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FREE! and Frugal Family Fun Weekend of May 16 - 23


Friday, May 16
Club Sk8 at Eagan Civic Arena, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, $3 per student, $4 per adult, skate rental $2 per pair
Como Zoo Story Time, 12 PM,  FREE (suggested donation) $3 adult/$2 child
Fraconia in the City at Art-A-Whirl, Minneapolis, Behind Casket Arts Building, FREE!
Franconia Sculpture Park hosts a family-friendly event featuring food and drink, sculpture exhibitions and live music as part of the Art-A-Whirl event.
Making Fresh Salsa Junior Chef Class, Williams-Sonoma, Edina Galleria, 7 PM, ages 8+, FREE!
Open Jump at Pump It Up, Eden Prairie, 1 – 3 PM, $7/kid

Saturday, May 17
Arts in the Park, Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie, 9 AM – 4 PM, FREE!
Browse artwork for sale and enjoy children's activities, live entertainment, face painting and more. 
Family Flicks at Theatres of Mall of America, 10 AM, The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl
 
F.A.N.tastic Saturday at Eagan Community Center, 5 – 9 PM, $3, Family fun for all ages, including admission to The Blast indoor playground, gym games and equipment, a movie and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fraconia in the City, at Art-A-Whirl, Minneapolis, Behind Casket Arts Building, FREE!
Franconia Sculpture Park hosts a family-friendly event featuring food and drink, sculpture exhibitions and live music as part of the Art-A-Whirl event.
Lowry Nature Center, Victoria, Bird Banding, 9 AM – 12 PM, all ages, FREE!
Saturday Morning on the Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista, 9:30 AM – 12 PM, all ages, $5
SpringCon Comic Book Celebration, State Fairgrounds Grandstand,10 AM – 5 PM, $10, FREE for children 9 and younger.

Sunday, May 18
Fraconia in the City, at Art-A-Whirl, Minneapolis, Behind Casket Arts Building, FREE!
Franconia Sculpture Park hosts a family-friendly event featuring food and drink, sculpture exhibitions and live music as part of the Art-A-Whirl event.
Holz Farm: Spring Festival, Eagan, 11 AM – 4 PM, FREE!
Lowry Nature Center, Victoria
Raptors in the Yard, 2 – 4 PM, all ages, FREE!

Mall of America's American Girl, Kit’s Tree House Craft, 1 – 4 PM, FREE!
SpringCon Comic Book Celebration, State Fairgrounds Grandstand, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 10 AM – 5 PM, $10, FREE for children 9 and younger.
Target Free Third Sundays at Children's Museum, 9 AM – 5 PM, FREE!, 3 hour parking $4
Urban Expedition, Landmark Center, 1 - 3 PM, FREE!

Monday, May 19
During the month of May, Noodles is offering a free kid's mac and cheese meal with an adult meal. Click here for additional kids eat free deals around the Twin Cities.
Tuesday, May 20
Mall of America's Toddler Tuesdays: ZumbaJr.
, 10 AM – 12 PM, Rotunda, FREE!

Wednesday, May 21
Home School Open House at Color Me Mine
, Eagan, 11 AM – 3 PM, FREE for K-8 Home School students and families.

Friday, May 23
Movies in the Park – Frozen Sing-Along, Coon Rapids, 6:30 PM, FREE!
Mall of America's American Girl, Isabelle’s Funky Fashion Headpiece Craft, 4 PM, FREE!
Build a Burger Junior Chef Class, Williams-Sonoma, Edina Galleria, 7 PM, ages 8+, FREE!

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