3 - 9 August 2026
Here are fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week of 3 - 9 August 2026!
PITCH A FRIEND - MILLENNIAL NIGHT
4 August, 7 pm
Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park
Singles ages 30 - 45 will be pitched with light hearted slide decks. Free to attend with a singles mixer after.
MAKE A WISH CARNIVAL
5 August, 11 am - 2 pm
SPS Tower, Minneapolis
A daytime carnival for charity right in downtown Minneapolis! Kids play games free, and they’ll have food, live music, inflatables, dunk tank, curling rink, and silent auction.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
5 August, 5 - 9 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
Meet new friends at a casual, open house style event. They usually get around 100 people at each meet up.
ASIAN STREET FOOD NIGHT MARKET
8 + 9 August
Pan Asian Center, Maplewood
Authentic street food vendors, live performances, artisan makers, cultural displays, and family-friendly activities.
NATIONAL PICKLEBALL DAY
8 August
Lucky Shots, Northeast Minneapolis
Open play, lessons, vendor market, paddle demos, and giveaways!
REN UP FEST
8 August, 12 - 6:30 pm
Under Pressure Breaking, Golden Valley
Step back into the Renaissance with artists and makers, belly dancing, kilt contest, dancing, ring jousting, fencing, and food.
BROADWAY RAVE
8 August, 9 pm
Fine Line, Minneapolis
Singalongs to all your favorite hits from Broadway with other theater fanatics! Doors open at 8:30. Entry is 26 bucks or 45 for table seating.
KOO KOO
9 August, 12 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
The most fun concert for kids…I promise! With the silliest kid approved songs, the entire crowd will be dancing including you.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
9 August, 12 - 4 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Your weekly vintage shopping op! Free to get in, but you do need a ticket. Or ten bucks for early bird access at 11.
TWIN CITIES VINTAGE FLEA
9 August, 12 - 5 pm
3rd Act Craft Brewery, Woodbury
A second vintage market this week, a pop-up flea market hosted by the team behind Totally Rad Vintage Fest.
TWIN CITIES BREWVET
9 August, 12 - 7 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
A bike brewery crawl around Northeast Minneapolis. Use your online passport to check in to your favorite local spots and head back to Forgotten Star for the after party at 6:30.
FAT BEACH DAY
9 August, 1 - 4 pm
Lake Nokomis Main Beach, Minneapolis
Curvy ladies, check this out. Just a casual beach day for body positivity. Hosted by Cake Plus Size Resale.
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