CIC Connects brings year-round entertainment and enrichment to the families in our network with our ticket donation program.
Tickets for Kids
Founded in 1994, Tickets for Kids is a national organization that provides free access for low-income and at-risk kids to attend the arts, cultural, educational, and athletic venues of their community. Since 2023, CIC has partnered with Tickets for Kids to offer youth impacted by parental incarceration opportunities to attend fun and enriching events with their families.
Here’s what two caregivers had to say about a 2025 Twins game that they attended through CIC and Tickets for Kids:
“Going to the Twins baseball game was an unforgettable experience for my child. From the moment we walked into Target Field, I could sense a rush of excitement over him. The bright lights, the smell of popcorn, the roar of the crowd—it was like stepping into another world.
One of the best parts was just being there with other fans. Everyone was cheering together, high-fiving strangers, and reacting to every pitch. This is something my child would probably never have experienced if it weren’t for our involvement with CIC.“
“I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the free tickets to the baseball game. It was such a generous gesture, and it truly made our day!
The experience was incredible—not just the excitement of the game, but also the joy of sharing it with my children. The atmosphere in the stadium, the cheers of the crowd, and the thrill of each play brought back so many memories. It reminded me of the special moments that sports can create, bringing people together in celebration and camaraderie all such a positive experience for my children and I.
Thank you for thinking of me and making it possible for us to enjoy such a fantastic outing. Your kindness is genuinely appreciated, Here’s to more unforgettable moments together! And for my son to dream big and know he too can be great and achieve great things such as being a professional baseball player.”
Twin Cities in Motion
Twin Cities in Motion organizes several great running events each year, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend. While kids always run free at their events, Twin Cities in Motion partners with CIC to ensure that caregivers can run alongside their youth at family events.
These ticket opportunities are open to families in the CIC network who have sent a youth to camp, participated in family camp, or attended at least three Caregiver Council meetings within the last year. Please email outreach@cicmn.org with questions.