MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE UPDATE | Things to Do Across the Twin Cities, Sunday, August 23, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 23, 2026)

Sunday has arrived, but the weekend is not over. Across the Twin Cities, one more day of music, theater, nature, family activities, fresh produce and imaginative outdoor experiences awaits anyone looking to make the most of the hours ahead.

Families can begin the morning with stories inside a wildflower garden, walk through acres of sunflowers, paint alongside artists inspired by nature or watch children demonstrate their hobby-horse skills. Music lovers have two free concerts at Lake Harriet, theatergoers can attend closing performances, and Saint Paul will bring the weekend to a memorable conclusion with a free sunset-to-twilight circus experience on Raspberry Island.

MinneapoliMedia has removed every event that ended Friday or Saturday and rechecked the remaining Sunday listings against official calendars, organizers, venues and active ticketing pages. The Waldoch Farm listing has also been corrected: Sunday’s attraction is the Sunflower Festival, not the Garden Tour, which took place August 16.

This guide brings together the practical information readers need to compare activities, understand admission costs, plan transportation and arrive prepared. Because ticket inventory and outdoor conditions can change, readers should complete one final check through the official link before leaving home.

SUNDAY WEATHER AND PLANNING

Mostly sunny conditions are expected across the Twin Cities, with temperatures rising from the middle 50s during the early morning into the upper 70s during the afternoon. Conditions should generally favor outdoor activities.

Bring water, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. A portable chair or blanket may be useful for the Lake Harriet concerts. Visitors attending the River Night Circus should bring an evening layer and consider arriving before sunset to navigate Raspberry Island more easily.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Minneapolis Farmers Market

6 A.M.–1 P.M. | FREE ENTRY | ALL AGES | OUTDOORS

The Minneapolis Farmers Market offers an early start for shoppers seeking seasonal produce, flowers, plants, locally made products and prepared foods. Participating vendors and available products vary by day and supply.

Venue: Minneapolis Farmers Market
Address: 312 East Lyndale Avenue N., Minneapolis, MN 55405
Admission: Free. Food, produce and merchandise purchases cost extra.
Registration: Not required.
Age suitability: All ages and family-friendly.
Accessibility: Specific market-session accommodations were not published.
Parking: Market and nearby parking are available. Current prices were not specified by the organizer.
Public transit: Exact Sunday transit recommendations were not published. Readers may use Metro Transit’s trip planner.
Food and beverages: Prepared foods and beverages may be available from participating vendors. Selection and prices vary.
Policies: Pet, bag, outside-food and re-entry policies were not specified for this market session.
What to bring: Reusable shopping bags and a preferred payment method.
Weather: The market operates outdoors. Check the official site if severe weather develops.
Arrival advice: Arrive early for the widest product selection.

Official information: Minneapolis Farmers Market
Telephone: 612-333-1718

DEX-CON and North American Kendama Open Finals

FINALS BEGIN AT 10 A.M. | $15 SPECTATOR ADMISSION | ALL AGES | INDOORS

DEX-CON brings kendama, fingerboarding and Beyblade communities together for competitions, workshops, games, vendors and demonstrations. Sunday’s program includes the concluding rounds of the North American Kendama Open.

The finals are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Organizers anticipate presenting trophies at approximately 6:30 p.m., but that time is an estimate and may change depending on the length of the competition. A definitive event-ending time was not published.

Venue: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West
Address: 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441
Admission: Spectator admission is $15 for Sunday. Children younger than 6 are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Competition participation carries separate charges.
Registration: Spectator tickets remain subject to availability. Competitor registration closed August 18.
Age suitability: All ages. Participants younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian present.
Accessibility: Event-specific accommodations were not published. Contact the hotel or organizer before attending.
Parking: Availability and price were not specified by the organizer. Confirm with the hotel.
Public transit: Event-specific transit guidance was not published. Rideshare service is available.
Food and beverages: The hotel provides food-service facilities. Event-specific menus, hours and prices were not published.
Policies: Bag, pet, alcohol, outside-food and re-entry rules were not specified by the organizer.
What to bring: Ticket confirmation and any equipment required for registered activities.
Arrival advice: Spectators should arrive before the competition round they want to watch. Competitors must follow their assigned schedules.

Event information: DEX-CON
Competition information: North American Kendama Open
Venue: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West
Organizer email: cs@sweetskendamas.com
Hotel telephone: 763-559-6600

Garden Storytime

10–10:30 A.M. | FREE | AGES 0–7 | OUTDOORS

A Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board naturalist will lead young children and their caregivers through nature-themed stories and songs in the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden. Families may explore the garden after the program.

