Whether it's a game-worn jersey, a sentimental sketch, or that painting you promised to hang, Kelley Gallery Art & Frame, right here in…
8320 City Centre Dr C
“Whether it's a game-worn jersey, a sentimental sketch, or that painting you promised to hang, Kelley Gallery Art & Frame, right here in Woodbury, nails custom framing with conservation-grade materials, shadow boxes, and art and frame restoration, plus local artists and art classes to keep your walls lively.”
Into planet landscapes and nebula vibes? Don White - Art Dreamer is a Saint Paul artist creating outer space backgrounds, planet…
1898 Upper Afton Rd (St Paul)
“Into planet landscapes and nebula vibes? Don White - Art Dreamer is a Saint Paul artist creating outer space backgrounds, planet landscapes, and experimental pieces you can preview on your wall with Live Preview AR, which is very cool. Great for adding a little cosmic calm to a Woodbury home office.”
Whether your kids need an energy outlet or you do, The Bakken Museum turns curiosity into play inside a gorgeous historic mansion. Tinker…
3537 Zenith Ave S (Minneapolis)
“Whether your kids need an energy outlet or you do, The Bakken Museum turns curiosity into play inside a gorgeous historic mansion. Tinker in Spark to make music or a mini movie, get zapped with Ben Franklin’s electric tricks, and explore Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein roots...”
From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 20, 2026
Step into the rebuilt ruins and let Mill City Museum turn Minneapolis’s flour power past into something you can actually touch, hear, and…
704 S 2nd St (Minneapolis)
“Step into the rebuilt ruins and let Mill City Museum turn Minneapolis’s flour power past into something you can actually touch, hear, and see. Interactive exhibits, big industrial vibes, and dramatic views make it a perfect quick reset this week... a reminder why we’re the Mill City.”
From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 16, 2026
From first twirls to unforgettable performances, Woodbury Dance Center helps dancers build confidence, friendships, and real technique…
380 Rivertown Dr #1100 (St Paul)
“From first twirls to unforgettable performances, Woodbury Dance Center helps dancers build confidence, friendships, and real technique through recreational classes, session classes, and competitive groups. Think Creative Movement, hip hop, tap, ballet, plus Darby’s Dancers for dancers with special needs...”
This week, whether you geek out over intricate workings or just want a brain-refresh, The James J. Fiorentino Museum lines up extraordinary…
126 N 1st St (Minneapolis)
“This week, whether you geek out over intricate workings or just want a brain-refresh, The James J. Fiorentino Museum lines up extraordinary clocks, musical marvels, art, and curiosities. It’s a craftsmanship rabbit hole that turns a quick pop-in into a quietly mind-blowing afternoon.”
American Swedish Institute blends a stately Turnblad Mansion with exhibitions, hands-on Nordic handcraft and language programs, plus the…
2600 Park Ave (Minneapolis)
“American Swedish Institute blends a stately Turnblad Mansion with exhibitions, hands-on Nordic handcraft and language programs, plus the always-tempting FIKA Café. It’s the kind of spot you pop into for an exhibit and somehow leave humming drinking songs and eyeing the Museum Store.”
Woodbury Dance Center West keeps the whole neighborhood moving with recreational classes from preschool to adults, bite-size fall 7-week…
650 Commerce Dr
“Woodbury Dance Center West keeps the whole neighborhood moving with recreational classes from preschool to adults, bite-size fall 7-week sessions, and even Totally Tots for the tiniest twirlers. Got bigger goals?”
Between artist-designed Skyline Mini Golf on the rooftop, an immersive Christine Sun Kim show humming through Aug 30, and the…
725 Vineland Pl (Minneapolis)
“Between artist-designed Skyline Mini Golf on the rooftop, an immersive Christine Sun Kim show humming through Aug 30, and the ever-refreshing Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Walker Art Center is the midweek creative reset your brain's been craving. Go wander, get inspired, text a friend later.”
Family-run for 59 years, Yackel Dance Studio helps Woodbury kids from 18 months to 18 find their groove with recreational and competitive…
1750 Weir Dr Suite 17
“Family-run for 59 years, Yackel Dance Studio helps Woodbury kids from 18 months to 18 find their groove with recreational and competitive classes across tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical/contemporary, musical theatre, POM, pointe, and Tiny Dancers.”
From salsa and bachata to waltz, tango, and swing, Costa Rica Ballroom Woodbury teaches it all with fun, beginner friendly vibes for…
650 Commerce Dr #100
“From salsa and bachata to waltz, tango, and swing, Costa Rica Ballroom Woodbury teaches it all with fun, beginner friendly vibes for singles or couples. Latino family owned and great for wedding prep or just shaking off Tuesday, it is the kind of local joy you actually keep going back to.”
When you want a break from the usual galleries, The Museum of Russian Art brings sharp, timely shows like Poster Art of the Soviet Era,…
5500 Stevens Ave (Minneapolis)
“When you want a break from the usual galleries, The Museum of Russian Art brings sharp, timely shows like Poster Art of the Soviet Era, Mark Mednikov: Artist and Architect, and Elena Kalman’s Catastrophe and What Survives, plus Russian language classes, smart events, and a dangerously browsable gift shop.”
From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 1, 2026
The People's Museum for Prince is a celebration of Prince Rogers Nelson, with 70+ participants from nine countries and programs from a…
2400 Plymouth Ave N (Minneapolis)
“The People's Museum for Prince is a celebration of Prince Rogers Nelson, with 70+ participants from nine countries and programs from a film, art and poetry night to a community day. The 2026 edition just wrapped, so browse the new photos and add your own Minneapolis memories while they prep the online archive.”
Weisman Art Museum brings American and contemporary works plus ceramics into a modern stainless steel and brick icon on the river. Swing by…
333 E River Rd (Minneapolis)
“Weisman Art Museum brings American and contemporary works plus ceramics into a modern stainless steel and brick icon on the river. Swing by this week to see The Portfolio's Purpose before it closes on August 23, 2026 and drop into Open Studio: Nell Pierce - Color Stories through August 31, 2026.”
Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery preserves and spotlights Black Minnesota through rotating exhibits, a mural created…
1256 N Penn Ave (Minneapolis)
“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery preserves and spotlights Black Minnesota through rotating exhibits, a mural created by 16 local artists, and a kid-friendly Children’s Reading Circle.”
