Calling all listeners who want to experience the heart of Minneapolis-Saint Paul this weekend and into the week, there’s no shortage of fun, culture, and community. So here’s your insider’s guide to what’s happening now and what to plan for through Sunday.

Saint Paul’s Harriet Island is buzzing with the 45th annual Irish Fair of Minnesota, running today through Sunday. This celebrated event is one of the nation’s largest outdoor Irish gatherings. Picture Irish folk dancers on outdoor stages, toe-tapping local and touring bands, authentic food and pub tents, a bustling marketplace, and spirited hurling matches. This is a family-friendly festival, so expect plenty for kids, too – games, crafts, and storytelling along the Mississippi. Single day adult tickets are around $25, with kids under 12 getting in free, as FOX 9 points out.

Downtown Minneapolis transforms for the Minneapolis Street Art Festival this Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm along Nicollet Mall. The event is all about vivid murals, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, street art demos, and interactive activities. You’ll find live performers, a maker fair, and pop-up food trucks so everyone can sample something unique. Admission is free, making it perfect for families and groups to explore at a relaxed pace, according to Family Fun Twin Cities.

Sports fans, Target Field is the stage for a Minnesota Twins weekend homestand against the Kansas City Royals. Friday’s game is capped with fireworks, Saturday is Native American Heritage night with a special baseball bat giveaway, and Sunday’s noon game includes kids’ backpack giveaways for back-to-school fun, reports FOX 9.

If you’re in the mood for something outside the usual, the Minnesota Garlic Festival is celebrating its 18th year just west of the cities in Hutchinson. According to FOX 9, Saturday’s festival (10 am to 5 pm) is a flavorful feast with chef demos, cooking competitions, games, live music, and garlic-themed treats at every turn.

Wellness seekers – Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis is hosting its free Yoga Reflect Series on Saturday morning. Bring your mat for a calming guided practice surrounded by the trees and history of this truly unique urban park space, as showcased on Minnesota Monthly’s events listing.

Art lovers should make time for Under the Canopy 2025 at The Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis, which wraps up its summer music series on Saturday night. Expect local lineups and a laid-back vibe perfect for unwinding.

And there’s more for families: St. Louis Park has the Summer Reading Festival Saturday at Peter Hobart Elementary, with free book giveaways, face painting, snacks, and activities for the young ones. Sunday features the Children First Ice Cream Social at the ROC, keeping the fun rolling with free ice cream and community spirit.

Whatever your style – music, sports, food, art, or just being outside – Minneapolis-Saint Paul is bursting with summertime possibilities. Thanks for tuning in. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss your weekly guide. This has been a Quiet Please Production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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