Freeloader Friday is your weekly guide to having fun no matter what your budget looks like. Each week we have a list of 100% free events like gallery parties, music, and films in the park, as well as free admission events like special happy hours, markets, and more. For our picks of the week's best events, cost be damned, click here.
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FRIDAY
Fulton Oktoberfest
Featuring a beer tent serving up Fulton and German beers, live music, traditional Bavarian dancers, stein-holding competitions, wiener tosses, and German-inspired food. 4–10 p.m. Fri.; noon to 10 p.m. Sat. through Sep. 26. Fulton Brewing’s Northeast Minneapolis Headquarters, 2540 NE Second St., Minneapolis.
PryesFest
Featuring Oktoberfest beers, eats, and music. Fri.-Sun. through Oct. 4. Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 W. River Rd. N., Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota
Autumn Daze
With food, live music, carnival rides and games, a Fri. fish fry, laser light show, a book sale, a Sat. parade, a car show on Sun., the Vikings game on the big screens, quilt bingo, and a garage sale. 5–10 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. St. Helena Catholic Church, 4343 S. 32nd Ave., Minneapolis; find more info here.
Miss Georgia Peach
7 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
FinnFest: Paleface
Featuring Finnish hip hop and folk tradition. 7–11 p.m. The Cabooze, 913 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis; get free tickets here.
Casual Friday with Sarah Jane’s Music School
6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Death Of the Heron
9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
d’Lakes, Maggie and the Skanks, the Controversial New ‘Skinny Pill’
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Two Phils and a Bill
7–9 p.m. Urban Forage Winery and Cider House, 3016 E. Lake St., Minneapolis.
Maurice Jacox & We Still R
8 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
ChromaZone Mural & Art Festival: Alley Jam
What’s the largest mural fest in Minnesota? This guy right here. In 2019, ChromaZone invited 15 artists to create 12 murals over eight days on the facades of the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul. Seven years later the event is still going strong; in total they’ve commissioned 73 murals by 82 artists, and according to organizers, of that artists’ roster 74% are local, 75% are BIPOC, and 50% are women/nonbinary. Six new murals have been created for the 2026 fest, and you can check them out this weekend at a variety of events. Stop by this alley to watch live painting over two days. Noon to 7 p.m. Fri.; noon to 7:30 p.m. Sat. 2345 University Ave. W. (between Twin Cities Reptile Shop and Twin Cities Janitor Supply), St. Paul; find more info here.—Jessica Armbruster
Super Mario Galaxy
6–8 p.m. Normandale Hills Elementary, 9501 Toledo Ave. S., Bloomington.
Black Panther
Outdoors. Hosted by TriLingua Cinema. Before the movie, Afrofuturist design scholar will discuss the importance of the movie/comic on popculture. 6:30 p.m. Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Ave. E., St. Paul; RSVP here.
Zootopia 2
7:30 p.m. Thomas Hollingsworth Park, 4322 Shoreline Dr., Minneapolis.
“Jim Denomie: Renegade”
See early works from Jim Denomie, an Ojibwe painter who was based in Minnesota. There will be a reading and Q&A hosted by essayist Robert Cozzolino at 5:30 p.m., followed by an opening reception from 6–7:30 p.m. Bockley Gallery, 2123 W. 21st St., Minneapolis.
Nordic Vintage Market
Ingebretsen employees host this market featuring vintage and Nordic finds. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. New City Church, 3104 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Block Printing Event
A free event hosted by Sophie Nelson. Bring a light-colored shirt, bandana, patch, or tote to be printed on. 5–7 p.m. Queermunity MN, 3036 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
FinnFest: Free Tori Nordic Fair
A marketplace with exhibitors and live performances onstage. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, 1001 Marquette Ave., Minneapolis; find more info here.
“Ruthann Godollei: Hindsight”
Mixed media works. The opening reception will include music from Raycurt AKA Fiddla, Paris, Augie Babel, Brooklyn with Dave Dvorak, and Philippe Gallandat. 6–9 p.m. NE SCULPTURE | Gallery Factory, 1720 Madison St. NE, Minneapolis.
Free Farmers Market
Hosted by Keystone Community Services. 10 a.m. to noon. Rice and Arlington Field, 102 Montana Ave. W., St. Paul.
