Fiddler's Restrung: FREE Concert Sunday 7/1!

Looking for some fun with the family tomorrow? Head out to the Bluestem Center for the Arts (where Trollwood is now located) for a FREE fiddling concert!

Fiddlers Restrung is a nationally recognized fiddling group.  The concert is at 4:30 Sunday 7/1 and admission is FREE!

For more info on the Bluestem Center for the Arts or for directions, head over here.

Deal on MLB Tickets, Concert Tickets and More!

I know it's Mother's Day today, but Father's Day is just around the corner!  Maybe this deal can help you save on otherwise costly tickets to an event for dad!

I am so proud of myself for finding this! Just yesterday I was planning ahead for a weekend to Minneapolis my family is taking this summer. We've been wanting to see the Twins in their new stadium since it opened.   Since we are already traveling to Minneapolis for a family gathering, we decided what better time to make it a bit of a vacation weekend and go to a Twins game!

I was lamenting the price of tickets (we'll be there during a premium series) when I thought I'd do a quick internet search to see if there was any other way out there to get a deal on MLB tickets.

Enter ScoreBig.com. If you love Priceline or eBay, you'll love ScoreBig. You choose the number of tickets and seating level you prefer, then you give your best offer on MLB, NBA, concert and other event tickets. Depending on the offer, it will be accepted or rejected. If rejected, you can bid again on the same event and same seating rank 24 hours later or change any part of your offer and bid again right away.

It gets better if you're a daily deal fan! Through tonight at Moolala, get $30 to spend on tickets at ScoreBig.com for $7! The way I figure it is that even if I pay the full retail at ScoreBig, I'll still be saving $23 for buying a $30 credit for $7!  Plus, ScoreBig has no fees!

Here's how the deal will work:

1. Head over to Moolala and purchase the $30 ScoreBig deal for $7.  You'll get an email right away with your voucher code.  This deal is only available through 5 AM Monday morning!
2. Head over to ScoreBig and see what types of events you're planning on attending
3. When you're ready to check out, use your voucher code to take $30 off your total price!  Once purchased, your voucher doesn't expire for a year!

Have any of you used ScoreBig before?  What kinds of deals have you gotten with ScoreBig?  My first offer wasn't accepted, but I'll try again late tonight.  I tend to start low and work my way up with these kinds of bidding sites.  Is anyone else planning a trip that you can hopefully now save some money on?  I hope so!

Stop N Go: $3 Coupons for the PRCA Rodeo at the Fargodome!

Planning on heading to the PRCA Rodeo at the Fargodome this weekend? If so, there are 2 ways to save a few bucks on your admission:

1: Buy your tickets in advance!
Advanced ticket prices are: Gold Buckle Seats $27.00, Reserved Adult $22.00, Reserved Kids 2-12 $11.00, General Admission Adult $15.00, General Admission Kids 2-12 $7.50

Tickets are $3.00 more day of event for adults and $1.50 more for kids, so definitely a good reason to buy ahead!

2: Get a $3 coupon from area Stop N Go Locations!
Stop N Go locations have $3 coupons valid for Reserved and General Admission tickets only. Each location likely has a limited supply of coupons so you might call ahead!

2012 Fargo Marathon Coupons!

Its' that time of year again! Are you thinking about running the Fargo Marathon this year? If so, you may want to register in the next few days to get a little discount!

Update: Apparently these coupons were only valid in 2010, I definitely did not read closely enough!  My apologies everyone!

When you register here, use the coupon code FARGOFULL to get $10 off your full marathon registration, FARGOHALF to get $5 off your half marathon registration and FARGO10K to get $3 off your 10K registration!  Hurry, though...  these coupons expire 2/28!  For more info, read here.

Plus, did you know that you can raise money for 25 local charities when you participate in any of the marathon events?

I think the Fargo Marathon is such a fun community event!  Do you plan to participate this year?

FREE Intro to Couponing Class at the Moorhead Public Library Tonight!

If you've been wondering how you can learn more about the basics of couponing and saving money on groceries, come on over to the Moorhead Public Library tonight, January 30 from 6:30-8 for an Intro to Couponing presentation!  I'll be sharing the basics of coupons and grocery saving strategies, including time for questions.  I have so much fun talking about coupons and involving those in the audience.  The best part is answering your questions to help you save money.

No registration is required and it is FREE to attend!  Look forward to seeing many of you tonight!

Hockey Fest and Fargo Force Kid's Night Jan 16th!

If you're looking for free fun on Monday, January 16th when the kids are out of school, look no further. Fargo Parks is hosting Hockey Fest from 1:30-5 PM and there will be lots of free and fun events for kids!  Free t-shirts, carnival rides, a movie with FREE popcorn and Pepsi at 1:45 on the ice and FREE open skate at 3:45!

