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.
MinnesoThai Street Food Festival
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Wat Promwachirayan is pleased to present the MinnesoThai Street Food Festival. This free, two-day event will showcase authentic Thai street food and feature cultural performances, live music, art and souvenirs, a beer…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
History & Heritage
Multicultural
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MinnesoThai Street Food Festival1693 Duke Dr, St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
Sneaker Con
Sneaker Con is back in Minneapolis on September 27, 2025, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We’re bringing the Midwest’s biggest sneaker marketplace back to the Twin Cities for one day only. Shop…
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show — Minneapolis, MN
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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…
Arts & Theater
Comedy
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Minneapolis, MN1500 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Live Music
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Noah Cyrus - I Want My Loved Ones To Go With MeFillmore Minneapolis
528 N 5th St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most…
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra
The battle for the galaxy intensifies in this thrilling fifth episode of the unfolding saga. As Imperial Forces launch an all-out attack on the Rebel Alliance, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess…
Arts & Theater
Live Music
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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Addams Family
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness…
Roald Dahl’s the Enormous Crocodile the Musical
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He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle with his tummy rumbling… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever…
Arts & Theater
Family Fun
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Roald Dahl's the Enormous Crocodile the MusicalChildren's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Twin Cities Oktoberfest
Twin Cities Oktoberfest is excited to be back for its 13th annual event in the heart of the Twin Cities at the Historic Progress Center on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Twin Cities…
Fairs & Festivals
Food & Drink
Live Music
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Twin Cities OktoberfestMinnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave N
St Paul, MN 55108
A.J. Croce — Heart of the Eternal Tour
After 50 years and more than 50 million records sold, Jim Croce’s legacy as an iconic singer/songwriter is firmly cemented. A.J. Croce, a Billboard charting singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and performer, returns this…
Arts & Theater
Live Music
Hennepin Arts
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A.J. Croce - Heart of the Eternal Tour710 Hennepin Ave.
Minnesota 55403
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend
Whether you wake up at 4 a.m. to lace up or spend the night before hand-lettering motivational signs, the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend has a place for you. There’s no other…
Outdoor and Recreation
Sports Events
Big Events
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Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon WeekendMinnesota 55417
Joan Osborne Sings Bob Dylan
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Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed Songs of Bob Dylan in 2017. There, her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career. Eight years…
