Thousands of Events Every Year

Events Calendar

Between Bloomington and the Twin Cities, your favorite musician will likely make a stop on their national tour. Festivals celebrate the changing seasons, and there’s always a fun foodie event or big game to look forward to. For an outing today, this weekend, and beyond, check our upcoming events.

Surrounding Area

Grease

Jan 30, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025
All day event

The #1 best seller in Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ history returns to the Main Stage! Grease is the most popular, fun-filled musical in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Sing along to unforgettable...

Saint Paul

Butterfly Odyssey

Mar 7, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
All day event
$25 – $35

Explore the fascinating world of butterflies in Butterfly Odyssey, an interactive maze-based exhibit where you’ll crawl, climb, and fly through their life cycles. Discover how tropical butterfly farming supports communities...

Minneapolis

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection

Mar 8, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
All day event
$20

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys is a landmark exhibition featuring nearly 100 works by prominent Black diasporic artists, including Basquiat, Gordon Parks, and...

Saint Paul

Blue Whales

May 1, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
All day event

Now playing at the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Omnitheater, Blue Whales takes viewers on an awe-inspiring underwater journey alongside two scientific expeditions studying the world’s largest animal as it rebounds...

Bloomington

Badges

May 16, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
All day event
Free

Artistry and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge present Badges by Minneapolis-based sculptor and photographer Cameron Zebrun. The series explores landscapes through emotional, scientific, and symbolic interpretations. Known for his...

Saint Paul

Game On

May 31, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
All day event
$16 – $19

Spin the wheel, roll the dice and hop, skip and jump through the rousing world of Game On! Race to the finish on a life-size board game, beat the clock...

Saint Paul

Summer Flower Show

Jun 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
All day event
Free

The annual Summer Flower Show at the Como Park Conservatory is a bright celebration of summer in Minnesota. This year’s show will highlight tropical annuals like bromeliads, hibiscus, and citrus.

Bloomington

The Return To Oz

Jun 17, 2025 - Aug 9, 2025
All day event

In this new adaption of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy is transported from a Kansas farm to the magical world of Oz and meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and...

Minneapolis

Cabaret

Jun 20, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
All day event

At Berlin’s Kit Kat Klub, a charismatic Master of Ceremonies leads patrons through a world of musical extravagance and scandal, offering an escape from the rising Nazi threat. As political...

Minneapolis

Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins

Jul 4, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025
All day event

Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at a game at Target Field, easily accessible from Bloomington via the Metro Transit light rail! Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the...

Minneapolis

Taste of Minnesota

Jul 5, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025
All day event
Free

​Taste of Minnesota is returning to downtown Minneapolis on July 5th and 6th, 2025, from 12 PM to 10 PM each day, featuring a variety of food vendors, live music,...

Minneapolis

Minnesota Lynx vs. Golden State Valkyries

Jul 5, 2025
7:00 pm

The WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx play at Target Center in Minneapolis, a short drive or light rail ride from Bloomington. Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the game, and...

Bloomington

Shakespeare in the Park

Jul 6, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free

The Sunday Funday series in Bloomington features family-friendly music and theater performances in Bloomington’s public parks! On July 6, watch the Classical Actors Ensemble perform a classic Shakespeare play, All’s...

Minneapolis

Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky

Jul 6, 2025
6:00 pm

The WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx play at Target Center in Minneapolis, a short drive or light rail ride from Bloomington. Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the game, and...

Saint Paul

Minnesota United FC vs Holstein Kiel

Jul 7, 2025
7:00 pm

Minnesota United FC plays at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, a short drive or light rail ride from Bloomington. Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the game, and...

Minneapolis

Kimberly Akimbo

Jul 8, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
All day event

Winner of five Tony Awards (including Best Musical), Kimberly Akimbo is a poignant yet humorous tale of adolescence, family dysfunction, and resilience. The show follows the adventures of a teenage...

Minneapolis

Chicago Cubs at Minnesota Twins

Jul 8, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
All day event

Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at a game at Target Field, easily accessible from Bloomington via the Metro Transit light rail! Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the...

Bloomington

Tuesday Performance Series: Bloomington Chorale

Jul 8, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free

Normandale Lake Bandshell hosts music and dance groups each Tuesday throughout the summer at the free Tuesday Performance Series. On July 8, watch the Bloomington Chorale perform songs from genres...

Bloomington

Midweek Music & Market: Joe Flip Band

Jul 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

Visit Bloomington Civic Plaza on Wednesday evening throughout the summer for music from local groups, a farmers market, and beer and food trucks! On July 9, Joe Flip Band will...

Mall of America

Lara Beitz

Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
All day event
$18 – $70

With a disarmingly honest and hilarious perspective, Lara’s comedy blends vulnerability and wit. Her storytelling and quirky humor leave audiences both laughing and reflecting. Lara Beitz will perform at Rick...

Bloomington

Love and Baseball

Jul 10, 2025 - Aug 2, 2025
All day event
$34 – $49

Love and Baseball follows Will, a scrappy filmmaker, and Michele, a witty philosophy teacher, as their paths cross three times over four years in a romance full of sparks and...

Saint Paul

History on Two Wheels

Jul 10, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$20

Bring your bike to Historic Fort Snelling for a captivating 3-mile tour of the fort and surrounding picturesque landscapes. Participants will see the newly renovated Upper Post and stops in...

Bloomington

Thursday Blockbusters: Coyote Wild

Jul 10, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Free

Visit Normandale Lake Bandshell on Thursday evenings throughout the summer for music from local groups, food trucks, and beer! On July 10, Coyote Wild will perform high-energy country rock music....

Surrounding Area

Lakefront Music Fest

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025
All day event

The annual Lakefront Music Fest in nearby Prior Lake is one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the Twin Cities. The two-day festival devotes one night to country and...

Minneapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates at Minnesota Twins

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
All day event

Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at a game at Target Field, easily accessible from Bloomington via the Metro Transit light rail! Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the...

Mall of America

Panda Fest

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
All day event
$13 – $43

The biggest Asian food festival in the U.S., Panda Fest, is coming to Mall of America’s North Lot this July! Experience the food, art, and cultural traditions of Asia at...

Surrounding Area

Wild Nights at the Zoo

Jul 11, 2025
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$30 – $45

Conservation rocks at the Minnesota Zoo! Enjoy an adults-only night of music, food, drinks, and access to your favorite spots at the zoo. Headline bands perform at 8 P.M. and...

Saint Paul

Book Fair for Grown Ups

Jul 12, 2025
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$10

The Book Fair for Grown-Ups is a nostalgic, one-day event featuring 140 local authors, indie bookstores, and literary-themed crafters. Enjoy cozy book fair vibes, browse for your next great read,...

Live Murals at Dred

Jul 12, 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

Swing by Clutch Hitters at Dred Scott Playfield this summer and watch art come to life with live mural creation!

Saint Paul

Minnesota United FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

Jul 12, 2025
7:30 pm

Minnesota United FC plays at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, a short drive or light rail ride from Bloomington. Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the game, and...

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