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TICKET CENTER

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Welcome to the BBBS Ticket Center!

Interested in scoring some discounted or free tickets? Check out the current listing of available tickets below. Thanks to many generous donors, BBBS has been able to provide free tickets to events such as Vikings, Twins, and Wild games as well as Minnesota Children’s Theatre, special concert tickets and more! Make sure to check back often, and when you’ve found something you’re interested in, fill out the Ticket Request Form.

Please note: ONLY Bigs & Littles can request tickets or use discounts and ticket resale is strictly prohibited. In order to receive tickets, see the list of available tickets below and complete the Ticket Request Form. Please check your Little’s availability prior to submitting a request. Requests received from anyone other than a Big, or for events not listed below, will not receive a response.

All tickets must be requested using the Ticket Request Form. If your request is approved, you will receive an email with additional instructions on how to claim your tickets. Please keep in mind that tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis, and some requests may not be approved. All unfilled requests will receive an email notification. Ticket requests are monitored Monday-Friday, and typically receive a response within one business day.  Additional questions can be sent to tickets@bigstwincities.org.

Have tickets you would like to donate? Give us a call at 651-789-2400. Questions? Please email us at tickets@bigstwincities.org


Available Tickets:

There are no tickets currently available. Please check back again soon. Be sure to also join our private Facebook group for Bigs for any last-minute tickets posted!


Ongoing Deals

No tickets available? No problem! Matches get all kinds of deals around the Twin Cities. Check out the list of opportunities below.

Discounts specific to each location and are for active Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities matches. 

American Swedish Institute
Location: 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612.871.4907
Discount: Free admission every Thursday from 3 – 8 p.m.
Matches can also receive free admission by visiting the front desk and asking for the “Museum 4 All” discount. Be sure to mention you’re with Big Brothers Big Sisters! 
Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Closed: Monday & Tuesday
More info: https://asimn.org/

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/yoga classes. To redeem, email Anne at annekrocak@aol.com and mention you’re with BBBSTC and they will set you up with tickets.
Hours: Availability dependent on volunteer staffing. Visit Classes page to see the upcoming schedule. 

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

Comedy Sportz
Location: Various venues depending on the show, please call the number below to make a reservation
Phone: 612-870-1230
Discount: Thursday nights – Buy one Big Admission and get one free Little admission. To receive specified discount. please call ahead to make a reservation.
See website for hours and details.

Ethnic Dance Theatre
Location: Varies with different shows
Phone: 763.545.1333
Discount: Free admission with paid Big to dance parties and concert performances. To receive specified discount please present this page to vendor via print out, or phone.
More Info: https://ethnicdancetheatre.org/
Hours: Check website or call for upcoming shows and reservations

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.
More Info: www.mnhs.org/hillhouse
Hours: Call for Reservations
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Minneapolis Bouldering Project
Location: 1433 West River Road North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-308-2800
Hours: Monday – Friday: 6am – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday: 7am – 10pm

Discount: Littles are eligible for free entry into the gym and free shoe rental during BBBS participant outings. Bigs are eligible for reduced-price community clubs day pass at $12, and regular shoe rental at $6 if they want to climb. If you would prefer to act as non-climbing chaperones, you will be checked in as free spectators. To receive specified discount please present this page to MPLS Bouldering staff via print out, or phone.

If you face financial difficulties and/or other barriers to membership, you can apply for a reduced rate. More information and the application can be found here.

Waivers must be done by a legal guardian and can be done online ahead of time here. Bouldering is accessible to all ages and skill levels!

Yoga and Fitness classes are restricted to 14 and older

Minnesota Transportation Museum–Jackson Street Roundhouse Location
Location: 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-228-0263
Discount: $1 off general admission. To receive specified discount, please present this page to vendor via print out, or phone.
More Info: www.trainride.org
Hours: Wednesdays & Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Renaissance Festival
Location: MN Renaissance Festival Site (Queen’s Gate) – 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-445-7361
Discount: BBBS participants can receive discounted general admission tickets at $22.50 Adult and $14.50 Child (5-12 years). The discount is only valid on general admission tickets bought online at https://renaissancefest.com/. Click on the Buy Tickets button, select ticket Corporate Online Consignment Program – General Admission, and enter promo code “BIGS24” after selecting your number of tickets.
Hours: The Festival is open weekends August 17th – September 29th, 2024 + Labor Day and Festival Friday September 27th.

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 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

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)

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. Buy tickets online through this link, discount has already been applied.
More Info: www.visitsealife.com/minnesota/
Hours: Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Snapology of Minneapolis
Location: 2649 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612.440.7627
Discount: 25% discount for matches ($6 per child and no charge for Bigs) To receive specified discount please present this page to vendor via print out, or phone.

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

Stepping Stone Theater
Location: 55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651.225.9265
Discount: Buy one Big ticket, get one Little ticket free. To receive specified discount please present this page to vendor via print out, or phone.
More Info: www.steppingstonetheatre.org
Hours: Check Web site or call for upcoming shows and times

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 vendor via print out, or phone.
More Info: www.wheelfunrentals.com
Hours: Call locations for hours

Youth Performance Company
Location:3338 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612.623.9180
Discount: One free adult ticket with paid child’s ticket, use coupon code: Big at checkout
More Info: www.youthperformanceco.org
Hours: Check Web site or call for upcoming shows and times