No matter when you visit Minneapolis, you will find that there is plenty going on in order to keep you occupied. The city offers a packed events calendar that ensures there are things on offer almost every weekend, so no matter what your interests are; you will discover an event or happening that you can enjoy during your stay in the city.

The city government understand the value of providing an events calendar to appeal to the local population, and Minneapolis is frequently host to all manner of exciting happenings that you are bound to enjoy, provided you are interested in that particular type of event.

Whether you visit the city during the winter, when the high chances of snow mean that the city is able to host a number of events such as the annual cross country skiing race called the City of Lakes Loppet, and the annual Christmas markets and seasonal shows that make up the Hollidazzle festival. Christmas in the city is also remarkable with the Mall of America always being a fantastic place to go shopping.

Summer is always a great time to visit Minneapolis, and there is something to enjoy on almost every weekend during the season, from arts festivals through to sporting occasions, and parades that attract huge audiences, such as the fourth of July parade through the city center to celebrate Independence Day.

The debt that Minneapolis owes to the arts is paid back each year with a number of large festivals that attract people from all over the country. The August Powderhorn Festival of Arts is one of the top regional events in Minneapolis, and celebrates the diverse culture of the region. There are a number of exhibitions to enjoy, and many of the smaller galleries will feature the work of lesser known artists who are just starting out in their careers in art. This is complemented by the annual Uptown Metris Art Festival, which attracts more established painters and sculptors, and takes place at the same time as the Fringe festival of comedy and performing arts.

If you are of a particularly sporting disposition, then the chance to run the twin cities marathon that goes between Minneapolis and St Paul’s is one of the highlights of the year for runners, and is renowned as one of the most beautiful events of its kind in the world.