Then stick around for Stop-n-Go Kids Rule Night!  Pick up a FREE kids voucher at Stop N Go ahead of time for the 7:05 PM game vs. Sioux Falls Stampede. The first 300 kids get Fargo Force player cards!

Cash Wise Taste of the Holidays

Head out to Cash Wise locations in Fargo and Moorhead tomorrow December 1 from 3:30-6:30 PM for the Taste of the Holidays! It's always fun to go and try out all the samples and pick up new recipes.  There will also be pictures with Santa!

Detroit Lakes Readers: Couponing Presentation Tonight!

If you're in the Detroit Lakes area and are free tonight, come on out to the Detroit Lakes Library for an Introduction to Couponing Presentation!  I'll be presenting basic info on couponing, including time for questions and answers from 6:30-8:00 tonight!

Join us if you are in the area! For more information, contact the Detroit Lakes Library at 218-847-2168.

2 FREE Student Events Going on Tonight!

First, the Bison Block Bash behind the NDSU Spicy Pie location.  There will be fun for all ages, including local music, yard games, vendors providing food, drink and student specials!  This event is open to all ages and to the community.  All are welcome!

The event runs from 3-9 tonight (so, right now!) behind Spicy Pie, Jitters and Jimmy John's at 1414 12th Ave N.  There will be FREE parking in the "T" lot adjacent to the block party!

Next up, be sure to head to the Fargodome from 6-8 tonight for College Night at the Fargodome!  All local college students are welcome!  Area business will have booths with food samples, prizes and more.  If you're a student looking for a job or internship for the year, this is a great place to start!  FREE admission with your college ID!

9/1: Bison Block Party at Scheels in Fargo!

Head out tomorrow night, Thursday 9/1 for a Bison Block Party in the Scheel's Fargo parking lot!  There will be a live band, free food and more!

Fun and Free Around Town!

Starting today through September 5 is the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul! If you plan to attend, check out Creative Couponing's Minnesota State Fair Tips page!

Friday and Saturday August 26-August 27 is the famed annual Potato Days in Barnesville!  There are lots of FREE events as part of the festival...check the schedule of events for details.

Saturday and Sunday from 10-5, head out to the Island Park Craft Show in Fargo!

Sunday, turn off your engines and head out during Streets Alive! in Fargo and Moorhead! 3 miles of roads will be closed to engines and open to pedestrians, bikers, skaters and more! Runs from 12-5 on 8/28! More info on Streets Alive routes and activities here.

And, last but not least... Don't forget about the Coupon Swap and Get Together on Saturday morning at West Acres!  If you've been wanting to meet other couponers or are looking for more of certain coupons, come on out and bring any coupons you won't use to share with others!  You're welcome with or without coupons to share.  If you're looking for specific coupons, use the Coupon Trades Page.

Concordia Cobber Corn Feed: FREE Corn Feed Tomorrow!

Photo credit: Concordia Facebook page

Join the Concordia College community tomorrow night on Concordia's Moorhead campus for the annual Cobber Corn Feed!

Event runs from 5:30-8, and all are welcome!  Corn is provided, as much as you can eat!  I live near Concordia, and I've seen the stacks of boxes of corn they're already shucking today!  Feel free to bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from Concordia Dining Service concessions if you'd like anything besides corn on the cob!

There will also be free inflatable games by Games Galore, a clown, barrel train and tons of Cobber spirit.   I'm so excited about this!

NDSU Welcome Back Luau Tonight: FREE Food!

All NDSU students are invited to join the Residence Hall Association Luau tonight from 8-11 PM!  The Welcome Back Luau will be held on the west side of Pavek and Seim Halls.

The party sounds like a good time with a mechanical surfboard, a steel drum band and salsa dancing, but probably most important to all you college students: FREE food!

Thanks, NDSU on Facebook!

Bison Fan Night Tonight!

Tonight is the 2011 Bison Fan Night on the turf at the Fargodome!

This FREE event from 6:30-8:30 tonight August 16th is open to the public.  Fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet this year's Bison football, volleyball and soccer players and coaches.  There will be inflatable games from Games Galore, an interactive zone, along with free NDSU posters, prizes, schedule cards and more!  First 1,000 fans will receive a FREE yard sign!

Thanks, North Dakota State University!

Fargo Parks: Community Play Day Today!

Head out to the Community Play Day today from 9-11 and again from 1-3 at Rheault Farm in South Fargo!  Admission is FREE, there will be crafts, music and more!

Cass Clay Creamery Ice Cream Social Tonight at Lindenwood!

Head out to Lindenwood Park in Fargo tonight, where Cass Clay Creamery is hosting an Ice Cream Social from 5-8 PM tonight! There will be free ice cream to help you beat the heat!