Venue: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
Address: 1 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Admission: Free.
Registration: Not required unless the organizer posts a same-day change.
Age suitability: Designed for children from birth through age 7 and their caregivers.
Accessibility: Trails vary in surface, width and slope. Contact the Park Board if specific accommodations are needed.
Parking: Available near the garden. Capacity and price were not specified for this program.
Public transit: Event-specific transit instructions were not published.
Food and beverages: Not provided.
Policies: Garden and Minneapolis Park Board rules apply. Event-specific pet and outside-food policies were not stated.
What to bring: Walking shoes, water and weather-appropriate clothing.
Weather: The program takes place outdoors, with limited shelter space. Check the official calendar if conditions change.
Arrival advice: Arrive before 10 a.m. because the program lasts only 30 minutes.

Official calendar: Garden Storytime and August 23 events
Venue information: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Telephone: 612-230-6400

Waldoch Farm Sunflower Festival

10 A.M.–5 P.M. | $16.99 ONLINE OR $21.99 AT ENTRANCE, PLUS TAX | FAMILY-FRIENDLY | OUTDOORS

Visitors can take a wagon ride to Waldoch Farm’s sunflower fields, walk through the blooms, select one U-pick sunflower and enjoy the Joyer Barnyard and more than 20 farm activities. Seasonal pick-your-own produce may also be available.

Sunday’s attraction is the Sunflower Festival only. The separate Garden Tour and Corn Feed took place August 16 and must not be represented as part of the August 23 admission.

Venue: Waldoch Farm and Joyer Adventure Farm
Address: 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Last admission is one hour before closing.
Admission: $16.99 plus tax when purchased online or $21.99 plus tax at the entrance. Children age 2 and younger are admitted free. Everyone age 3 and older requires a ticket.
Included: Wagon ride, sunflower-field experience, one U-pick sunflower, Joyer Barnyard access and advertised farm activities. Produce and other purchases may cost extra.
Registration: Advance online ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets remain subject to capacity.
Age suitability: All ages and family-friendly. Children age 12 and younger must remain with an adult.
Accessibility: The farm includes outdoor agricultural terrain that may be uneven. Detailed accessibility accommodations were not published. Call before visiting if assistance is needed.
Parking: Free parking is available at Waldoch Farm.
Public transit: No direct public-transit recommendation was published.
Food and beverages: Availability and prices were not fully specified.
Policies: Dogs are not permitted. Farm rules apply. Outside-food, bag, alcohol and re-entry rules were not fully specified.
What to bring: Closed-toe walking shoes, water, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing.
Weather: Outdoor attractions may be affected by unsafe weather or field conditions. Check the farm’s website before departure.
Arrival advice: Arrive early enough to enter before the 4 p.m. last-admission time and allow time for the wagon ride and sunflower fields.

Official event information and tickets: Waldoch Farm Sunflower Festival
Official hours and calendar: Joyer Adventure Farm calendar
Telephone: 651-780-1207

Private Lives at the Guthrie Theater

1 P.M. | TICKETED | RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12+ | INDOORS | CLOSING PERFORMANCE

The Guthrie Theater presents the final performance of Noël Coward’s comedy of manners. The story follows two divorced people who discover that they are honeymooning with their new spouses in adjoining hotel rooms.

Venue: Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage
Address: 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Performance: 1 p.m.
Running time: Approximately two hours and 15 minutes, including two intermissions.
Admission: The active ticketing page lists available seats at different prices according to section and location. Prices displayed during the final check ranged from $24.50 to $90. The final checkout total controls, and ticket availability can change quickly.
Registration: Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
Age suitability: Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Content advisory: Haze, loud noises, electronic-cigarette use, mature content and a staged slap.
Accessibility: Wheelchair seating and accessibility services are available. Contact the box office when purchasing accessible seating or requesting assistance.
Parking: Paid ramps and metered spaces are available in the Mill District. Prices vary.
Public transit: The Guthrie is within walking distance of the METRO Green Line’s U.S. Bank Stadium Station and is served by downtown bus routes.
Food and beverages: On-site availability varies by performance. Exact Sunday hours and prices were not specified.
Policies: Review the Guthrie’s current visitor policies before attending. Event-specific bag, outside-food and re-entry information was not completely stated on the production page.
Arrival advice: Arrive at least 30 minutes before the 1 p.m. curtain. Late seating is subject to theater policy.

Production information: Private Lives
Sunday tickets: Guthrie ticketing
Visitor information: Plan your Guthrie visit
Box office: 612-377-2224
Administration: 612-225-6000

Brush With Nature

1–3 P.M. | FREE | ALL AGES | OUTDOORS

Visitors can create watercolor artwork inspired by the plants and landscapes of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden. An artist from the garden’s Florilegium project will demonstrate observational and painting techniques.

