COOL STUFF TO DO
LOCAL EVENTS IN THE TWIN CITIES
Check out my hand-picked list of local, fun events around 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).
AMBITION REQUIRED RUN CLUB
Wednesdays + Saturdays, August
Boom Island, Northeast Minneapolis
Run with friends! 3.3 mile jog at your own pace during the week and a 5 or 10-mile on Saturday morning.
ST ANTHONY VILLAGEFEST
2 + 3 August
Various Locations, St Anthony
Car show, aerial arts, parade, block party, and tons of family-friendly events going on to celebrate the community.
BASILICA BLOCK PARTY
2 + 3 August
Boom Island, Northeast Minneapolis
The epic celebration has moved to Boom Island with a great line-up of live music.
NEW BRIGHTON STOCKYARD DAYS
9 - 11 August
Lake Lake, New Brighton
Music, parade, fireworks, antique cars, bingo, karaoke, and more jam packed into three days!
BUY NOTHING EVENT
10 August
River City Church, Northeast Minneapolis
Show up by 8:30 to secure a table if you have goods to unload, and shop until noon!
DOWNTOWN STREET ART FESTIVAL
10 + 11 August
Nicollet Mall, Downtown
Chalk and spray art, murals, performance, crafts, food, and fun!
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
11 August
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
Clothing, accessories, and home goods vendors all in one spot. Early bird pricing at $10…otherwise the event is free.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
15 August
Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park
Celebrate the best songs from 1994 played by the 90s cover band, Grunge Unplugged.
PRYES SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
16 + 17 August
Pryes Brewing, North Minneapolis
Live music on the riverfront? Say less. $12 for a wristband.
ANOKA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
17 August
Downtown Anoka
Name a better way to spend a summer day than food trucks, beers, and live music!