MSU Fireworks: Tonight July 5th!

Thanks to nature's fireworks last night, the FREE Fireworks show at MSU was canceled.  I'm happy to report that the show has been rescheduled for tonight, July 5th at the Moorhead campus!

Concessions will open at 9:30 and fireworks will begin at 10:30!

I'm looking on the bright side - I was too wiped out after the weekend to stay up last night so we had decided not to attend.  Unfortunately the storm kept us up anyway, but hopefully we can get some extra rest today and enjoy another late night of fireworks!

Thanks Shanshan and the Fargo Forum!

MSU: FREE Fireworks Show Tonight!

9:45 Update: Show has been canceled tonight due to weather.  I'll keep you posted if they are rescheduled.  Stay safe tonight!

Tonight, MSU will host a FREE fireworks show on their Moorhead campus tonight. Fireworks will start late tonight at 10:30, but festivities for the kids will start at 6:30, including concessions and inflatable games!

Head over here for more information!

Guest Post: Free Book Deals for the Summer!

Today's Guest Post comes to us from Jenna Kahly, youth librarian at the Moorhead Library. She has plenty of ideas to share for getting your hands on more books for the kiddos this summer!  

Looking for some free books for your kids this Summer?  Look no further than your library.  Not only can you check out books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books for free, but all of the Libraries in the area have a Summer Reading Program which offers free, fun, family-friendly events all summer long!

Local Library Reading Programs

Here are some links to the local library pages with info about their Reading Programs:

• Moorhead Library Reading Program
• Fargo Public Library Reading Program
• West Fargo Public Library Reading Program

Both the Moorhead Library and Fargo Libraries are offering a free book as a prize for completing a reading log with your child!  To complete the Moorhead library’s requirements, log 15 books or hours of reading and to complete the Fargo Library's requirements, log 30 hours to get your free book.

Want to double dip? The three library systems have an agreement where you can use all of the libraries as long as you have a library card from the system you live in.

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Journal

Pick up a Barnes & Noble Reading Journal (available to download here, or pick one up at Barnes and Noble or the Moorhead Library) to read 8 books to get another free book when you turn the journal in at your local Barnes and Noble!

More incentives to Get Kids Reading!

The Red River Valley Fair has a program called "Read & Win" for 6-11 year olds.  After completing 10 books each child gets a ribbon, gate entry to the fair and free popcorn!  The deadline for this program is 6/24, so hurry to complete and send in your form!

{FM Cheapskate here...  Now, Jenna is an FM Cheapskate reader and deal seeker herself, so she's put together a "Deal Idea" for you just like I do in the grocery lists!}

Deal Idea for the Summer:
Read 15 books or more totaling 30 hours of reading time
Fill out the Moorhead and Fargo library Reading logs and turn them in to get two free books for each child!
While at the Moorhead Library, pick up the forms for the RRV Fair and Barnes & Noble Programs. Turn those in and get another free book and gate admission and treats at the Fair this Summer!
Final tally: 3 FREE Books per child, plus FREE gate admission and treats at the fair this summer!

For the Younger Kiddos

If you have a child under 5, make sure you are signed up for the Imagination Library which sends an age appropriate book each month to your child until their 5th birthday.  Forms available at your library or online here!

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Thanks so much for all the great ideas, Jenna!  We have always particpated in the Imagination Library and I would encourage anyone to sign up.  I am excited to get started on some of the summer reading programs, too!  Thanks again Jenna!  Say hi to her at many of the youth events at the Moorhead Library!

RibFest: Lunch, Kid's Specials and More!

Fargo RibFest starts today, my friends! Think you're smelling BBQ up north? You probably are!

Here are a few ways to save a buck at Fargo RibFest:

Lip-Smackin’ Lunch
“You buy the meat and the sides are our treat!”
Wednesday through Friday, 11-1 you can get FREE Parking, FREE Gate Admission, and a FREE Premium Gift to first 100 people each day!

Plus, get half off Games Galore Games inside the Dome from 11-1!

Discount Coupons
Regular admission is $5, but use a discount coupon found at Happy Harry's, Tesoro, Coldstone Creamery, Hot Springs Portable Spas, Fargo Tire Service, Coldwell Banker and Farman's NAPA Auto Parts to get in for $3!

Parking is $3 at the FargoDome.

Sunday, June 12th
Free Admission from 11-5!

Riblet Fest (for the kiddos)
Saturday 11-2, get FREE Parking and FREE Gate Admission!

Penny & Pals performing at 11:30am & 1:30pm
The Wade Henry Show performing at 11:00am & 12:30pm

There will also be Face painting, Touch-A-Truck, Area Mascots, & Cool Gadgets from Yunker Farm

Leave a comment if you have more info on specials at Fargo RibFest.  Have fun this weekend!