7 - 13 September 2026
Here are some fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 7 - 13 September 2026!
PITCH A FRIEND - 40+ NIGHT
9 September, 7 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
You asked for it…a night of fun presentations of local singles but for the crowd over 40. Free to attend. Five bucks to pitch. Singles mixer after.
ROLLER DISCO
11 September, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Rice Park, St Paul
As the sun sets earlier, the Twin Cities skaters are adding lights to their weekly outdoor skate sessions. Free skate rentals always, and they’ll have lights for the kids!
MINNEAPOLIS MONARCH FESTIVAL
12 September, 10 am - 4 pm
Lake Nokomis Community Center, Minneapolis
Celebrate the monarch butterfly’s amazing 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music, food, dance, hands-on art, native plant sales, and exhibitors.
PICKLEBALL ON THE PARKWAY
12 September, 10 am - 4:30 pm
425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis
A pop-up pickleball tournament with 20 - 30 courts along the Mississippi River with music, food trucks, and local vendors. All levels welcome.
THE STANDARD VINTAGE MARKET
12 September, 11 am - 5 pm
Galleria, Edina
Browse intentionally curated collections from more than 20 local vintage vendors. Plus enjoy tarot readings, custom chain-stitch embroidery, live illustrations, live vintage vinyl sets, drinks for purchase, and free parking. The event is free, or you can opt in for ten bucks to early bird access an hour before it opens to the public.
DOGTOBERFEST 3
12 September, 1 - 8 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Love hot dogs? Oh, good. Check this out. Three hot dog food trucks, hot dog eating contest, hot dog tattoos, and live music all day.
DUNGEONS + DRAGONS + DOUGHNUTS
12 September, 6 pm
Angel Food Bakery & Donut Bar
Make some new nerdy friends in Minneapolis with an intro to D&D! Led by a dungeon master, you can learn the game with a pre-made character sheet and 7 dice set, a free donut, and bottomless cider, cocoa, or cold brew. 33 bucks each.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
13 September, 12 - 4 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Minneapolis
Vintage lovers, don’t miss this one! Browse local curated vintage collections, vibe to the DJ, and check out the pop-up photo booth!
TWIN CITIES VINTAGE FLEA
13 September, 12 - 5 pm
Bad Weather Brewing, St Paul
Your third vintage market of the week…this one is a pop-up by the team behind Totally Rad Vintage Fest.
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