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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Things to Do Across the Twin Cities Today, Sunday, September 20, 2026
Tom Akaolisa
Editor
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 20, 2026). The Sunday edition brings together the festivals, cultural programs, theater, cinema, live music, markets and family activities that readers can still attend today across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding suburbs.
This edition was checked against organizer, venue and municipal pages. Ticket inventories, weather decisions and program details can still change after publication. Readers should make one final check with the organizer before leaving home.
Important caption note: “Sold out” is used only when public admission is unavailable. When vendor booths, exhibitor spaces or vehicle-registration positions are full but spectators may still attend, the listing says so directly.
SUNDAY QUICK DECISION GUIDE
Best free all-day festival: Twin Cities Veg Fest at Harriet Island.
Best free vehicle event: Edina Car Show at 50th and France. Vehicle display registration is sold out, but spectator admission is free.
Best family festival continuing Sunday: Excelsior Apple Days.
Best major outdoor destination: Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Shakopee.
Best classical performance: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at the Ordway.
Best theater choice: Waiting for Godot at the Guthrie Theater.
Best repertory-film choice: The General at the Heights Theater.
Best free evening music: Tropical Zone Orchestra at Central Station Park in Bloomington.
Major sold-out concert: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass at Orchestra Hall.
SUNDAY WEATHER AND TRAVEL
Sunday is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures rising from the 50s during the morning into the upper 60s during the afternoon. Outdoor programs remain subject to organizer decisions, and wet grass or natural terrain may remain soft after earlier rain.
Downtown Minneapolis, downtown Saint Paul, Harriet Island, Excelsior, Shakopee and the 50th and France district may experience heavier traffic and parking demand. Metro Transit is a practical option for downtown events. Twin Cities Veg Fest also advertises transportation assistance and shuttle service from Union Depot.
MAJOR SUNDAY DESTINATIONS
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
When: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds, Shakopee. Queen’s Gate is at 12364 Chestnut Boulevard. King’s Gate is at 3525 145th Street West.
Admission: Ticketed. Prices vary by age, promotion and purchase method. A parking pass is required for onsite parking.
What to expect: Jousting, costumed performers, stage entertainment, artisan vendors, games, themed food and family activities.
Planning: The grounds include natural terrain that may be muddy. Review the festival’s parking, shuttle, accessibility and prohibited-items information before traveling.
Information: Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Excelsior Apple Days
When: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Excelsior, centered on Water Street near the Lake Minnetonka waterfront, Excelsior, MN 55331.
Admission: Free. Food, beverages, merchandise and some activities cost extra.
What to expect: Vendors, music, contests, family activities and an apple-centered community celebration.
Planning: Downtown parking is limited during major festivals. Follow temporary signs and allow extra time.
Information: Excelsior Apple Days
FinnFest USA
When: Sunday. Programs take place at the American Swedish Institute. Confirm individual program times through FinnFest.
Where: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Admission: Sunday admission is ticketed. Confirm the current pass price and remaining capacity through FinnFest.
What to expect: Finnish and Finnish American history, music, genealogy, food, lectures and cultural programming.
Accessibility: The American Swedish Institute publishes visitor-access information. Contact the venue for a specific accommodation.
Information: FinnFest USA
Minnesota Card Show
When: Sunday. Admission begins at 9 a.m.; confirm the closing time on the current schedule.
Where: Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
Admission: Ticketed.
What to expect: Sports cards, collectibles, memorabilia, dealers and trading.
Caption clarification: Sold-out vendor tables do not mean public admission is sold out.
Contact: 651-265-4800.
Information: Saint Paul RiverCentre
Eagan Autumn Craft and Gift Show
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121.
Admission: Confirm shopper admission with the organizer. Parking is free.
What to expect: A large indoor marketplace with artisan, craft and gift vendors.
Caption clarification: The organizer’s sold-out notice applies to exhibitor space, not shoppers.
Information: Minnesota Craft Collective
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Viking Motorcycle Swap Meet
When: Sunday, 6 a.m. to noon.
Where: Campgrounds at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Falcon Heights, MN 55108.
Admission: $10. Confirm the organizer’s rules for children and seller access.
What to expect: Motorcycle parts, accessories, memorabilia and private vendors.
Planning: Use the fairgrounds event entrance designated by the organizer and follow posted parking directions.
Information: Minnesota State Fairgrounds calendar
Minneapolis Farmers Market
When: Sunday morning through early afternoon.
