Top 10 Freebies
By Michelle Olson, Citysearch Contributor
From complimentary appetizers to fee-free museums, these freebies will keep your social calendar full even when your wallet is empty.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Van Gogh and Degas never looked better, thanks to daily free admission at this massive art museum. -
Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal Cir, St. Paul, MN
Free brew and an education. This St. Paul brewery offers complimentary tours Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday, plus free samples. -
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2106 Fourth St S, Minneapolis, MN
Catch hundreds of free concerts--from jazz to wind ensemble--compliments of the U of M's School of Music. -
Drink
26 N Fifth St, Minneapolis, MN
This downtown destination offers a free buffet of swanky bar food from 4:30pm to 7pm Thursdays and Fridays. -
Lake Harriet Bandshell
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Spread out on the grass at this lakes-area outdoor bandshell for free concerts and performances practically daily June to September. -
Sephora
12669 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
Stop into this makeup maven's paradise for a free cosmetic consultation by a professional makeup artist. Plus, score samples galore. -
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Enjoy free admission and an event (lecture, film, etc.) 5pm-9pm Thursdays as part of Target Free Thursday Nights. -
Lunds Food Stores - Plymouth
3455 Vicksburg Ln, Plymouth, MN
Meander through this marked-up market for sample displays loaded with fruits, cheeses, desserts, beverages and prepared foods. -
Surdyk's
303 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
This wine mecca offers dozens of selections for gratis vino tastings from 10:30am to 6pm every Friday and Saturday. -
The Times Bar & Cafe
201 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Get your groove on. The dance floor is huge, the music is live and the cover: free.
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Aveda Institute - Minneapolis
400 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Cosmetologists-in-training offer $12 haircuts and foils beginning at $40 at this training salon that feels more indulgent than it costs. -
Mann Hopkins Cinema 6
1118 Main St, Hopkins, MN
See second-run blockbusters for $2 or less at this charming, old-school movie theater.
