Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this August
Minneapolis Events Calendar
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival
The Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival is a free and unique downtown art experience for residents and visitors that celebrates street art in all its forms. The festival takes place annually the…
Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival803 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Boom Con
Get ready to geek out at Boom Con, the ultimate day of nerdy delights brought to you by Boom Island Brewing and 2D Con! August 10th from 12pm-11pmJoin us for a day…
Boom Con5959 Baker Road, STE 320
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
Run 4 Beer 5k & Beer Olympics!
Join us for a fun-filled day of running, beer, fitness, live music and fun at Forgotten Star Brewing!The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are happening in Paris, and we're itching to celebrate our…
Augtoberfest at Insight Brewing
Our festbier, Schickemode, is arriving early this year - so let's get festive! Saturday, August 10th, swing through for a classic Bavarian blast, including but not limited to:Five different lager beers! Wieners…
Augtoberfest at Insight BrewingInsight Brewing & Taproom
2821 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Flavor Fest 2
For the second year in a row, Flavor World will be hosting a FREE music and arts festival at Indeed Brewing's Northeast taproom on Saturday, August 10 from 1 to 10pm. Don't…
Flavor Fest 2Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Whiskey Sensory Class
Come enjoy an afternoon of sense-ational whiskeys! Led by one of our whiskey educators, you will delve into a flight of whiskeys & an aroma kit as you learn how to study…
Whiskey Sensory ClassO'Shaughnessy Distilling Co
600 Malcolm Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Dog Days of Summer at Surly
Saturdays this summer, our beer garden will host Dog Days of Summer, a weekly space for animal adoption events. We will open the beer garden stage to one shelter each week and…
Preseason: Vikings vs. Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings play the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium the first week of preseason.
Preseason: Vikings vs. RaidersU.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Dead Days of Summer: The Wall of Sound @ Day Block Brewing
Featuring ‘Live at the Cow Palace’ on Saturday, August 10th. Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm. Day Block Brewing opens at noon, so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Dead Days of Summer: The Wall of Sound @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Beyond The Door Productions Presents: Tunesquad Fest @ Day Block Brewing
Come on down to Day Block Brewing and party it up with TuneSquad, a group of local music producers and DJs who each bring a unique style to keep the beats bumpin!Doors…
Beyond The Door Productions Presents: Tunesquad Fest @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Lobster Fest & Free Lobster Raffle
Calling all lobster lovers to Forgotten Star Brewing on Sunday, August 11 for the first ever Lobster Fest! Enjoy cold lobster rolls and lobster mac n cheese from the Hodgepodge food truck…
Lobster Fest & Free Lobster Raffle38 Northern Stacks Drive
Fridley, Minnesota 55421
Lobster Fest
Don't miss the first ever Lobster Fest with Forgotten Star Brewing and Hodgepodge! Cold Lobster Rolls, Lobster Mac N Cheese, Old Bay Beer and of course a free Lobster Raffle!! Food and…