29 June - 5 July 2026
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events happening 29 June - 5 July 2026.
If you live in Minneapolis and love Hamilton, this one’s for you.
Gather with other fans for a night of song and dance with an outdoor movie screening of Hamilton.
Bring a blanket or chair. Food trucks and drinks on site. Costumes welcome.
Movie starts at 9.
HAMILTON SING + DANCE ALONG
1 July, 7:30 pm
The Commons, Downtown Minneapolis
Don’t forget to check out at least one River Rats show in Minneapolis this summer!
Our beloved free water ski show every Thursday night! This year they have a Peter Pan themed show.
Park on the street. Bring a blanket or chair. Concessions on site. Pre-show at 6:20. Main show at 7.
RIVER RATS WATER SKI SHOW
2 July, 6:20 pm
1758 West River Rd N, Minneapolis
A fun spin on bingo next week in St Paul…win houseplants instead of cash! 🌱
You do have RSVP to play. The spots go quick, but I just checked…there are still openings. Grab one now!
PLANT BINGO
2 July, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
BlackStack Brewing, St Paul
The Minneapolis festival of the week for food, art, and music is….Taste of Minnesota!
Music headliners: Dessa, Nur-D, Brother Ali, Polica, Ant, Dillinger Four, Gully Boys, and Bad Bad Hats.
Plus over 30 food trucks, a ton of artists + makers, aerialist performances, puppy cuddling at an adoption event, etc.
And it’s free to get in, and you can ride for free on Metro Transit.
TASTE OF MINNESOTA
3 + 4 July
Nicollet Mall + Washington Ave, Minneapolis
If you’re in town for the 4th of July in Minneapolis, check this out…
An all day party starting out bright and early with a 5k run or 2k walk, yoga at 10, food trucks at 11, trivia at noon, free dance lessons from 4 - 6:30, serial performance at 7:30, live music at 8, and fire works at 10.
All free. Hosted by Minneapolis Parks and Rec.
RED, WHITE, AND BOOM
4 July
Water Works Park + West River Parkway, Minneapolis
To my buy nothing friends in Minneapolis, there’s a clothes swap every first Sunday of the month to check out!
Donate clothing of good quality only…not just getting rid of stuff. No donations required to “shop” though!
CLOTHING EXCHANGE
5 July, 10 am - 2:30 pm
Pillar Forum, Northeast Minneapolis
Meet Anna and Elsa in the Twin Cities next weekend!
A free princess party in the garden with photo ops, singalongs, and story time with two of Disney’s most beloved princesses.
GARDEN PRINCESS PARTY
5 July, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
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