Things to do in the NW Metro
Welcome to this weeks list of fun things to do in the Twin Cities NW Metro! Click on each event for more information and pricing and check with venue for any changes or cancellations.
The Rustic Shack Fall Festival is August 26th – 27th – they are now located at 12121 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove. Come check out their new fall line!
The Sassy Nook Boutique is now open in Rogers! Visit them at 13005 Main Street!
2022 Cruise, Brews & ‘Que Round-Up is Saturday the 27th at Haye’s Public House in Buffalo. Enjoy live music, barbecue, a car show and more to raise funds for the Buffalo Community & Arts Center.
Meet a potential new family member this weekend at the No Dog Left Behind Adoption Event Saturday the 27th at 10779 93rd Ave N in Maple Grove. Crossroads Animal Shelter is offering reduced adoption fees through September 4th!
And don’t forget the Great Minnesota Get-Together, the Minnesota State Fair through September 5th
Here’s what else is going on this week…
FRIDAY, August 26th
Friday Film Fest: The Mighty Ducks Rescheduled from last week. 5:30pm, movie at 8:30, Dayton Central Park
Movie in the Park: Tom & Jerry 8:30pm, Lions Park, Rogers
Movie In the Park: Encanto 8:30pm, Elmcrest Park, Ramsey
SATURDAY, August 27th
7th Annual Rib Fest Zimmerman American Legion
Summer BBQ & Bike Wash featuring Analog Vibe 11am – 4pm, Elk River Harley Davidson
SUNDAY, August 28th
Create & Connect Studio Yoga + a Pour 9:30am, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake
Free Family Funday Sundays Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Music on the Patio 6pm, The Stanchion Bar, Corcoran
Monday August 29th
24GetFit Family Get Fit Event 6pm, Christ Church, Otsego
Tuesday August 30th
Stories from the Porch 11am – 12pm, Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
WEDNESDAY, August 31st
Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting 6pm – 7pm, Rogers Splash Pad
Trivia Mafia 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka
Date Night at Ambi Wine Bar Enjoy two desserts & a select bottle of wine for just $40 on Wednesdays from open to close.
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NW Metro Arts & Crafts
Board & Brush Creative Studio Workshops -Elk River
Color Me Mine Studio Calendar – Maple Grove
Color City Pottery – Albertville
Making Memories Ceramics – Otsego
Sketch Party Thursday Sept 1st, 7pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake
NW Metro Live Music
Friday August 26th
Olivia Carey 6pm – 10pm, Maynard’s, Rogers
I Am, He Said – A Celebration of Neil Diamond starring Matt Vee 6pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael
Matthew Griswold 7pm, 10K Brewing, Anoka
Daniel Rottenberg 7pm – 10pm, Nukey’s Speakeasy, Anoka
Live Music Fridays – Merchants of Soul 7 PM – 10 PM, Rockwoods MN, Otsego
ThunderHeads 7:00pm – 10:30pm, BK Tap Haus, St Michael
Shag Band 9pm – 11:30pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove
Live Music 9:30pm – 1:30am, Inn Kahoots Hamel
Saturday August 27th
Todd Michael Jameson 6pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake
Vintage Vinyl Night w/ Josh Armstrong 7pm – 10pm, 10k Brewing Co., Anoka
The Crows Feet 7pm – 10pm, BK Tap Haus, St Michael
4onthefloor 7pm – 10pm, Nordic Brew Pub, Monticello
Weekend Rockstar 9pm – 11pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove
Live Music 9:30pm – 1:30am, Inn Kahoots, Hame
Sunday August 28th
Jeff James 2pm – 5pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove
Live Music Sundays – Kris Vox 4pm – 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego
Live Music: Betty Danger Residency 4pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka
Monday August 29th
Maple Grove Sounds of Summer Concert Series O’Neill School of Irish Dance 7:30pm, Town Green Maple Grove
Tuesday August 30th
Live Music Happy Hour 4pm – 7pm, Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens, Brooklyn Park thru 9/27
Rockin’ on the Rum 6pm – 8pm, Riverfront Memorial Park, Anoka through 8/30
Grooves and Foods The Heart of Ann and Nancy Wilson 6pm, Town Green, Maple Grove*
Tacos & Tunes Tuesday 6pm – 8pm, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove
Bossa Soul 7pm – 8:30pm, Hilde Amphitheater, Plymouth
Wednesday August 31st
Live Music & Ambi Wine Bar 6pm, Ambi Wine Bar, Anoka
Maple Grove Sounds of Summer Dirty Shorts Brass Band 7pm, Maple Grove Town Green thru 8/31
Bonfire Wednesdays: Dirty Word 7pm -10pm, Rockwoods Otsego
Thursday September 1st
Live Music at Ambi Wine Bar 6pm, Ambi Wine Bar, Anoka
Matthew Griswold 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka*
NW Metro Kids Activities
MiniSota Play Cafe Schedule – Maple Grove
Storytime Friday 10:30am – 11am, Big Lake Public Library
Friday Film Fest: The Mighty Ducks Friday Rescheduled from last week. 5:30pm, movie at 8:30, Dayton Central Park
Movie in the Park: Tom & Jerry Friday 8:30pm, Lions Park, Rogers
Movie In the Park: Encanto Friday 8:30pm, Elmcrest Park, Ramsey
Free Family Funday Sundays, Sundays in August, Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
24GetFit Family Get Fit Event Monday 6pm, Christ Church, Otsego
Stories from the Porch Tuesday, 11am – 12pm, Historic Eidem Farm, Brooklyn Park
Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting Wednesday 6pm – 7pm, Rogers Splash Pad
NW Metro Bar Bingo Game Lookup
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