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.
Wicked Wisdom
In Wicked Wisdom, we celebrate the genius of legendary composer Stephen Schwartz, whose music dares us to dream, challenges us to care, and reminds us that even the most misunderstood voices can…
Arts & Theater
LGBTQ
Live Music
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Wicked WisdomOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women
Jo March desperately wants to be a writer — an unusual dream for a teenage girl in 1860s Massachusetts. With her father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth…
Arts & Theater
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Louisa May Alcott's Little WomenGuthrie Theater
818 S 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
The Wizard of Oz
There are future dates for this event
It’s not every day that a wild tornado whizzes right over your head, taking the house and the whole farm with it! Or that the entire world magically shifts from black and…
Arts & Theater
Family Fun
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The Wizard of OzChildren's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Hobbit
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Join Bilbo Baggins on a journey beyond the borders of the familiar in this inventive adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale. Swept into a quest with Gandalf and a band of determined…
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter™ at the start of his second year at Hogwarts™. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a…
Arts & Theater
Family Fun
Live Music
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in ConcertOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Flint Hills Family Festival
For over 25 years, the Flint Hills Family Festival has brought communities together through the power of the arts, welcoming over a million students, teachers, and families since its conception in 2001…
Arts & Theater
Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Free
Live Music
Multicultural
Outdoor and Recreation
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Flint Hills Family Festival345 Washington
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
My Ántonia
In this Latté Da-commissioned world premiere, Willa Cather’s beloved novel is envisioned as an intimate celebration of resilience and the enduring strength of women. Featuring a sweeping indie folk score by The…
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s Season Showcase
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s season-end celebration features Still Waters, an exploration of the peace found in the eye of a storm, and Les Sirènes, which dives into a whimsical tale of mermaids, pirates, &…
Dance
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Ballet Co.Laboratory's Season Showcase276 E Lafayette Frontage Rd
St. Paul, Minnesota 55107
Come From Away
At 9:26 a.m. on September 11, 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration shuts down U.S. airspace in response to terrorist attacks, forcing all inbound planes to find alternate destinations. In total, 38 planes…
Blithe Spirit
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In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly…
