If you're looking for something to do, here are some ideas!
Lakefront Music Festival in Prior Lake
Fri July 12 is Rock Night w/ Pat Beneath & Neil Geraldo, BTO & Berlin
Sat July 13 is Country Night w/ Dierks Bentley, Elle King & Morgan Evans
Mn Lynx vs Indiana Fever w/ Caitlin Clark
Sun July 14 3pm at Target Center
Dragon Festival at Lake Phalen is back!!!
Sat July 19 9 am @ Lake Phalen Pavilion. (Last held pre-COVID)
Come for a day filled with dragon-themed fun at Lake Phalen and Lake Phalen Regional Park! Free event admission. The festival will feature opening lion dance, dragon boat races, delicious food vendors and food trucks (food for purchase), (new!) beer garden, cultural performances and (new!) fashion show, (new!) cornhole and volleyball tournaments, kids arts and crafts and inflatables (fee required). Open to all to celebrate Asian Pacific culture, community and fun.
Earth, Wind & Fire w/ Chicago
Sat July 13 7:30 pm at the Xcel Energy Center
Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour
Fri July 13 8 pm Orpheum Theater in Mpls
Bill Maher, an American comedian, actor, political commentator, and television host known for the HBO political talk show Real Time with Bill Maher and the similar late-night show called Politically Incorrect.
Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Beautiful…The Carole King Musical on Main Stage on going!!
Billy & Elton-The Hits tribute show in the Fireside Theater Fri July 12 8pm
Here Comes the Sun…hits from the Beatles w/ Lori Docker, Patty Peterson and friends. Sun July 14 7 pm
Upper Deck Golf at Target Field
Fri July 12 & Sat July 13
Play From The Upper Deck Inside TARGET FIELD!
Upper Deck Golf is a truly unique golfing experience inside the most legendary stadiums and ballparks across the country! You’ll hit tee shots from the upper deck throughout the stadium, down to custom greens on the field below with great music, cold beers, food and multiple golfing challenges for you and your friends.
50th Anniversary of Prairie Home CompanionFri July 12 7:30 pm
Sat July 13 7:30 pm
Sun July 14 3:00 pm
Fitzgerald Theater in St Paul
THE 50th ANNIVERSARY PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION is a 140-minute show celebrating the Last Live Radio Variety show with an opening six-minute video of PHC’s origins in Minnesota, Garrison Keillor’s stand-up on the beauty of being 80. Comedy sketches with the Royal Academy of Radio Acting with sound-effects wizard Fred Newman. An extended commercial for Powdermilk Biscuits. An audience sing-along intermission and the latest News from Lake Wobegon where the women are strong, the men are good-looking, and the children are all above average.
Wild Nights Summer Concert Series at MN Zoo
Fri July 12
Music Theme: Country Music Night at the Minnesota Zoo
Caitlyn Smith and The World of Garth- Garth Brooks Tribute
Pan-O-Prog Days
Panorama of Progress, or PAN-O-PROG, began largely due from the success of the development of Lakeville’s Airlake Industrial Park. Since 1967 Lakeville has been celebrating its successes as PAN-O-PROG! This is the biggest best week long celebration in the Twin Cities!
Parade is Friday evening July 13. 5:30 pm
Winona County Fair in St Charles
Wed July 10 - Sun July 14
Aitkin County Fair in Aitkin
Wed July 10 - Sat July 13
Waseca County Free Fair in Waseca
Wed Jul 10 - Sun Jul 14
Clay County Fair in Barnesville
Wed Jul 10 - Sun Jul 14
Crockfest 2024
Thur Jul 11 - Sat Jul 13 at the Pottery Museum of Red Wing
This event welcomes pottery and stoneware enthusiasts from around the nation. Enjoy 3 days full of education, camaraderie, new commemorative crock unveiling, swaps, sales and more.
Blue Earth Giant Days
Thurs July 11- Sat Jul 13
Biggest and Best Party in Town...Kicking off Giant Days with the Green Giant's 45th Birthday Party in Giant Park on Thursday, July 11th, from 5-8p.m.! Grab a bite to eat and check out the green foam party! Friday- fireworks and Saturday's schedule of events includes a 5K run/walk, ice cream social, parade, and more!
North Mankato Fun Days
Wed July 10 - Sun July 14
Corn & Clover Days in Hinckley
Fri Jul 12 and Sat Jul 13
Riverfest in Monticello
Fri Jul 12 - Sun Jul 14
Fireworks Friday night and the Parade is Sunday
Grand Marais Arts Festival
Sat Jul 13 & Sun Jul 14
Wine Meets Art Festival
St Croix Vineyard in Stillwater
Sat Jul 13 & Sun Jul 14
Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair
Sat Jul 13 in downtown Anoka
Agate Days in Moose Lake
Sat Jul 13 & Sun Jul 14
Come out and enjoy the 55th Annual Agate Days in Moose Lake! A weekend full of fun family activities you don't want to miss.