7 - 13 July 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!
If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, Boom Island Brewing is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
8 July, 6 - 9 pm
Boom Island Brewing, Minnetonka
Get off the apps and try this 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
10 July, 6:30 pm
Fat Pants Brewing, Eden Prairie
Panda Fest, one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals, is coming to the Twin Cities for the first time ever next week!
Check out over 100 Asian street food sellers, 30+ market vendors, and live performances.
It looks like tickets are only $13.
PANDA FEST
11 - 13 July
Mall of America North Lot, Bloomington
If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, SK Coffee is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.
This is a coffee edition! These are usually at breweries, so check it out if beer is not your thing.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
12 July, 9 am - 12 pm
SK Coffee, St Paul
Twin Cities, the 26th Annual Anoka Riverfest is next week!
Explore the historic town on the river for their annual craft fair, food, and their social district where you can bring your drinks to go.
ANOKA RIVERFEST + CRAFT FAIR
12 July, 9 am - 5 pm
Downtown Anoka
The Totally Rad Vintage Fest is turning FIVE, and they’re celebrating at Surly in Minneapolis!
Expect hundreds of vintage vendors and live music! And beer, duh. Free entry.
TOTALLY RAD VINTAGE FEST
12 July, 10 am - 5 pm
Surly Festival Field, 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
12 July, 10 am - 3 pm
Plymouth Library, Plymouth
Minneapolis, grab your bookish bestie and head to the MN State Fair Grounds for the Book Fair for Grown-Ups!
Expect 140 vendors, including local bookstores, authors, and a huge bookish market! Plus beer and food trucks.
It’s only $10 to get in and includes your first drink. Pre-paid tickets are online. Ask if you need the info!
BOOK FAIR FOR GROWN-UPS
12 July, 12 - 7 pm
Education Building, MN State Fair
A petting zoo but at a local brewery in Minneapolis!
Next week is the annual event by Insight Brewing with a goat petting zoo, farmers market, and live music all day.
They’re even releasing a new charity beer to benefit the Northeast Farmers Market.
GOAT TO YOUR HAPPY PLACE
12 July, 1 - 10 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Calling all Minneapolis vintage lovers! Add this to your weekend shopping plans.
An outdoor market of vintage goods plus coffee, food + beverages, photo booth, and a DJ.
You do need a ticket, but the event is free! Or $10 for first dibs at 11.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
13 July, 12 - 4 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
Plant lovers in Minneapolis, throw this on the calendar for next week!
Show up with your extra plants and/or cuttings, and choose from the donations others have brought to swap.
FAT PANTS PLANT SWAP
13 July, 12 - 4 pm
Fat Pants Brewing, Eden Prairie
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