
Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this May
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.
Remember the thrill of a Scholastic Book Fair as a kid? We’re bringing that nostalgia back—but for grown-ups! 🎉
Join us for a literary wonderland featuring 100 local authors, publishers, bookstores, and crafters all in one place. Whether you're searching for your next favorite read, unique bookish gifts, or just soaking up the cozy book fair vibes, this is an event you won’t want to miss! We are holding it in the Education Building at the State Fair Grounds.
If you’re interested in taking part and being a vendor, please email events@allinonbeer.com for the form.
Book Fair for Grown-Ups1321 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
Minnesota 55108
Come cheer on the Minnesota Wind Chill as they take on the Madison Radicals at Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul!
The Wind Chill are the 2024 UFA Champions, defeating the Carolina Flyers by a score of 17-16 in the Championship Game in Salt Lake City on August 24th, 2024, to secure their first ever title in franchise history. The Wind Chill are heading into their 12th season in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) in 2025 and have qualified for the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons.
Wind Chill games feature the Stinson Services Sideline Beer Garden, Amazing Scott the Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Multiple Food/Ice Cream Trucks, Yard/Disc Games, and more! Take a photo with our mascot, "Chilly" the Polar Bear! Get post-game autographs with players and throw the Frisbee around with friends on the field after the game.
Every adult 21+ in attendance will receive a voucher for a FREE beer at Surly Brewing Company after the game that night during the official post-game party.
Gates open 1 hour before listed game start time. Free Parking at Sea Foam Stadium.
GAMES
Minnesota Wind Chill vs. Madison Radicals - Professional Men's Ultimate Frisbee Game281 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104
Minnesota
Ramy Youssef brings his “Love Beam 7000 Tour” to The Fillmore Minneapolis on Saturday, July 12th! Make sure to get your tickets now!
Ramy Youssef Love Beam 7000 TourFillmore Minneapolis
528 N 5th St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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.
First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present The Swell Season: 2025 North American Tour
Orpheum Theatre
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
All Ages show
6:30 PM Doors
7:30 PM Showtime
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 voted by artists in the Sunshine Artist Magazine as the 49th Best Art Fair in the United States and 2nd Best Art Fair in Minnesota! The event will feature approximately 150 artist booths, along with music, crafts, food, and more.
Minnehaha Falls Art FairMinnehaha Falls
Minneapolis, MN 55417
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. The event highlights all of Minneapolis’ International Sister Cities, with a special spotlight this year on the 10th anniversary of our sister city, Bosaso, Somalia.
Sister Cities DayNicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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 by a score of 17-16 in the Championship Game in Salt Lake City on August 24th, 2024, to secure their first ever title in franchise history. The Wind Chill are heading into their 12th season in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) in 2025 and have qualified for the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons.
Wind Chill games feature the Stinson Services Sideline Beer Garden, Amazing Scott the Balloon Artist, Face Painting, Multiple Food/Ice Cream Trucks, Yard/Disc Games, and more! Take a photo with our mascot, "Chilly" the Polar Bear! Get post-game autographs with players and throw the Frisbee around with friends on the field after the game.
Every adult 21+ in attendance will receive a voucher for a FREE beer at Surly Brewing Company after the game that night during the official post-game party.
Gates open 1 hour before listed game start time. Free Parking at Sea Foam Stadium.
GAMES
Minnesota Wind Chill vs. Detroit Mechanix - Professional Men's Ultimate Frisbee Game281 Hamline Ave N St. Paul, MN 55104
Minnesota
First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present Lord Huron with Lee Fields
The Armory
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
All Ages show
6:00 PM Doors
7:30 PM Showtime
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 ski show.
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 at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in 2023, but his fearless yet endearing stage presence and natural ability to connect with audiences around the world has made him a household name in not just comedy, but all of entertainment.
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 Gabby Doran, this inventive and immersive theatrical experience follows a butterfly and her companions on a vibrant migration from Minnesota to Mexico and back.
Blending themes of nature, friendship, and discovery, A Monarch’s Journey features a genre-spanning score—from Baroque gems by Bach and his contemporaries to unexpected selections by rock icons Jack White and Kate Bush. The result is a whimsical, thought-provoking journey that invites audiences of all ages to see the world through new eyes.
Gabby Doran is joined by baritone Jake Endres and a cast of special guests for this unforgettable adventure in music and storytelling.
A Monarch's Journey - An Immersive Theatrical Music Production2605 Hennepin Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
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