Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (March 27-29)
Sap from a maple tree drips from a tap into a bucket near the sugarhouse at Maple Moon Farm in Lebanon on Friday, March 19, 2021. (Staff photo by Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) (Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Spring is in full swing in Minnesota, and there's plenty to do this weekend — from breakfast at the zoo to markets and more.
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Tattersall spring market
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28
- Tattersall Distilling in River Falls, Wisconsin
- Free to attend
Tattersall Distilling is welcoming spring with a spring market, which will feature a lineup of Twin Cities makers and small businesses that will offer items ranging from handcrafted goods to specialty treats. Find a list of vendors here.
Urban Expedition: Ukraine
- 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 29
- Landmark Center, St. Paul
- Free
The Landmark Center's 2026 Urban Expedition series continues this Sunday with a celebration of Ukrainian culture. The event will feature Ukrainian music, dance, crafts and cuisine. There will also be a free 3 p.m. screening of "Checkpoint Zoo," a documentary about zookeepers who rescued animals during the invasion of Ukraine.
No Kings rally
- Saturday, March 28
- Nationwide, with numerous events in Minnesota, including in St. Paul
- Free to attend
No Kings rallies, to protest the Trump Administration, will be held nationwide on Saturday, including the flagship event at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, which will feature musical performances from Bruce Springsteen, and speakers such as Sen. Bernie Sanders and actress/activist Jane Fonda, among other local politicians and lawmakers. Find a list of Minnesota events here, and a list of speakers at the St. Paul event here.
Tapping Time
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29
- Harriet Alexander Nature Center, Roseville
Visit the nature center to see how tree sap becomes maple syrup. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you'd like. Maple syrup treats will be available for purchase.
Breakfast at the Zoo
- 8:30-10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28
- Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
- Breakfast at the Zoo tickets required
The Minnesota Zoo is hosting Breakfast at the Zoo, with a build-your-own pancake bar, as well as sausage links, eggs, potatoes, juice and coffee. After attending the event, you're invited to enjoy the zoo.