A Book Lover’s Dream
What: Annual Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair
When: April 21-25
Where: Northfield Ice Arena, 1280 Bollenbacher Drive, Northfield
Browse more than 70,000 books, records, puzzles, and more at the Annual Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair, running April 21-25 at the Northfield Ice Arena. With most items under $5 and neatly sorted by subject, it’s one of the state’s largest—and most beloved—used book sales.
Courtesy of Annual Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair
Art in Bloom Returns to Mia
What: Art in Bloom
When: April 23-26
Where: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
Celebrate spring at Art in Bloom 2026, a monthlong floral festival at the Minneapolis Institute of Art featuring hands-on workshops, family events, and public tours. The highlight arrives April 23-26, when more than 100 florists transform works from Mia’s collection into stunning floral displays.
Courtesy of Minneapolis Institute of Art
Birthday Bash
What: Larissa Loden’s Birthday Sale
When: April 24-28
Where: 2032 Marshall Ave., St. Paul and larissaloden.com
Larissa Loden’s annual birthday bash brings one of its biggest sales of the year, with 25% off everything both in-store and online.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year
What: Lunar New Year Celebration
When: April 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Rosedale Center, 1595 MN-36 #10, Roseville
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a family-friendly afternoon of culture and creativity on Saturday, April 25, at Rosedale Center’s Von Maur Court. Enjoy hands-on origami, face painting, table tennis, and a lively lineup of performances—from dance groups to a DJ-led dance party—making it an easy, festive way to spend the day.
Indigenous Art Takes Center Stage
What: Indigenous Art Fair
When: April 25-26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Plains Art Museum, 704 First Ave. N., Fargo, ND
Discover handcrafted work from Indigenous artists across Minnesota, the Dakotas, and beyond at this two-day art fair. Browse unique pieces, meet the makers, and enjoy food offerings while celebrating regional creativity in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Courtesy of Plains Art Museum
Raptors Up Close
What: Peregrines of the North Shore
When: April 25, Noon-2 p.m.
Where: Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Get an up-close look at one of Minnesota’s most remarkable comeback stories at Split Rock Lighthouse. Join peregrine falcon researcher Jackie Fallon and her live birds for an engaging introduction to these powerful raptors and the successful recovery efforts that brought them back from the brink.
Courtesy of MNHS
