8 - 14 June 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 8 - 14 June 2026.
Have you heard about the new exhibit at the Como Zoo in St Paul?
There are ten giant sculptures made of trash pulled from water and beaches. They’re located on zoo grounds, so it’s like a bonus scavenger hunt when you visit.
There’s a shark, turtle, penguin…and an eagle with a 17-foot wingspan.
WASHED ASHORE - ART TO SAVE THE SEA
Now through Labor Day
Como Zoo, St Paul
A free skateboard competition in the Twin Cities next week?
Free to participate and attend. All ages and skill levels welcome! Registration begins at 5. They’ll have divisions for all skill levels, and prizes for the top three in each.
Hosted by 3rd Lair.
SKATEBOARD COMPETITION
11 June, 6 pm
Augsburg Park, Richfield
90s kids in the Twin Cities, you can check out our local acoustic cover band next week for an outdoor performance!
Take in your old favorites by Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Nirvana, and much more.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED - OUTDOOR SHOW
12 June, 7 - 10 pm
LTD Brewing, Hopkins
Minneapolis - St Paul, it’s the 11th annual Chalk Fest in Maple Grove next weekend!
Over 50 artists will cover the streets with their art, and there will be food trucks, entertainment, and a kid zone with hands-on activities.
The street will be closed through Monday in case you can’t catch the fest but still want to check out the work!
CHALK FEST MAPLE GROVE
13 + 14 June, 10 am - 6 pm
Main Street, Maple Grove
Ever wonder about the murals on Lake Street in Minneapolis?
Learn all about them and the artists with a guided tour next week! Or you can wander on your own.
The event is free, but if you want a guided tour, register on eventbrite.
LAKE STREET MURAL DAY
13 June, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
Vintage lovers in Minneapolis, this is the event you don’t want to miss!
Join Olio, Moth Oddities, and many others for a giant vintage block party next week!
Tons of vintage goods to shop. They’ll be in the back parking lot with Greek food by Gardens of Salonica and a DJ.
NORTHEAST VINTAGE BLOCK PARTY
13 June, 11 am - 6 pm
5th St NE + Hennepin Ave, Northeast Minneapolis
If you want to support some young Twin Cities entrepreneurs, jot this one down!
A kids market where children run the show (under supervision), selling their products to real customers. This is part of the Father Hennepin Festival in Champlin!
KIDS MARKET
13 June, 1 - 5 pm
Mississippi Crossings, Champlin
Make new friends in the Twin Cities next week!
Just grab a name tag and introduce yourself to someone new. Easy as that.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
13 June, 5 - 9 pm
MetroNOME Brewery, St Paul
A kids music festival in Minneapolis next week hosted by the Current!
They’ll have live music, hands on activities, and performances geared toward children.
And Koo Koo goes on at noon! The best kids concert EVER.
The galleries and museum will be open until 5 with a sensory friendly space in the reception hall if anyone needs a break from the chaos.
ROCK THE CRADLE
14 June, 10 am - 6 pm
Mia + Children’s Theatre, Minneapolis
A petting zoo for adults in the Twin Cities?!
Plus a craft latte, a sweet treat for you, and treats to bribe the animals to love you.
Hang with llamas, goats, mini donkeys, and ponies…you can even take a llama on a walk.
27 bucks each.
THE LLAMA LOUNGE
14 June, 11 am - 12:30 pm
The Hayloft, Hastings
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