Events for "Minneapolis, MN"
January
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Winter Trails Day (Jan. 11)
Minneapolis, MNPlay outdoors on the beach at Fort Snelling State Park, near the airport. Try such sports as snowshoeing, skiing, skijoring, ice-fishing, quinzee-building, ice-sculpting and more.
It's free and hosted by the Mississippi Park Connection and Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and a vehicle sticker is required.
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Art Shanty Projects (Jan. 18 – 19)
Minneapolis, MNFrozen Lake Harriet hosts two dozen artist-designed ice houses and lots of fun art antics. Check for scheduled events and ice conditions.
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Art Shanty Projects (Jan. 25 – 26)
Minneapolis, MNFrozen Lake Harriet hosts two dozen artist-designed ice houses and lots of fun art antics. Check for scheduled events and ice conditions.
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Art Sled Rally (Jan. 25)
Minneapolis, MNWatch sledders or ride down a decorated hill at Powderhorn Park in your own wacky sled, which you can make at home or at free workshops at Powderhorn Park Community Center. There's also live music and hot chocolate.
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Lake Harriet Kite Festival (Jan. 25)
Minneapolis, MNIn addition to kite-flying, this event on popular Lake Harriet includes horse-drawn wagon rides, kids' ice fishing, arts, music and roasted marshmallows.
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City of Lakes Loppet (Jan. 30 – Feb 2)
Minneapolis, MNFor recreational skiers, the highlight of this big cross-country ski festival is the Feb. 1 Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles, with glowing ice pillars and "ruins.'' Afterward, there's a tent party with music and beer.
There are also classical and free-style races, ski games for children, a snow-sculpture contest and orienteering, ice-cycle, speedskating, snowshoeing and skijoring races, plus a beer garden and vendor village at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park, location of most events.
February
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Art Shanty Projects (Feb. 1 – 2)
Minneapolis, MNFrozen Lake Harriet hosts two dozen artist-designed ice houses and lots of fun art antics. Check for scheduled events and ice conditions.
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Art Shanty Projects (Feb. 8 – 9)
Minneapolis, MNFrozen Lake Harriet hosts two dozen artist-designed ice houses and lots of fun art antics. Check for scheduled events and ice conditions.
April
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Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival (Apr. 9 – 25)
Minneapolis, MNMore than 350 films from more than 60 countries are shown at St. Anthony Main Theatre on the Minneapolis riverfront and at other venues.
It's postponed in 2020.
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Easter at the Castle (Apr. 11)
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. Tickets go on sale Jan. 6.
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Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo (Apr. 24 – 26)
Minneapolis, MNA spring kickoff for outdoor enthusiasts, with presentations on outdoor adventures and destinations and a gear sale and auction of used canoes and kayaks.
It's postponed in 2020.
May
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Wordplay Book Festival (May 9)
Minneapolis, MNThe Loft Literary Center hosts this family-friendly festival, featuring dozens of authors.
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Art-A-Whirl Studio and Gallery Tour (May 15 – 17)
Minneapolis, MNMore than 500 artists take part in this tour of 60 locations in the northeast Minneapolis arts district.
In 2020, the festival is online.
July
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Red White and Boom (Jul 4)
Minneapolis, MNThere's a half-marathon, relay and 5K in the morning, and music and family activities from 6 to 10 p.m., followed by fireworks.
Festivities are along the riverfront across from downtown.
In 2020, the fireworks and music are canceled.
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Basilica Block Party (Jul 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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Aquatennial (Jul 22 – 25)
Minneapolis, MNThe City of Lakes holds a Torchlight Parade, water-ski shows and Saturday fireworks.
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ArtBike + ArtCar Parade (Jul 25)
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.
August
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Powderhorn Art Fair (Aug. 1 – 2)
Minneapolis, MNThis juried art festival in Powderhorn Park, in south Minneapolis, attracts more than 200 artists and is not far from the big Uptown Art Fair, on the same weekend.
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Uptown Art Fair (Aug. 7 – 9)
Minneapolis, MNThis large juried art fair in the Uptown neighborhood draws crowds. Use a Nice Ride bike or download a free bus/train pass to avoid congestion.
September
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Monarch Festival (Sep. 12)
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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Doors Open Minneapolis (Sep. 12 – 13)
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.
Rescheduled from May.
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Minneapolis Bike Tour (Sep. 20)
Minneapolis, MNRide 16, 25 or 32 miles on parkways along the Mississippi and the Chain of Lakes. Start and finish is Boom Island, along the river in northeast Minneapolis; there's a party afterward with food, music and beer.
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Stone Arch Bridge Festival (Sep. 26 – 27)
Minneapolis, MNOn the banks of the Mississippi, 250 artists show their wares around St. Anthony Main. There are also concerts, art for kids and a car show.
Moved ahead from Father's Day weekend.
November
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Art Attack (Nov. 6 – 8)
Minneapolis, MNIn the northeast arts district, 350 artists open their studios and offer demonstrations and workshops. There's music, too.
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Outdoor Adventure Expo (Nov. 20 – 22)
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.