5 things to do in Minneapolis, MN — Saturday, August 29, 2026

Picked each day from verified Minneapolis-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

  1. University of Minnesota Volleyball vs Creighton - Sanford Pentagon

    Sports at Sioux Falls, SD, starting 4 p.m.

    University of Minnesota Volleyball vs Creighton - Sanford Pentagon TV: FOX OR FS1 Streaming Video: https://www.foxsports.com/live/fs1 Streaming Audio: https://admin.gophersports.com/showcase?Live=5875 Tickets: https://w…

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  2. English Conversation Circle

    Community at North Regional, starting 11 a.m.

    Meet other adults for friendly conversation while speaking in English. Open to anyone interested in practicing their English language skills!

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  3. Early Learning Saturdays: Connect and Play

    Community at Champlin, starting 2 p.m.

    For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.

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  4. Chess and LEGO® Play

    Community at Walker, starting 10 a.m.

    For children and their families. Join us for an easy-going session of kids’ chess. Volunteers will be ready to teach all chess beginners how to play or facilitate play with other kids. LEGO® will also be available to bu…

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  5. The Capitol Not-So-Hidden History Tour

    Community at The Capitol Not-So-Hidden History Tour, starting 11 a.m.

    On this special guided tour, see physical evidence and uncover historical details to discover changes made to the State Capitol chambers, corridors and spaces

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