The past couple weeks actually felt like winter loosened its grip a bit. Even the Spring Flower Show at Como gave people a reason to get out and pretend it’s not still March.

On top of that, events like Uncorked Minnesota packed the Science Museum, and the New Edition show at Target Center pulled a solid crowd for a full throwback night. There’s been a noticeable shift, people are getting out again, events are filling up, and it finally feels like we’re turning the corner into spring activity mode.

We might be staring down a winter storm warning, but it’s spring in Minnesota, so it’ll warm back up soon. In the meantime, there’s still plenty going on over the next couple weeks.

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EASTER FUN AROUND THE TWIN CITIES

Looking for egg hunts or a chance to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny? Here’s a quick roundup of local events happening across the Twin Cities, with options for all ages. Click through for details, times, and locations.

• City of Chanhassen Easter Egg Candy Hunt - Saturday, April 4, Chanhassen

• Bunny Season at Northtown Mall - Through April 4th, Blaine

• Community Easter Egg Hunt at Newell Park - Saturday, April 4th, Saint Paul

• Easter Bunny Photo Session - Through April 4th, Eden Prairie

• Photos with Bunny - Through April 4th, Maplewood

• Scrambled Egg Mix Up - Through April 12th, Mall of America

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The Spring Flower Show at the Como Zoo Conservatory runs through April 26th.

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upcoming events

Here are a few upcoming events we’re most excited for.

Minnesota Music Month

The Current Presents Minnesota Music Month featuring NUR-D, runo plum, and Agnes Uncaged

with Special Appearances by jeremy messersmith, the Singing Resistance Choir, and the High School for Recording Arts Students.

April 3rd Amsterdam Bar and Hall

More info HERE.

Florence & the Machine

Florence & the Machine kick off their North American tour here in support of their 6th album released.

April 6 Target Center, Minneapolis

More info HERE.

Grumpy Old Men the Musical

Based on the classic 1993 film, MMT will bring life in small-town Minnesota to toe-tapping life with the Twin Cities premiere of Grumpy Old Men: The Musical.

Through April 19th, Minneapolis

More info HERE.

BIRTHDAY FREEBIES

What better time of year to receive free things than your birthday? We put together a list of birthday-freebies available all around the Twin Cities so you can enjoy your day without spending all your birthday money.

• A&W - Free root beer float when you join their Mug Club.

• ACME Comedy - You and three guests can select to attend specific shows for free during your birthday month. You must submit your request online no later than 3:00 pm the day prior you would like to attend.

• AMC Theatres - AMC Stubs members receive a free large popcorn and a free large fountain drink.

• Applebees - Free dessert with $15 purchase

• Baldamar - Free dessert and $15 off your next visit

• Baskin Robbins - Free scoop

• Bath and Body Works - Free item with purchase

• Ben & Jerry’s - Free scoop

• Breadsmith - Free loaf of bread

• Broadway Bar & Pizza - 2 Deals - The week of your birthday, you’ll receive an email for a free 1 topping solo pizza. AND - Kids 10 and under receive a postcard in the mail good for a free pizza, ice cream sundae & a birthday gift!

• Bruegger’s - Free bagel with cream cheese BONUS - Members of the Inner Circle program receive a free bagel and cream cheese upon registering. That deal is good for 2 weeks after you sign up. Inner Circle members also get a free coffee, hot or iced, of any size, with a purchase.

• Buffalo Wild Wings - 6 free wings

• Caribou - Free beverage

• Chili’s - Free dessert with purchase

• Chipotle - Free surprise

• Cinnabon - Free iced coffee

• Cold Stone - Free ice cream

• Crayola Experience - Free admission within 7 days of your birthday.

• Crooked Pint Ale House - Free Juicy Lucy

• Culvers - Free frozen custard - BONUS: Upon registering, you receive an email good for a buy one, get one free value basket. That certificate is valid for 14 days after being sent.

• Firehouse Subs - Free sandwich

• First Avenue - You + a guest can enjoy free admission to any show at First Avenue, 7th St Entry, Turf Club, or Fine Line taking place on your actual birthdate.

• Green Mill - Free deep dish pizza

• Ikea - $10 gift card to buy anything AND free dessert

• Nadia Cakes - Free cupcake on your actual birthday

• Nothing Bundt Cakes - Free bundtlet

• Panera - Free pastry or sweet

• Papa Murphy’s - Free pizza

• Sephora - Free birthday gift set

• Treasure Island Casino - During the month of your birthday, you’ll have a chance to win up to $1,000 FREE slot play.

• Ulta - Free birthday gift

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2026 parade of homes

The Spring Parade of Homes is running now through April 12, Friday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. It is a free self-guided tour of hundreds of new construction homes across the Twin Cities metro, and whether you are actively shopping or just love walking through beautiful new builds for inspiration, it is worth an afternoon. The Remodelers Showcase runs the final weekend, April 10-12.

Head to paradeofhomes.org to browse homes and plan your route.

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This is kind of the stretch where everything starts picking up again, events, people getting out, and the housing market right along with it. If you’ve been thinking about making a move, this is when things start moving fast, and getting a feel for different neighborhoods, homes, and what’s out there becomes a lot more useful than just scrolling online. Whether you’re out for an event or just exploring, it’s a good time to pay attention to what feels right, because the next couple months tend to go quick.

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