Twin Cities Spring Weekend Guide: Music, Art, and Family Fun April 26

APR 26, 20264 MIN
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Twin Cities Spring Weekend Guide: Music, Art, and Family Fun April 26

APR 26, 20264 MIN

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Hey Twin Cities listeners, it's your friendly guide to all the fun in Minneapolis-Saint Paul today through the weekend of April 26, 2026. Spring is blooming, and we've got music, art, races, and family adventures lined up to make this week unforgettable. Kicking off today, Sunday, April 26, head to the Grand Casino Arena at 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. in St. Paul for Brandon Lake's King of Hearts Tour at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and openers Franni Cash and Pat Barrett joining the worship vibes, as listed on the Grand Casino Arena site and Ticketmaster. It's a high-energy concert perfect for fans of contemporary Christian music. Also today, catch the BandWidth Community Band Festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., featuring local bands jamming in a free, festive atmosphere according to the St. Paul Events Guide. If you're into interactive fun with the kids, the Children’s Museum of Minnesota at 10 7th St. W. in St. Paul has “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails!” running through May 10. Dive into STEM activities with the beloved train characters—tickets are $17 weekdays or $19 weekends via mcm.org. Over at the Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., “Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity” exhibit wraps up May 1, exploring skin's wild adaptations across species, per smm.org. Yesterday's buzz from Saturday, April 25, included the Get in Gear Medtronic Half Marathon, a thrilling 13.1-mile run from 240 Summit Ave. in St. Paul to Minnehaha Falls Regional Park starting at 2 p.m. UTC, organized by Twin Cities In Motion—hope runners enjoyed that spring triumph. And Minnesota Roller Derby rolled at 6 p.m. for high-octane action from $24, as noted in local guides. Art lovers, Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art runs through today, April 26, with floral interpretations of masterpieces, according to Feland Real Estate Group's Twin Cities April roundup. Families can still catch the tail end of the Saint Paul Art Crawl on April 24-26 at varying Lowertown spots, celebrating local artists per Visit Saint Paul. Wrap up the week with ongoing gems like the Spring Flower Show at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory through April 26, bursting with vibrant displays. Grab tickets early for these hotspots, and check venues for weather updates. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more Twin Cities tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.