{"id":2388642,"date":"2026-04-25T07:42:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T07:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2388642"},"modified":"2026-04-25T07:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T07:42:07","slug":"minneapolimedia-entertainment-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-april-25-april-26-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/minneapolimedia-entertainment-this-weekend-in-the-twin-cities-entertainment-guide-april-25-april-26-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MINNEAPOLIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT | This Weekend in the Twin Cities \u2013 Entertainment Guide: April 25 ~ April 26, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The final weekend of April brings one of the most concentrated event schedules of the spring across the Twin Cities.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This is a high-density weekend shaped by timing, proximity, and scale.<\/p>\n<p>Below is MinneapoliMedia\u2019s curated guide to April 25 through April 26, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Major Festivals and Featured Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Party for the Planet (Earth Day Weekend)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Como Park Zoo and Conservatory<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul<br \/><strong>Dates\/Times:<\/strong> Saturday\u2013Sunday | All Day<\/p>\n<p>A large-scale Earth Day program featuring conservation exhibits, animal keeper talks, and family-focused environmental education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free (donations encouraged)<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/comozooconservatory.org\"> https:\/\/comozooconservatory.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong> Continuous programming throughout the day. Peak attendance midday.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>St. Paul Art Crawl (Spring Edition)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Primary Venues:<\/strong> Union Depot, Schmidt Artist Lofts, and sites including Urban Roots MN<br \/><strong>Dates\/Times:<\/strong> Friday\u2013Sunday (peak Saturday\u2013Sunday)<\/p>\n<p>A multi-site arts event featuring regional artists, open studios, and gallery installations across St. Paul.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stpaulartcollective.org\"> https:\/\/stpaulartcollective.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Spring Jam 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Coffman Memorial Union<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday | All Day<\/p>\n<p>University of Minnesota\u2019s annual campus festival featuring live performances, student programming, and attractions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<h3><strong>38th Annual Kiwanis Kite Fly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Oak Hill Park<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St Louis Park<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday | Daytime<\/p>\n<p>Outdoor family event featuring kite flying, demonstrations, and open recreation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Theater and Performing Arts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Orpheum Theatre<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis<br \/><strong>Showtimes:<\/strong> Multiple performances throughout weekend<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $50\u2013$180<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hennepinarts.org\"> https:\/\/hennepinarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Wizard of Oz<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Children&#8217;s Theatre Company<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis<br \/><strong>Showtimes:<\/strong> Matinee and evening<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $30\u2013$90<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/childrenstheatre.org\"> https:\/\/childrenstheatre.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Romeo and Juliet (Metropolitan Ballet)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Fitzgerald Theater<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 10 E Exchange St, St Paul<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday | Matinee and evening<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $35\u2013$85<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Live Music and Concerts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Dead Meadow<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Turf Club<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1601 University Ave W, St Paul<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday evening<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $20\u2013$35<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/first-avenue.com\"> https:\/\/first-avenue.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Barns Courtney (Unplugged)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Turf Club<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday evening<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Starting ~$49<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brandon Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Xcel Energy Center<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday night<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $60\u2013$150<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com\"> https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sports<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota United FC vs. LAFC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Allianz Field<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday afternoon (approx. 12:30\u20131:45 PM)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $40\u2013$70+<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mnufc.com\"> https:\/\/mnufc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Xcel Energy Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday late afternoon (approx. 4:30 PM)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $130\u2013$260+<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com\"> https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets (Game 4)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Target Center<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday evening (approx. 7:30 PM)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $60\u2013$160+<br \/><strong>Tickets:<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/targetcenter.com\"> https:\/\/targetcenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern (Baseball)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Siebert Field<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1606 SE 8th St, Minneapolis<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday afternoon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $10\u2013$20<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Minnesota Roller Derby<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Roy Wilkins Auditorium<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>175 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday | 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $20\u2013$35<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Family and Community Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Water Safety Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1910 University Ave SE, Minneapolis<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday | All Day<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bandwidth Community Band Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Landmark Center<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong> 75 W 5th St, St Paul<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday | 12:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Earth Day Programming (Additional Sites)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wood Lake Nature Center<\/strong><br \/><strong>Address: <\/strong>6710 Lake Shore Dr, Richfield<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Saturday afternoon<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edina Earth Day Festival<\/strong><br \/><strong>Address: <\/strong>4115 W 44th St, Edina<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday afternoon<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Curated Weekend Itineraries<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>High-Energy \/ Sports Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday Afternoon: Start at Allianz Field (MLS)<br \/>Saturday Late Afternoon: Transition to Xcel Energy Center (NHL)<br \/>Saturday Night: Target Center (NBA Playoffs)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arts and Culture Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday: St. Paul Art Crawl + Spring Jam<br \/>Saturday Night: Theater (Orpheum or Children\u2019s Theatre)<br \/>Sunday: Fitzgerald Theater (Ballet) + Landmark Center (Music Festival)<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Family-Friendly Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday Morning: Como Park Zoo Earth Day programming<br \/>Saturday Afternoon: Kite Fly or Art Crawl<br \/>Sunday: Water Safety Festival + Bandwidth Festival<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Weekend Takeaway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This weekend operates under sustained overlap.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday presents the highest concentration, with professional sports, live entertainment, and community programming occurring within intersecting time blocks across Minneapolis and St. Paul.<\/p>\n<p>Transit corridors between the two cities will carry the impact, particularly along the Metro Green Line.<\/p>\n<p>Minneapolis holds the evening density and playoff energy.<br \/>St. Paul carries continuous daytime programming and multi-site events.<\/p>\n<p>The defining factor is not availability.<\/p>\n<p>It is coordination.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Event Links and Tickets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Como Park Zoo:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/comozooconservatory.org\"> https:\/\/comozooconservatory.org<br \/><\/a>St. Paul Art Crawl:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stpaulartcollective.org\"> https:\/\/stpaulartcollective.org<br \/><\/a>Minnesota United FC:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mnufc.com\"> https:\/\/mnufc.com<br \/><\/a>Target Center:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/targetcenter.com\"> https:\/\/targetcenter.com<br \/><\/a>Xcel Energy Center:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com\"> https:\/\/xcelenergycenter.com<br \/><\/a>First Avenue \/ Turf Club:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/first-avenue.com\"> https:\/\/first-avenue.com<br \/><\/a>Children\u2019s Theatre Company:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/childrenstheatre.org\"> https:\/\/childrenstheatre.org<br \/><\/a>Hennepin Arts:<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hennepinarts.org\"> https:\/\/hennepinarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/minneapolimedia.town.news\/\"><strong><em>MinneapoliMedia<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> | Community. 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