Darin Kamnetz
Parade of Homes & Spring Remodelers Showcase
Throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding metro, local professionals showcase their best work—in homes you can visit yourself. Step inside a brand-new build and view expertly executed remodels to see their handiwork in person. Whether you’re looking to buy or seeking inspiration and information for an upcoming home project of your own, these events are an excellent resource. Ongoing through April 12, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., locations vary, paradeofhomes.org
Spring St. Paul Art Crawl
Over three separate weekends, across 10 districts of St. Paul, 300 local artists will display their works and wares in galleries, lofts, and studios around the city. While artists take center stage during the month, live music, local food, and special events are also part of the festivities. April 10-12, April 17-19, and April 24-26, times and location vary, stpaulartcollective.org
FLORA at Galleria
Fleurs de Villes, a touring flower show, will make its Minnesota debut this month at the Galleria. For 10 days, 15 local floral designers will blend flowers with fashion, adorning couture-inspired mannequins and storefronts with blooms throughout the mall. For a behind-the-scenes experience, visit the Galleria on April 9 and see the installations and arrangements as they’re created on site. April 10-19, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. @ Galleria Edina, galleriaedina.com
Old St. Anthony Spring Market at Machine Shop
The Minneapolis Craft Market will present two floors of handmade goods sold by the makers themselves. Enjoy tunes from a DJ and a beer, wine, or cocktail while you browse one-of-a-kind goods for your home. Sunday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ Machine Shop mplscraftmarket.com
Art in Bloom at Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
The iconic four-day flower festival presents floral arrangements alongside curator-chosen artworks in the museum’s collection. In addition to the public displays from 100 commercial and individual florists, several workshops with different perspectives on florals will be offered for a ticketed fee—including a dried and pressed floral workshop and a Japanese ikebana workshop. April 23-26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ Mia, artsmia.org
The Minneapolis Institute of Art
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