What to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Minnesotans Gear up for Minnesota State Fair's Legendary Opening


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Today in Minneapolis-Saint Paul kicks off with the opening day of the legendary Minnesota State Fair. According to Visit Saint Paul, the fair runs now through Labor Day, lighting up Saint Paul with twelve days of fried food favorites, live concerts, whimsical rides, and, of course, the iconic Princess Kay of the Milky Way butter sculpture. Local stages are packed with performances across genres, so listeners can plan for both afternoon grandstand acts and laid-back evening sets. Whether you're out for deep-fried pickles or catching a show, the fair is unbeatable for classic Twin Cities fun.

Tonight in downtown Minneapolis, the number-one ladies night event hits Cowboy Jack's: Girls Night Out the Show takes over with music, laughter, and a high-energy performance just for the 21-and-over crowd. Doors open at 7pm, so rally your crew and kick off your weekend a little early.

Listeners with families or a taste for local flavor should start the weekend at one of the many Minneapolis-Saint Paul farmers markets. According to Family Fun Twin Cities, you can wander stalls loaded with homegrown produce, tasting late-summer fruits or stocking up on handmade goods. It's also a perfect way for families to seize those last sweet moments of summer before fall routines return.

Saturday brings a special free bike-borrowing event at Battle Creek Regional Park in Maplewood. Ramsey County Parks will set up at the picnic shelter, offering a fun and accessible way to explore leafy bike trails for all ages and experience levels. This runs from 11am to 5pm, making it an ideal daytime adventure for both families and solo explorers.

If you're after something out-of-the-ordinary, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival continues this weekend in Shakopee. According to Minneapolis.org, listeners are invited into a recreated 16th-century village filled with costumed merrymakers, handcrafted treasures, and live armored jousting. Across 16 stages, nonstop entertainment awaits those willing to shout huzzah and go back in time for a day.

More unique options include outdoor art exhibits at Raspberry Island in Saint Paul, historic walking tours along Summit Avenue, and the Saint Paul Saints home games at CHS Field. According to the Saint Paul events calendar, you can also discover community art workshops, swing dance soirees under sparkling chandeliers at the Saint Paul Hotel, and grab a seat at Depot Days of Summer for family-friendly activities.

No matter your mood, Minneapolis-Saint Paul has something this week to make summer sparkle before it's gone. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for more local discoveries. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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