I’m sitting around today and am a little bored.  I hate to admit that.  So I figured I would cruise the net for free and cheap things to do and then share them all with you

1. Nordic Calendar MN Events Calendar. I was looking for where I can take a Swedish class and what I came upon was this.  Lots of interesting events related to Swedish/Norwegian, and a suppose Danish language and culture throughout Minnesota.  Cheap or free.  Contact them before showing up though, as I know one of the entries is outdated.
2. The Motherload:  Parentzone’s Twin Cities Free Things to Do. This site has a TON of ideas and some are interesting even to people like myself who are childless.  Really good ideas.  Wants to make me get on my bike, head up to the library to see if there is a Museum Adventure Pass for the Minnesota Zoo, since I’ve been wanting to go but dear BF is none too interested.  Maybe I’ll go tomorrow!
3. Coffman Union Information Desk has a list of free and cheap activities geared for U of M students.  I did not know, for example, that I could get in free to the MN Landscape Arboretum with my ID.
4. Explore Minnesota Festival & Events has a great search feature.  Most events are cheap or free, but you take what you get with the great variety that is offered.
5. Twin Cities Folk Information has all kinds of obscure folk-music and dancing related events.  Looks fun, doesn’t list costs but I bet they are cheap.
6. TwinCitiesMom.com Free Stuff is another kiddie site, with a ton of kids-eat-free places.
7. Riverview Theater. Fun retro ’50s theater (but with stadium seating ) and with $2-$3 tickets!
8. St. Paul Public Library Programs for grownups and kids.  Most are free.  Ranging from storytimes (including PawPals where kids read with DOGS!) to small business workshops, free  outdoor movies, travel seminars, and more.

Well, now it’s time to get going and DO something!!  Let me know if you come across more good directories of free things – this is like a directory of directories, since there are so many good lists out there

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