
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.
Enjoy authentic Greek food, music and cultural experiences while supporting philanthropy!
Dance & Music
Throughout the weekend, live Greek music and dancing will take place at both the indoor and outdoor stages. Catch Greek dance performances at the bottom of the hour both Saturday and Sunday. Check out the beautiful costumes, enjoy the Greek beat, and maybe take a few steps on the dance floor yourself!
Courtyard Cafe
Enjoy a glass or flight of red or white Greek wines, along with calamari, grilled halloumi cheese, and keftethes (meatballs). Take in the gorgeous view overlooking Lake Bde Maka Ska. Enter the courtyard through the Narthex, just inside the main church doors.
Friday Night at the Festival
Come early for Happy Hour food and drinks and stay for the outdoor party. Dance the night away to the great Greek tunes and Mediterranean beats by our own DJ Evie.
Taste of Greece FestivalSt. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church
3450 Irving Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
The Minneapolis Monarch Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly amazing 2,300 mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with music, food, dance, hands-on art, native plant sales and plenty of opportunities to get up close with monarch butterflies, learn about their habitats, and what you can do to make a difference.
10 am - 4 pm
Monarch Festival2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Open Streets West Broadway is a free, family-friendly event that offers a variety of activities such as biking, walking, playing, eating, dancing, and singing. The event covers 17 blocks on West Broadway and attracts over 250 participants and vendors with over 3,000 attendees. This event is not just a street festival, but it is a celebration of community and allows neighbors to experience city streets as public spaces where communities thrive.
The event will stretch along West Broadway from Logan Avenue to Lyndale Avenue North.
The sea is calling! Join this swashbuckling adventure in which gold-hungry pirates and not-so-noblemen are repeatedly outwitted by one clever boy. Sail the open seas, explore a remote island, and search for buried treasure alongside young Jim as he navigates overheard schemes and ever-shifting alliances. Is Long John Silver an unlikely friend, or a treacherous villain? In between sword fights and rounds of live music, you can decide for yourself!
Treasure IslandChildren's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Minnesota Twins host the Arizona Diamondbacks September 12-14 at Target Field.
September 12 at 7:10 pm
September 13 at 6:10 pm
September 14 at 1:10 pm
Housewife and mother Nora Helmer lives a delicately constructed — and seemingly perfect — life focused on keeping up appearances and meeting expectations. When a long-held secret comes to light on Christmas Eve, the foundation of Nora’s world begins to crumble. The blackmail and lingering resentments that emerge force her to come to terms with the fragile facade of her doll-like existence. Torn between playing the part that’s been built for her or leaving behind everything she’s ever known, Nora is faced with an impossible choice. Ibsen’s seminal drama returns to the Guthrie in this thrilling adaptation by Pulitzer finalist and Tony nominee Amy Herzog.
The Minnesota Twins host the New York Yankees at Target Field September 15-17 at 6:40 pm.
The Buena Vista Orchestra returns to Minnesota and are coming to Fillmore Minneapolis on September 16th! Make sure to get your tickets now!
The Buena Vista OrchestraFillmore Minneapolis
528 N 5th St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Join us on Friday and Saturday, September 19-20, 2025 to celebrate Ukrainian culture and traditions! Experiencing traditional dance, music, food and pivo (beer) in the company of an open and welcoming community.
Featuring entertainment from the Ukrainian Village Band, Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and more!
Minnesota Ukrainian FestivalUkrainian American Community Center
301 NE Main St
Minneapolis, MN 55413
The Twins host the Cleveland Guardians September 19-21 at Target Field.
September 19 at 7:10 pm
September 20 at 6:10 pm
September 21 at 1:10 pm
Farm Aid is heading to Minnesota for the first time for its 40th anniversary festival on Saturday, September 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis! The event will launch a celebration of four decades of impactful advocacy, historic cultural moments and unforgettable music.
This full day of music, family farmers, HOMEGROWN food and agricultural experiences will feature performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds) and Margo Price, as well as Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards and more artists to be announced!
Purchase your tickets at farmaid40.org. Additional details on this year's show can be found at farmaid.org/festival.
Farm Aid 40Huntington Bank Stadium
420 23rd Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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