27 April - 3 May 2027
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 27 April - 3 May 2026.
Big garage sales next weekend in the Twin Cities metro!
Find a list of participating homes online. Let me know if you need help!
NEIGHBORHOOD + CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES
29 April - 3 May, New Brighton
30 April - 2 May, Ham Lake
30 April - 2 May, North St Paul
1 + 2 May, Tangletown, Minneapolis
2 May, Lac Lavon, Apple Valley
2 May, Bryn Mawr, Minneapolis
2 May, Linden Hills, Minneapolis
Pitch your cool single friend to an audience of potential mates next week at a Minneapolis brewery!
It’s five bucks to pitch, and you’ll need a short light-hearted slide deck to showcase your friend.
Free to attend, and you don’t have to pitch to go. Stick around for the singles mixer after presentations.
PITCH A FRIEND
28 April, 7 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop
Are you a new transplant to Minneapolis? They say it’s hard to make friends here…here’s some help.
Show up, throw on a name tag, and start chatting with 100 other people who want to meet new friends too!
BREAK THE BUBBLE
30 April, 5 - 9 pm
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Northeast Minneapolis
The Minneapolis American Indian Center is having a powwow next week to kick off American Indian month!
You can check out the newly renovated facility, learn about their programs and work in the community, browse the craft shop, and see the murals.
The powwow is from 6 - 9 pm, and they’ll have food from 4 - 6.
OPEN HOUSE + POWWOW
1 May, 4 - 9 pm
MAIC, Minneapolis
Another chance to check out the acoustic alternative rock cover band in the Twin Cities next week!
Sing along to your 90s favorites from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, etc.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
1 May, 6 - 9 pm
Elm Creek Brewing, Champlin
The most walkable garage sale event of the year in Minneapolis…and a tradition going back to the 70s!
Over 100 neighbors open their garages and driveways for a neighborhood-wide garage sale.
Maps will be available Friday evening on the neighborhood association site. Happy hunting!
FESTIVAL OF GARAGE SALES
2 May, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Bryn Mawr, Minneapolis
This is THEEE Cinco de Mayo celebration to attend in the Twin Cities next weekend!
Start off with the parade at 10 am, and then stick around for live entertainment, mariachi bands, traditional dancing, family zone for kid, and handmade goods from local artisans.
And of course tons of authentic Mexican food.
Plus there’s a car show Friday night at Harriet Island, moving to Burrito Mercado on Saturday.
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA
2 May, 10 am - 6 pm
Castillo Park, West Side, St Paul
What if I told you hundreds of people gather to race rubber duckies down Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis? 😂
Along with the race, there are tons of activities going on like live music, face painting, an obstacle course, food trucks, touch a truck with Minneapolis Fire, and prizes and raffles.
DUCK RACE 2026
2 May, 11 am - 2 pm
Minnehaha Creek, Minneapolis
Another unique market in the Twin Cities to shop next weekend for a thoughtful gift for Mom…
Shop handmade Hmong gifts like clothing, home goods, toys + plushies, health + beauty items, and baked goods. Plus door prizes and kid's activities!
The Pan Asian Center also has a farmers market opening this same weekend.
HMONG ARTS + CRAFTS FAIR
2 May, 11 am - 6 pm
Pan Asian Center, Maplewood
If you haven’t been to Brit’s Pub in Downtown Minneapolis, here’s a fun reason to go!
The best rooftop patio with a lush, green lawn right in the middle of downtown! Get dressed up and put on your favorite fancy hat because they’ve having a party for the Kentucky Derby.
They’ll have a live bluegrass band from 2 - 5, a professional cigar roller, and a Photo Booth Booth capture you dressed to impress. And I guess the race is at 5:57? 😂
KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
2 May, 1 pm
Brit’s Pub, Minneapolis
If you’re looking for the most random thing to do next weekend in Minneapolis, why not a line dancing flash mob? 🤷♀️
At 1:30, you’ll learn the dance, and the flash mob is at 2, apparently across the world?! Led by Deena Broaddus and supported by 17 local line dance instructors.
Stick around after the mob for open dancing and community.
INTERNATIONAL LINE DANCE FLASH MOB
2 May, 1 - 4 pm
The Commons, Downtown Minneapolis
A feel good fundraiser for cat lovers next week in Minneapolis…
You cuddle kittens…and Rainbow Whiskers, the rescue that brings them in, earns money through donations. So simple. They’ll also have adoptable pets in case you fall in love.
KITTEN SNUGGLING POP-UP
3 May, 10 am - 2 pm
Tropes + Trifles, South Minneapolis
If you’ve never checked out the Hollywood Theater in Northeast Minneapolis in person, here’s your chance!
A Northeast landmark since 1935, it has been revitalized after being abandoned for more than 30 years.
There’s a maker’s market there next weekend with art, crafts, food vendors, and food trucks!
SHOP SMALL OWND'LY
3 May, 10 am - 4 pm
Hollywood Theater, Northeast Minneapolis
Star Wars nerds in Minneapolis, I found your weekend plans!
Insight Brewing and Dangerous Man are teaming up again for their third annual celebration…trivia, galactic DJ set, tattoo pop-up, sabacc games, themed art market, and LIGHT SABER DUELS! 😂
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
3 May, 1 - 8 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
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