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Things to do in Minneapolis, MN with friends

What's on in Minneapolis, MN this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.

Updated: Sun, Apr 19, 2026

☕ Happening Today

Warm up with these Sunday plans

Minneapolis Farmers Market - Sunday Market

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Minneapolis Farmers Market · $ · Best for Everyone

It’s officially market season! Grab a hot coffee, browse early spring greens, artisan breads, and locally made crafts while staying under the covered pavilion.

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Sunday Night Jazz at KJ's Hideaway

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM · KJ's Hideaway · $$ · Best for Couples, music lovers

Wrap up your weekend in this intimate, cozy subterranean jazz club. Perfect for escaping the chilly rain with a cocktail and live, world-class local music.

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🍽️ Eat & Drink

Buzzy spots to settle in

Young Joni

Northeast, Minneapolis · $$ · Best for Foodies, groups

The wood-fired pizzas here are legendary, but the atmosphere—warm lighting, leather booths, and a hidden back bar—is the real draw for a rainy April Sunday.

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Surly Brewing Beer Hall

Prospect Park, Minneapolis · $$ · Best for Groups, casual

Massive, industrial-chic space that feels perfect for a breezy spring afternoon. Grab a 'Furious' IPA and stick to the indoor beer hall area to stay warm and dry.

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⛅ This Weekend in Minneapolis

Making the most of the spring chill

Minneapolis Skyway System Exploration

Downtown, Minneapolis · $ · Best for Explorers

Stay dry and discover the city from above. Navigate the 9.5-mile climate-controlled network, checking out local shops and art galleries connected between downtown high-rises.

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Public Guided Tour at Mia

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Minneapolis Institute of Art · $ · Best for Culture seekers

Beat the mud season blues by diving into world-class art. Join a docent-led tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Art to explore highlights from their massive, climate-controlled collection.

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✨ New & Notable

Spring happenings across the metro

Spring Migration Watch

Bloomington, MN · $ · Best for Nature lovers

It's peak season for birders! While park trails are muddy, head to the visitor center decks at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to spot migratory waterfowl arriving north.

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🚗 Quick Escape

Weekend getaways within 3 hours

Historic Stillwater

Stillwater, MN · $$$ · Best for Couples, small groups

Just 45 minutes east. Spend the weekend antiquing in historic downtown, grabbing coffee by the St. Croix River, and enjoying a cozy dinner at a boutique bistro. A perfect, low-stress change of scenery.

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