Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this April
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.
Meet the Artist Series at the Kickernick Gallery
Join us for a fun and interactive evening at the Kickernick Gallery! Meet the artists currently showing their work, hear their stories, and get an inside look at their techniques and creative…
Arts & Theater
Details
Meet the Artist Series at the Kickernick Gallery430 N. 1st Ave.
Minnesota 55401
Meet the Artist Series at the Kickernick Gallery
Join us for a fun and interactive evening at the Kickernick Gallery! Meet the artists currently showing their work, hear their stories, and get an inside look at their techniques and creative…
Arts & Theater
Details
Meet the Artist Series at the Kickernick Gallery430 N. 1st Ave.
Minnesota 55401
Ute-Palooza
🔥 UtePaLooza is here! 🔥 Formerly known as Utefest, our Summer Music Festival is back and bigger than ever! Two days. Incredible bands. Great beer. What more do you need? 📅 May…
Twins vs. Royals
There are future dates for this event
The Twins host the Kansas City Royals May 23-25 at Target Field. May 23 at 7:10 pm May 24 & 25 at 1:10 pm
Why Not More? Tour
Coco Jones is bringing her “Why Not More? Tour” to The Fillmore Minneapolis on Friday, May 23rd with special guest Lady London! Make sure to get your tickets now!
The Dolly Show with Kelly O’Brien LIVE- From London’s West End
As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, The Last Leg, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, The Daily Mail and the Metro, and voted the U.K’s BEST Dolly…
Food & Drink
LGBTQ
Details
The Dolly Show with Kelly O'Brien LIVE- From London's West End1333 Nicollet Mall
Minnesota 55403
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
For lovers of the strange, unusual, and bizarre...The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You'll find…
Fairs & Festivals
Shopping
Details
The Oddities & Curiosities ExpoMinneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Lord of the Rings Day
Lord of the Rings Day at Inbound BrewCo May 24th, 2025 | 12pm–10pm The time has come to journey to Middle-earth… or at least to Inbound BrewCo! Join us for a full…
Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Free
Live Music
Shopping
Details
Lord of the Rings Day701 N 5th St
Minnesota 55401
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
Juice Sutton- I Got The J.U.I.C.E Comedy Special Taping
Juice Sutton is set to record his comedy special at the infamous Music Box Theatre. You may recognize him as the in game host for both the MN Twins and MN Wild…
Comedy
Details
Juice Sutton- I Got The J.U.I.C.E Comedy Special Taping1407 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show
Join the Twin Cities River Rats as we perform a FREE water ski show for you! Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis, the show includes music, costumes…
Arts & Theater
Community
Family Fun
Free
Outdoor and Recreation
Sports Events
Details
Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show1758 W River Rd. N
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411
