Minneapolis-Saint Paul listeners, there is no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the city this weekend and through the week. Whether you are after art, music, food, or family fun, there’s something happening for everyone.
A highlight this Saturday and Sunday is The Great Minnesota Brick Together at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Saint Paul, running from 9am to 6:30pm both days. This massive LEGO fan event draws families and builders of all ages, with displays, workshops, and activities where kids and adults can flex their creativity. Tickets are priced at fifteen dollars for adults, twelve for teens, a ten dollar kids rate, and children under five get in free. There’s also a forty-five dollar family ticket for a crew looking for extra value. If you love LEGO or are looking for a hands-on, colorful event indoors, this is a top pick, according to Family Fun Twin Cities.
Fans of live music should check out the indie Irish folk duo Ye Vagabonds making their Minneapolis debut at The Cedar Cultural Center Saturday night. The Cedar Cultural Center also hosts a unique concert celebrating the life and work of activist John Trudell with poetry, music, and community, as well as dance-filled nights like Black Market Brass returning with Afrobeat sounds.
Art buffs and early holiday shoppers should plan a visit to downtown Minneapolis for Holidays on Nicollet, with over sixty local artists and makers offering crafts and gifts daily at the IDS Center from 10am to 5pm, continuing through December twenty-first. Over in Saint Paul, check out the Makers Market at Bang Brewing, bringing together local ceramicists, glass artists, and jewelers Saturday from 1 to 5pm. Field and Festival Holiday Market is open at Wagner’s Garden Center in Minneapolis all weekend, and the Mill City Farmers Market heads indoors for the winter, running 10am to 1pm on Saturday at 750 South Second Street.
Families looking for outdoor fun should visit the Saint Paul Farmers’ Market, which runs both indoor and outdoor vendors until 1pm Saturday. According to the Saint Paul Farmers’ Market, SNAP customers can get extra market bucks starting this month, so bring your reusable bag and take advantage of fresh, local produce and treats. Meanwhile, North St. Paul Holiday Hop kicks off a day of magic along 7th Avenue with free trolley rides and family festivities from 10am to 2pm.
Film fans won’t want to miss the Romanian Film Festival at Landmark Center in Saint Paul, taking place all weekend with acclaimed films exploring the theme “Between Shadow and Light.” Admission includes entry to multiple screenings.
For a bit of yoga and movement, Midtown Global Market offers a kids yoga class followed by Rockin’ Robins Music and Movement Saturday morning, plus gift markets and multicultural eats. On Saturday night, the Armory in Minneapolis will fill with music fans for KATSEYE, presented by Live Nation, kicking off at 8:30pm.
And yes, holiday spirit is already pouring in with Nordic Village Winter Market at Four Seasons Minneapolis and the beloved Jul Shop at the American Swedish Institute, both running throughout the season for cozy European shopping and festive vibes.
Wherever your curiosity leads, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is bursting with energy and tradition. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your next dose of local adventure. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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