Weekend Happenings: May 29-31, 2015

Patio Week

Downtown Minneapolis
May 24-30, 2015
Cost:  Various




The restaurants in Minneapolis love outdoor dining just as much as you do, which is why the numerous outdoor patios and rooftops offer significant deals on their food and beverage selections.

Join us in celebrating our 3rd Annual Patio week Plus, we have every type of patio dining you can think of: Rooftops, Decks, Sidewalks and On The Water.

Rivertown Arts Festival

Lowell Park

Downtown Stillwater

May 30-31, 2015

Sat: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sun: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Cost:  Free to attend

The Saint Croix Valley’s Largest Art Festival Returns

Stillwater, MN – The 38th Annual Rivertown Art Fair returns May 30 & 31. The two-day fest offers many reasons for art enthusiasts, day-trippers, treasure hunters and festival goers to attend.

Nestled along the scenic Saint Croix River, with the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge as the backdrop, more than 100 artist will showcase their wares. The mediums range from leather and painters to sculptors, metal artist and jewelry artists.

Event Highlights

• The addition of enhanced food concession vendors.

• New: Demonstration area. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage direct with a hand selected group of artisans while they share secrets to their craft on the main stage.

• Furry friends welcome! This event is leashed dog-friendly. (Owners must be prepared to clean up after pets). Animal Inn Pet Resort will be providing a pet hydration station, treats and free scratches.

The Rivertown Art Festival is produced by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.

Twin Cities Tour de Cure

Minnehaha Falls

4901 Minnehaha Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417

May 30, 2015

Race Times vary.  First rate starts at 6:00 am. Event ends aroudn 3:00 pm

Cost:  Free to attend, $35 registration to ride, $200 minimum fundraising for adults, $50 for kids

Join us for the Twin Cities Tour de Cure! Tour de Cure is more than just a ride; it's an experience. We’re on a million dollar mission to change the pace of diabetes and we’re having a blast while we do it. Come see why our motto is: Ride. Party. Stop Diabetes.

Fully supported, paved cycling routes: 7, 18, 29, 43, 62, and 100 miles. New this year, our 22 mile off-road route for mountain bikers!

At the finish enjoy lunch, live music, vendor village, massages, and more! There’s even a beer garden for adults and a kid’s zone for the little ones. Riders with diabetes can choose to be recognized as “Red Riders” and receive VIP treatment, including a free Red Rider cycling jersey just for riding with us.

Register today at online!