After a long, cold winter and often rainy spring, mid- westerners naturally want toembrace thewarmer weatheras much as possible during thesummer months. However, with people keeping close tabs on their frivolous expenses more than ever, the best types of summer activities are the ones that are FREE!
What better way to spend a warm summer evening than to snuggle up on a blanket and watch free movies in a park? Stevens Square Park hosts free movies every Wednesday at dusk from June 16- July 21. And if you'd like to pick a sweet spot to lay down your blanket, you can arrive early and listen to thelive music that begins at 8:00 p.m. Beginning in July, Loring Park also offers a summer full of free concerts and film screenings.This summer, Loring Park,is featuring theearlier films of the iconic Paul Newman. Every Monday from July 20- August 10,the park offerssome of the most legendary movies of all time begin played on its giant outdoor screen.And like Stevens Square Park, Loring Park also presentsa very diverse selection ofmusical guests, both local and international,who play from around 7:00 p.m. until dusk, when the movie begins. The important to budget travel is to plan ahead. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is often in the back of our minds. Planning and consuming our travel budget properly is a priority for most families. Lowering expending and fees, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed success and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning regarding saving money while vacationing is simple: Even if your personal finances is incredibly tight, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, regardless of whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel expenses!. However, those are onlytwo of the many, many parks that are offering free movies throughout the summer. Click here to check out different movies for every night of the week! So, bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic basket, and grab your loved one or entire family; and enjoy an outdoor evening filled with music and movies!
Visiting the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is another fun filled way to spend your summer without spending your dimes. Admission as well as parking are free, however, a $1 or $2 donation is suggested and appreciated. Beginning June 18, visitors are able to see hundreds of butterflies from Asia, Africa, North, Central and South America, flying freely in a seasonal, indoor exhibit, amongst tropical plants and lush gardens. Como's Blooming Butterflies is back by popular demand, and offers visitors a one of a kind opportunity to experience metamorphosis. If you're planning on bringing younger children to the zoo, chances are you'll end up at Como Town. Como Town amusement parkis packed withtons of games, rides, face painting, and play areas for your children to release all of their energy! With ride tickets selling at .22 centsper point, and kiddie rides beginning at just4 points,you'll get a lotof bang for your buck at this amusement park. Another part of Como Park is The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, whichis one of the last remaining historic glasshouses in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful gardens, exotic plants andflowers, andvarious sculpturesfill the stunning glassstructure every day of the year.Open every day from 10:00 a.m. til 6:00 p.m., Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is fun for all ages!
Numerousbiking trails weave around the Twin Cities area, with too manydifferent ones to even mentionby name. The May 2010 edition of Bicycling magazine, named Minneapolis the 1 Best Bike City in America. Withthe majority of larger MN cities becoming accustomed to cyclists and incorporating bike lanes onto the streets, it's now easier than ever to safely commute to work or take a leisure ride via bicycle. For those who don't own a bicycle- no need to worry. Nice Ride MN is a non- profit organization that has offers bike rentals at over 60 kiosk locations around the cities. Simply swipe a credit card, and for $5 (24 hour rental)- $60 (full year subscription), you can rent a bike and enjoy the great outdoors. The extra convenient part about this deal is that the company allows you to rent and return the bicycles at different locations, for no extra charge. Click here to read about and find great biking trails to try this summer!
Entering its 71st year, the Minneapolis Aquatennial is one of the most loved and fun filled festivals of the summer. From July 16- 24, more than 70 different events will take place downtown Minneapolis. With live music, great food, wakesurfing events, a 5K run, parade and fireworks, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this historic Minnesota get together!
So get off the couch, turn off the computer, put down the T.V. remote and enjoy the summer- especially if you can enjoy some of it for free! As all Minnesota natives know, thesedays don't last for long!
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