Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this August
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.
Featuring Members of The Big WuTruckin’: 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…
Truckin’ – An All-Star Salute to the Grateful Dead501 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Tame Impala is bringing "The Deadbeat Tour" to Target Center on August 28 with special guest Dominic Fike.
Game Highlight: Let us make bedtime fun during this post-game Friday Night Fireworks powered by Xcel Energy to kids hip hop lullabies.Sponsorship: Friday Night Fireworks powered by Xcel Energy!
Michael Che can be seen Saturday Night Live as "Weekend Update" Co-Anchor alongside Colin Jost, and in his HBO Max series That Damn Michael Che, a comedy sketch series which he starred…
Celebrate the spirit of the Highlands with bagpipes, bold tartans, and lively competition. Cheer on feats of strength, raise a toast, and enjoy a weekend inspired by Scottish tradition and revelry.
2026 Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Highland Fling (Aug 29-30)12364 Chestnut Blvd.
Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
Ready for a whirlwind adventure? Minneapolis’s only Hop-On Hop-Off Tour packs in 4 essential experiences over 2 hours, giving you ample time to soak in the magic of each spot before whisking…
Minneapolis Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour (Saturday) by Experience the Twin Cities505 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Minnesota
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, we'll…
Experience the Twin Cities' Saturday Riverwalk Food TourSecond Street and 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Minnesota
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…
Experience the Twin Cities' Saturday North Loop Food Tour900 N Washington Ave 55401
Minnesota
Saturdays just hit different in the Beer Garden ☀️ All summer long, we’re bringing a rotating lineup of live music to Utepils—everything from laid-back acoustic sets to high-energy bands that keep the…
August 29 at 1pm & 4pmBob Dylan Center Director Steven Jenkins will present the films and engage in a post-screening discussion and audience Q&A. Local singer-songwriter Dan Israel will round out the…
Stepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center115 Main ST SE
Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota 55414
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) returns to Minneapolis on August 29 at TCO Stadium for the 2026 U.S. Bank PLL Quarterfinals — a can't-miss celebration of pro lacrosse. Watch the world's best…
2026 U.S. Bank PLL Quarterfinals2685 Vikings Circle Ste 050
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware... the killer is…
Dinner Detective Minneapolis1500 Washington Ave South
Minnesota 55454
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