What to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Headline: Jam-Packed Summer Fun in Minneapolis-Saint Paul This Week


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Listeners, if you are looking for fun things to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul this week, you are in for a treat. The calendar is absolutely packed with music, sports, festivals, and outdoor fun as summer hits its stride.

Kicking things off, tonight you can catch the Minnesota Twins in action as they host the Seattle Mariners at Target Field, perfect for baseball fans craving a classic summer evening. If music is more your scene, The Cat Empire is performing Monday night, bringing their high-energy blend of jazz, funk, and world music to a local stage according to Minneapolis Events.

Looking ahead to Thursday, June 26, Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul hosts the Summer Nights in Rice series featuring Ethno USA ‘On the Road’. Expect live music in the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful scenery and a vibrant crowd, as detailed by Visit Saint Paul.

Art lovers should make plans for the Wayzata Art Experience happening this weekend, offering a mix of art displays and interactive activities along Lake Street East starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. You’ll find local talent, unique crafts, and lakeside ambiance as reported by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

Runners, walkers, and fitness fans can join the Hometown Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in Maple Grove and Saint Paul on Saturday, June 28. Races kick off at Elm Creek Park Reserve with energy and community spirit, listed in the MSP Magazine calendar.

For those who want a true taste of Twin Cities culture, the Little Mekong Night Market is back June 28 and 29 in Saint Paul. Here you’ll discover food stalls, unique shopping experiences, live entertainment, and a sense of community that only a night market can offer. At the same time, the Hmong International Freedom Festival fills the city with vibrant colors, sporting competitions, and cultural performances, also June 28 and 29, as highlighted by Visit Saint Paul.

Saint Paul Saints home games at CHS Field are full of wild promotions all week, including Friday night fireworks and Treasure Island Saturdays. Bring the family and enjoy one of the quirkiest minor league teams in all of baseball, says St. Paul Publishing.

If you want to lace up your skates, check out Roller Disco with DJ Presto at Rice Park every Friday evening all summer. It’s free, family-friendly, and guarantees plenty of laughs.

Families looking to cool off can also take advantage of the West St. Paul Pool, open daily from noon to 7 p.m. now through August, offering a great splash zone for kids and adults alike as detailed by St. Paul Publishing.

No matter what you are into—music, baseball, art, food, or just soaking up sun with friends—the Twin Cities are buzzing with possibilities this week. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss the best of what’s happening in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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