Celebrate Women's History Month in Minneapolis
Each March is Women's History Month - an opportunity to celebrate women and their historical and current contributions to society. Whether you want to dine at a restaurant headed by an award-winning woman chef, shop at women-owned businesses or attend a celebratory event, here's how to celebrate Women's History Month in Minneapolis.
Events
March 7, 2026
Noon - 6pm
Solar Arts Building
Celebrate the power, resilience, and creativity of women! Shop art and gifts made by women artists.
March 7, 2026
Broken Clock Brewing
International Women’s Day is Sunday, March 8th, but we’re starting the celebration a day early!
Events:
- 11am: Free Women’s Self-Defense Class (The B-side Lounge)
- 12-4pm: Stop by to support and learn more from Strong Hearts MN and Feminist Book Club! (Main Taproom)
- 7-9pm: Beer Choir: Raise a glass and your voice for a high-energy, community-led singing session. (Main Taproom)
March 7 & 8
Machine Shop
Join us on Saturday, March 7 (12–7pm) and Sunday, March 8 (10am–4pm) at The Machine Shop in Northeast Minneapolis for a vibrant, two-day art fair honoring Women’s History Month.
Discover the work of over 65 women and gender-expansive artists, explore hands-on creative activities, and enjoy a weekend of inspiration, community, and connection in one of Minneapolis’ most iconic venues.
March 8, 2026
Noon - 5pm
Modist Brewing
Celebrate International Women's Day with a vibrant lineup of local women-owned and -run businesses, offering everything from apparel and prints to home goods, wellness products, and more.
March 8, 2026
10am - 1pm
Lucky Shots Pickleball
Join us on Sunday, March 8th as we celebrate International Women’s Day with a fun, welcoming pickleball social designed to connect, empower, and uplift women in our community. This special event brings together pickleball play, community connection, and a showcase of incredible women-owned businesses for a morning filled with movement, support, and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, you’ll feel right at home on the court
March 12, 2026
6pm - 9pm
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Celebrate women’s history at Meet at Mia. Enjoy a special concert with music artist Chastity Brown. Get creative in Mia’s studios with Laura Brown. Explore the galleries on a guided tour of artworks by women artists in Mia’s collection. Get free entry to Mia’s new special exhibition “Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910–1945: Masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin.”
March 14, 2026
Noon - 3pm
Midtown Global Market
Celebrating the diverse literary voices of Minnesota’s female authors through a multicultural lens. Celebrate the literary contributions of Minnesota's female authors from all backgrounds, meet authors, shop books and enjoy signings, and support literacy and celebrate the power of women's voices.
