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April 2026
MN Pocket Pet Rescue’s 12th Birthday Bash
Sunday, April 26, 11 am-3 pm, North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, 2825 N. 2nd St. The MN Pocket Pet Rescue turns 12 this year. This free family-friendly event will include a guinea pig 'pignic,' a Pet A Hedgehog animal encounter, animal ambassadors of multiple pocket pet species, face painting, free crafts, games, merch, music and more. From 1-2 pm, they will hold a Garden Party sale: For $20 per kit, you'll receive everything needed to start your own pet-safe indoor garden, including four…
Find out more »May 2026
Celebrating with Purpose
Saturday, May 2, Grumpy's NE, 2200 4th St. NE, 1-8 pm, outdoors, rain or shine. A food drive to benefit The Food Group, this is a pay-what-you-can-afford, cash-only event (suggested donation, $20). Grumpy's will supply food, Country Mike, Rude Girl, Whiskey Rock 'n Roll Club, Heartless, Trompe le Monde and Cars for Skids will provide the music.
Find out more »Mt. Carmel Flower Sale
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 St. Anthony Pkwy., will hold its Annual Flower Sale over Mother's Day weekend, Thurday, May 7, 12-7 pm; Friday, May 8, 9 am-7 pm; Saturday, May 9, 10 am-4 pm and Sunday, May 10, 10 am-2 pm. Plants supplied from Pletschers. Saturday will feature "Family Fun Day on Ulysses" with hot dogs, sodas and fun activities for kids while you shop. Portion of proceeds go to Little Kitchen Food Shelf. Info: mountcarmelmpls.org.
Find out more »Nur-D at “Tommies Tonight”
Rap artist Nur-D will perform Friday, May 15 at Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. Doors open for "Tommies Tonight" at 5:30 pm; the program begins at 6 pm. Free, but donations are encouraged. Wha' Jamaican will provide food for sale.
Find out more »Alight-A-Whirl
Alight-A-Whirl is an art sale – the weekend of Art-A-Whirl – benefiting refugee families in Minnesota and around the world. The sale is sponsored by Alight (formerly American Refugee Committee), a Minnesoata-based international humanitarian organization serving 4 million refugees and displaced people. The sale will be held May 16 and 17 at 1325 Quincy St. NE, Suite A1.
Find out more »Scouts 27th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Scout Troop 132 (NE Mpls.) will host their 27th annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser Sunday, May 17, 8:30 am-12 pm at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 St. Anthony Parkway. Tickets are available on site- youth $7; adults $10. Allergen-free options available, too.
Find out more »July 2026
Sliding Scale Acupuncture & Massage for Rent Relief
Receive sliding scale ($20-$65) group acupuncture & massage therapy from Constellation Acupuncture & Healing Arts practitioners, 2817 Anthony Lane S, Ste 102 and help neighbors in the East Bank neighborhoods. Appointments available Friday, July 10, 9-11 am at the Constellation Classroom. Book appointments in advance at constellationacu.com/events. Proceeds from the event are donated to the East Bank Neighborhood rent relief fund. Questions? 612-339-5088 or info@constellationacu.com.
Find out more »Float Fest 2026
Paddle with Mississippi Park Connection and Paddle Share along the Mississippi River from Coon Rapids Dam to Graco Park for a day of fun, connection and the Twin Cities paddling community old and new. Every registration and donation helps Mississippi Park Connect connect the disconnected to the Mississippi through free and accessible paddling and recreation along the river. All routes converge at Graco Park for a shore party with music, food trucks, yard games, and groups from all over MN…
Find out more »Dual Purpose Games
Dual Citizen Brewing, 725 Raymond, St. Paul, and Spark-Y in NE Minneapolis are teaming up to generate an afternoon of fun and games to support Spark-Y’s mission to power positive change by closing chronic achievement gaps in education, sustainability and workforce development throughout the Twin Cities area. Saturday, July 25, 2:30-7 pm at the brewery. Grab your friends (or come solo!) and join Spark-Y for an afternoon of friendly competition, cold beer and community impact at the inaugural Dual Purpose…
Find out more »August 2026
Food Truck Festival
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 Main St. SE, will be the scene of the Minnesota Food Truck Festival Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 am-9 pm. More than 40 food trucks will be on hand for this free event, where every free wristband provides three meals for those in need via Feed My Starving Children. Music will be provided by Whiskey Stone, Tyte Phitt and Alex Rossi. Kid and canine-friendly.
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