COOL STUFF
Check out my hand-picked top ten list of things to do in the Twin Cities in April…you know, cool stuff!
All links will take you directly to the event sites with details, times, and tickets (if required).
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW
5 April, 12 - 4 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Shop 30 tables of records, 45s, CDs and music memorabilia from local vendors.
https://facebook.com/events/s/twin-cities-record-show/607990335449327/
DIY PLANT BAR
6 April, 1 - 4 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Open house style event! Pick your pot/container and your choice of succulents, cacti, and houseplants.
https://facebook.com/events/s/succ-it-up-buttercup-plant-bar/1763678640874756/
HERSTORY BOOK FAIR
12 April, 12 - 3 pm
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
A book fair celebrating local female authors with storytelling, book signings, and interactive sessions.
https://facebook.com/events/s/herstory-book-fair-at-midtown-/1672347920376927/
NORTHEAST WINTER FARMER’S MARKET
13 April, 10 am - 2 pm
Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Shop indoors with local vendors, a custom bloody bar, and open skate…yeah, like actual roller skating from 10 - 1. Free rentals in all sizes.
https://www.northeastmarket.org/markets
VINTAGE MARKET
13 April, 11 - 4 pm
Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Shop two floors of vintage goods plus coffee, food + beverages, and a DJ. It’s free, but you need a ticket…or $10 for first dibs at 11.
NEIGHBORHOOD EGG HUNT
19 April, 9:30 am - 12 pm
Waite Park, Northeast Minneapolis
Hunt for 7,000 eggs, and enjoy the bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, and the Easter bunny for photo ops.
EASTER SUNDAY LLAMA VISIT
20 April, 12 - 2 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Stop by Easter Sunday for a mini llama petting zoo and photo op in the taproom!
https://facebook.com/events/s/llama-visits-at-forgotten-star/1319014676031902/
HOUSEPLANT POP-UP + SWAP
26 April, 10 am - 3 pm
Wagner Garden Center, South Minneapolis
Shop new arrivals, browse planty vendors, check out hands-on workshops, and swap plant cuttings with others.
FOOD TRUCK KICK-OFF
27 April, 11 am - 6 pm
Gustavus Adolphus Church, St Paul
It’s food truck season! Celebrate at the 6th annual kick-off with 30 local food trucks, including Eggroll Queen, iPierogi, and Xai the Corn Guy.
https://facebook.com/events/s/6th-annual-food-truck-kick-off/554179897106647/
BUY NOTHING CLOTHING SWAP
27 April, 1 - 3 pm
Silverwood Park, St Anthony
Drop off gently used women’s clothing (on hangers), shoes, and accessories starting at 12:30, and then shop the selection.
https://facebook.com/events/s/earth-day-clothing-swap-reduce/1772971393279605/