Red, White & Boom
Fri Jul 4 in downtown Minneapolis
Fourth of July fireworks are back in downtown Minneapolis! Red, White and Boom! will take place on the west side of the river at Water Works and Stone Arch Bridge parking lot. Enjoy live music and food trucks starting at 6 pm. Fireworks are at 10 pm.
Rock & Rockets
Fri Jul 4. 5pm at Mystic Lake
Light up the night at this star-spangled outdoor festival! The free Rock and Rockets Fourth of July celebration returns this summer with music, food and fireworks. Party under the stars with live music by headliners Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band performing timeless hits by The Beach Boys. Local favorite Doug Collins will open the night with classic Beatles-esque and Americana sounds. Try treats from local food trucks, and watch the skies sparkle with fireworks! Spend an unforgettable evening at the Mystic Amphitheater (and feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets).
The 4th at Big Rock Creek
Fri Jul 4 at Big Rock in St Croix Falls
3pm to 10 pm
An unforgettable Independence Day celebration at Big Rock Creek on Friday, July 4th. Bring the entire family for good, old-fashioned fun on this stunning property in St. Croix Falls. Big Rock Creek is 1,000 acres, only 45 minutes north of the Twin Cities. Escape the hustle and bustle and spend your holiday on one of the most beautiful properties in the Midwest. Walk the grounds, swim in the lake, and tour the historic barn, which hosts events and weddings. Plus, enjoy the packed lineup on the 4th, which includes:
Food Truck Festival, Crafted Cocktails and Local Beer, Live music, Swimming and Slip & Slide Fun, Bounce houses, faceprinting, Pony rides, and more. Fireworks at 10 pm
Valleyfair’s Star-Spangled Night
Fri Jul 4 9:45pm at Valleyfair
All-American thrills are waiting for you at Valleyfair as we celebrate Star-Spangled Night, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in the Twin Cities in 2025! The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights while explosive sounds erupt in combination with patriotic music, creating an unforgettable show for all ages.
Taste of Minnesota
Sat Jul 5 & Sun Jul 6 in downtown Minneapolis
This two-day smorgasbord of food and fun celebrates everything we love about Minnesota: great music, fabulous food, outdoor family fun, a few surprises and really great people-watching!
The Minnesota Star Tribune Main Stage Headliners:
Saturday July 5th: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick
Sunday July 6th: Ludacris and NUR-D
Rock the 4th: Hairball
Fri Jul 4th at CHS Field in St Paul
Native American Food Truck Festival
Sat Jul 5 11 am - 7 pm
Celebrate Minnesota’s First Native American Food Truck Festival on Saturday July 5th 2025 at the beautiful Harriet Island Regional Park! More details to come.
Pan-O-Prog
Now thru Jul 13 in Lakeville
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! Lakeville’s annual summer celebration in July features Fireworks, Car Parade and Show, Grand Parade, Shops and Food Vendors, Tournaments, Games, Music, Street Dances, Entertainment, and so MUCH More! 4th of July fireworks and family friendly activities.
For event locations & times check out the full schedule at www.panoprog.org
Minnesota Lynx host the Golden State Valkyries
Sat Jul 5. 7 pm at Target Center
Minnesota Lynx host the Chicago Sky
Sun Jul 6 6 pm at Target Center
Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays
Fri Jul 4 - Sun Jul 6
Fri 3:10 pm
Sat 1:10 pm
Sun 1:10 pm
Canterbury Park Live Horse Racing
Thurs Jul 3 1st post 4pm w/ live music from Boogie Wonderland and fireworks after.
Fri July 4. 1st post 1 pm
Sat July 5. 1st post 5 pm