12 - 18 January 2026
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro for the week of 12 - 18 January 2026.
Free ice skating next weekend in the Twin Cities with the Frozen princesses!
Meet Disney’s Anna and Elsa, grab a photo, and hit the ice! Bring your own skates or rent a pair.
Oh, and it’s free.
MEET THE PRINCESSES
15 January, 4 - 6 pm
Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Gen X and millennials of the Twin Cities, got a single friend? Would they make a good pitch to a crowd of 40+ singles? Listen up. 😂
Free to attend. $5 to pitch. Singles mixer after the presentations. You in?
PITCH A FRIEND - 40+ NIGHT
16 January, 7 pm
Cosmos Restaurant, Minneapolis
There’s an acoustic tribute to David Bowie in Minneapolis next week!
Doors at 7, music at 8. 21+.
General admission is $27 in advance, and VIP seating is $40.
A HOLY PLACE TO BE: ACOUSTIC BOWIE
16 January, 8 pm
Hook and Ladder Theater, Longfellow, Minneapolis
Here’s a fun opportunity to play princess for the day in Minneapolis!
They’ll have face painting, a crown making station, photo ops with Anna + Elsa, and a singalong of all your favorite songs.
Kid tickets are $10 each, but their adults are free.
ELSA + ANNA WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY
17 January, 11 am - 1 pm
Bruhaven Craft Co, Loring Park
If you’re into vinyl albums, don’t miss this month’s record show in Minneapolis!
Shop 30 tables of records, 45s, CDs and music memorabilia from local vendors.
Free admission. Free parking.
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW
17 January, 12 - 4 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Your Twin Cities kids can learn how to ice fish next weekend and compete to win prizes!
The tournament is from 2 - 3 and will be divided by age, and you can win with the longest fish or the most fish caught.
St Paul Parks + Rec is hosting, and they’ll also have bonfires, hot cocoa, crafts, and games.
They have limited equipment, so bring your own pole if you have one!
YOUTH ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT
17 January, 1 - 4 pm
Phalen Beach House, St Paul
Did you know there’s a world championship competition for snow sculptures right here in Minnesota?!
Opening ceremony is on Tuesday, 13 January, and the sculptors will work until Saturday to finish.
They’ll name the winners at the closing ceremony, and then there’s a party afterward with fire spinners at 7 and a DJ until 10. There are a ton of other activities going on each day too!
WORLD SNOW CELEBRATION CEREMONY
17 January, 6 pm
Lowell Park, Stillwater
Vintage lovers of Minneapolis, don’t miss this month’s vintage market!
Shop 65+ local vendors all in one spot. Plus coffee, food, and a DJ.
It’s free to get in, but you need to reserve a ticket. Or ten bucks for first dibs an hour before they open.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
18 January, 12 - 4 pm
Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Another chance to meet some new friends in Minneapolis next week!
Show up, put on a name tag, and start chatting.
This is at one of our food halls, so you can check out some unique local food while you’re there too!
BREAK THE BUBBLE
18 January, 5 pm
Eat Street Crossing, Minneapolis
Wait, wait…opera at a Twin Cities brewery?!
That’s it. That’s all I got. 😂
OPERA ON TAP
18 January, 6:30 pm
MetroNOME Brewing, St Paul
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