Where: 312 East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
Admission: Free. Purchases cost extra.
What to expect: Produce, flowers, meat, baked goods, prepared food and seasonal products. Vendor participation varies by day and weather.
Information: Minneapolis Farmers Market
Farmers Market Annex
When: Sunday morning through early afternoon. Confirm current hours before traveling.
Where: 200 East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
Admission: Free. Purchases cost extra.
What to expect: Vendors, food and seasonal market shopping adjacent to the Minneapolis Farmers Market district.
Information: Farmers Market Annex
Saint Paul Farmers’ Market
When: Sunday morning through early afternoon.
Where: 290 East Fifth Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101.
Admission: Free. Purchases cost extra.
Transit and parking: Union Depot is nearby. Market parking is subject to capacity.
Information: Saint Paul Farmers’ Market
Twin Cities Veg Fest
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Harriet Island Regional Park, 200 Dr. Justus Ohage Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55107.
Admission: Free. Donations are welcomed.
What to expect: Vegan food, exhibitors, cooking demonstrations, speakers, health and fitness programming and music. Published presentation times include 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Family and pet guidance: All ages. The organizer welcomes leashed dogs.
Transportation: The organizer advertises free-transit support and shuttle service from Union Depot. Review the transportation page before leaving.
Weather: Outdoor event.
Information: Twin Cities Veg Fest
CatVideoFest
When: Sunday, 11 a.m.
Where: Riverview Theater, 3800 42nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Admission: $5.
What to expect: A curated program of cat videos presented on the big screen.
Accessibility and seating: Contact the theater for a specific accommodation and arrive early for preferred seating.
Information: Riverview Theater schedule
Edina Car Show
When: Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: The 50th and France district, centered near 3946 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424.
Admission and parking: Free.
What to expect: Exotic, luxury and rare collector vehicles, including marques such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche and Rolls-Royce. The event also includes food, shopping, entertainment and a fashion presentation.
Caption clarification: Vehicle display registration is sold out. Spectator admission is not sold out and remains free.
Family guidance: All ages. Children should be closely supervised around the vehicles.
Contact: 612-501-0252 or edinacarshow22@gmail.com.
Information: Edina Car Show
Waiting for Godot
When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
Where: Wurtele Thrust Stage at the Guthrie Theater, 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Admission: $27 to $91, depending on seat and remaining inventory.
Running time and age guidance: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Additional program: A post-play discussion is scheduled after the performance.
Accessibility: Accessible seating, assistive-listening devices and other accommodations are available through the Guthrie.
Information: Guthrie Theater
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven’s Second Symphony
When: Sunday, 2 p.m.
Where: Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
Admission: Ticketed. Prices and remaining inventory vary.
What to expect: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s opening-weekend program with Gábor Takács-Nagy, including Beethoven’s Second Symphony.
Accessibility: Accessible seating and listening accommodations are available through the box office.
Information: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Saint Paul Roots Trolley Tour
When: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Departure: Saint Paul. The ticket listing references the CrowBar parking area. Buyers must use the precise boarding instructions printed on the reservation.
Admission: Ticketed. Same-day availability was not confirmed at publication time.
What to expect: A guided tour of Saint Paul places associated with F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Information and tickets: CynCity Tours
Sunday Funday: Tropical Zone Orchestra
When: Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Central Station Park, 8100 33rd Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425.
Admission: Free.
What to expect: Salsa and merengue fusion performed by Puerto Rican and Minnesotan musicians. This performance was rescheduled from July 12.
Seating: The park does not have permanent audience seating. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Weather: Outdoor performance. Check the city page before leaving if conditions change.
Contact: Bloomington Parks and Recreation, 952-563-8877 or parksrec@BloomingtonMN.gov. Creative Placemaking, 952-563-8744 or placemaking@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Information: City of Bloomington
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Presenter: Dakota.
Admission status: Sold out. This status applies to public tickets.
What to know: The official Minnesota Orchestra calendar lists Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass for Sunday evening, and Herb Alpert’s official tour announcement identifies the Minneapolis performance as sold out.
Ticket warning: Anyone considering resale tickets should use an authorized or verified marketplace, inspect the final price and avoid private-payment requests from unknown sellers.
Information: Minnesota Orchestra calendar
Social Distortion, Descendents and The Chats
When: Sunday, 6 p.m.
Where: The Armory, 500 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Admission: Ticketed. Confirm remaining inventory and the venue’s age policy through the authorized seller.
Entry: Review the Armory’s bag, identification and prohibited-items policies before traveling.
