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.
Car Seat Headrest “The Scholars” Listening Party
Car Seat Headrest fans are invited to celebrate the release of The Scholars on its release date, Friday, May 2nd, at 4:30 p.m. We'll play The Scholars in its entirety. No wristbands…
Community
Free
Live Music
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Car Seat Headrest "The Scholars" Listening Party2000 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Weekend at La Doña Cervecería You’re invited to an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo Weekend packed with music, energy, and community at the taproom. Come celebrate with us! Friday…
Arts & Theater
Community
Dance
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Free
Live Music
Multicultural
Details
Cinco de Mayo Weekend241 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55105
May Star Party
Join us for our next in-person Star Party! Outside, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, you can explore hands-on activities, and our…
Women’s Prison Book Project’s Annual Pancake Breakfast & Book Sale
Women’s Prison Book Project's annual pancake breakfast and book sale will take place on May 3, 2025 at New City Center from 8a to noon. Women’s Prison Book Project is a grassroots…
Community
Food & Drink
Details
Women’s Prison Book Project's Annual Pancake Breakfast & Book Sale3104 16th Ave S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Larissa Loden 3rd Anniversary Party
Celebrate Larissa Loden’s 3rd Anniversary at our HQ with a day full of fun, vibes, and a little magic! Swing by from 12 to 5pm for live DJ sets, sweet treats, and…
Community
Free
Live Music
Shopping
Details
Larissa Loden 3rd Anniversary Party2032 Marshall Ave.
St Paul, Minnesota 55104
Twin Cities Spring Book Hop
Tired of all the bar hops? Come Book Hop with us! Join us as we travel from bookstore to bookstore enjoying good company, there’s no book minimum (or max!) Before the hop…
Arts & Theater
Fairs & Festivals
LGBTQ
Shopping
Details
Twin Cities Spring Book Hop1011 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Fulton Northeast Block Party
Join us for the first NE block party of the Spring, while celebrating the 11th anniversary of Fulton's Gran Fondo! This year, we're having live music from local bands playing jams through…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Free
Live Music
Details
Fulton Northeast Block Party2540 2nd St NE
Minneapolis , MN 55418
Skyline Sunna Pilates
Pilates is happening at Windows at Marquette in collaboration with Sunna on Saturday May 3 at 11am! Admission is free for a one hour Pilates class with stunning views of downtown Minneapolis…
Community
Family Fun
Fitness
Free
LGBTQ
Details
Skyline Sunna Pilates710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis MN
Minnesota 55402
Annual Derby Party
Let’s Derby! Celebrate the most exciting two minutes in sports at our Annual Derby Party—and the fun starts long before the race! Live music by The Thirsty River starts at 2:30pm Snap…
Derby Day — Our 6th Anniversary!!
It's hard to believe it, but we're turning 6 this year! And since our anniversary happens to fall on the same day as the Kentucky Derby, what better way to celebrate than…
Food & Drink
Free
Details
Derby Day - Our 6th Anniversary!!701 SE 9th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Dinner Detective Minneapolis
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
Food & Drink
Details
Dinner Detective Minneapolis1500 Washington Ave South
Minnesota 55454
Minneapolis Mixdown: Spring Sound Fusion
Minneapolis Mixdown: Spring Sound Fusion 📍 Eagles 34, Seward Neighborhood 📅 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 | Doors at 7:00 PM Celebrate the sounds of spring with Minneapolis Mixdown: Spring Sound Fusion—a high-voltage…
Live Music
Details
Minneapolis Mixdown: Spring Sound Fusion2507 E 25th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
