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Events Calendar

Between Bloomington and the Twin Cities, your favorite musician will likely make a stop on their national tour. Festivals celebrate the changing seasons, and there’s always a fun foodie event or big game to look forward to. For an outing today, this weekend, and beyond, check our upcoming events.

Saint Paul

Ancient Caves

Aug 1, 2024 - Feb 14, 2025
All day event

Now at the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Omnitheater is Ancient Caves, an exploration of caves all over the world. You’ll travel everywhere from Minnesota to Death Valley to The Bahamas...

Saint Paul

Night Trains

Oct 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
All day event

The Twin City Model Railroad Museum’s annual winter exhibit, Night Trains, is a collection of model trains of all shapes and sizes. The vintage passenger trains are set in the...

Surrounding Area

White Christmas

Oct 4, 2024 - Jan 25, 2025
All day event

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is based on the timeless film that starred Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. This sparkling musical will dazzle you with its dance numbers and classic songs like...

Saint Paul

Mental Health: Mind Matters

Oct 24, 2024 - Feb 2, 2025
All day event

This limited-time exhibit at Science Museum of Minnesota explores the complex landscape of the mind through diverse perspectives and first-hand accounts. Mental Health: Mind Matters empathetic, interactive exhibitions will help...

Saint Paul

Secrets of the Sea

Nov 1, 2024 - Apr 14, 2025
All day event

Now showing at the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Omnitheater, Secrets of the Sea takes place beneath the ocean’s surface and explores the home of creatures like pygmy seahorses, opalescent squid,...

Minneapolis

Big Christmas Energy

Nov 7, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
All day event

Sketch comedy group Brave New Workshop presents its annual holiday show, Big Christmas Energy. Featuring new sketches and perennial favorites, including Brave New Workshop’s version of The Twelve Days of...

Minneapolis

Tomte: The Gnome, the Myth, the Legend

Nov 9, 2024 - Jan 26, 2025
All day event

American Swedish Institute’s 74th annual holiday experience will be themed around the legend of Tomte, the mythical guardian of Scandinavian homesteads. Meet Tomte and experience other traditional Scandinavian holiday celebrations...

Bloomington

Bloomington Winter Fete

Dec 2, 2024 - Feb 22, 2025
All day event

The annual Winter Fete celebration in Bloomington includes all kinds of outdoor winter activities, including ice fishing, a winter lights tour, sledding, and more! All events are free and designed...

Minneapolis

The Heart Sellers

Dec 14, 2024 - Jan 25, 2025
All day event

The Heart Sellers follows Luna and Jane as they attempt to cook a Thanksgiving meal together during their first holiday season in the United States. This poignant comedy, set eight years...

Mall of America

Rockstar Craft Theme

Jan 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
All day event
$28 – $30

Rock out at Crayola Experience Mall of America during the months of January and February with the Rockstar Craft Theme! Visitors can make their own electric guitar, create an album...

Saint Paul

Ice Castles

Jan 3, 2025 - Feb 17, 2025
All day event

Visitors can explore frozen tunnels, towering ice walls, and interactive ice slides, creating a magical winter experience for all ages.

Minneapolis

Leonardo!

Jan 7, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025
All day event

In Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Scary Monster, Leonardo dreams of being a scary monster, but he can’t even frighten a mouse. Follow his journey as he sets out to...

Surrounding Area

Minnesota Ice Festival

Jan 10, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
All day event
$16.99 – $24.99

The third annual Minnesota Ice Festival at Viking Lakes in nearby Eagan is a frosty wonderland! Experience an ice slide, skating rink, and delicious food and drinks at a warming...

Bloomington

Public Offerings

Jan 10, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025
All day event
Free

Artistry presents Public Offerings in the Inez Greenberg Gallery, featuring works by Jon Kamrath, Mary Beth Magyar, and Paul Stapp that explore the concept of what makes something public. Through...

Bloomington

Small Sentiments

Jan 10, 2025 - Mar 3, 2025
All day event
Free

Artistry proudly presents Small Sentiments by Tara Robinson in the Atrium Gallery, showcasing paintings that explore memory and identity. Her realistic forms and emotional color palettes invite viewers to reflect...

Surrounding Area

World Snow Celebration

Jan 15, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
All day event
Free

Who will win the World Snow Sculpting Championship? Teams from around the world will converge on Stillwater, MN to compete during an 11-day event. This year, there will be an...

Minneapolis

Parade

Jan 20, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
All day event

Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Parade tells the riveting story of Leo and Lucille Frank’s struggle for justice and humanity in Georgia. Parade is a must-see revival...

Minneapolis

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

Jan 22, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
All day event

Hockey will be played the way nature intended at the annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis in nearby Minneapolis. Whether you’re playing in the tournament or just spectating,...

The Great Northern Festival

Jan 23, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
All day event

The Great Northern Festival seeks to celebrate Minnesota's cold, creative winters through the arts, food and drink, and more themed events.

Minneapolis

Minneapolis Boat Show

Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
All day event
$13

See a wide selection of boats and must-see boating attractions at the annual Minneapolis Boat Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open to all ages, this event is perfect for...

Bloomington

Sweet Charity

Jan 23, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
All day event

Artistry’s 2025 season will feature four musicals, starting off with Sweet Charity. Charity Hope Valentine is a hopeless romantic dance hall hostess living in New York City in the 1960s,...

Saint Paul

Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Jan 23, 2025 - Feb 2, 2025
All day event

The Saint Paul Winter Carnival has been held since 1886 in and around Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul. Family-friendly winter activities include a Snow Park, parades, Fire & Ice...

Mall of America

Eleanor Kerrigan

Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
All day event

Eleanor Kerrigan honed her comedic chops at the world-famous Comedy Store, transitioning from waitress to standout performer with encouragement from Andrew Dice Clay. Known for her bold, street-smart humor inspired...

Minneapolis

Winter Warm-Up

Jan 23, 2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$12

U.S. Bank Stadium is opening to runners and inline skaters on Tuesday and Thursday evenings this winter! Winter Warm-Up is open to all ages and will be held on the...

Mall of America

Total Body Strength Circuit with Kirsten Franze

Jan 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free

Build strength & endurance in this circuit-style class with 1-min sets for upper, lower, core & cardio. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this class offers options...

Minneapolis

Kelsea Ballerini

Jan 24, 2025
7:00 pm

Kelsea Ballerini will visit Target Center in Minneapolis on January 24, 2025. Special guests Maisie Peters and Marynn Taylor will also perform. Ballerini rose to fame with her debut single,...

Bloomington

Under the Canopy

Jan 25, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025
All day event
Free

Artistry and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge present Under the Canopy by Emily Gray Koehler, a collection of woodcuts exploring the flora, fauna, and fungi of Midwest forests. Through...

Surrounding Area

Minnesota Zoo Winterfest

Jan 25, 2025
All day event
$18 – $24

Celebrate the magic of winter at the Minnesota Zoo with frosty drinks, s’mores by the fire, and a cozy hot dish special. Meet cold-loving animals on the Northern Trail, enjoy...

Saint Paul

Winter Carnival Orchid Show

Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
All day event
$6 – $8

Escape the cold Minnesota winter at the tropical Winter Carnival Orchid Show, held at Como Park Conservatory as a part of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. At this ticketed event,...

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