COOL STUFF
Check out my hand-picked top ten list of things to do in the Twin Cities in August…you know, cool stuff!
All links will take you directly to the event sites with details, times, and tickets (if required).
FRINGE FESTIVAL
31 July - 10 August
Cedar Riverside, Minneapolis
The largest performing arts festival in the Midwest, with dance shows, comedic storytelling, improv, horror...EVERYTHING!
https://minnesotafringe.org/schedule-grid/2025
MPLS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
2 August, 11 am - 9 pm
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, St Anthony Main
Check out 40+ food trucks, live music, games, giveaways, and beer! Plus they'll have vendors with mobile shops there too.
http://mnfoodtruckfestival.com/minneapolis
CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR
9 August, 12 - 6 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
A book fair just for kids next week with books from Red Ballon Bookshop, bouncy houses, coloring pages, and a meet and greet with Batman, Spiderman, and Elsa.
https://inboundbrew.co/new-events/2025/6/16/childrensbookfair
REN UP FEST
9 August, 12 - 6:30 pm
Under Pressure Brewing, Golden Valley
A mini version of Renaissance Festival to get you in the spirit…maypole dancing, ring jousting, belly dancing classes, kilt contests, and a themed vendor market.
https://facebook.com/events/s/ren-up-fest-2025-at-upb/1182154559954068/
PITCH-A-FRIEND (ELDER MILLENNIAL NIGHT)
11 August, 7 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Find love for your single friend by pitching them to the audience with a short slide set, followed by a social hour.
https://www.pitch-a-friend.com/twincities
MOVIE IN THE PARK - WIZARD OF OZ
15 August, 8:30 - 10:30
Huset Park East, Columbia Heights
Follow the yellow brick road to Huset Park for a movie in the park. Free popcorn.
https://facebook.com/events/s/columbia-heights-movie-in-the-/1422408718937156/
UPTOWN PORCHFEST
16 August, 1 - 5 pm
Wedge Neighborhood, Minneapolis
Outdoor concerts in Minneapolis but performed from your neighbor’s front porch or yard.
COMO PARK JAPANESE OBON FESTIVAL
17 August, 3 - 9 pm
Como Conservatory, St Paul
live music, cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming, Japanese cuisine, unique vendors, and family-friendly activities. They’ll end the night with a lantern lighting ceremony at the ponds.
https://comozooconservatory.org/como/obon-festival-2025/
YACHT ROCK ON THE ROOFTOP
23 August, 7 - 10 pm
Brit’s Pub, Downtown Minneapolis
If you’ve never been to Brit’s Pub rooftop lawn, this is the perfect excuse. Complete with music videos of your favorite yacht rock hits.
https://facebook.com/events/s/yacht-rock-on-the-rooftop-iii-/570331689238960/
ROLLER SKATING PARTY AT SILVERWOOD
24 August, 3 - 6 pm
Silverwood Park, St Anthony
Join the Twin Cities Skaters and skate the loop! Free rentals for all ages!