By the third weekend of April, the Twin Cities are no longer warming up. It is fully active.
Two anchor events, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival and the St. Paul Art Crawl, expand across multiple venues and pull smaller events into their orbit. At the same time, sports, live performance, and community programming continue at full pace.
This weekend is not defined by a single event. It is defined by volume, overlap, and movement.
Below is MinneapoliMedia’s curated guide to April 18 through April 19, 2026.
Major Festivals and Featured Events
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF)
Venue: The Main Cinema
Address: 115 SE Main St, Minneapolis
Dates/Times: Ongoing daily screenings
The largest film festival in the region continues with more than 200 films, including international selections and “Minnesota Made” features.
Price: $15–$20 per screening | Festival passes available
Tickets: https://mspfilm.org
Notes: Screenings run simultaneously across multiple time blocks. Early arrival is recommended.
St. Paul Art Crawl (Spring Edition)
Primary Venues: Union Depot + Schmidt Artist Lofts
Address (Union Depot): 214 4th St E, St Paul
Dates/Times: Friday through Sunday (peak activity Saturday–Sunday)
A multi-site event featuring dozens of regional artists. Union Depot hosts a concentrated showcase on Sunday, while Schmidt Artist Lofts provides multi-floor studio access.
Price: Free
Tickets: https://stpaulartcollective.org
28th Annual Spring Powwow
Venue: University of Minnesota
Address: 1925 University Ave SE, Minneapolis (Mariucci Arena area)
Time: Saturday | Grand Entry at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
A large cultural gathering featuring traditional dance, drumming, and community participation.
Price: Free (donations encouraged)
Munchie Market (Pre-4/20 Festival)
Venue: Utepils Brewing
Address: 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Food vendors, specialty products, and themed programming tied to cannabis culture.
Price: Free entry | Food and vendors priced individually
Build-Your-Own Miniature Golf Gala
Venue: Urban Growler Brewing Company
Address: 2325 Endicott St, St Paul
Time: Saturday evening
Interactive fundraising event blending art installation and mini-golf design.
Price: $35–$60
Tickets: https://youngdance.org
Theater and Performing Arts
The Jungle (Regional Premiere)
Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre
Address: 1501 S 4th St, Minneapolis
Showtimes: Multiple through weekend
Price: $25–$60
Tickets: https://mixedblood.com
The Mind Has a Hundred Thousand Gates
Venue: The Southern Theater
Address: 1420 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis
Price: $20–$40
Tickets: https://southerntheater.org
Fiddler on the Roof
Venue: Helene Houle Auditorium
Address: 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth (touring production stop)
Price: $30–$75
Live Music and Concerts
Los Tigres del Norte
Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Time: Saturday night
Price: $60–$150
Tickets: https://xcelenergycenter.com
The Shabby Road Orchestra (Beatles Blue Album)
Venue: The Parkway Theater
Address: 4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
Price: $25–$45
Tickets: https://theparkwaytheater.com
Water From Your Eyes
Venue: The Fillmore Minneapolis
Address: 525 N 5th St, Minneapolis
Price: $30–$55
Tickets: https://fillmoreminneapolis.com
Sports
Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers
Venue: Allianz Field
Address: 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
Time: Saturday at 7:30 PM
Price: $29–$120
Tickets: https://mnufc.com
St. Paul Saints vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Venue: CHS Field
Address: 360 N Broadway St, St Paul
Time: Saturday at 2:07 PM
Price: $10–$30
Tickets: https://saintsbaseball.com
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets
Venue: Target Center
Address: 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday evening
Price: $35–$250
Tickets: https://targetcenter.com
Family and Community Activities
Rewind: Book Fair for Grownups
Venue: Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
Address: 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
Price: $5–$15
The Great Minnsect Show
Venue: University of Minnesota St. Paul Student Center
Address: 2017 Buford Ave, St Paul
Time: Saturday morning
Price: Free
Earth Day 5K Bee Run / Cleanup
Venue: Boom Island Park
Address: 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis
Price: Free participation
Curated Weekend Itineraries
Family-Friendly Track
Saturday Morning: Start at the Great Minnsect Show for structured educational programming.
Saturday Afternoon: Transition to the St. Paul Art Crawl for accessible, walkable engagement.
Sunday: Outdoor programming at Boom Island Park or Centennial Lakes Park.
Couples and Night-Out Track
Saturday Afternoon: Begin at MSPIFF screenings at The Main Cinema.
Saturday Night Options:
- Los Tigres del Norte (large-scale concert)
- The Shabby Road Orchestra (mid-size venue)
- ARENA DANCES (intimate performance setting)
Late Night: Uptown or North Loop nightlife venues.
The Weekend Takeaway
This weekend operates at scale.
Major festivals are not contained events. They extend across venues, neighborhoods, and time blocks, creating sustained movement across the metro.
Minneapolis carries the density and late-night energy.
Saint Paul provides space, pacing, and accessibility.
The question is not what to do.
It is how to move through it.
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