Food Truck Fridays
Black Business Network hosts this bimonthly event featuring eats, local businesses, resources, and fun for kids. The installment includes back-to-school help/freebies. Other dates: Oct. 2, 16, & 30; Nov. 13 & 27. 3–8 p.m. 907 Payne Ave., St. Paul.
Roller Disco in Rice Park
Twin Cities Skaters host this weekly skate party. Bring your wheels or rent some for free. 5:30–9:30 p.m. Fri. through Sep. Rice Park, 109 W. Fourth St., St. Paul.
Friday Night Car Shows
Featuring classic cars, live music, food vendors, local businesses, farmers and makers market on select nights, and other special events through Sep. 18. 6–10 p.m. Seventh Avenue, downtown North St. Paul; find more info here.
Free Yoga
Reserve a spot at greenwayyoga.com. 5:30 p.m. every Fri. Greenway Yoga, 2510 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis.
“8 Women, 8 Voices”
Featuring work from the Creative Arts Collaborative. 5–7 p.m. Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St., Edina.
Excelsior Apple Days
Featuring foodtrucks, an artist and crafter marketplace, live music, beer and other beverages, a kids’ corner, apple orchard, and a harvest market with baked goods, spices, artisanal items, and other treats. 5–8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Water Street and East Driver, from Second to Third Streets, Excelsior; find more info here. 7–9:30 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
FriGAY
Drag performances, a dance party, and $2 specialty shots—sounds like a party! 21+. 9 p.m. RSVP recommended; do it here. LUSH Lounge & Theater, 990 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
S’mores on the Patio
Free sweet treats on the patio every Friday. 8–10 p.m. Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE Ninth St., Minneapolis.
RuPaul's Drag Race Watch Party
7 p.m. Roxy's Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
CCU Friday Night Open Mic
10 p.m. Whitey’s Old Town Saloon, 400 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Happy Hour Trivia Mafia
5 p.m. every Fri. Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
FARMERS MARKETS
House of Hope Market
EBT, cash, card, and Market Bucks accepted. 1:15–5 p.m. Fri. through Oct. 30. Hope Church, 760 Summit Ave., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Minneapolis Farmers Market
Arguably the city’s largest and most popular market, as well as oldest (since 1876?!), with hundreds of vendors weekly. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed.–Fri.; 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat.–Sun. through Oct. Good to know: The EBT booth is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri.–Sun. 312 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis; mplsfarmersmarket.com.
Signal Hills Farmers Market
Featuring fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables sold direct from producer to consumer, located in the lot of West St. Paul’s Signal Hills Mall. 8 a.m. to noon Fri. through Oct. 30. 1225 S. Robert St., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
St. Paul Indoor Farmers Market
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tue.–Sun. through Nov. 22. 308 Prince St. E., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
SATURDAY
Chroma Zone Bike Tour
A bike tour of murals led by 2025 mural artist Pablo Kalaka from Move Minnesota. 10:45–11:45 a.m. Baker Court Office Building, 821 Raymond Ave., St. Paul; find more info here.
Chroma Zone Block Party
Featuring hands-on art making, bus tours of the murals (at noon, 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.), an artists market, food trucks, and DJ tunes. Noon to 5 p.m. Upper Parking Lot, 2370 W. Territorial Rd., St. Paul; more info here.
Chroma Zone Festival After Party
Hang with artists and organizers of the weekend fest and ongoing project. 5–7 p.m. Dual Citizen Brewing Company, 725 Raymond Ave., St. Paul.
