25 February 2026
Twin Cities Weekend Guide: Home Shows, Live Music, and Spring Festivals
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Welcome to your Twin Cities weekly guide. Whether you're looking for culture, music, or outdoor adventures, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area has something fantastic happening right now through the weekend.
Starting today, the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show is in full swing at the Minneapolis Convention Center through March first. If you're dreaming of warmer weather and fresh flowers, this is your spot. You'll find stunning garden exhibits, home design inspiration, and activities for the whole family. It's the perfect way to get inspired for spring.
For the music lovers out there, the Minnesota Music Cafe has packed this week with live performances. Tonight they're hosting Funktion Junction from eight to eleven PM, and if you stick around until Saturday, High and Mighty takes the stage with the legendary High and Mighty Horns. The energy at this venue is always electric.
If you're more of a cinema enthusiast, Omnifest has returned to the Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul and runs through April fifth. The Omnitheater's giant screen is showcasing incredible films including Apollo eleven, Into America's Wild, Ocean Our Blue Planet, Volcanoes Fires of Creation, and Lost in Space A Stellar Tours Adventure. This is immersive entertainment at its finest.
Come Friday, February twenty-seventh, head to Wabasha for the thirty-third annual Grumpy Old Men Festival. This celebration of the classic Minnesota film runs through the twenty-eighth and features free events, food, movie showings, and a chance to see iconic filming locations. It's a charming small-town experience you won't want to miss.
Saturday is packed with options. The Skyway five K in downtown Saint Paul starts at nine AM at Union Depot, offering an exhilarating run through the climate-controlled skyway system. Registration is required starting at forty-six dollars. Also happening Saturday is the third annual Baggin in the Street bean bag tournament in downtown New Ulm, featuring music, prizes, and plenty of fun.
Whether you're seeking indoor inspiration, live music, outdoor adventure, or festival fun, this week and weekend deliver unforgettable experiences across the Twin Cities. There's truly something for everyone.
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Starting today, the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show is in full swing at the Minneapolis Convention Center through March first. If you're dreaming of warmer weather and fresh flowers, this is your spot. You'll find stunning garden exhibits, home design inspiration, and activities for the whole family. It's the perfect way to get inspired for spring.
For the music lovers out there, the Minnesota Music Cafe has packed this week with live performances. Tonight they're hosting Funktion Junction from eight to eleven PM, and if you stick around until Saturday, High and Mighty takes the stage with the legendary High and Mighty Horns. The energy at this venue is always electric.
If you're more of a cinema enthusiast, Omnifest has returned to the Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul and runs through April fifth. The Omnitheater's giant screen is showcasing incredible films including Apollo eleven, Into America's Wild, Ocean Our Blue Planet, Volcanoes Fires of Creation, and Lost in Space A Stellar Tours Adventure. This is immersive entertainment at its finest.
Come Friday, February twenty-seventh, head to Wabasha for the thirty-third annual Grumpy Old Men Festival. This celebration of the classic Minnesota film runs through the twenty-eighth and features free events, food, movie showings, and a chance to see iconic filming locations. It's a charming small-town experience you won't want to miss.
Saturday is packed with options. The Skyway five K in downtown Saint Paul starts at nine AM at Union Depot, offering an exhilarating run through the climate-controlled skyway system. Registration is required starting at forty-six dollars. Also happening Saturday is the third annual Baggin in the Street bean bag tournament in downtown New Ulm, featuring music, prizes, and plenty of fun.
Whether you're seeking indoor inspiration, live music, outdoor adventure, or festival fun, this week and weekend deliver unforgettable experiences across the Twin Cities. There's truly something for everyone.
Thank you so much for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more guides like this one. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot AI.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI