On the first Friday of every month, from 6- 9 p.m., artists throughout Lowertown open their studio doors or team up with a local venue for a pop-up table for an evening that celebrates the creativity, history, and vibrant community that define our neighborhood. During Lowertown First Fridays, local galleries...
Hang on tight for an energetic program full of intricate harmonies that overlap and intertwine. In the first half of the program, SPCO woodwinds pass Afro-Latin melodies back and forth like a dance in Paquito d’Rivera’s Aires Tropicales. Then, we shift back a couple hundred years to dance in the...
Twelve Kinds of Ice Glide through the ever-shifting magic of winter as Ellen recalls childhood memories of icy adventures with her loving father. In this world premiere musical, cold temperatures and warm hearts unite to tell a tender story that takes us from spotting the first glaze of ice to...
Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag...
Soak up the last of summer before the leaves begin to change around the Arboretum. Check out "Garden Highlights" updated weekly, to see what's blooming on the grounds and the soon-to-be best spots to see the fall color. Some of our favorite trails include the walk to the Farm, the Sensory...
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is an energetic, colorful place full of sensory stimuli, and we know this environment can be overwhelming for some guests. This is a time designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to explore the zoo without the crowds. Como strives to provide...
Join us from 9-10 a.m. during the listed dates for an inclusive experience at Como Zoo. Spend time exploring the zoo without the crowds. Use the social narrative and the visual schedule to help prepare you for your autism friendly early entry day at Como.
Explore free workshops for all ages and experience levels, from Kids Workshops. Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.
The Lindström Public Market is a curated, year-round indoor farmers market and food hall—designed for discovery, not convenience shopping. It brings together the region’s most exceptional small-batch growers, makers, and food producers in one shared space. Every product is handmade. Every producer has a story. And every visit invites you...
Art Play! is your chance to experiment. Each month, explore one medium, artist, or theme in an open studio. Go on a scavenger hunt to find inspiration in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios. No prompts, no rules, just play. Art Play! is free for everyone...
Recommended for all ages The Bell Museum is excited to celebrate its annual Collectors Day, a daylong event where members of the community are invited to share and showcase their own personal collections. Visitors get a chance to interact with collectors, who share stories about their gathering process and their...
Experience the beauty of a special place in the Twin Cities! The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden is the oldest public native plant garden in the United States. Located in the heart of Minneapolis, it brings together a diverse collection of plants in woodland, wetland, and meadow habitats in just 18...
Rain Taxi’s 26th annual Twin Cities Book Festival is happening on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Union Depot in Saint Paul! The TCBF features a vibrant all-day book fair with over 140 publishers, literary organizations, book dealers, authors, and more! Exhibitors offer special prices on merchandise and other perks, and...
Twelve Kinds of Ice Glide through the ever-shifting magic of winter as Ellen recalls childhood memories of icy adventures with her loving father. In this world premiere musical, cold temperatures and warm hearts unite to tell a tender story that takes us from spotting the first glaze of ice to...
Brick by Brick is a community space for children and their caregivers to listen to stories, create art, ask questions and practice anti-racism. Storytellers Morgan, Alsa, and Ellen guide families through fun, play, openness, and silliness, because creating joy together is anti-racist! And YES - there will be snacks! We...