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Things to Do in the NW Metro January 2026

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Hello NW Metro! Welcome to this week’s list of fun things to do in the Twin Cities NW Metro.

Maple Grove Winterfest is January 25th – 31st – don’t miss the The Wonders of Winter on Saturday the 31st, 1pm -4pm at Central Park in Maple Grove 

The 35th Annual Midwest Ride-in, the world’s largest family friendly antique, vintage, and classic snowmobile event, is this weekend January 30th – 31st at French Lake, near Dehn’s Pumpkins in Dayton MN

The St Paul Winter Carnival Runs through this weekend. 

The City of Dayton’s 3rd Annual Medallion Hunt Starts Sunday February 1st, with the first clue dropping at 9am!

Cupid’s Hideaway opens January 23rd at Pour Cocktail Bar in Otsego

NW Metro Live Music Schedule

Friday January 30th

Axel & Betty 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Tony Digatono 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Whiskey Strippers Pop Up Show 7pm, Maple Grove Osseo American Legion

Tunes in the Tent 7pm, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove

The Last Waltz – Collective Unconscious Present this Amazing Show 7:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

Xpedition with guest Clapton Complete 8pm, Medina Entertainment Center

Triple Dog Dare 9pm, The Lookout, Maple Grove

Saturday January 31st

The Low Down 5:30pm, Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park

Bailey Ann & Alex 6pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Easy Hour 7pm, BK Taphaus, St Michael

Josh & Kailey 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Bella & Mike Poot 7:30pm, Broadway Pizza, Rogers

The Schmids 7pm, Jellybean & Julia’s Barbecue, Coon Rapids

Daniel Nathan 7pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Mark Miller Band 7:30pm, Excelsior Brewery

Rough Cut Duo 8pm, Liberty Restaurant & Bar, St Michael

Spinning Wheel Trilogy! The Music of Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower of Power & Chicago 7:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

DSG Band 8pm, The Thirsty Bison, Big Lake

CHURCH OF CASH – World Class Johnny Cash Tribute 8pm, Medina Entertainment Center

Junk FM 9pm, The Lookout, Maple Grove  

Tyler Herwig 9pm, Boondox Bar & Grill, Otsego

Sunday February 1st

Coffee & Chords: Live Music Sundays 9am – 11am, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove

Chris Holm Residency 4pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

Monday February 2nd

Tuesday February 3rd

Wednesday February 4th

Live Music with “Off the Clock” 5pm, Broadway Bar & Pizza, Champlin

Wednesday Night Open Jam! 6pm, Excelsior Brewing Company

Thursday February 5th

Mitch Gordon Residency 7pm, Nordic Taphouse, Monticello

 

 

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Friday January 30th

Jindo Music Bingo Night 7pm, Liberty Restaurant & Bar, St Michael

Xpedition with guest Clapton Complete 8pm, Medina Entertainment Center

Saturday January 31st

Maple Grove Mayor’s Ice Fishing Tournament 8am – 11am, North Arbor Lake, Maple Grove

Valentines Market 9am – 2pm, The Crow River Market, Hanover

Plymouth Library Book Sale 9am – 3pm, Plymouth Library

Puppy Yoga Session 1 9:30am, No Dog Left Behind, Maple Grove

Indoor Winter Carnival Fundraiser 10am – 2pm, The Boys & Girls Club, Elk River

Puppy Yoga Session 2 10:45am, No Dog Left Behind, Maple Grove

Mahjong Beginner Lesson 12pm, Pints & Paddle, Maple Grove

Winter Bird Feeding Event 12pm – 3pm, Spikes & Houles, Elk River

VINYL Buy – Sell – Trade 1pm, AEGIR Brewing, Elk River

The Wonders of Winter 1pm -4pm, Central Park, Maple Grove

Soup Staples from the Farm: A Winter Wellness Workshop 1pm – 3pm, Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River

Hot Cocoa Crawl 2pm, Eastman Nature Center, Dayton

Saturday Meat Raffle 5pm, 152 Club Bar & Grill, Albertville

Lantern Ski 6pm – 9pm, Robert Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake

CHURCH OF CASH – World Class Johnny Cash Tribute 8pm, Medina Entertainment Center

Sunday February 1st

Yoga & Coffee 7am, Edge Bar + Boutique, Elk River

Kids Fest 11am – 2:30pm, Minnetonka Community Center

BINGO 2pm, Chanticlear Pizza, Maple Grove

Ice Fishing Bingo 2pm -4pm, Neighbors Eatery & Saloon, Albertville

Purse Bingo for RHS All Night Grad Party Fundraiser 4pm – 8pm, Rockwoods Banquet Center, Otsego

Team Jigsaw Puzzle Contest 5pm, Pints & Paddle, Maple Grove

Doubles Cribbage Tournament 6pm, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove

Monday February 2nd

Bingo 6pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Books ‘N’ Brews 6pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Tuesday February 3rd

Black History Month Film Festival: Selma 5pm, Maple Grove Community Center Sr Center

Table Magician & Kids Eat FREE 5pm, Broadway Bar & Pizza, Champlin

Bingo 6:30pm, Pints & Paddle, Maple Grove

Trivia 6:30pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Wednesday February 4th

Bingo! 6:30pm, Chanticlear Pizza, Maple Grove

Wednesday Night Trivia! 6:30pm, Nordic Taphouse, Monticello

Free Trivia 6:30pm, Deuling Brews, Becker

Weekly Trivia Mafia! 7pm, 10k Brewing, Anoka

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Trivia 7pm, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove

Trivia Night 7pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Karaoke 8pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Thursday February 5th

Lunch Bingo Every Thursday! 1pm, Chanticlear Pizza, Maple Grove

Pouring for a Purpose: Big Lake High School Grad Party 5pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Floral Design Class w/101 Market 6pm – 8pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Line Dancing 7pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Sketch Party 7pm, Lupulin Brewing, Big Lake

Free Poker 7pm, Nucky’s Speakeasy, Anoka

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Myra Jensen

I'm Myra Jensen, lifestyle blogger and Realtor at BRIX Real Estate. I live and work in the Twin Cities NW Metro and love everything this beautiful area has to offer. If you live in the NW Metro or are thinking about moving here, you have come to the right place! Stay up to date with NW Metro, Events, Restaurants, Outdoors, Real Estate and more!

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