6 - 12 July 2026
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events happening 6 - 12 July 2026.
Frida Kahlo night at a St Paul thrift store… 😍😍
If that caught your attention, there’s a perfect event for you inspired by the art icon herself! Check out local artists, creative activities, palomas and mocktails, and browse the store, of course!
Bring a pack of feminine pads for their drive.
FRIDA FEST
8 July, 5 - 8 pm
Nine Lives Thrift, St Paul
If you want to meet new people and make some new friends in Minneapolis, it’s a double header week for Break the Bubble!
They usually get about 100 people at each event. Informal and casual. Just show up anytime, open house style.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
8 July, 5 - 9 pm
Arbeiter Brewing, Minneapolis
11 July, 5 - 9 pm
Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park
A fun little patio night in St Paul next week…
Music by the Mississippi Valley Orchestra, vinyl vendors, and food!
MUSIC ON THE PATIO
9 July, 6 - 8:30 pm
King Coil Spirits, St Paul
If you’re single in Minneapolis, recruit a friend to “pitch” you to other singles for this event!
It’s five bucks to pitch but free to attend with a singles mixer after presentations.
PITCH A FRIEND
9 July, 7 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
Two chances next week to check out our local Twin Cities acoustic 90s alt rock cover band!
Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice and Chains…all of ‘em.
Rock on…
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
10 July, 6 - 9 pm
Elm Creek Brewing, Champlin
11 July, 6 - 10 pm
Boom Island Brewing, Minnetonka
If you live in Minneapolis and own a chihuahua…boy, do I have the event for you. 😂
Meet up with other pint-sized pup owners for a social gathering, and win prizes in the smallest dog and costume contests too.
CHIHUAHUA MEET-UP
10 July, 6 - 9 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Dress up as a banana…run two miles. Perfect for Minneapolis…and all in the name of charity.
It’s 45 bucks to participate, but it includes your banana suit! It’s a two mile run down by Lake Minnetonka…all ages and abilities welcome. But one catch…
Two minutes after the race begins, they’ll release a gorilla…to chase the bananas, you know? Outrun the gorilla…that’s the goal.
How quirky and whimsy and cool.
GOING BANANAS RUN
11 July, 10:30 am
Back Channel Brewing, Spring Park
The biggest book fair of the summer in the Twin Cities is next week!
Expect 240 booths, including local bookstores, authors, and a huge bookish market! Plus drinks and food trucks outside.
There’s VIP entry for 33 bucks an hour before it opens to beat the crowd, about 22 for general admission, or if you enter after 3 pm, it’s 17.
Get half off yours! Use COZY730.
BOOK FAIR FOR GROWN-UPS
11 July, 12 - 7 pm
Grandstand, MN State Fair
A black-owned food truck festival in St Paul next week!
Join The Black Market at their inaugural event! Catch dozens of food trucks, vendors, music, games, and family fun.
BLACK FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
11 July, 2 - 6 pm
767 Eustis St, St Paul
A perfect little family outing for a summer afternoon with your kids in the Twin Cities…
Face painting, two performances by the Teddy Bear Band, Paw Patrol trivia, and kid friendly vendor market!
SUMMER FAMILY DAY
12 July, 10 am - 4 pm
Omni Brewing, Maple Grove
Vintage lovers of Minneapolis, here’s your weekly shopping plans for next week…
Browse local vintage vendors plus a DJ, photo booth, and coffee, cider, and food on site.
It’s free to shop, but you need a ticket.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
12 July, 12 - 4 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
If you’re a Lego head in the Twin Cities, there’s an event in St Paul next week just for you!
Buy, sell, and trade with other Lego collectors and check out the rare sets that’ll be in the building. Grab a beer while you’re there.
LEGO EVENT
12 July, 12 - 4 pm
BlackStack Brewing, St Paul
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