Taco Tour on Lake Street
As the Minnesota Reformer’s Atra Mohamed wrote last week, immigrant-owned businesses are still waiting for customers to return post-Operation Metro Surge, and that means that, as the organizers of this taco tour write, “Every bite is an act of solidarity.” From noon to 4 p.m. today, head to Mercado Central and visit 30+ vendors including La Loma, La Perla, Apóstol Santiago Cocina, and The Best Tacos Del Sol while enjoying a bounce house, a mechanical bull, free bike repairs, and lots of live music. (There’s also a taco-eating contest.) Then, from 4–8 p.m., make your way over to El Nuevo Campo for more music, live screenprinting, and something called a “Lake Street VR Time Machine” from neighborhood newsletter Longfellow Whatever. Free. Noon to 8 p.m. Mercado Central, 1515 E. Lake St., Minneapolis and El Nuevo Campo, 2709 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; find more info here.—Em Cassel
Capital City Fest
Racket’s lovely readers often accuse us of covering Minneapolis, where all four staffers live, over St. Paul. (We attempted to remedy that with an exhaustive 2023 investigation into what, generally, is going on over there.) And as an additional olive branch, please accept our hearty endorsement of Capital City Fest, the annual free, family-friendly celebration of “the people, creativity, and culture that make our city special.” That means 40+ food options (see the partial roster here), 50+ local vendors, a car show, high-flying wrestling, kids’ activities, and genre-spanning live music (see the partial bill here) that includes a battle of the bands. May St. Paulites never grouse about Racket again! Free. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul; find more info here.—Jay Boller
Armenian Festival
With Armenian food, culture, music, and community. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. St. Sahag Armenian Church, 203 N. Howell St., St. Paul.
LoLA Art Crawl
Featuring a variety of backyard art pop-ups, open studios, sidewalk sales, and chill togethers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Find a map of locations here.
Harvest Press
If the cold, overcast weather wasn’t enough of an indicator, it’s officially fall. (OK, fine… in about a week.) And here’s another autumnal sign: It’s apple pressing time at Minneapolis Cider Company. Join the MCC crew, including head cider maker Rob, for a community pressing event that includes live folk music and a spread of “harvest-themed foods.” The freshly harvested apples you’ll help press, which come from Fireside Orchard in Northfield, will eventually become Minneapolis Cider Co.’s flagship cider, Fireside Hazy. $18 (includes a drink); $45–$95 (includes a growler and multiple drinks/passes). 3–6 p.m. Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE Ninth St., Minneapolis; find more info here.—Em Cassel
“Cream of the Crop: The Second Harvest”
Featuring over 20 works from the Minnesota State Fair's crop-art showcase. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Tears of a Clown: A Trans Artist Market
Sharky Lemon hosts this clown-friendly market featuring 15+ trans artists and makers. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Backstory Coffee, 432 Wabasha St. S., St. Paul.
One Year Party
Featuring screenprinting, a vintage market, food trucks, upcycled clothing, s’mores, a free photo booth, karaoke, and live music from Maria Isa, the Union, Howdy Partner Dance, and other local musicians. 3–9 p.m. Back Pocket Vintage, 429 Wabasha St., St. Paul.
September Vintage Market
Local artists, makers, and vintage vendors. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; noon to 4 p.m. Sun. AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis.
Clothing Giveaway
Free clothing for folks who need it. All ages, any occasion. 9 a.m. to noon. 3921 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Neighborhood Super Sale
Savvy secondhand shoppers adopt the same adage as any halfway decent journalist (or the path not chosen by an inept Walz administration): Follow the money. That means us hoi polloi buying crap off of our wealthier neighbors, and good lord, they don’t get much posher than denizens of Minneapolis neighborhoods East Isles, Lowry Hill, East Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood, and Cedar-Isles-Dean. (The Wedge, a bit of a financial outlier, is also part of the event). Over 150 yard sales in those hoods pop up Saturday, and they’re all easily navigable via handy online map. Me, myself, personally? I’ll be roaming the streets with my 11-month-old in pursuit of deals on high-end baby gear. See ya out there! Free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lake of the Isles ; find more info here.—Jay Boller
Powderhorn Porch Fest
Featuring live music on a variety of lawns, porches, and driveways. Also with food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and more. 4–10 p.m. 17th Avenue South, from 32nd to 34th Streets, Minneapolis; find more details here.
Jake Hanson & Luke Enyeart
7 p.m. Animales BBQ Co., 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Floryence
Indie rock. With Isssy, Blimey. 1–4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Maty J And the American Dream
With Bryan Casey. 6–8 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Close to Toast
With Vena Sera & Circle Circle. 9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
The Crimson Boys, Porch Knights, DEN
10 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Hurricane Harold’s All Star Review
8 p.m. Schooner Tavern, 2901 27th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
4–6 p.m. Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St., St. Paul.
