COOL STUFF TO DO
LOCAL EVENTS IN THE TWIN CITIES METRO
Welcome 2025 with my hand-picked list of local, fun events around the Twin Cities…you know, tons of cool stuff!
BUY NOTHING CLOTHING SWAP
4 January, 12 - 3 pm
Tare Market, Northeast Minneapolis
Calling all thrifters! Bring a few pieces, and then “shop” the donations for yourself.
PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE
11 January, 12 pm
Trylon Cinema, Longfellow, South Minneapolis
Catch the 80s childhood classic at a cozy, neighborhood theater.
https://www.trylon.org/film/pee-wees-big-adventure/
ADULT BOOK FAIR
11 January, 11 - 5 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop, Minneapolis
Shop a handful of local bookstores plus bookish makers offering up goods for readers like you.
https://facebook.com/events/s/book-fair-for-adults/1265737294621667/
NORTHEAST WINTER MARKET
12 January, 10 am - 2 pm
Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Winter farmer’s market but MN style. Shop indoors with local vendors, custom bloody bar, and food for sale.
https://facebook.com/events/s/northeast-winter-market/584257310793652/
BREAK THE BUBBLE - NEW FRIEND EVENT
17 January, 6 pm
Gambit Brewing, St Paul
Show up, throw on a name tag, and start chatting. How sweet and simple is that?
https://facebook.com/events/s/break-the-bubble-gambit-brewin/1093051428864937/
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW
18 January, 12 - 4 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Shop vinyl, 45s, CDs and music memorabilia from local vendors.
https://facebook.com/events/s/twin-cities-record-show/450708787629302/
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
19 January, 11 am - 4 pm
Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Shop vintage clothing and goods with coffee, beer, and food available for purchase. Plus a photo booth and DJ because why not?
https://www.mplsvintagemarket.com/eventsfeed/minneapolis-vintage-market-at-quincy-hall
TAYLOR SWIFT DAY
25 January, 11 am - 10 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop, Minneapolis
All Taylor, all day. Friendship bracelets, trivia, karaoke, and a cover band to end the night.
https://facebook.com/events/s/taylor-swift-day/603567698768761/
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
25 January, 6 - 9 pm
Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park
90s grunge/alternative band + brewery = 😍
https://facebook.com/events/s/grunge-unplugged-live-at-heavy/510586401690297/
TRY IT: ICE FISHING
26 January, 12 - 4 pm
Silverwood Park, St Anthony
Try ice fishing for FREE. You won’t need any gear. This is an open house style event; stop by anytime.
https://mnthreeriversweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=514374524