Welcome to the BBBS Activities and Events Resource Center!

Want to benefit from exclusive discounts for match hangouts? Interested in scoring free tickets? Looking for extra resources to support your mentoring journey? Thanks to the generosity of our incredible community partners, you and your Little can access a variety of perks designed to make your time together even more meaningful.

From special deals to free activities, these opportunities are here to help you create lasting memories while keeping your match outings affordable and fun. Explore the list of activity resources and discounts below to see what’s available!

Please note: ONLY Bigs & Littles can claim discounts, freebies, and event tickets. Ticket resale and using offers outside of match activities is strictly prohibited.

Have tickets you would like to donate or any questions? Email us at tickets@bigstwincities.org

Freebies Enjoy no-cost perks made just for matches, giving you and your Little more chances to connect and have fun together.

Minneapolis Bouldering Project

Location: 1433 West River Road North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Phone: 612-308-2800

Discount: Littles receive free day pass and shoe rental, Bigs will need to purchase a day pass to climb alongside Little. Bigs will be provided free admission if acting as a Chaperone only and not wishing to climb. Waivers required for all climbing. Present this page to Staff for discount.

Wheel Fun Rentals

Location: Multiple locations.

Phone: 805.650.7770

Discount: One free hour of 1 multi-user product or 2 single-user products. Not valid holidays or holiday weekends. Not valid with any other offer. Can only be used once per day. To receive specified discount please present this page to the vendor via print out or phone.

Hours: Call locations for hours.

More Info: www.wheelfunrentals.com

Buy One, Get One Free Offers Take advantage of buy-one-get-one offers that make it easy to double the fun without doubling the cost.

Art, Heart, and Hoofbeats

Location: 13735 County Road 43, Cologne, MN 55322

Phone: 612.251.0536

Discount: Matches will get a buy one, get one free ticket discount to participate in any art or yoga classes. To redeem, email Anne at annekrocak@aol.com and mention you’re with BBBSTC and their team will provide you with tickets.

Hours: Availability dependent on volunteer staffing. Visit their Classes & Events page to see the upcoming schedule.

**Now offering free quarterly Match Events with Art, Hearts, and Hoofbeats, check out our monthly newsletter to learn more about the next outing at AHH and when registration opens.

Bakken Museum

Location: 3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Phone: 612.926.3878

Discount: Buy one Big ticket ($13), get one Little ticket free. To receive a specified discount, please visit and be sure to mention you are with Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More info: https://thebakken.org/

Children’s Theatre Company

Location: 2400 3rd Ave., South, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone: 612.874.0400

Discount: Buy one Big ticket, get one Little ticket free. To receive the discount, please call the box office and be sure to mention you are with Big Brothers Big Sisters! Adult Preview tickets as well as Section C tickets at all other performances are just $25.

Stipulations: Advanced reservation required. Offer valid over the phone.

Hours: Check out their website or call for show dates and times.

James J. Hill House

Location: 240 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Phone: 651.297.2555

Discount: One free Big admission with paid Little admission. To receive specified discount please present this page to vendor via print out, or phone.

Hours: Call for Reservations
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

More Info: www.mnhs.org/hillhouse

The Raptor Center

Location: 1920 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

Phone: 612.625.0201

Discount: Free admission for Little with a Big’s purchase of adult ticket ($8); To receive specified discount please present this page to the vendor via print out, or phone.

Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. –4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. –4 p.m.
Weekend programs: 1 p.m. –2 p.m. (“Raptors of Minnesota”)

More Info: www.theraptorcenter.org

Stages Theatre Company

Location: 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

Phone: 952.979.1111

Discount: Buy one Big ticket, get one Little ticket free. To receive specified discount, please call the box office and be sure to mention you are with Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Stipulations: Advanced reservation required. Offer valid over the phone or in person. Not valid for holiday productions.

Hours: See website or call for show dates and times.

Park Square Theatre

Location: 20 W 7th Pl, St Paul, MN 55102

Phone: 651.291.7005

Discount: Buy one ticket, get one free. To receive your discounted tickets please email tickets@parksqauretheatre.org 48 hours before your selected performance

Hours: Box Office hours Wednesday-Friday 1pm-4pm

More Info: www.parksquaretheatre.org

Discounts Stretch your dollars further with exclusive discounts for Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities matches.

Science Museum of Minnesota

Location: 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102

Phone: 651.221.9444

Discount: BBBS participants can receive the Great Tix price, which is $3 for museum admission or $3 for Omnitheater, or a combined price of $5 for the museum and Omnitheater.

Buy online at my.smm.org/events, select the date of your choice and the ‘Great Tix’ rate or call 651.221.9444 to reserve tickets (ask for the Great Tix rate and say you’re a BBBS match).

More Info: www.new.smm.org/

Sea Life Aquarium

Location: Mall of America (120 East Broadway, Bloomington MN 55425)

Phone: 952.883.0202

Discount: 20% discount off both adult’s and children’s tickets for BBBS matches. Purchase your tickets through this link: https://www.visitsealife.com/minnesota/.

Hours: Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

More Info: www.visitsealife.com

Youth Performance Company

Location: 3338 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Phone: 612.623.9180

Discount: 50% off tickets ($9.50/ticket) – use coupon code: BBBSYPC at checkout.

Hours: Check their website or call for upcoming shows and times.

More Info: www.youthperformanceco.org

Event Tickets

Thanks to many generous donors, BBBS has been able to provide free tickets to events such as Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Wild, and Frost games as well as Minnesota Children’s Theatre, special concert tickets, and more! Have tickets you would like to donate or any questions? Email us at tickets@bigstwincities.org

Available Tickets Event tickets you can claim TODAY!

Tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please check your Little’s availability prior to claiming any tickets.

Collide Theatrical Dance Company

Location: 755 Prior Ave N #235h, St Paul, MN 55104

Phone: 651.395.7903

Discount: Free tickets for Bigs and Littles interested in attending Season 12 Performances including:

Dracula (Intended for ages 12+) – content warning: intimacy – stage blood – depictions of violence and death – jump scare – sound effects of thunder – strobe lights and possible haze effects – use of prop weapons and physical violence.
Holiday Spectacular (intended for all ages)
Little Women and the Wonderland Detention Diaries (intended for all ages) – content warning: depictions of death from illness.
The Joy List (Intended for Middle School aged and Up – content warning: themes revolve around Mental health awareness and support; mentions of depression and passive suicidal ideation in the main character throughout performance)

Email lolson@bigstwincities.org to claim tickets for an upcoming show

More Info: www.collidetheatrical.org/