100 Things to Do in the Twin Cities in April 2026
1. Major Festivals & Cultural Events
Minneapolis–St. Paul International Film Festival (Apr 8–19)
https://mspfilm.org/mspiff45/International Festival of Minnesota (Apr 10–11)
https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/events-calendar/international-festival-of-minnesota/Art in Bloom – Minneapolis Institute of Art (Apr 23–26)
https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-bloomSt. Paul Art Crawl (Late April weekends)
https://stpaulartcollective.orgMinneapolis Craft Market – April Edition
https://mplscraftmarket.comMinnesota Book Festival Events (Various April dates)
https://thefriends.orgMidtown Global Market Cultural Celebrations
https://midtownglobalmarket.orgSpring Equinox Festival at Lake Harriet Bandshell
https://www.minneapolisparks.orgEarth Day Festival – St. Paul Parks (Late April)
https://www.stpaul.govMinneapolis Vintage Market – Spring Show
https://mplsvintagemarket.com
2. Professional Sports Events
Minnesota Twins home games at Target Field (multiple April dates)
https://www.mlb.com/twins/scheduleMinnesota United FC at Allianz Field (Apr 18 & Apr 25)
https://www.mnufc.com/scheduleMinnesota Timberwolves home games (various April dates)
https://www.nba.com/timberwolvesMinnesota Wild NHL games (late season)
https://www.nhl.com/wildSt. Paul Saints baseball preseason events
https://www.milb.com/st-paulUniversity of Minnesota Gophers baseball games
https://gophersports.comGopher softball home games
https://gophersports.comMinnesota Roller Derby bouts
https://mnrollerderby.comMinneapolis City Soccer matches
https://mplscitysc.comMinnesota Aurora FC events and watch parties
https://mnaurora.com
3. Theater & Performing Arts
Broadway touring shows at the Orpheum Theatre
https://hennepintheatretrust.orgDisney “Frozen” at Children’s Theatre Company (spring run)
https://childrenstheatre.orgGuthrie Theater productions
https://guthrietheater.orgOrdway Center performances
https://ordway.orgMixed Blood Theatre productions
https://mixedblood.comBrave New Workshop comedy shows
https://bravenewworkshop.comThe Parkway Theater movie & concert events
https://theparkwaytheater.comChanhassen Dinner Theatre shows
https://chanhassendt.comMinnesota Orchestra concerts
https://minnesotaorchestra.orgSt. Paul Chamber Orchestra concerts
https://thespco.org
4. Concerts & Live Music
First Avenue live concerts (multiple dates)
https://first-avenue.comArmory Minneapolis concerts
https://armorymn.comPalace Theatre St. Paul shows
https://palacestpaul.comUptown Theater concerts
https://uptowntheater.comVarsity Theater music shows
https://varsitytheater.comTurf Club live music events
https://first-avenue.com/venue/turf-clubDakota Jazz Club performances
https://dakotacooks.comIcehouse Minneapolis music nights
https://icehousempls.comHook & Ladder Theater concerts
https://thehookmpls.comLive music at Crooners Supper Club
https://croonersmn.com
5. Museums & Art Exhibits
Minneapolis Institute of Art exhibitions
https://new.artsmia.orgWalker Art Center exhibits
https://walkerart.orgScience Museum of Minnesota events
https://smm.orgBell Museum planetarium nights
https://www.bellmuseum.umn.eduMill City Museum history tours
https://mnhs.org/millcityWeisman Art Museum exhibits
https://wam.umn.eduAmerican Swedish Institute exhibits
https://asimn.orgMinnesota History Center exhibits
https://mnhs.org/historycenterBakken Museum science exhibits
https://thebakken.orgMuseum of Russian Art exhibitions
https://tmora.org
6. Outdoor Activities & Nature
Visit Minnehaha Falls during spring melt
https://www.minneapolisparks.orgBike the Mississippi River Trail
Walk the Stone Arch Bridge
Explore Theodore Wirth Park trails
Visit Como Zoo & Conservatory
https://comozooconservatory.orgHike Fort Snelling State Park
Paddle the Mississippi River
Birdwatching at Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
Walk the Lake Harriet loop
Explore Boom Island Park river views
7. Farmers Markets & Food Events
Minneapolis Farmers Market opening weekends
https://mplsfarmersmarket.comSt. Paul Farmers Market spring season
https://stpaulfarmersmarket.comNortheast Minneapolis Food Truck Festival
Midtown Global Market food events
Minneapolis Craft Food Tours
Surly Brewing events
Fulton Brewery patio season
Food truck nights at breweries
Restaurant Week specials
Eat Street international food crawl
8. Family-Friendly Events
Spring Egg Hunts across city parks
https://www.stpaul.govWalker Art Center Free First Saturday
Minnesota Children’s Museum events
Lego building events at local libraries
Nickelodeon Universe spring activities
Science Museum family days
Como Zoo family activities
Nature center educational programs
Free art classes for kids
Spring Babies Festival at local farms
9. Unique & Quirky Twin Cities Events
Twin Cities True Vintage Show (Apr 19)
https://twincitiesvintageshow.comSpring Psychic Fair – Linden Hills
Model Railroad Museum Train Sale
Seed Bee Gardening Event
Romance Book Fair – Inbound BrewCo
Meat Raffles at neighborhood bars
Minneapolis Vintage Pop-Up Shops
Record Store Day events (mid-April)
Board game nights at local game cafes
Trivia nights at local breweries
10. Seasonal Spring Experiences
Explore cherry blossoms around the U of M
Spring patios opening across Minneapolis
Outdoor yoga in city parks
Riverboat cruises on the Mississippi
Sculpture Garden photo walks
Spring garden tours
Rooftop bars opening in North Loop
Weekend art markets
Spring bike rides around the Chain of Lakes
Visit the Mall of America aquarium