Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this August
Minneapolis Events Calendar
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.‘s 4th Anniversary Bash!
🎉 We’re turning 4! Come celebrate with us on Friday, August 15th at our 4th Anniversary Bash! It’s going to be an unforgettable night with: 🎶 Live music from The Summerbabies (7–10PM)…
Food & Drink
Live Music
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O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.'s 4th Anniversary Bash!600 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
Minnesota 55414
32Headshots with Next Chapter and System 13 @ Day Block Brewing
Come enjoy an evening of hard rock! Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm Day Block Brewing opens at 4pm, so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Dance
Food & Drink
LGBTQ
Live Music
Outdoor and Recreation
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32Headshots with Next Chapter and System 13 @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minnesota 55415
Drop In Skate Deck Art Show
Join us in the taproom for the opening party of 2025 Drop In, a skate deck art show presented by Otherworldly Arts Collective and Rogue Citizen Artgang, sponsored by Cal-Surf. Like every…
Ruthie Foster
Ruthie Foster‘s musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. She was born into a family steeped in gospel tradition. There, Ruthie’s earliest influences were the voices of her…
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
There are future dates for this event
King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of live entertainment. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to display and…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
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Minnesota Renaissance FestivalMinnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 Chestnut Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
Pickle Fest
Saturday August 16th12:00 PM - 08:00 PMCelebrate peak pickle season with briny fun, DJ vinyl vibes, 30+ vendors and all the dill-iciousness you can handle—just in time to warm up for the…
Summer Market
Saturday, August 16th12:00 PM - 08:00 PMDon't miss our final Summer Market of the 2025 summer season! Over 30 vendors, live vinyl DJ sets, live music in the beer garden, all happening…
Augtoberfest at Insight Brewing
Join us for a festive afternoon of traditional German music, delicious brats (courtesy of Gerhard's brats), pretzels from Aki's Breadhaus, stein hoisting, drinking games, and other merriment on Saturday, August 16th! We'll…
Fairs & Festivals
Food & Drink
Live Music
Shopping
Details
Augtoberfest at Insight BrewingInsight Brewing & Taproom
2821 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Experience the Twin Cities’ Saturday Riverwalk Food Tour
There are future dates for this event
Join us as we explore two of the city’s trendy and historical neighborhoods, the Mill District, and St Anthony on Main, situated at the edge of downtown. In addition to sampling food…
Community
Family Fun
Food & Drink
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Experience the Twin Cities' Saturday Riverwalk Food TourGold Medal Park
Second Street and 11th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Experience the Twin Cities’ Saturday North Loop Food Tour
There are future dates for this event
Join us in the North Loop for a food adventure like no other in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis was a booming center for milling, manufacturing, and distribution from the 1800s into the…
Community
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Details
Experience the Twin Cities' Saturday North Loop Food Tour900 N Washington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Pickle Fest
Celebrate peak pickle season with briny fun, DJ vinyl vibes, 30+ vendors and all the dill-iciousness you can handle—just in time to warm up for the MN State Fair! Show up in…
Community
Fairs & Festivals
Food & Drink
Free
Details
Pickle FestForgotten Star Brewing
38 Northern Stacks Dr
Fridley, MN 55421
PEDAL JAM 2025
Connect with neighbors during a full day of outdoor fun! This family-focused biking adventure will travel 10 miles from Oak Grove Park in Brooklyn Park to the Coon Rapids Regional Dam Park…
