Party in the Park
What: Party For the Parks
When: May 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Wigington Pavilion (200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd., St. Paul)
St. Paul’s 2026 Great Park Walk kicks off with the 6th annual Party for the Parks at Harriet Island Park, a high-energy celebration emceed by WCCO Radio host Vineeta Sawkar. Enjoy special performances by St. Paul’s own Circus Juventas, Urban Line Dancing led by Tina and Gotta Dance Soul Line Dancing, music from DJ Glo, a taco buffet from local favorite Boca Chica, and plenty of interactive family activities at this lively outdoor event.
courtesy of Saint Paul Parks Conservancy
Galleries After Dark
What: Spring Bakkenalia
When: May 28, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Bakken Museum (3537 Zenith Ave. S., Minneapolis)
At this annual spring event, the Bakken Museum gives visitors a rare chance to experience the magic of its educational galleries after hours, offering free drink sampling, live music, food trucks, a vault artifact presentation, and interactive science activities under the stars.
Courtesy of Bakken Museum
Dogs Day Out
What: ARF! Market
When: May 30
Where: 900 Washington Ave.
Spoil your pup with a day of sipping, shopping, sniffing, and frolicking downtown Minneapolis, at the dog-tailored ARF! Market event. From Free pup cups and specialty dog treats to local makers and vendors selling unique dog products, you won’t want to miss this curated dogs day out.
Print Mania
What: Highpoint Print Fest
When: May 30-31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 912 W. Lake St., Minneapolis
Experience the art of printmaking at Highpoint’s brand-new, free, and weekend-long Print Fest, taking place in its own studios and sprawling out onto Lake Street’s dynamic sidewalks. Mingle with artists, neighbors, and print lovers as you enjoy hands-on activities, live print demonstrations, a vendor fair, food trucks, and a unique collaborative art project.
Courtesy of Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Grilling and Chilling
What: Minnesota Monthly‘s GrillFest
When: May 30 and 31, 1-5 p.m.
Where: CHS Field (360 N. Broadway St., St. Paul)
Minnesota Monthly‘s 14th annual GrillFest returns to CHS Field—home of the St. Paul Saints —this weekend, assembling a diverse lineup of craft beer and fine wine, gourmet burgers, bold BBQ, and nonstop entertainment. Don’t miss the annual bloody Mary, margarita, burger, and BBQ battles, where one victorious winner is crowned across each category. IN between, grab bites from standout local restaurants like Blondies Butcher Shop and shop local creations by makers including Pit Boss Shirt Club and sneaky Link Permanent Jewelry. It’s the Twin Cities’ top kickoff to summer!
Photo by Darin Kamnetz
Resort-Style Escape
What: Runway on the Rooftop
When: May 31, 1-3 p.m.
where: Graze Food Hall by Travail (520 N. 4th St., Minneapolis)
Kick back in the sunshine and get whisked away to a Polynesian oasis, at Graze Food Hall’s first summer runway show on the rooftop. Enjoy a collection of resort-ready apparel from local boutiques, a mini marketplace, island cocktails, celebrity model appearances, and plenty of sunshine at this high-fashion escape.
