7 - 13 April 2025

Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Check out my weekly drop of fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro!

A quirky gift idea for your mom in Minneapolis…Mother’s Day is right around the corner, guys!

Grab your siblings, get awkward, and smile…

$29 per group, and you get three photos with digital download. Print and frame…boom, Mom’s gift done. ✔️

AWKWARD SIBLING PHOTO SHOOT

10 April, 4 - 9 pm

Inbound BrewCo, North Loop

If you're new to Minneapolis - St Paul and/or want to meet new friends, Summit Brewing is hosting an event where you just show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new people.

BREAK THE BUBBLE

11 April, 6 - 9 pm

Summit Brewing, St Paul

Buy nothing friends in Minneapolis, I give you a clothing swap.

Men, women, and kids…clothes only. But no socks, undergarments, or leggings.

Bring up to 15 items to donate…something you would pass off to a friend.

No need to donate to “shop.”

CLOTHING SWAP

12 April, 10 am - 1 pm

Logan Park, Northeast Minneapolis

Another buy nothing clothing swap in Minneapolis…

Swap on Saturday…free store on Sunday (no donations). Men, women, and kids.

No need to donate in order to “shop.”

CLOTHING SWAP & FREE STORE

12 + 13 April, 11 am - 2 pm

Eastside Food Co-op, Northeast Minneapolis

A flea market in Minneapolis but for the curvy girls…

XL+ clothing, jewelry, art, tattoos, and other vendors will be available at this two-day market.

Free parking. Masks required.

FAT FLEA

12 + 13 April, 11 am - 4 pm

The Annex, Seward, Minneapolos

Minneapolis, there’s a book fair celebrating MN women’s voices coming up!

Local authors will showcase and sell their work with storytelling, book signings, and interactive sessions.

HERSTORY BOOK FAIR

12 April, 12 - 3 pm

Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis

Support Minneapolis small businesses and makers with a stroll around Northeast next week!

Shop dozens of local makers set up across three locations all within walking distance.

MINNEAPOLIS MAKERS MARKET + BAR HOP

12 April, 1 - 6 pm

Indeed, Padraigs, + Dashfire, Northeast Minneapolis

90s kids in Minneapolis, need weekend plans? Catch Grunge Day at your favorite local brewery.

Check out a local alternative/grunge cover band, Grunge Unplugged, from 6 - 9 with a 90 vendor market from 5 - 9.

Wear a flannel for $1 off a drink/beer. 😂

GRUNGE DAY

12 April, 5 - 9 pm

Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis

The last indoor farmer’s market in Northeast Minneapolis!

Shop indoors with local vendors, a custom bloody bar, and food for sale.

This time with open skate…yeah, like actual roller skating from 10 - 1. Free rentals in all sizes.

NORTHEAST WINTER MARKET

13 April, 10 am - 2 pm

Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis

Calling all Minneapolis thrifters! Add this to your weekend shopping plans.

Two floors of vintage goods plus coffee, food + beverages, and a DJ.

You do need a ticket, but the event is free! Or $10 for first dibs at 11.

VINTAGE MARKET

13 April, 11 - 4 pm

Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis

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