Kentucky Derby, Star Wars, Cinco de Mayo Weekend!!!
Minneapolis Farmers Market Summer Grand Opening
Sat May 3 6 am - 1pm
Visitors can expect over 30 vendors present for opening weekend — a number that will continue to grow as the season progresses. The 2025 regular market season will run from May 3rd to October 31st.
St Paul’s Westside Cinco de Mayo!
Fri May 2 5 pm to 9 pm and Sat May 3 10 am to 6 pm
Cesar Chavez St in St Paul
St. Paul Westside Fiestas celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage of our community through events like Westside Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and Day of the Dead. We aim to promote unity, preserve traditions, and provide fun, family-friendly experiences.
Kentucky Derby Parties
Sat May 3
Minnesota’s Best Derby Party at Canterbury Park
Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby! Come watch, wager and enjoy the Kentucky Derby experience at a real racetrack for a day, packed with everything Derby. Experience indoor and outdoor party areas featuring food, drink and celebration. From mint juleps, to roses, red carpets, selfie stations, contests, vendors, and of course screenings of the most exciting two minutes in sports on the jumbotron!
Many other Derby Parties including….
Annual Derby Party at O’Shaunessy Distilling in St Paul 2 pm
Derby Day / 6th Anniversary at MPLS Cider Taproom 2pm
Star Wars Day Parties
Sun May 4th
Many Star War Parties including……
May the Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Party at Insight Brewery MPLS
Star Wars Day at Inbound Brew Co. MPLS
Farm Babies continues at the MN Zoo
Spring means it’s time for our favorite season to visit the Minnesota Zoo! The beloved Farm Babies event runs Now-May 18, 2025. Don’t miss your chance for an annual dose of cuteness. A visit to the babies, who nestle on the Wells Fargo Family Farm, is included with regular zoo admission.
2025 Fraser Festival
Sat May 3 9 am - 1pm at St Paul RiverCentre
A sensory-friendly, FREE community event created for people with sensory processing differences. It’s both a celebration of neurodiversity and a judgment-free zone for people of all ages & abilities.
Bud Break 5K & 1K
Sun May 4. 7:30 am to 11 am
MN Landscape Arboretum in Chaska
Welcome spring with a gorgeous 5k run/walk through the Arboretum gardens during the peak of spring blooms. The certified 5K course starts and ends at the Farm at the Arb. The Kid’s 1K loops around the event lawns near the historic Red Barn, allowing for a great area to cheer on the little racers. Following the run/walk, racers are encouraged to explore the rest of the Arboretum and enjoy the 40,000+ spring blooms. Run or walk the 2025 Bud Break 5K as a your favorite flower with a chance to win a bouquet of flowers for the best costume. Pre-register!
May Star Party
Bell Museum in Roseville
Fri night May 2 9:30 pm - 11 pm
Join us for our next in-person Star Party! Outside, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, you can explore hands-on activities, and our expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in our planetarium.
Fulton Northeast Block Party
Sat May 3 at Fulton Beer in NE MPLS
The first NE block party of the Spring, while celebrating the 11th anniversary of Fulton's Gran Fondo! This year, live music from local bands playing through the decades. Wear your favorite decade's attire, or don't, just make sure you come prepared to party.