Venue: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
Address: 1 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Admission: Free.
Registration: No registration is required.
Age suitability: All ages. Younger children should participate with an adult.
Accessibility: Garden paths vary in surface and slope. Event-specific accommodations were not published.
Parking: Nearby parking is available. Capacity and price were not specified for the program.
Public transit: Event-specific transit guidance was not published.
Materials: The organizer describes a community watercolor activity. Whether all materials will be supplied was not explicitly stated.
Food and beverages: Not provided.
Policies: Garden and Park Board rules apply.
What to bring: Water, walking shoes and personal art materials if desired.
Weather: Outdoor program. Check the Park Board calendar before leaving if weather conditions change.
Arrival advice: Arrive shortly before 1 p.m. to meet the participating artist and hear the opening guidance.

Official event calendar: Brush With Nature
Venue information: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Telephone: 612-230-6400

Gallop in the Park

1–4 P.M. | PARTICIPANTS AGES 6–13 | REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED | HARRIET ISLAND

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation’s hobby-horse event returns to Harriet Island, inviting young participants to demonstrate their skills. Beginners and spectators are welcome.

Venue: Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, Harriet Island Regional Park
Address: 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Admission: Not specified by the organizer.
Registration: Call Courtney at 612-599-9255. A registration deadline was not published.
Age suitability: Participants must be ages 6–13. Spectators are welcome.
Accessibility: The pavilion and principal event areas are accessible. Participation-specific accommodations were not published.
Parking: Parking is available at Harriet Island. Price and capacity were not specified for the event.
Public transit: Detailed event-specific instructions were not published.
Food and beverages: Not specified by the organizer.
Policies: Bag, pet, outside-food and re-entry policies were not specified. Park rules apply.
What to bring: Confirm during registration whether participants must supply their own hobby horse. Bring water and comfortable clothing.
Indoor or outdoor status: The program is based at the pavilion and may use surrounding park space. The organizer did not publish a detailed weather plan.
Arrival advice: Registered participants should arrive early for check-in.

Official event information: Downtown Saint Paul parks events and activities
Venue information: Harriet Island Regional Park
Registration telephone: 612-599-9255
Harriet Island Event Office: 651-292-7010
Email: harrietisland@ci.stpaul.mn.us

ROBOS

2 P.M. | FREE | ALL AGES | OUTDOORS | ROCK MUSIC

ROBOS, also known as Rock On Brothers of Sound, will perform a free afternoon concert as part of Minneapolis Music in the Parks.

Venue: Lake Harriet Bandshell
Address: 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Admission: Free. Concession purchases cost extra.
Ending time: Not specified by the organizer.
Registration: Not required.
Age suitability: All ages.
Accessibility: Accessible paths and designated seating areas are available. Performance-specific accommodations were not specified.
Parking: Park and street parking are available, but spaces can be limited. Prices were not specified.
Public transit: Metro Transit serves the Lake Harriet area. An event-specific route was not published.
Food and beverages: Bandshell concessions may be available. Exact hours, menu and prices were not specified.
Policies: Minneapolis Park Board rules apply. Event-specific bag, pet, alcohol, outside-food and re-entry policies were not published.
What to bring: Chair or blanket, water, sunscreen and insect repellent.
Weather: Outdoor concert. Check the official calendar if unsafe weather develops.
Arrival advice: Arrive early for a preferred lawn or seating location.

Official August 23 schedule: Minneapolis Park Board calendar
Music in the Parks: Official series information
Telephone: 612-230-6400
Email: concerts@minneapolisparks.org

Dances With Dalí: A Surreal Flamenco Experience

5 P.M. | $15, $25 OR $35 | INDOORS | LIMITED SEATING

Flamenco X brings flamenco dance and music into a surreal theatrical world inspired by Salvador Dalí. The production combines original choreography, live cante and guitar, visual art, puppetry, costumes and dreamlike staging.

Venue: The Southern Theater
Address: 1420 Washington Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Performance: 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Admission: General-admission tickets are offered at three levels: $15 accessible price, $25 suggested price and $35 pay-it-forward price. An optional $2 contribution may be added during checkout.
Refund policy: Tickets are nonrefundable.
Registration: Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The ticket page remained active during the publication check, but availability can change.
Age suitability: Not specified by the organizer.
Accessibility: The performance space is wheelchair accessible. The theater states that its restrooms are not fully accessible. Contact the venue if accommodations are needed.
Parking: The Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown ramp at 1500 Washington Avenue S. is next to the theater. The Southern advertises a $5.50 four-hour patron rate, although special-event pricing may override the discount. Metered street parking is also available.
Public transit: Metro Transit routes 3, 7, 22, 118 and 252 serve the area. The Southern is within walking distance of the Green Line’s West Bank Station.
Food, beverage and venue policies: Not specified by the organizer.
Arrival advice: Seating is limited. Arrive before the doors open if seating assistance is required.