Ryan Picone Quartet
Hot club jazz. 7 p.m. Padraigs, 945 Broadway NE, Minneapolis.
Triple Opening Reception
Check out “Trading Post: 41.77260° N, 72.66754° W” from Chotsani Elaine Dean, “Catch-All” by Erika Terwilliger, and “Studio Visit” by Sarah Abdel-Jelil. 6–9 p.m. Soo Visual Arts Center, 2909 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Art on the Edge Fest
Featuring makers, holistic healers, intuitive readings, family fun, and live music. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Father Hennepin Park, 420 Main St. SE, Minneapolis.
Wakpa Triennial Art Festival
Wakpa is the Dakota word for river, and the Mississippi is central to this multiweek festival featuring art-making, community get-togethers, and history. Head to Raspberry Island this week for poetry readings, live music, and the creation of a flower-based art installation—bring your own to contribute! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Raspberry Island. Find more info here.
“Tiffany Chung: indelible traces”
In this exhibition, which opened earlier this week, the Vietnamese-American artist explores overlooked and repressed histories. Weisman Art Museum, 333 E. River Parkway, Minneapolis.
Last Look: A Saturday for Art, Music, & the Curious
Featuring closing receptions for Paola Evangelista’s “Altar of Bones” and Tony Juliano’s “Happily Deranged,” open studios, guest artists, and live music. Noon to 6 p.m. Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
“David Bartley: Cloud Nine”
Paintings. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Rudolph Torment Gallery, Thorp Building #1620-124, 1620 Central Ave., Minneapolis.
MORTON: The Forgotten Founder
A new historical musical comedy, followed by live music and dancing with Lauluaika. Part of FinnFest. 6 p.m. Minnehaha Park Pavilion, 4801 S. Minnehaha Dr., Minneapolis; RSVP here.
Grand Opening Celebration
Check out the finished project. With comments from city officials. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Upper Harbor Park, at North Dowling Avenue and West River Road, Minneapolis.
Drag Karaoke Night
It’s free, but tips for the host C*ntessa are appreciated. 4–8 p.m. Queermunity MN, 3036 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Super Mario Galaxy
8 p.m. Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S., St. Louis Park.
Eagan Autumn Craft & Gift Show
Makers, crafters, artisans, and small business owners. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan.
Turbo Tim's Car Extravaganza
Featuring a car show, food trucks, car entertainment, and the car crush performed by Turbo Tim and the Deuce. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive, 2375 Mounds View Blvd., St. Paul.
St. Louis Park Art Fair
With 90+ artists, food trucks, a youth market, and live music. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Recreation Outdoor Center, 5005 36th St. W., Minneapolis.
Oktoberfest Block Party
Featuring games and challenges, German eats and beers, and live music. Noon to 10 p.m. LTD Brewing, 8 Eighth Ave. N., Hopkins.
Oktoberfest at OMNI Maple Grove
Featuring an Oktoberfest beer release, biergarten, dirndl/lederhosen contest, stein holding contest, German spelling bee, and live music from Squires Band, Atypical Daydream, and Pandemic. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. OMNI Brewery & Taproom, 9462 Deerwood Lane N., Maple Grove.
Oktoberfest at OMNI Rosemount
Featuring barrel racing, live music, stein holding contest, and beer in the garden. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. OMNI Brewery & Taproom, 15701 Biscayne Ave., Rosemount.
Oktoberfest at Wicked Wort
Featuring a craft market with 30+ vendors, German eats, contests, and live music. 1–10 p.m. Sat.; 1–5 p.m. Sun. Wicked Wort Brewing Co., 4165 W. Broadway Ave., Robbinsdale.
Break the Bubble
Show up and make friends. Noon to 3 p.m. Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr., Fridley.
Jolly Ramblers
5–9 p.m. 9milebrewing, 9555 James Ave. S., Bloomington.
Yachtoberfest
Lift Bridge celebrates 18 years with live music, charity bingo, flower crowns, yoga, food popups, and more. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lift Bridge Brewing Company, 1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater.
Cottage Grove Food Truck Festival
Featuring over 30 trucks, live music, kids’ fun, and a beer garden. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kingston Park, 9401 Indian Blvd. S., Cottage Grove.
