5 - 11 May 2025
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Check out my weekly drop of fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro!
A different twist on dating in Minneapolis…
Put together a short slide deck to pitch your friend to the audience, with a singles mixer after presentations.
Free to attend, queer friendly, $5 to pitch. And you don’t have to be single to attend…they’ll have color-coded name tags, so you can support your friends without leading anyone on.
PITCH A FRIEND
5 May, 7 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Plant loving friends in Minneapolis, the Garden Club of Minneapolis is having their spring sale next week!
A huge selection and variety of annuals and perennials, hostas, native plants, vegetables, and herbs.
Also free design services from one of the club’s gardeners if you need help or inspiration. Bring measurements if you have them!
SPRING PLANT SALE
8 May, 9 am - 7 pm
St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, South Minneapolis
Every Thursday evening this summer, Handup Racing is hosting social bike rides in Minneapolis!
Starting at Behind Bars Bicycle Shop in Northeast, cruising 10 - 15 miles around Minneapolis, and ending the ride at Bauhaus.
No drop, ride as a group. Check their socials to recon the route each week!
SOCIAL BIKE RIDE
8 May, 6 - 8 pm
Behind Bars Bicycle Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
The Northeast Farmers Market is back outside next week in Minneapolis!
Shop local vendors, from bakers to makers...artists to farmers.
Free parking. No pets.
NORTHEAST FARMER’S MARKET
10 May, 9 am - 1 pm
St Boniface Church, Northeast Minneapolis
It’s garage sale season in Minneapolis…head to the Kingfield neighborhood next week!
For those that don’t have the space, MLK Park is hosting, so check that out too!
NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES
10 May, 9 am - 2 pm
Kingfield Neighborhood, South Minneapolis
Book lovers in Minneapolis, there’s a used book sale next Saturday!
If you want first dibs for an hour before the sale, you can join Friends of the Plymouth Library at the door for just $10 for an annual membership.
Fill a bag for $5 from 2 - 3 pm.
USED BOOK SALE
10 May, 10 am - 3 pm
Plymouth Library, Plymouth
56 Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis is celebrating ten years!
I’d plan on this one just for the food! They’re bringing in Chimborazo and OG Zaza AND MN Nice Cream!
Plus new beer, a tattoo pop-up, DJs, a live band, a cornhole tournament, games + raffles, and kids activities.
10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
10 May, 12 - 10 pm
56 Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Calling all Minneapolis thrifters! Add this to your weekend shopping plans.
Shop the covered, open air venue filled with vintage goods!
You need a ticket, but the event is free! Or $10 for first dibs at 11.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
10 May, 11 am - 4 pm
Recreational Outdoor Center (ROC), St Louis Park
It’s a double header weekend for the Minneapolis Vintage Market!
Head to the North Loop with Mom to shop curated vintage items, hat designs, and drink specials + brunch.
MOMACITA MARKET
11 May, 11 am - 3 pm
Graze Food Hall, North Loop
Grab Mom a beer and let her shop in Minneapolis next week!
Browse a dozen local vendors and check out the children’s book fair with authors from 12 to 3 pm.
MOTHER’S DAY MARKET
11 May, 11 am - 4 pm
Surly Brewing, Minneapolis
There’s an art fair at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden next weekend!
Check out 150 local artists and a botanical market, music, crafts, and food.
SCULPTURE GARDEN ART FAIR
10 + 11 May, 10 am - 5 pm (7 pm Saturday)
Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis
Paint your pet in Minneapolis but make it color by number…
Submit a photo, and they’ll turn it into a color by number canvas, hand-drawn by a Twin Cities artist, complete with custom-mixed paints. Tickets are 82 bucks and include a drink.
You have to submit your photo three weeks ahead of time! SALES CLOSE 7 MAY…plan ahead!
PAINT YOUR PET
28 May, 6 - 9 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
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