Twin Cities weekend events: Parade of Homes, International Women's Day, Mario party
Stop that Zillow-scrolling — there's a more satisfying way to get some serious house envy this weekend.
Driving the news: Over 360 homes are opening their doors starting Friday for the Spring Parade of Homes, a biannual "open house" of new builds across the metro for potential homebuyers (or those looking for inspiration).
While almost all the homes are free to tour, those looking for Zillow Gone Wild IRL can pay $5 to check out one of five " Dream Homes" — like this $4.8 million contemporary rambler in Wayzata. Admission benefits the Housing First Minnesota Foundation.
Details: Most doors are open Fridays-Sundays from March 7 through April 6. No registration is required; just map your route on the Parade of Homes website and show up.
In other entertainment news ...
🌸 Get inspired as spring approaches at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show, featuring hundreds of exhibitors, Minnesota landscapers and talks by HGTV stars today through Sunday.
There's a plant sale for one hour before close on Sunday with flowers, trees and more. $13+ for ages 13 and up; $5 ages 6–12; kids 5 and under free
🍀 Start the St. Patrick's Day spirit early at Kickin' It Irish, a mix of show-style Irish dance and live music in St. Paul. Performances start Friday and run through March 17. $30
🛍️ International Women's Day is this Saturday, and Modist Brewing in North Loop is hosting a packed maker's market exclusively featuring local women-owned and -run businesses selling apparel, home goods, food and more. Free entry
📚 Bookworms and vinylheads unite this Saturday at the appropriately named Vinyl and Book Market at BlackStack Brewing in St. Paul, featuring 10 local sellers and bookstores from around the metro. Free entry
🕹️ March 10 is Mario Day (MAR10? Get it?), but Can Can Wonderland is celebrating early on Sunday afternoon. Activities include local "video game musicians," Mario trivia and open-play Nintendo games. Included with $16 admission
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