Twin Cities Abuzz with Packed Weekend Events

28/08/2025 2 min
Twin Cities Abuzz with Packed Weekend Events

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Listeners in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, get ready, because this week’s lineup of events is especially packed, and there’s something for everyone—families, music lovers, sports fans, and festival goers.Starting today and throughout the weekend, the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights is the place to be. It’s the Great Minnesota Get-Together, running August 21 through September 1. Check out Grandstand superstars like Atmosphere, Meghan Trainor, Def Leppard, and Old Dominion. If you’re more into free entertainment, wander the dozens of music stages or get your fix of food-on-a-stick at hundreds of vendors all day long.If you’ve got kids and a love of sunflowers, the Sunflower Festival at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes runs August 29 from 10am to 5pm. Purchase tickets online for general admission to the stunning sunflower fields, or opt for an Adventure Pass to meet farm animals and enjoy extra outdoor activities. It’s the peak of the bloom and a beautiful spot for family photos or outdoor fun.Head over to Lake Nokomis Main Beach on Friday, August 29 for the Cycle the Summer End of Summer Celebration. Minneapolis Parks will host a bike parade, a BMX Big Air Show, food trucks, a beer tent, and live music. Whether you arrive by bike or foot, it’s a great way to celebrate the season’s close.Capping Friday night, see Moana 2 outdoors at Town Green in Maple Grove as part of the Sounds of Summer Movies at Dusk series. It’s free, starts at 8:30 pm, and all ages are welcome—just bring your own blanket or seat.For music fans, Target Center is a music mecca this week. Legendary rockers Linkin Park perform Wednesday the 27th as part of their From Zero World Tour, and on Friday night, August 29, Deftones take the stage. Don’t forget to book your parking in advance if you plan to attend.For families looking ahead to Saturday and Sunday, there’s even more fun. Pick from local guides for up-to-the-minute details, as there are plenty of spontaneous pop-ups, markets, and art fairs. And if you love medieval fun, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee invites you into a 16th Century European village with live entertainment, artisan shops, costumed characters, and live jousting shows all weekend.That’s just a taste—there are food trucks, art fairs, carnival rides, and sports games happening citywide all week. Check local event calendars for even more last-minute surprises and hidden gems.Thanks for tuning in and make sure you subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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