Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this May
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.
Twins vs. Rays
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Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field July 4 at 3:10 pm July 5-6 at 1:10 pm
Red, White and Boom!
Fourth of July fireworks are back in downtown Minneapolis! Red, White and Boom! will take place on the west side of the river at Water Works and Stone Arch Bridge parking lot…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Free
Holiday
Live Music
Outdoor and Recreation
Big Events
Details
Red, White and Boom!Water Works
425 West River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Taste of Minnesota
This two-day smorgasbord of food and fun celebrates everything we love about Minnesota: great music, fabulous food, outdoor family fun, a few surprises and really great people-watching! Come for the food and…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Free
Big Events
Details
Taste of MinnesotaNicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN
AMER-I-CAN Drop Dead Dead Gorgeous Drag Brunch
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Nina DiAngelo, the one and only "Peter" and the cast of Roxy's pay homage to this cult classic based right here in Minnesota! Welcome to the AMER-I-CAN Drop Dead Dead Gorgeous Drag…
Food & Drink
LGBTQ
Details
AMER-I-CAN Drop Dead Dead Gorgeous Drag Brunch1333 Nicollet Mall
Minnesota 55403
Taylor Swift Drag Brunch
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Welcome to the Taylor Swift Drag Brunch at Roxy's Cabaret! Join us for an amazing event packed with lip-sync performances, scrumptious food, and fantastic company. Get ready to belt out all of…
Native American Food Truck Festival
Celebrate Minnesota’s First Native American Food Truck Festival on Saturday July 5th 2025 at the beautiful Harriet Island Regional Park! More details to come.
Food & Drink
Free
Multicultural
Details
Native American Food Truck FestivalHarriet Island
175 Water St W
Minneapolis, MN 55107
Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries
The Minnesota Lynx take on the new Golden State Valkyries at Target Center. 7 pm
Sports Events
Details
Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State ValkyriesTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Teddy Swims
First Avenue and Jam present Teddy Swims - I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy TourThe ArmorySunday, July 6, 2025All Ages show6:30 PM Doors8:00 PM Showtimehttps://first-avenue.com/event/2025-06-teddy-swims/
Sports Events
Details
Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago SkyTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Trail of Small Wonders Opening Day
Magic comes to Westwood Hills Nature Center! For the fifth enchanting year, St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts in collaboration with the Westwood Hills Nature Center hosts the third Opening Day…
Arts & Theater
Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Free
Details
Trail of Small Wonders Opening Day 8200 West Franklin Ave
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426
Twins vs. Cubs
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The Minnesota Twins host the Chicago Cubs July 8-10 at Target Field. July 8 & 9 at 6:40 pm July 10 at 12:10 pm
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram & Samantha Fish — Gone Fishin’ Tour
Get ready for the Blues Guitar event of the year! Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish, two of the most electrifying talents in contemporary blues, are teaming up for the 2025 Gone…
Live Music
Details
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram & Samantha Fish - Gone Fishin’ Tour710 Hennepin Ave.
Minnesota 55403
