5 - 11 January 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 5 - 11 January 2026.
The ice castles are back on display in the Twin Cities through the end of February!
They also have ice slides, tubing, caverns + tunnels, and an ice bar.
For peak days, adults are $31 and kids are $22 all in, but they have a family pack to save on admission.
ICE CASTLES
Now through 21 February
MN State Fair, St Paul
If you’re not ready to let go of the holiday season in Minneapolis, there’s a gingerbread house collection/competition to check out through next week!
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids (5 and under are free).
GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND
Now through 8 January
Norway House, Minneapolis
Warm up with a whimsical night out in the Twin Cities in January full of live music and tropical warmth!
Select Sundays and Wednesdays at Como, they’ll have free concerts in the Sunken Garden with blues and bluegrass musicians.
Standing room only, but the music will be simulcast to other areas with limited seating.
Beer and wine for purchase.
MUSIC UNDER GLASS
4 January - 4 February, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Como Zoo + Conservatory, St Paul
Find love in the new year for your single Minneapolis friend next week!
You’ll pitch them to a crowd of singles in a light-hearted presentation. Then there’s a singles mixer afterward.
Free to attend. $5 to pitch.
PITCH A FRIEND
5 January, 7 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Theater kids in Minneapolis, just making sure this is on your radar!
Once a month, Lush hosts Musical Mondays, a cabaret performance by local talents!
They also give away tickets to upcoming shows!
There is a $5 suggested donation.
MUSICAL MONDAYS
5 January, 7 - 10 pm
LUSH, Northeast Minneapolis
Meet new friends in Minneapolis next week!
Simple as that. Not a singles or networking thing…just a happy hour to meet some new people. They usually have 100+ in attendance.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
6 January, 6 - 9 pm
Pryes Brewing, Minneapolis
If you need to stretch your legs indoors during this Minneapolis winter, check this out!
Tuesday and Thursdays in January, you can run or skate at US Bank Stadium! It is 15 bucks.
No strollers. No music or headphones.
WINTER WARM-UP
6 - 22 January, 5 - 9 pm
US Bank Stadium, Downtown Minneapolis
It’s a double Break the Bubble week in Minneapolis!
Just a room full of people who want to meet new friends too!
BREAK THE BUBBLE
10 January, 5 - 8 pm
Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park
Book worms of Minneapolis, here’s an idea for fun crafty night out!
Bring your favorite book, and transform it into a sparkling masterpiece with materials and guidance provided.
Food, wine, and NA bevs will be served. Tickets are 45 bucks. Hosted by Adventure Awaits Events.
DIY BOOK BEDAZZLING
10 January, 6 - 8 pm
The Arts Creative, Bloomington
Introduce your kids to the classic 80s Pee Wee Herman flick on the big screen next week in Minneapolis!
Two showtimes. Tickets are only eight bucks!
Tell ‘em Large Marge sent ya…
PEE WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE
11 January, 12 + 8:15 pm
Trylon Cinema, South Minneapolis
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