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Join us for our last movie night of the summer! Settle in under the evening sky for a free outdoor movie, a craft, and f...
09/04/2026

Join us for our last movie night of the summer! Settle in under the evening sky for a free outdoor movie, a craft, and free cotton candy from Candyland. We'll be watching Wonka (2023) starring Timothee Chalamet.

These events are great for families, coworkers, and friends.

📅 September 8th, 7-9 PM
📍 Target Field Station

See you there!

Come down to Peavey Plaza tomorrow for free live music from 5:00 - 6:00 pm! The featured local artist this week is Jerem...
09/01/2026

Come down to Peavey Plaza tomorrow for free live music from 5:00 - 6:00 pm! The featured local artist this week is Jeremy Jewell Music. They will be playing a mix of folk and americana.

Date: Wednesday, September 2nd
Location: Peavey Plaza
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

See you there!

Join our movie night! Settle in under the evening sky for a free outdoor movie and free donuts from Cardigan Donuts. We'...
08/31/2026

Join our movie night! Settle in under the evening sky for a free outdoor movie and free donuts from Cardigan Donuts. We'll be watching Zootopia 2. The event will also feature a professional face painter from Phancy Party Entertainment. Paint your face with your favorite animal!

These events are great for families, coworkers, and friends.

Date: September 3rd
Location: Target Field Station
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
See you there!

Join us at Peavey Plaza today at 5:30pm for a free, fun, high-energy Zumba workout! Bring your friends, get moving, and ...
08/31/2026

Join us at Peavey Plaza today at 5:30pm for a free, fun, high-energy Zumba workout! Bring your friends, get moving, and enjoy an evening of music, fitness, and Fun. All fitness levels are welcome!

What was once a Walgreens is becoming a vibrant community of working downtown Minneapolis artists. Join us for A Night a...
08/31/2026

What was once a Walgreens is becoming a vibrant community of working downtown Minneapolis artists. Join us for A Night at the Pharmacy, an open-house soft launch at Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis, led by featured artist Marge J. Buckley inside her new studio, located in the building's former pharmacy.

For one nights, guests will be able to view Marge's full body of available work displayed together for the first time. Artists interested in studio space can also tour available studios and learn more about the program's affordable month-to-month opportunities.

About the artist: Marge Jorts Buckley grew up in Virginia, graduated from Boston's Emerson College in 2017 with a degree in Acting, and moved to Minneapolis in 2019. Marge is a co-founder of experimental theatre and arts group Commutator Collective, for which she currently serves as the Playwright-in-Residence. She is a frequent collaborator with Artists in Conversation. Learn more at www.margebuckley.net

📍 Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis
815 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
✅ Free and open to all ages
✅ Registration encouraged

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-at-the-pharmacy-zero-empty-spaces-minneapolis-soft-launch-tickets-1999055003328?aff=oddtdtcreator

Looking for free ways to enjoy the season with family and friends? Go Outside with Hennepin County is bringing movies, m...
08/30/2026

Looking for free ways to enjoy the season with family and friends?

Go Outside with Hennepin County is bringing movies, music, fitness, and community activities to some of downtown’s most active public spaces all summer long.

Join the fun at:

📍 Target Field Station
📍 Hennepin County North Plaza

This summer's lineup has included:

🎵 Live entertainment during Summer Sessions
🎬 Outdoor movie nights under the stars
💪 Free fitness and wellness classes
🌳 Activities in vibrant downtown public spaces
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Programs designed for all ages and abilities

From lunchtime programming to evening events, Go Outside is creating more opportunities to connect, get active, and enjoy everything Downtown has to offer.

☀️ Grab your friends, bring the family, and make the most of summer downtown.

🔗 Learn more and view upcoming events: https://www.mplsdowntown.com/gooutside/

🎹 Before the season ends, make time to visit all 14 Pianos on Parade installations across downtown Minneapolis.One piano...
08/30/2026

🎹 Before the season ends, make time to visit all 14 Pianos on Parade installations across downtown Minneapolis.

One piano you won't want to miss was created in partnership with 💙 FAIR School for Arts, where student creativity, artistic exploration and self-expression are part of everyday learning.

Public art programs like Pianos on Parade (sponsored by PNC) invite Minnesotans to slow down, explore new downtown blocks, enjoy local art and connect with the community.

After 12 weeks of curated vintage clothing, home décor, collectibles and local vendors, the Mpls Vintage Emporium at IDS...
08/28/2026

After 12 weeks of curated vintage clothing, home décor, collectibles and local vendors, the Mpls Vintage Emporium at IDS Center ends September 4.

Whether you're hunting for a statement piece, searching for the perfect gift or just enjoy browsing unique finds, this is your last chance to explore one of downtown's most distinctive pop-up shopping experiences.

The event was made possible by a collaboration with MDC | DID and our storefront activation program Mpls Spark.

Mpls Vintage Market was launched to give Twin Cities vintage vendors and shoppers a dedicated, recurring marketplace for curated, one-of-a-kind finds.
Plan your visit and learn more: https://www.mplsvintagemarket.com/

Operating hours:
📍 IDS Center, Suite 0190, 747 Nicollet Mall
⏰ Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The next Downtown Improvement District (DID) Street Performer Spotlight featured artist, Megan Fitterman, is a Minneapol...
08/28/2026

The next Downtown Improvement District (DID) Street Performer Spotlight featured artist, Megan Fitterman, is a Minneapolis-based musician whose performances blend jazz, soul, folk, and a little bit of everything in between.
Through honest songwriting and heartfelt performances, Megan uses music to connect with others and share a piece of her soul. Her versatile sound brings warmth, personality, and a welcoming energy to downtown Minneapolis.
📍 Along Nicollet
📅 Monday, August 31
⏰ 11:30 a.m.
This Series is part of MDC | DID's ongoing efforts to bring more music, culture, and activity to Nicollet.
💾 Save this post and plan your lunchtime stop.
📲 Follow Megan: https://www.instagram.com/mfitty_music?igsh=ejI1bDF1NDB3Y25t

08/27/2026

Weekend plans? Minneapolis has plenty to choose from. 🎶🎭⚾️

Catch Tame Impala at Target Center, cheer on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, or catch a show at First Avenue, the Dakota, or Day Block Brewing.

Plus, there’s the Guthrie Theater Open House on Sunday and plenty more happening around the city. There’s something for everyone this weekend!

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