MN Timberwolves host the LA Lakers
Fri Apr 25 at Target Center 8:30 pm
Game 3 of the best of 7 playoff series
Game 4 Sun Apr 27 2:30 pm
MN Wild host Vegas Golden Knights
Game 4 Sat Apr 26 3 pm at the X
Farm Babies open Sat Apr 26 at the MN Zoo
Art in Bloom
Thurs Apr 24 - Sun Apr 27 at the Mpls Institute of Arts (MIA)
Art in Bloom is the annual celebration of art and flowers, presented by the Friends of the Institute. Free and open to the public, Art in Bloom exhibits imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists. Over the course of the four-day festival, everyone is invited to experience the floral beauty and fragrance throughout the museum, take a free guided tour, and enjoy family activities for our younger guests. Admission to the museum will remain free during Art in Bloom.
Get in Gear 5K, 10K & Medtronic Half Marathon
Sat Apr 26 8 am - 1pm
Minnehaha Falls Park Pavilion
Celebrate Minnesota’s Annual Rite of Spring. Where fitness journeys begin, major strides are made, lifetime goals come true—and kids run free!
Register at TCMevents.org
St Paul Art Crawl at Union Depot
Fri Apr 25 - Sun Apr 27
Ready to refresh your home or wardrobe? Shop local artists with a wide variety of options at Union Depot including painters, photographers, mixed media artists, jewelry designers and apothecary creators! Come support local makers and bring home a new piece of art.
Fri 5pm to 9pm
Sat 10am to 7 pm
Sun Noon - 6pm
Minnesota Horse Expo 2025
Fri Apr 25- Sun Apr 27
Canterbury Park (change of venue due to construction at the State Fairgrounds)
Horses representing many horse breeds and associations are displayed and exhibited daily. Speakers, trainers and clinicians educate on equitation, horse training, care and maintenance + Free pony rides.
Fri & Sat 9 am to 7 pm. Sunday 9am to 5pm
Independent Bookstore Day 2025!
Sat Apr 26
One day…Come celebrate the importance and power of independent bookstores at 37 indy bookstores across the Twin Cities including the Red Balloon on Grand Av in St. Paul.
Pick up your FREE 2025 Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport at participating book stores and travel to as many bookstores as you can Wed Apr 23-Sun Apr 27th, get our passport stamped at each store for future discounts and a chance to win prizes!! Details at raintaxi.com
Arbor Day at the Arboretum
Sat Apr 26. 10am to 2pm at the MN Landscape Arboretum in Chaska
Celebrate Arbor Day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! Join us for a day of discovery, nature and creativity at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum as we honor the beauty and importance of trees with a series of exciting activities and events. Whether you're a nature lover, a family looking for fun or an art enthusiast, we’ve curated an unforgettable experience for all ages. See website for admission tickets and even a picnic lunch.
Minnesota Craft Beer Festival
Sat Apr 26 1pm to 5 pm at the Mpls Convention Center
The Minnesota Craft Beer Festival is an epic tasting session at the Minneapolis Convention Center, where 80+ breweries will participate in pouring some of their best brews. Each brewery has been asked to bring a taproom-only beer and/or a rare limited-release option.
Cars & Caves (1st weekend of the season)
Sat Apr 26 at the Chanhassen Autoplex
Takes place on the final Saturday of each month thru September and also 4 Wednesday Summer nights!
During Saturday events, expect over 300 vehicles displayed both indoors and outdoors across the sprawling 20-acre campus, ensuring an unforgettable experience highlighted by antiques, classics, collectors, exotic, muscle, street rods, and vintage motorcycles. Collector car owners are invited to exhibit their prized vehicles in the show area on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nicollet Island Spring Market
Sun Apr 27 10am to 4pm
Join us for the Nicollet Island Spring Market, a celebration of artisanal wonders and handmade crafts!
Minnesota Historical Society - Free Admission Day
Sat Apr 26
Four days a year, the Minnesota Historical Society will provide FREE admission to its historic sites and museums! Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you this Saturday!
Some of the historic sites and museums that usually have an admission fee but will be FREE on these days include:
METRO
James J. Hill House, St Paul (Self-guided tours only)
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis (Flour Tour tours not available)
Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
GREATER MINNESOTA
Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
And more!
Twins host the Angels
Fri Apr 25 7pm, Sat Apr 26 1:10pm Sun Apr 27 1:10pm
MN United FC host Vancouver
Sun Apr 27 2 pm at Allianz Field in St Paul
MN Frost host New York
Sun Apr 27 1pm at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul