27-02-2025
Twin Cities weekend guide: Mattress racing, polar plunge, fiber arts market
Buck Hill may be known for tubing, but Minnesotans will soon be racing down the Burnsville slopes on an unusual form of transportation — a queen mattress.
Driving the news: Saturday marks the return of the Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging, where teams of four pile onto one mattress (often wearing creative outfits) to raise money for Twin Cities nonprofit Bridging.
Last year's competitor costumes included the "The Wizard of Oz" crew, a team of " grandmas" and a group wearing inflatable ducks.
How it works: The entrance fee is $600 per team, which goes to Bridging. (Mattresses are provided.) Spectators are welcome to watch for free, though donations are appreciated.
15400 Buck Hill Rd., Burnsville. 6pm Saturday, March 1.
In other entertainment news...
🌳 Studio Ghibli fans can make their own clay Totoro on Friday at a special Ghibli-themed workshop hosted by Dame Errant Clay in Minneapolis. The beginner-level class includes all supplies and is open to ages 14 and up. $45
📚 Find the ultimate coffee table book this weekend at Black Beach Art Book Fair in Minneapolis.
The debut event will also bring together photographers, small publishers and creatives from around the world for panels, including a talk by NPR Tiny Desk host Bobby Carter. Free
🎲 Roll for (monetary) damage at The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe in St. Paul, which is hosting a tabletop gaming market Saturday and Sunday. Eight local artists are selling dice, rolling trays, books and more. Free entry
💭 Audrey's thought bubble: If you haven't found an end-of-campaign thank you gift for your party's Dungeon Master, this is a great place to start. Everyone could use an extra set of dice!
🥶 If you missed the Minnesota Ice Swim, you can still jump in a lake Saturday at the Polar Plunge in Lake Nokomis. Plungers must raise at least $75 to participate, which supports Special Olympics Minnesota.
🧶 Knitters, crocheters and the "fiber-curious" should head to Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative on Sunday for Fiber Fest 2025, a day dedicated to all things fiber arts. Expect over a dozen local vendors, workshops and, we're assuming, conversations about the end of Joann. Free
