12 - 18 May 2025
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Check out my weekly drop of fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro!
Twin Cities parents, put this on the calendar for next week!
There’s a touch-a-truck event in Otsego, and they’re going to land and take off a helicopter. WHAAAT?!
You can also climb on a fire truck, check out a sheriff’s squad car, and explore a dump truck.
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
13 May, 6 - 7:30 pm
Prairie Park, Otsego
Another way to meet new people in Minneapolis…check out Ambition Required Run Club.
They meet at Boom Island Wednesday nights at 6 pm for a 5k (at your own pace) or at Bom Dia Treats on Saturdays at 9 am for a 5-miler at about a 9:00 pace.
AMBITION REQUIRED RUN CLUB
14 May, 6 pm
Boom Island, Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis, forget the first rule because we’re about to talk about Fight Club…
You can catch the movie at a local retro theater next week! Tickets are about $12 each.
Plus they’ll have trivia before the movie at 7:30. Doors open at 7.
FIGHT CLUB MOVIE
14 May, 8 pm
Parkway Theater, South Minneapolis
Garage sale addicts in Minneapolis, there are city-wide garage sale events in Elk River, Ramsey, and Anoka next weekend!
The map of registered sales in Anoka will be ready online 12 May, and Elk River and Ramsey maps will be out at 10 am on 13 May.
NOTE: Anoka’s says they’re only doing Friday and Saturday.
GARAGE SALES
15 - 17 May, 8 am - 5 pm
Anoka, Elk River, Ramsey
Celebrate the 30th year of the biggest open art studio tour in the country in Northeast Minneapolis!
Over 1,600 artists, galleries, and businesses participate at 100+ locations.
You can find the directory online. You can ride for free on Metro Transit, and there are trolleys circulating the major stops too.
ART-A-WHIRL
16 - 18 May
Northeast Minneapolis
Definitely the coolest event of the year…Doors Open Minneapolis!
Dozens of our best and most historic buildings open their doors for tours to tell their story and provide a look behind the scenes.
Some of the most unique…Star Tribune, Dayton’s, Public Works Eastside Maintenance Facility, and the newly built Fire Station 1 downtown.
DOORS OPEN MINNEAPOLIS
17 + 18 May, 10 am - 5 pm
Various Local Venues, Minneapolis
Minneapolis, there’s an art fair in Hopkins next weekend!
Browse 250 vendors offering a variety of homemade crafts, woodworking, art, clothing, garden decor, and more.
There's also free entertainment, games for the kids, and some of the best food trucks around.
MAINSTREET DAY ARTS + CRAFTS FAIR
17 May, 9 am - 4 pm
Downtown Hopkins
The Totally Rad Vintage Fest is coming to the North Loop in Minneapolis once a month starting next week!
Browse unique vintage finds from local vendors, rare collectibles, and handmade goods.
VINTAGE MARKET
17 May, 10 am - 3 pm
North Loop Green, 350 5th St N, Minneapolis
Romance book worms in Minneapolis, there’s a book fair next week calling your name!
Meet local authors, browse books from your favorite book stores, and shop bookish goods from small business makers.
SPICY ROMANCE BOOK FAIR
18 May, 1 - 4 pm
Alloy Brewing, Coon Rapids
If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, Broken Clock Brewing is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
18 May, 4 - 8 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
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