of the Ames Room, get lost in the endless reflections of the Infinity Room, see multiple versions of themselves at the Cloning Table, or pose for a hilarious picture inside the Head on a Platter display.

Best of all, we've partnered with them to give away two separate Family Four Packs, each including admission for two adults and two children. Enter for your chance to win a free family day of interactive fun!


Stone Arch Bridge Festival

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is taking over the Minneapolis Riverfront this weekend for its annual summer celebration. Running Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st, it features over 200 juried artists and culinary artists showcasing their work along the scenic Mississippi River.

While the historic Stone Arch Bridge itself remains closed for repairs, the entire festival has shifted completely to the Minneapolis side of the river along West River Parkway from Portland Avenue to North 4th Avenue. You can stroll the riverside to browse unique art pieces, listen to live music across two different stages, and check out the popular Art of the Car vehicle display.

There's also a dedicated family activities area with hands-on projects, plus plenty of local food and beverage vendors to enjoy while taking in the river views.


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

Raising Cane's will have a buy 1 Box Combo get 1 FREE offer via the Caniac Club app this weekend, June 21-22. If you're not already a member you need to sign up by midnight 6/19 so that the offer will load into your account.

Get a FREE Frazil Slushie every Friday in June at participating convenience store locations. Use the finder to find one near you - there are quite a few in Minnesota.

Also, every Friday Casey’s is offering customers a Medium Free Frozen Drink with Casey’s Rewards. Limit 4 per rewards member per Friday (available at select stores).

Scooter’s Coffee is offering BOGO Drinks when you order in the app from June 19-21 after 11am each day.

If you're a mahjong player, you'll want to head to Michael's Sunday 6/21 to make a FREE mahjong bag decoration! You just need to buy a charm (under $5) and all the other supplies are free.

There's a L'oreal Paris Infallible Demo Event in most Target stores on June 21 from noon to 4 pm and you can snag a FREE on-the-go makeup bag.

Walgreens has another totally free 8x10 photo print offer today - just in time to make a Father's Day gift!

You can try Ensure Max Protein Shake for FREE either with a Walmart Cash offer or via the offer found in the Ibotta app.

Right now you can also save 50% off a Walmart+ membership that offers free delivery, $.10/gallon gas savings, a choice of either Paramount+ or Peacock streaming service for FREE, early access to deals and more.

For online shopping deals, Ulta Beauty is having their Big Summer Beauty Sale with up to 40% off Pureology, Laroche-Posay, Byoma, Shark, Redken, and more! Carter's has baby and kids clothes clearance starting from $3.99! AND the Under Armour deals just got WAY better as of today with a new coupon code for an EXTRA 50% off all outlet and free shipping on $50+.

See the details for the things above plus lots more over on the deals page. If you ever spot a good freebie we need to include, please send it over. We all love those!


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