Vintage in the Garden
The Ladies Who Lake host this popup market featuring art, vintage, books, and linens. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 526 William St., Excelsior; find more info here.
Studio West Art Tour
Explore art from 23 artists at eight different locations across Hopkins, Minnetonka, Deephaven, and Wayzata on this self-guided tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Find a map and list of locations here.
Free Yoga
Studio 9-to-5 hosts free yoga sessions Mon., Wed., and Sat. Sign up here. 9 a.m. Union Depot, 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul.
Westonka Outdoor Vintage Market
Parking lot shopping from vintage and antique vendors. Other dates: Nov. 14. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2361 Wilshire Blvd., Mound.
FARMERS MARKETS
Apple Valley Farmers Market at the Government Center
Located right by the Dakota County Center and Library. EBT, cash, card, and Market Bucks accepted. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. 7100 147th St. W., Apple Valley; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Blaine Farmer's Market
3–6 p.m. Tue. and 8 a.m. to noon Sat. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 707 89th Ave. NE, Blaine; find more info here.
Burnsville Farmers Market at the Senior Center
With food trucks and live music. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. Burnsville Senior Center, 200 Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Lakeville Farmers’ Market at the Arts Center
EBT and Market Bucks accepted here. Noon to 5 p.m. Wed. through Oct. 28; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. No market on Sep. 19. 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Lowertown St. Paul Farmers Markets
Lowertown’s pride and one of the state’s largest markets. Find free parking on Prince Street. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. 290 Fifth St. E., St. Paul; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Midtown Farmers Market
Urban market serving produce and more to Powderhorn, Phillips, and Longfellow. Featuring an electronics recycling program, live music, fitness classes, puppet theater, and more. The first hour of each event is quiet for special needs shoppers. EBT and Market Bucks accepted. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. Be sure to park in the Hennepin County lot, not the B-side parking (follow the signs). Free Metro Transit rides available some weekends, check online for dates. Through Oct. 2225 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; facebook.com/MidtownFarmersMarket.
Mill City Farmers’ Market
This year-round, long running market moves outdoors for the summer, and features local, sustainable, and organic groceries and produce. SNAP, EBT, sun bucks, and more are accepted here. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Sep.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 750 Second St. S., Minneapolis; millcityfarmersmarket.org.
Northeast Farmers Market
Seasonal market featuring food vendors, local produce, and artisanal goods. EBT, SNAP, and Market Bucks accepted here. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 10. St. Boniface Church parking lot, 629 Second St. NE (corner of University and Seventh Ave. NE), Minneapolis; northeastmarket.org.
Richfield Farmers Market
Fresh produce, music, and weekly activities. 8 a.m. to noon through Oct. Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave., Richfield; find more info here.
Southwest Farmers Market
Formerly known as the Fulton Farmers Market, the gang has moved to a new location with traditional and heirloom vegetables, fruits, breads, and pastries. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 31. 5025 Knox Ave., Minneapolis; neighborhoodrootsmn.org.
St. Luke’s Farmers Market
Locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, pickles, and more. EBT, debit, credit cards, and Market Bucks accepted. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. through Oct. 3. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave., St. Paul; saintlukechurch.org/farmers-market.
SUNDAY
Twin Cities Veg Fest 2026
Featuring food trucks and veggie eats, cooking demos, family fun, and live music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Harriet Island, 151 Water St. W., St. Paul; find more info here.
Birchwood Palace Industries’ Open House and Release Party
The Minneapolis-based small press celebrates three new publications: Keep Clear: Scenes of Injury Death in International Safety Signage, I Consider Myself a Wonderful and Discreet Woman, and The New Sidewalk Cartomancy Digital Handbook. With a short presentation and Q&A, including a four-year-old’s take on “Mr. Ouch,” the creature featured on the cover of Keep Clear. 3–5 p.m. Mirror Lab Studios, 3400 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; more info here.
Level Up Pop-Up Cafe & Makers Market
Raise the Bar Coffee hosts this pop-up cafe and makers market. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mill City Roasters, 401 Harding St. NE, Minneapolis.
Yoga and Connection
Domino co-founder Marissa leads a 60-minute yoga flow for all. 10 a.m. Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Minneapolis; sign up here.
