Summer’s Better Downtown
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Thursdays are packed with activities and events taking place throughout downtown this summer! Be part of the fun during your work week and get outside to enjoy all that downtown has to offer.
The event will feature food trucks, musical performances, games, giveaways, photo ops and more from 11:30 am-1:30 pm each Thursday along Nicollet between Washington Avenue and 10th Street, plus weekly promotions from local restaurants, co-working spaces, free parking and more.
On Downtown Thursdays, buses will be re-routed off Nicollet to create a pedestrian experience between Washington Avenue and 10th Street.
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Where to find Thursday’s activities on Nicollet:
** Washington Ave to 3rd Street: Food Trucks, (Mista & Lady P Wings & Burgers, World Street Kitchen, La tortilla catering Food Truck), pop-up performance with Eli Gardiner, big table seating, Cardigan Donut giveaway
** 5th Street to 6th Street: free parking voucher pick up at Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center
** 6th Street to 7th Street: Food Trucks (Chef Lucas Pizza Truck), YMCA Pickleball Court, Break Box games and activities, DID yard games, patio seating, piano, Cardigan Donut giveaway, SolSta Records Vinyl Bus.
** 7th Street to 8th Street: The Black Market shopping, Street Eats Cart (Stop Drop & Rolls eggrolls), Roller Disco with Twin Cities Skaters, free roller skate rentals, disco ball photo-op, free fashion illustrations
** 8th Street to 9th Street: Food Trucks (KCM Eggrolls, Market Bar-B-Que, Parralily LLC, Thai Thai Food Truck,) patio seating, Canvas Clash
** 9th Street to 10th Street: DJ Keezy, free parking voucher pick up at Strive Bookstore, Target free play claw machine, Target Bullseye Mascot, Target roaming Cookie Cart cookie giveaway, Target reusable bag and Good & Gather product giveaway, Sip’N Bloom mum giveaway
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Work/Parking
FREE Plaza Parking Ramp: Free parking on Thursdays (June 8 – August 31) from 7 am-7 pm with voucher at the Plaza Park Ramp (116 S. 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403) thanks to the City of Minneapolis. Vouchers are available to be picked up at 2 different locations: Strive Bookstore (81 S. 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402) and Minneapolis Visitor Information Center (505 Nicollet Mall, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55402). Ask for the free parking voucher at either store’s counter.
For Plaza Ramp free parking, please note: 1. When leaving ramp, driver first inserts parking ticket; 2. Display will show dollar amount due; 3. Insert free voucher ticket; 4. fee will be waived and arm will go up.
Interstate Parking / 910 LaSalle Ramp: $5 parking after 3pm. Exit by 8am the following day. (No coupon required)
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Life Time Work-Downtown Minneapolis: Complimentary Lounge Access on Thursdays June-September, during service desk hours Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. First-time Complimentary Conference Room Booking on Thursdays June-September, during service desk hours Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Holiday exceptions may apply. To redeem, email Robert at RKraemer@lt.life or call 612-230-0355.
Workbox: Enjoy a workday on us! Experience one of Downtown’s newest workspaces, providing access to an extensive network of growing businesses and resources. Every Thursday, June – September, we’re offering complimentary workspace passes for individuals and teams of up to 10. To reserve a pass, email brian.hutchings@workboxcompany.com or call 612-605-2444
Food
Buca Di Beppo: Buy one lunch, get one free Monday through Friday until 3 pm now through August 31.
Candyland: Spend 10.00 or more, receive a 4ounce Chicago Mix® Free.
Come Pho Soup: 15% off your order on Downtown Thursdays.
Dairy Queen: 20% off purchase.
EaTo: $10 off $40 purchase.
Giulia: Free pint with the purchase of any pizza during lunchtime from 11am – 2pm
Hell’s Kitchen: Free 3 oz. house made peanut butter jar with any purchase. Redeemable at the host stand or ground level gift shop after purchase.
Jolliet House: Present your building badge to receive 15% off food in Jolliet House located on the 3rd floor of the Marquette Hotel.
