Category: Local Events

Where to Celebrate St. Patricks Day in Minnesota

You don’t have to be Irish to get in on the fun of St. Patrick’s Day. Parades, parties, races and concerts are held throughout the state, so put on your best green attire and celebrate the Irish way.

Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Sat, Feb 22, 10am – Feb 23, 5pm Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Our vendors specialize in clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering a selection of toys, home goods, and more to complete your nostalgic shopping experience!

Minneapolis Santa Claus Locations

Santa Claus is all over Minneapolis! Santa events include an annual holiday play at Bachman’s, a couple special holiday trolley rides, festival appearances and even a magical Christmastime sleigh experience in the city.

Hollidazzle 2024

We are so excited to celebrate the holiday season with you in the heart of downtown Minneapolis! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 18th through Sunday, December 22nd, and join us in downtown for five days of festival fun.

2024 Twin Cities Pride Festival

June 28th – June 30th The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest FREE Pride festival. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on 4 stages and featuring over 650 vendors.

Gingerbread Wonderland

Dec 1 to Jan 7, 2024 The Norway’s House hosts this quintessential feature of the Norwegian holiday season. With over 250 structures from professionals to local families this is an amazing visit this holiday season.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

NOV 7 – JAN 7, 2024 The Children’s Theatre Company The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” is a story about a grumpy creature who tries to steal Christmas but learns the true meaning of the holiday.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

September 30 – November 4 Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns bigger and better than ever at the Minnesota Zoo! Gather your family and friends and come explore our glowing trail with thousands of artistically carved pumpkins.

New Ulm Oktoberfest

Oct 6-7 & 13-14, 2023 Come to one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the nation! This traditional festival is modeled after one of the world’s largest celebrations, held each year for several centuries in Munich, Germany. New Ulm’s version takes place during the first two full weekends in October, with festivities happening all over […]

Minnesota State Fair

Aug 24 – Sept 4 A cherished end-of-summer tradition, the Great Minnesota Get-Together welcomes 1.8 million guests annually. A world-class showcase of agriculture, entertainment, food, art and industry, the Minnesota State Fair is a whole lot of fun!

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