Arts & Entertainment

Spring 2018: Can't-Miss Events And Activities In The Twin Cities

Forget the weather. It's spring in Minnesota, which means there are dozens of fun weekday and weekend events you won't want to miss out on.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Yes, it's April and there's still snow on the ground with freezing temperatures abound. But this chilly weather won't last forever (right?). Regardless of the forecast, it's spring in Minnesota, which means there are dozens of fun weekday and weekend events and activities you won't want to miss.

The Twin Cities is a haven for arts, entertainment, food, drink, and outdoor festivals. To celebrate this spring season, Patch is highlighting a myriad of events taking place across the metro and beyond that you'll regret not attending.

Did we miss your favorite event? Let us know in the comments or email william.bornhoft@patch.com and we'll add it!

April


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Minnesota Golden Gophers Spring Game

  • April 12
  • TCF Bank Stadium

Jessie Diggins Parade

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  • April 14
  • Downtown Stillwater

Twin Cities Festival-Spring Babies

  • Brooklyn Park
  • April 14-29

Saint Paul Irish Arts Week

  • Saint Paul
  • April 20-29

Art in Bloom

  • The Minneapolis Art Institute
  • April 24-29

May


Festival of Nations

  • Saint Paul
  • May 3-6

Tony Bennett at the State Theatre

  • May 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Jessie Diggins Day

  • Afton
  • May 12

Art-A-Whirl

  • Northeast Minneapolis
  • May 18-20

June


WaterFest 2018

  • Lake Phalen
  • June 2

Flint Hills Family Festival

  • Downtown Saint Paul
  • June 1-2

Grand Old Days

  • Grand Avenue in Saint Paul
  • June 3

West End Neighbors' Garden Tour and History

  • Saint Paul
  • June 6

Eagan's Market Fest

  • Eagan Community Center (1501 Central Parkway)
  • June 6 - Aug. 29 (every Wednesday)

Cannon River Clay Tour

  • June 17-18
  • Northfield

Back to the 50's Weekend

  • State Fair Grounds
  • June 22-24

Uptown Food Truck Festival

  • Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis
  • June 24

Art When the Moon Is Full: Strawberry Moon

  • St Anthony
  • June 28

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