Events for "Minneapolis, MN"
January
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City of Lakes Loppet (Jan. 30 – 31)
Minneapolis, MNFor recreational skiers, the highlight of this big cross-country ski festival are the nightly Luminary Loppets on Lake of the Isles, with glowing ice pillars and "ruins.''
There are also classical and free-style races, orienteering, fat-tire, snowshoeing and skijoring races in Theodore Wirth Park, location of most events.
February
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City of Lakes Loppet (Feb. 5 – 7)
Minneapolis, MNFor recreational skiers, the highlight of this big cross-country ski festival are the nightly Luminary Loppets on Lake of the Isles, with glowing ice pillars and "ruins.''
There are also classical and free-style races, orienteering, fat-tire, snowshoeing and skijoring races in Theodore Wirth Park, location of most events.
April
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Outdoor Easter at the Castle (Apr. 3)
Minneapolis, MNThe American Swedish Institute hosts an Easter egg hunt in the 33-room Turnblad Mansion. There will also be crafts, storytelling and Easter tree-decorating. Register by March 22.
May
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Virtual Wordplay Book Festival (May 2 – 8)
Minneapolis, MNThe Loft Literary Center hosts this family-friendly festival, featuring dozens of authors.
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Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival (May 13 – 23)
Minneapolis, MNMore than 180 films from around the world are streamed and/or shown live outdoors.
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Art-A-Whirl Studio Tour (May 14 – 16)
Minneapolis, MNUp to 800 artists are taking part in this tour of studios in the northeast Minneapolis arts district.
Some studios are opening for in-person visits and others online only. Check for updates.
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Doors Open Minneapolis (May 15 – 16)
Minneapolis, MNGet a free, behind-the-scenes look at 115 historic theaters, hotels, courthouses and mansions as well as new buildings and venues, including Target Field, Surly Brewing, the Prospect Park water tower and the Pillsbury A Mill. On-site docents lead tours or answer questions.
June
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Stone Arch Bridge Festival (Jun 19 – 20)
Minneapolis, MNOn the banks of the Mississippi, 200 artists show their wares. There will also be music, art for kids and a car show.
This year, the fair is not on the Stone Arch Bridge but on the west side of the river between Portland and North Fourth Avenue.
July
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Aquatennial (Jul 21 – 24)
Minneapolis, MNThe City of Lakes holds a Wednesday Torchlight Parade, water-ski shows and Saturday fireworks.
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ArtBike + ArtCar Parade (Jul 24)
Minneapolis, MNDecorated bikes, cars and one Couchmobile will circle Lake Harriet at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring a decorated conveyance and join the parade; meet at 5 p.m. at the Rose Garden.
September
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Basilica Block Party (Sep. 10 – 11)
Minneapolis, MNPraise the Loud at this ticketed rock-music fest at the Basilica of St. Mary on the edge of downtown.
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Monarch Festival (Sep. 11)
Minneapolis, MNThis festival at Lake Nokomis celebrates the monarch migration from Minnesota to Mexico and includes a costume parade, music, dance, art activities and monarch games.
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Greenway Glow (Sep. 18)
Minneapolis, MNAlong the Midtown Greenway bike route in south Minneapolis, enjoy live music, art installations and theatrical performances from 4 to 10 p.m.
October
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Halloween Outdoor Puppet Extravaganza (Oct. 31)
Minneapolis, MNThis year, the larger-than-life puppetry troupe will collaborate on The Cry of the Ancestors, a community pageant procession from Powderhorn Park, with the theme being grief, loss and death.
November
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Art Attack (Nov. 5 – 7)
Minneapolis, MNIn the northeast arts district, 350 artists open their studios and offer demonstrations and workshops.
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Outdoor Adventure Expo (Nov. 19 – 21)
Minneapolis, MNThe expo at the Midwest Mountaineering store on the West Bank includes dozens of speakers and seminars about skiing, sled-dog racing and ice-climbing as well as camping, backpacking and other year-round adventures.