Best Hobbies to Try in Minneapolis

One of Minneapolis's most beloved pottery studios, located on Lake Street with classes and open studio time.

Affordable pottery classes and studio space in south Minneapolis, opened 2024.

Community printmaking studio with classes in letterpress, screen printing, and relief printing.

Minneapolis's largest makerspace with woodworking, metalworking, laser cutters, and electronics.

Visual and performing arts center with workshops for all skill levels.

The largest fiber arts center in the US, offering classes in weaving, knitting, spinning, and dyeing.

560-acre park with groomed cross-country ski trails in winter, mountain biking and hiking in summer.

A connected loop of urban lakes with trails for cycling, running, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Local bike shops offering rentals, sales, and repair for cyclists of all levels.

Over 14,000 acres of wildlife refuge minutes from downtown, excellent for birdwatching year-round.

One of the largest and most storied curling clubs in the United States.

World-class bouldering gym with community events and beginner-friendly routes.

Minneapolis has several game cafes and game nights at local breweries.

Swing, salsa, and ballroom dance lessons for beginners in the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis Park & Rec runs adult sports leagues for pickleball, volleyball, softball, and more.

Free workshops, maker programs, and hobby classes throughout the year.

Hundreds of hobby meetup groups for everything from hiking to board games to photography.

Minneapolis-founded homebrew retailer with supplies, kits, and classes for beer, wine, and cider making.

Cooking classes and workshops at Calhoun Square — everything from knife skills to international cuisines.

One of the best farmers markets in the city, held on the riverfront with local producers and food artisans.

Minneapolis craft brewery giants offering tours that inspire the homebrewing hobby.