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April 30 - May 3 : The Festival of Nations Over 90 different ethnic groups from around the world share music, dancing, food, crafts, and shopping at St. Paul's RiverCentre.
May 1 - May 4 : Art In Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Floral artists create beautiful displays inspired by works of art in the MIA's collections. Admission is free.
May 1, May 2 : 2008 Cinco De Mayo Fiesta St. Paul's Westside, otherwise known as the District del Sol, hosts Minnesota's spiciest celebration. The Cinco de Mayo weekend sees a car show, parade, music, arts and entertainment.
May 2 : Spring Raptor Release An incredible opportunity to watch the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center release rehabilitated eagles, falcons, owls and hawks back to the wild. At Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington.
May 2 : Season Opening of Caponi Art Park The Caponi Art Park and Learning Center in Eagan opens for the season today and there will be art, nature and gardening activities for visitors.
May 2 : Craftsravaganza A art and craft fair held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with handmade products for sale, and crafting workshops. Pick up a Mother's Day gift, or learn how to make something for Mom. Admission is free.
May 2 and May 3 : Lake Minnetonka Arts Tour Tour studios and shop for artists' work in the western suburbs of Minneapolis.
May 2 and May 3 : Living Green Expo A free event to inspire families to live a more environmentally friendly life. Product demonstrations, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and hundreds of exhibitors to inspire living the green life.
May 2 and May 3, and ongoing throughout summer and early fall : Summit Hill Walking Tours Reservations are recommended for a spot on one of the popular walking tours, held on Saturdays and Sundays all summer, beginning May 2. Tours begin at the James J. Hill house and end at St. Paul's Cathedral. Or you can do this tour of Summit Hill, which has historic houses, and galleries, and coffee shops!
May 3 : In The Heart of The Beast MayDay Parade join 50,000 other people celebrating in Powderhorn Park with a pageant, giant puppets, performances, dancers and more, all cumulating in the spectacular Tree of Life Ceremony.
May 8 and May 9 : 61st Annual Governor's Fishing Opener This is the first year that this event has been held in the metro area. The celebrations marking the start of the 2009 fishing season will be at White Bear Lake.
May 9 : Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games Celtic music, bagpipes, dancers, kid's activities, and grown men in skirts. Sorry, kilts. At the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington.
May 9 and May 10 : Hands-on Archaeology opens Sibley House Historic Site's visitor season. This event allows children to work in simulated archeological digs, searching for actual artifacts from the site, one of Minnesota's earliest European settlements.
May 9 and May 10 : Shepherds Harvest Festival Baa! This is Minnesota's largest sheep and wool festival. Come and see sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas, see wool-making demonstrations and try Midwestern cheeses. A free family event at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Lake Elmo.
May 10 : Mother's Day. A cruise? A brunch? Afternoon tea? Here's what's happening for Mother's day in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
