MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities – Entertainment Guide: April 25 ~ April 26, 2026

The final weekend of April brings one of the most concentrated event schedules of the spring across the Twin Cities.

Three professional sporting events, major theater productions, and a full slate of community programming are scheduled within overlapping windows, particularly on Saturday afternoon and evening. Movement between Minneapolis and St. Paul will define how this weekend is experienced.

This is a high-density weekend shaped by timing, proximity, and scale.

Below is MinneapoliMedia’s curated guide to April 25 through April 26, 2026.

Major Festivals and Featured Events

Party for the Planet (Earth Day Weekend)

Venue: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Address: 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul
Dates/Times: Saturday–Sunday | All Day

A large-scale Earth Day program featuring conservation exhibits, animal keeper talks, and family-focused environmental education.

Price: Free (donations encouraged)
Tickets: https://comozooconservatory.org

Notes: Continuous programming throughout the day. Peak attendance midday.

St. Paul Art Crawl (Spring Edition)

Primary Venues: Union Depot, Schmidt Artist Lofts, and sites including Urban Roots MN
Dates/Times: Friday–Sunday (peak Saturday–Sunday)

A multi-site arts event featuring regional artists, open studios, and gallery installations across St. Paul.

Price: Free
Tickets: https://stpaulartcollective.org

Spring Jam 2026

Venue: Coffman Memorial Union
Address: 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday | All Day

University of Minnesota’s annual campus festival featuring live performances, student programming, and attractions.

Price: Free

38th Annual Kiwanis Kite Fly

Venue: Oak Hill Park
Address: 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park
Time: Saturday | Daytime

Outdoor family event featuring kite flying, demonstrations, and open recreation.

Price: Free

Theater and Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Venue: Orpheum Theatre
Address: 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Showtimes: Multiple performances throughout weekend

Price: $50–$180
Tickets: https://hennepinarts.org

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Children’s Theatre Company
Address: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis
Showtimes: Matinee and evening

Price: $30–$90
Tickets: https://childrenstheatre.org

Romeo and Juliet (Metropolitan Ballet)

Venue: Fitzgerald Theater
Address: 10 E Exchange St, St Paul
Time: Sunday | Matinee and evening

Price: $35–$85

Live Music and Concerts

Dead Meadow

Venue: Turf Club
Address: 1601 University Ave W, St Paul
Time: Saturday evening

Price: $20–$35
Tickets: https://first-avenue.com

Barns Courtney (Unplugged)

Venue: Turf Club
Time: Sunday evening

Price: Starting ~$49

Brandon Lake

Venue: Xcel Energy Center
Address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Time: Sunday night

Price: $60–$150
Tickets: https://xcelenergycenter.com

Sports

Minnesota United FC vs. LAFC

Venue: Allianz Field
Address: 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
Time: Saturday afternoon (approx. 12:30–1:45 PM)

Price: $40–$70+
Tickets: https://mnufc.com

Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars

Venue: Xcel Energy Center

Address: 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul
Time: Saturday late afternoon (approx. 4:30 PM)

Price: $130–$260+
Tickets: https://xcelenergycenter.com

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets (Game 4)

Venue: Target Center
Address: 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday evening (approx. 7:30 PM)

Price: $60–$160+
Tickets: https://targetcenter.com

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern (Baseball)

Venue: Siebert Field

Address: 1606 SE 8th St, Minneapolis
Time: Saturday afternoon

Price: $10–$20

Minnesota Roller Derby

Venue: Roy Wilkins Auditorium

Address: 175 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul
Time: Saturday | 6:00 PM

Price: $20–$35

Family and Community Activities

Water Safety Festival

Venue: Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center

Address: 1910 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
Time: Sunday | All Day

Price: Free

Bandwidth Community Band Festival

Venue: Landmark Center
Address: 75 W 5th St, St Paul
Time: Sunday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Price: Free

Earth Day Programming (Additional Sites)

Wood Lake Nature Center
Address: 6710 Lake Shore Dr, Richfield
Time: Saturday afternoon
Price: Free

Edina Earth Day Festival
Address: 4115 W 44th St, Edina
Time: Sunday afternoon
Price: Free

Curated Weekend Itineraries

High-Energy / Sports Track

Saturday Afternoon: Start at Allianz Field (MLS)
Saturday Late Afternoon: Transition to Xcel Energy Center (NHL)
Saturday Night: Target Center (NBA Playoffs)

Arts and Culture Track

Saturday: St. Paul Art Crawl + Spring Jam
Saturday Night: Theater (Orpheum or Children’s Theatre)
Sunday: Fitzgerald Theater (Ballet) + Landmark Center (Music Festival)

Family-Friendly Track

Saturday Morning: Como Park Zoo Earth Day programming
Saturday Afternoon: Kite Fly or Art Crawl
Sunday: Water Safety Festival + Bandwidth Festival

The Weekend Takeaway

This weekend operates under sustained overlap.

Saturday presents the highest concentration, with professional sports, live entertainment, and community programming occurring within intersecting time blocks across Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Transit corridors between the two cities will carry the impact, particularly along the Metro Green Line.

Minneapolis holds the evening density and playoff energy.
St. Paul carries continuous daytime programming and multi-site events.

The defining factor is not availability.

It is coordination.