The Jam Lab is a free monthly musical improvisation workshop for all ages and skill levels. Each session will feature diverse practices aimed at inviting collaborative musical creativity. We’ll play improv games to explore the varied forms music takes, sit in deep listening to sound and silence, talk about our...
Get on the bus and join this merry band of pranksters as we dance, shake, twirl, and groove to the timeless wonders of Grateful Dead music performed by China Rider. We’re closing out our Decade of Dead Summer with an evening of live music on the patio at Day Block...
Featuring Members of The Big Wu Truckin’: An All-Star Salute to The Grateful Dead is a band of not only the best players in the area but of musicians who love the music with a passion. Guitarist and singer Chris Castino and drummer Terry Van De Walker are founding members...
A spectacular display of color that lights up the sky! Our fireworks are best seen from the park, so come out and be amazed. Dazzling colors, fantastic choreography and a Grand Finale that’s not to be missed!
As the largest farmer-managed market in the state, we serve as a community resource, a meeting place, a tourist draw, and most importantly, a place to access Minnesota's greatest selection of fresh produce, plants, and locally made products. Our roots in Minneapolis started in 1876 at the corner of First...
The Farmers Market Annex is located right next to the Minneapolis Farmers Market, creating one of the largest and most vibrant market destinations in the Twin Cities. While the main market is known for its long-standing farmers and fresh produce, the Annex offers a complementary mix of local makers, artisan...
Read our Guide to the Minnesota State Fair for family-friendly insider tips! The Minnesota State Fair runs for 12 days ending on Labor Day and ranks among the largest state fairs in the country by daily attendance. Held at the fairgrounds in Falcon Heights near St. Paul, it draws close...
For over 170 years, The St. Paul Farmers’ Market has been proud to enjoy the support of the community. That tradition of support continues today. We are the longest-running farmers’ market in the state of Minnesota. Established in 1854 by the St. Paul Growers’ Association, the market is a family-friendly...
This living exhibit garden is co-curated by the Arboretum and community partners. Relying on knowledge passed through grandparents, the Original People's Garden features plants the Ojibwe people of the Woodlands and Great Lakes regions use as food and medicines. The exhibit highlights stories and plants that are often missing from...
Kingfield Market was launched in 2001 in cooperation with the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. What began as a pickup truck full of vegetables parked behind Anodyne Coffeehouse has since grown into bustling market with forty vendors every week and thousands of customers attending every Sunday. We are a produce-focused market offering...
Get ready for our favorite weekend of the year! Woodbury Days is a family-friendly, three-day festival packed with fun for everyone. Join us at Ojibway Park for this volunteer-run celebration of Woodbury and the surrounding communities. Live Entertainment: Enjoy bands on Friday and Saturday night, plus community performances throughout the...
Registration Fee: FREE Sun, Aug 16, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Brunch + Bingo = your new Sunday ritual! Join us every week from 10 AM – 12 PM for free to play bingo with prizes up for grabs, a crave worthy brunch menu, and $2 breakfast cocktails! Now officially...
Join our vibrant market every Sunday from May - Oct from 10am - 1pm. Support 45+ local growers, makers, and musicians. You will find a wide variety of artisanal food and crafts, and hot food stalls. The vendor lineup changes every week.
Markets on Main is an outdoor flea market for vintage, florists, makers, and artists. It is located on the plaza in front of Riverplace and The Aster House, on SE Main Street, in the historic Saint Anthony Main neighborhood of Minneapolis. The market will be open every Sunday from 10...
Our summer maker space is back, featuring activities and challenges inspired by the work of University of Minnesota researchers. In Solution Studio, you can follow your curiosity and let your creativity loose. Play games, build things, and awaken your inner scientist. We provide the materials and tools. You get to...