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.
Todd Rundgren: STILL ME (STILL WE)
Rundgren’s myriad of production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Meat Loaf, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, and Hall And Oates.
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Minnehaha Falls Park, one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks, features a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, and river overlooks, attracting more than 850,000 visitors annually. Minnehaha Falls Art Fair was…
Arts & Theater
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Shopping
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Minnehaha Falls Art FairMinnehaha Falls
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Sister Cities Day
Join us as we celebrate Minneapolis Sister Cities with a FREE Ice Cream Social & gathering at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis. This family event features international entertainment, ice cream and refreshments…
Community
Family Fun
Free
Multicultural
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Sister Cities DayNicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Minnesota Wind Chill vs. Detroit Mechanix — Professional Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Game
Come cheer on the Minnesota Wind Chill as they take on the Detroit Mechanix at Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul!The Wind Chill are the 2024 UFA Champions, defeating the Carolina Flyers…
Family Fun
Free
Sports Events
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Minnesota Wind Chill vs. Detroit Mechanix - Professional Men's Ultimate Frisbee Game281 Hamline Ave N St. Paul, MN 55104
Minnesota
Lord Huron
First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present Lord Huron with Lee FieldsThe ArmoryTuesday, July 22, 2025All Ages show6:00 PM Doors7:30 PM Showtimehttps://first-avenue.com/event/2025-07-lord-huron/
Minneapolis Aquatennial
Known to many as The Best Days of Summer, the Minneapolis Aquatennial events include a parade, marathons, performances, like music, special festivities and of course, water activities like canoeing and a water…
The Basement Yard Experience
Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez, The Basement Yard podcast hosts, give an impossible-to-forget live show that will have the audience participating as much as the hosts. No seriously — if you don't…
Chris Distefano
Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. He became the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater…
A Monarch’s Journey — An Immersive Theatrical Music Production
Musical theatre fans of all ages will be enchanted by A Monarch’s Journey, the second installment in the Bach Society of Minnesota’s Scene and Heard series. Conceived by series creator and soprano…
Arts & Theater
Family Fun
Live Music
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A Monarch's Journey - An Immersive Theatrical Music Production2605 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Stained Glass Conservation in Practice: Conservator Lecture by Ali Wysopal
Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts to learn about the field of stained glass conservation with local conservationist Ali…
Arts & Theater
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Stained Glass Conservation in Practice: Conservator Lecture by Ali Wysopal2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Minnesota 55404
Twins vs. Nationals
There are future dates for this event
The Minnesota Twins host the Washington Nationals July 25-27 at Target Field. July 25 at 7:10 pm July 26 at 6:10 pm July 27 at 1:10 pm
An Evening with The Wailin’ Jennys
Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin’ Jennys have grown over the years into one…
