2 - 8 February 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 2 - 8 February 2026.
Pitch A Friend Twin Cities is doing a Love is Blind edition next week!
If you’re not familiar, Pitch A Friend hosts singles events where a line-up of singles are “pitched” by a friend with a short slide deck.
There will be no photos with the presentations at this one, and they won’t reveal the pitched single until the end!
$5 to pitch, free to attend. There is a social hour after presentations.
PITCH A FRIEND - BLIND DATE EDITION
2 February, 6 pm
Pinstripes, Edina
Minneapolis, here’s another fun outdoor festival at a beautiful local park!
Check out two hot air balloons inflated and illuminated with their pilots standing by for questions.
They’ll also have their trails illuminated, kicksleds on the lake, an indoor planetarium, telescopes, bonfires, crafts, and a food truck.
MIDWINTER MELT
2 February, 6 - 9 pm
Silverwood Park, St Anthony
Theater kids in Minneapolis, just making sure this is on your radar!
Once a month, Lush hosts Musical Mondays, a cabaret performance by local talent!
They also give away tickets to upcoming shows!
There is a $5 suggested donation.
MUSICAL MONDAYS
2 February, 7 - 10 pm
LUSH, Northeast Minneapolis
If you need to stretch your legs and get a break from this Minneapolis weather, just a PSA!
The rec center at Bottineau has open track time Tuesdays and Thursdays during the day!
They also have family indoor play group time Fridays from 10 to noon in the gym.
OPEN TRACK
Tuesdays + Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm
Bottineau Park, Northeast Minneapolis
Another round of plant bingo in St Paul next week!
Win houseplants of different varieties instead of cash.
Free to play, but you need to register to save your spot.
PLANT BINGO
5 February, 6:30 pm
BlackStack Brewing, St Paul
True crime friends in Minneapolis, check this out!
Join local author and forensic psychologist Frank Weber for a night of fun with a hands-on crime scene profile and a live demonstration of a lie detector test!
HANDS ON TRUE CRIME
6 February, 6 - 8 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Justin Bieber fans of Minneapolis, a moment…
All Justin, all night. A Belieber dream come true.
Tickets are 26 bucks all in. 18+. Doors open at 8:30.
JUSTIN BIEBER NIGHT
6 February, 9 pm
Varsity Theater, Dinkytown
Stop it right now…the indoor dog park in the Twin Cities has a small dog meet-up every Saturday morning. 😍
Because if you have one, you know they are gonna have a better time with smaller pups.
P.S. They also have a coffee menu and mimosas.
SMALL DOG HANGOUT
7 February, 9:30 - 11 am
Brew Park, Plymouth
A sledding party next week at one of St Paul’s prettiest parks!
Sled with views of Downtown St Paul and the river! They’ll have hot cocoa to warm up and kids crafts available in the pavilion.
COCOA, CRAFTS, AND SLEDS
7 February, 10 am - 1 pm
Harriet Island Regional Park, St Paul
Another record sale next week for the vinyl lovers of Minneapolis!
Shop 20 tables of vinyl albums, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, posters, shirts, and VHS!
Free entry. Free parking behind the theater.
RECORD SALE
7 February, 9 am - 3 pm
Hook + Ladder Theater, Minneapolis
A whimsical Minneapolis memory awaits next week at Lake of the Isles…
Walk a trail of over 1,200 candlelit luminaries across the frozen lake, including an enchanted forest and pyramid.
There will be hot cocoa and s’mores along the trail and an after party with food trucks, beer, and music.
LUMINARY LOPPET
7 February, 6 - 10 pm
Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
Gen X + millennials of the Twin Cities, there’s an alternative rock tribute band concert next week…sigh.
They’ve got three bands coming in covering Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Weezer.
21+ show. Doors open at 7. Music is at 8. Only 15 bucks for general admission. 😍
NIVRANA + DISSIDENT + PLEEZER
7 February, 8 pm
Turf Club, St Paul
Twin Cities, if you love pit bills AND Pilates…boy, do I have the event for you! 😂
A 45-minute session followed my social time and photos with pit bull puppies.
It’s 35 bucks and includes one beer or NA bev from the taproom.
PITTIES, PINTS, + POSES
8 February, 11 am - 12 pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St Paul
Minneapolis, Break the Bubble is hosting one of their events on Super Bowl Sunday if football isn’t your thing!
Break the what? They host events where people who are looking to meet new friends in the Twin Cities can do just that. Just show up and throw on a name tag.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
8 February, 4 - 8 pm
Indeed Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
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