Lutunji’s Palate Bakery & Cafe: Come see why we are “Built w/Purpose; Fortified with Love at Lutunji’s Palate Bakery & Cafe! Mention Downtown Thursdays sent ya’ and we will take 10% of orders $15 or more! We can’t wait to Love on you!
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant: 10% off dine-in (To redeem just mention Downtown Thursday’s promo.)
The Local: Enjoy lunch specials from The Local’s Wee Lunch Menu where all items are $12.99 or less
Beverages
Brit’s Pub: Happy Hour 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Specials on beers, wines, cocktails and appetizers.
Fulton Brewing: Thursday Vinyl Nights! Bring in your favorite (or least favorite, new, old, mystery) record to have our in house DJ spin. Free pint awarded for sharing some tunes.
Modist Brewing Co.: $1 off your first 16 oz. tap beer pour.
O’Donovan’s Irish Pub: All draft beers buy one get one free.
On the Rox: Happy Hour 4-6pm and 10pm-12am, Karaoke 5-8pm and All That Drag at Roxy’s Cabaret starts at 8PM.
Retail
B’YOUtique: 30% Off Purchase of $100 or more.
Bonobos: 15% off your first order with Bonobos. Just say you saw the ad and that you’re a first time customer.
ChiroWay Chiropractic: Say Downtown Thursday Promotion to receive your special $29 discount from Minneapolis Skyway, Minnesota.
FedEx: Visit our FedEx Office location located inside the Hyatt on Nicollet for a free paper upgrade on any print order.
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis: Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis has re-opened its pool deck to reveal new menus, aperitivo hour specials, fitness classes, events and complimentary valet parking during the day. Details:
Hotel Indigo: Receive a 20% discount on our best online rate at the brand-new Hotel Indigo in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Click Here to book your stay.
Kobi Co.: Receive a free candle snuffer and 10% off your purchases when you purchase items in store on Thursdays.
Lontis Day Spa and Salon: Free detoxification foot treatment with any purchase of a 30, 60, or 90 minute massage service, Offer can be redeemed by bringing in advertisement.
Tropictrends: 15% off ever item (ethnic and tropical jewelries, accessories, summer hats, handbags, dresses, and caftans, African market baskets, sculptures, kitchen dining room as well as bedroom decor.)
Downtown Thursdays
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
June
June 8: “Garden Bash” | Gardens bring people joy and this day will bring the garden to Nicollet. Grab your lunch from one of the food trucks and have a seat at our giant table in the pop-up garden setting.
June 15: “Game Day” | Downtown is fortunate to be the host to four professional sports teams and welcomes hundreds of various sports throughout the year. Join us on Nicollet for a day celebrating sports of all kinds!
June 22: “Pride Day” | Shake it off and show your pride on Nicollet with all the other Swifties as we celebrate Pride downtown.
June 29: “Roller Disco” | Roll on down to Nicollet for some vintage vibes and skating on Nicollet.
July 6: “Garden Bash” | Gardens bring people joy and this day will bring the garden to Nicollet. Grab your lunch from one of the food trucks and have a seat at our giant table in the pop-up garden setting.
July 13: “Game Day” | Downtown is fortunate to be the host to four professional sports teams and welcomes hundreds of various sports throughout the year. Join us on Nicollet for a day celebrating sports of all kinds!
July 20: “Aquatennial Bey Day” | It’s the best days of summer because its Aquatennial and Beyonce is coming to Minneapolis! Celebrate with free lemonade and fall Crazy in Love with Downtown Thursdays.
July 27: “Roller Disco” | Roll on down to Nicollet for some vintage vibes and skating on Nicollet.
August 3: “Garden Bash” | Gardens bring people joy and this day will bring the garden to Nicollet. Grab your lunch from one of the food trucks and have a seat at our giant table in the pop-up garden setting.
August 10: “Carnival” | Just give us a reason to celebrate all things PiNK with a Carnival on Nicollet.