Celebrate diversity at the longest-running multicultural festival in the Midwest at the St. Paul RiverCentre. For almost 85 years, the Festival of Nations has inspired people to learn more about cultures from around the world. More than 90 ethnic groups showcase their rich heritage through performances, demonstrations, exhibits, ethnic cuisine and cultural bazaars. For tickets […]
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory hosts its annual winter flower show in the indoor Sunken Garden at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Escape the cold weather and see the winter season come to life with a mixture of purple and red plants and flowers.
Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon built with hundreds of thousands of icicles that brings fairy tales to life. Ice Castles is an award-winning frozen attraction located in six cities across North America. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit […]
The MayDay Parade and ceremony in Powderhorn Park has become a joyous annual ritual for nearly 50,000 people in the Twin Cities. For many in Minnesota, the MayDay Parade is a time to celebrate the coming warmth with hand-built puppets and masks (some over 10 feet tall), music, and performance in the street. But the […]
View fresh floral creations and the artworks that inspired them. Enter a world of timeless art and fresh flowers during the 35th annual Art in Bloom—a FREE four-day festival of fresh floral arrangements and fine art, presented by Friends of the Institute at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Delight in 165 floral designs that interpret […]
Discover all four ways the Arboretum collects maple sap. See if sap is flowing today on the self-guided Maple Walk. Browse maple-themed goodies including Arboretum maple syrup and candies in the Gift Store and Balcony.
Not Your Grandma's Garage Sale! Come shop Minnesota's largest rummage sale at the State Fair Grounds, at the new West End Market!
Minnesota's Great Get Together! This is the largest fair in the U.S. by daily attendance and 2nd largest in the U.S. by total attendance- 2nd only to Texas's fair which runs twice as long! The Minnesota State Fair is 12 days of Anything-You-Want-On-A-Stick, vendors for miles, rides, fabulous concerts, livestock exhibits and more. There's a […]
The best regionally juried art fair for nearly three decades takes place right in South Minneapolis in picture-perfect Powderhorn Park. It attracts artists from twenty-six states and 216 cities making it a local and regional favorite. The success of the fair comes from PPNA’s long-standing collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, and a […]
Braham Pie Day began in July of 1990 as a pie and ice cream social, funded by a Celebrate Minnesota tourism grant. In 1992 the date changed to the first Friday in August. The event has grown to include crafter’s,a small quilts display, recycled pie tin art contest, antique bicycle, and car show. Tusen Tack’s […]
The First Official Art Fair of the Year! Ranked #1 in MN and one of the top fine arts fair in the Nation, featuring the top 280 fine artists from Minnesota, the U.S and Canada Free Admission | Rain or Shine | Free Shuttle | Craft Beer Garden| Parking Ramps | Kids Zone | Food […]
All together now, let’s practice: “Awwwwwwwwww!” This annual event brings out the warm fuzzies in everyone.