Free Sailing Sunday
Take a free 30-minute sailboat ride with Minneapolis Sailing Center staff and volunteers. Rides are first come, first served. Find more info here. Noon to 5 p.m. (last ride at 4:30 p.m.). Bde Maka Ska, 3000 Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Minneapolis.
Local Love Market
Shop clothing, books, ceramics, and home goods from 40+ local makers and vendors. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Honour Coffee, 451 Stinson Blvd. NE, Minneapolis.
Bring Your Old Bike Ride
Vote on your favorite old bike and ride Theodore Wirth Park to Utepils Brewing. Hosted by the Cycling Museum of Minnesota. 10 a.m. meetup; noon ride. Theodore Wirth Park, 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis.
An Afternoon with HebbaJebba
With Christmas on Neptune. 1–4 p.m. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
Karaoke With Ally
9 p.m. to midnight. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. Seventh St., St. Paul.
eleven degenerates
10:30 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Switchyard
7 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Robert Wilkinson
3-5 p.m. 331 Club, 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Featuring cultural performances, crafts, food, mooncake samples, a Lion Dance, and a lantern parade. 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center, 75 Fifth St. W., St. Paul.
Packers vs. the Vikings Watch Party
Noon to 3:30 p.m. North Loop Green, 350 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis.
Stevie on the Roof
Stevie Ray of Stevie Ray’s Improv Company performs a week’s worth of sets on the roof to raise funds for his space and Chanhassan Dinner Theatres. 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 4–10 p.m. Mon.–Thu.; 5 p.m. to midnight Fri.; 4–6:30 p.m. Sat.; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4–10 p.m. Sun. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 West 78th Street Sep. 20–26.
Edina Car Show
Gaze upon luxury vehicles. Noon to 4 p.m. 50th and France, Edina.
Free movie and popcorn. 7 p.m. Roxy's Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis.
MojoKickball
According to the website, this is an open-to-all, 6-ball kickball game that adds elements of tag, dodgeball, and hot potato into one sport. 1–3 p.m. Kenwood Park Field #2, 2101 W. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis.
Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
Featuring hundreds of vendors selling all kinds of weird stuff. 6 a.m. to noon through Sep. Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy. 55, Medina.
Live Harness Racing
6 p.m. through Sep. 19. Find more info here. Running Aces, 15201 Running Aces Blvd., Columbus.
Weekly Food Truck Gathering
Around 30 food trucks in a parking lot. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1669 Arcade St., St. Paul.
Drag Discovery Night
An open stage night for drag, hosted by Luna Muse and mentored by Rose Nylon. Sign up here. 7 p.m. LUSH Lounge & Theater, 990 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Free Antifascist Yoga
9 a.m. every Sunday. More info here. Recovery Bike Shop, 2504 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Sunday Open Mic
Family-friendly music and poetry welcome. Sign up at 4:45 p.m. 5–8 p.m. every Sunday. The Finnish Bistro Cafe & Coffee, 2264 Como Ave., St. Paul.
FARMERS MARKETS
The Big Red Barn Farmers Market
Hosted by the Maplewood Area Historical Society. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Sep. Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 Cty. Rd. D E., Maplewood; find more info here.
Inver Grove Heights Farmers Market
Located just outside the community center. EBT, cash, card, and Market Bucks accepted. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Kingfield Farmers Market
Featuring a large selection of local produce, artisanal crafts, and prepared foods. Read Racket’s guide to this market here. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. Kingfield Farmers Market, MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S. (in the parking lot off of 40th Street), Minneapolis; neighborhoodrootsmn.org.
Linden Hills Farmers Market
Featuring ethical meats, baked goods, ready-to-eat items, locally grown veggies and fruits, and live musical entertainment. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. Settergrens of Linden Hills, 2813 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis; lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org.
Market in the Valley
Find fresh foods under the water tower. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 7800 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley; marketinthevalley.org.
Savage Farmers Market
SNAP/EBT options accepted here. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. 4800 W. 123rd St., Savage; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Stevens Square Farmers Market Sundays
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sep. Stevens Square Park, 1820 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Woodbury Farmers Market
SNAP/EBT accepted here. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 25. Red Rock Elementary, 3311 Commonwealth Ave., Woodbury; stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
