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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.

Bloomington

Umami & Oak

Jun 27, 2025
6:00 pm
$156

At this Japanese whiskey experience at Bloomington ChopHouse, enjoy okonomiyaki (Osaka street food) and whiskey pairings from Shinshu Mars. Shinshu Mars has been distilling since 1909 in Yakushima, Japan.

Minneapolis

Twin Cities Pride Festival

Jun 28, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
All day event
Free

The Twin Cities Pride Festival, scheduled for June 28-29, 2025, in Loring Park, Minneapolis, is Minnesota’s second-largest festival and the largest free Pride festival, featuring LGBTQIA+ entertainment on four stages...

Bloomington

Dakota Kapemni Star Places

Jun 28, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

Explore the Gideon and Agnes Pond House in Bloomington, the home of the Pond family in the early 1800s. During Dakota Kapemni Star Places, learn about Dakota tipis from Indigenous...

Surrounding Area

Minnesota Aurora vs Rochester FC

Jun 28, 2025
7:00 pm

Minnesota Aurora, our local USL-W soccer team, plays at TCO Stadium in Eagan. TCO is just a short drive from Bloomington and Mall of America – stay at a Bloomington...

Minneapolis

CONCACAF Gold Cup

Jun 29, 2025
All day event

U.S. Bank Stadium will host a pair of CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal matches on June 29. The tournament will include 16 national teams, and quarterfinal participants will be determined at...

Minneapolis

Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun

Jun 29, 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...

Bloomington

Bloomington Summer Fete

Jul 3, 2025
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Free

The annual Bloomington Summer Fete kicks off 4th of July celebrations in the Twin Cities with one of the state’s largest fireworks displays! Visit Normandale Park for live musical performances,...

Minneapolis

Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics

Jul 3, 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...

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...

Surrounding Area

Rock and Rockets

Jul 4, 2025
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Rock and Rockets at Mystic Lake is back again this summer! Enjoy live music, food from local food trucks, and a beautiful fireworks display to end the night. Bring your...

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,...

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...

Bloomington

Sunday Funday: Charanga Tropical

Jul 13, 2025
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

The Sunday Funday series in Bloomington features family-friendly music and theater performances in Bloomington’s public parks! On July 13, Charanga Tropical will perform a blend of Cuban Charanga music, salsa,...

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