Official event information: Dances With Dalí
Tickets: Southern Theater ticketing
Venue and parking information: The Southern Theater
Email: info@southerntheater.org
Event-specific telephone: Not specified by the organizer.

Homeward Bound

5:30 P.M. | FREE | ALL AGES | OUTDOORS | LIVE MIDWESTERN MUSIC

Homeward Bound will perform a free concert at the Lake Harriet Bandshell as part of Minneapolis Music in the Parks.

This is a live musical performance, not an outdoor movie.

Venue: Lake Harriet Bandshell
Address: 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Admission: Free. Concession purchases cost extra.
Ending time: Not specified by the organizer.
Registration: Not required.
Age suitability: All ages.
Accessibility: Accessible paths and seating areas are available. Performance-specific accommodations were not published.
Parking: Park and street parking are available. Capacity can be limited, and current prices were not specified.
Public transit: Metro Transit serves the Lake Harriet area. An event-specific route was not published.
Food and beverages: Bandshell concessions may be available. Hours, menus and prices were not specified.
Policies: Minneapolis Park Board rules apply. Event-specific bag, pet, alcohol, outside-food and re-entry policies were not published.
What to bring: Chair or blanket, water, insect repellent and a light evening layer.
Weather: Outdoor concert. Check the Park Board calendar if weather conditions change.
Arrival advice: ROBOS performs at the same venue beginning at 2 p.m. Visitors attending both concerts may remain in the area, but seating is open and not reserved.

Official August 23 schedule: Minneapolis Park Board calendar
Music in the Parks: Official series information
Telephone: 612-230-6400
Email: concerts@minneapolisparks.org

Insomnia Salon Volume 3: The River Night Circus

7–9 P.M. | FREE | ALL AGES | OUTDOORS | NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

More than 45 collaborating artists will transform Raspberry Island into a sunset-to-twilight circus experience. The program is expected to include aerialists, dancers, musicians, interactive characters, art activities, complimentary tarot readings, food trucks and towering river-spirit puppets.

The evening begins with circus-inspired activities and progresses toward a cabaret presentation and luminescent riverfront finale as darkness settles over the island.

Venue: Raspberry Island Regional Park
Address: 2 Wabasha Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Admission: Free. Food-truck purchases cost extra.
Registration: Not required.
Age suitability: All ages. Some surreal characters, fire imagery and nighttime elements may feel intense for very young children.
Accessibility: Paved access is available, although slopes and walking distances may affect some visitors. Event-specific accommodations were not published.
Parking: Organizers advertise free parking at Harriet Island. Capacity is limited, and visitors should not assume a nearby space will remain available. Parking on Raspberry Island itself may be restricted.
Public transit: Downtown Saint Paul is served by the METRO Green Line and multiple bus routes. Visitors may need to walk from downtown or Harriet Island parking areas.
Food and beverages: Food trucks are expected. Vendors, menus, dietary accommodations and prices were not specified.
Policies: Bag, pet, alcohol, outside-food and re-entry rules were not specified. Saint Paul park rules apply.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water and a light evening layer. A small flashlight may help after the program, but visitors should avoid interfering with performances or other guests.
Weather: Entirely outdoors. Check the official listing if unsafe weather develops. A detailed cancellation or relocation policy was not published.
Capacity: No formal limit was published, but Raspberry Island access and parking may become crowded.
Arrival advice: Arrive between 6 and 6:30 p.m. to secure parking, walk to the island and become familiar with the grounds before sunset.

Official event information: River Night Circus
Official venue information: Raspberry Island Regional Park
Event telephone: 612-618-8088
Harriet Island Event Office: 651-292-7010
Email: harrietisland@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Saint Paul Parks Customer Service: 651-266-6400

FINAL SUNDAY REMINDER

Event schedules, ticket availability, weather conditions, parking capacity and outdoor operating decisions can change after publication. Before leaving home, use the direct official link accompanying the event you plan to attend.

Ticketed events should be purchased only through the organizer, venue or its authorized ticketing platform. For outdoor programs, bring water and weather-appropriate clothing and allow additional travel time for parking, construction or large crowds.

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