Information: Social Distortion tour
The General
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where: Heights Theater, 3951 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
Admission: $20.
What to expect: Buster Keaton’s silent-film classic in the restored Heights Theater.
Accessibility: Contact the theater before arrival for a specific seating or mobility accommodation.
Information: Heights Theater
THEATER, FILM AND CULTURE
Waiting for Godot, CatVideoFest and The General have exact Sunday listings above. MODE Fashion Week Festival at the Dayton’s Project and repertory screenings at Trylon Cinema may also have Sunday programming. Readers should use the official organizer schedule for a particular presentation because times, capacity and credentials differ by program.
MODE information: MODE
Trylon information: Trylon Cinema
LIVE-MUSIC STATUS BOARD
The directory retains only concerts supported by an official artist or venue listing. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass is confirmed for Orchestra Hall at 7 p.m. and is sold out. Social Distortion, Descendents and The Chats are confirmed for the Armory at 6 p.m. Tropical Zone Orchestra is confirmed as a free Bloomington performance from 6 to 8 p.m.
Earlier drafts named additional Sunday concerts without enough accessible detail to support complete, cautious captions. Those names are not repeated here as recommendations. A show belongs in the final directory only when its date, venue and current status can be stated responsibly.
NORTH METRO SUNDAY CHECK
The General at the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights is the strongest fully detailed North Metro listing in today’s edition. No additional major Sunday event in Coon Rapids, Andover, Anoka, Ramsey, Blaine, Fridley, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Ham Lake or Oak Grove met the final verification threshold.
EDITOR’S PICKS
Best free Sunday destination: Twin Cities Veg Fest.
Best Sunday family outing: Edina Car Show or Excelsior Apple Days.
Best Sunday performing-arts choice: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at the Ordway.
Best Sunday theater choice: Waiting for Godot at the Guthrie.
Best Sunday film choice: The General at the Heights Theater.
Best free Sunday evening program: Tropical Zone Orchestra in Bloomington.
Best North Metro Sunday event: The General at the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights.
SUNDAY BY BUDGET
Free Sunday choices include Twin Cities Veg Fest, Edina Car Show, Tropical Zone Orchestra, farmers-market admission and the public areas of Excelsior Apple Days. Purchases, food, beverages and optional activities cost extra.
Lower-cost Sunday choices include CatVideoFest at $5, the Viking Motorcycle Swap Meet at $10 and The General at $20.
Ticketed programs with variable prices include the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, FinnFest, Minnesota Card Show, Waiting for Godot, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Armory concert.
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass is sold out. Resale prices are not treated as an event’s official admission price.
ACCESSIBILITY, AGE AND ADMISSION GUIDANCE
Major theaters, concert halls and the RiverCentre publish formal accessibility information. Smaller outdoor festivals may provide less detail. Anyone who needs wheelchair access, ASL interpretation, sensory accommodation, accessible parking or another specific service should contact the organizer before traveling.
Age policies can differ among concert venues. If a listing does not state an age limit, that means the organizer’s accessible public information did not provide one clearly enough for publication. It does not mean the event is automatically open to all ages.
Free admission does not necessarily include parking, food, beverages, merchandise or special activities.
BEFORE LEAVING HOME
- Check the organizer’s current page for cancellations, delays and venue changes.
- Confirm ticket inventory for concerts, theater, tours and limited-capacity programs.
- Read sold-out notices carefully. Vendor, exhibitor or vehicle registration may be full even when spectators can attend.
- Review arena, theater and concert-venue bag policies.
- Bring layers and footwear suitable for damp outdoor surfaces.
- Use public transportation where practical.
- Keep children supervised near vehicles, water, road closures and crowded festival areas.
- Contact the organizer in advance when a specific accessibility accommodation is required.
- Use authorized ticket channels. Do not send private payment to an unknown resale seller.
FINAL TAKEAWAY
Sunday closes the weekend with a strong mix of free and ticketed choices. Twin Cities Veg Fest provides the broadest free festival experience. Excelsior Apple Days and the Edina Car Show offer family-friendly daytime alternatives. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Waiting for Godot, CatVideoFest and The General provide indoor cultural options. Tropical Zone Orchestra offers a free evening performance, while the Armory hosts a major punk-rock bill.
The Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass performance is real, officially listed and sold out. Its corrected caption now includes the full act name, 7 p.m. time, Orchestra Hall address, Dakota as presenter and a clear public-ticket status.
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