Minneapolis Summer Don't Miss List: Events

Discover events you won’t find anywhere else. Cheer on the home team, enjoy live music and explore festivals, farmers markets, and neighborhood celebrations you won’t want to miss.

Summer is short, but the list is long. Check out/download the Meet Minneapolis team's top 10 list of events you won't want to miss in August.

Events: August List

August 5-7: Head to the Uptown Art Fair
August 6-7: Check out the Powderhorn Art Fair
August 10: Go to the MLS All Star Game
August 13: Explore Open Streets East Lake
August 13: Enjoy local music, beer, and food at Inbound BrewCo's Nershfest
August 26: Experience the Crayfish Party at the American Swedish Institute
August 28: Shop the Minneapolis Vintage Market at Utepils Brewing
All August: Catch a show at Surly Brewing's Festival Field
All Summer: Catch a Twins Baseball game
All Summer: Cheer on the Lynx

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Minneapolis has something to offer everyone. With nearly 900 events scheduled this summer you can take your pick - discover live music, art fairs, neighborhood festivals, sporting events, world-class theater, farmers markets, and more.

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Is your list getting too long? Why not extend the fun and make a weekend out of it? Enjoy your time here and soak it all up by staying at one of our convenient hotels. Sleep over, it’s more fun (we promise!).