Minneapolis Aquatenial
Wed Ju 23 thru Sat Jul 16
Known to many as The Best Days of Summer, the Minneapolis Aquatennial events include a parade, marathons, performances, like music, special festivities and of course, water activities like canoeing and a water ski show.
Friday:
CorePower Outdoor Yoga Class
6 -7pm. Mpls Sculpture Garden
Twins host Washington Nationals
7:10 Target Field
Saturday:
Chameleon Market
4 pm -10 pm Chicago Mall between Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum before fireworks.
Twin Cities Carifest concerts 10am-10 pm West River Road between Plymouth Av and Broadway Ave
Aqua Jam
4 pm to 7 pm
West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge
Twins host Washington 6pm
Minneapolis Aquatennial Fireworks
Sat Jul 26 Downtown Mpls West River Road
Nicollet Island Aquatennial Market
Sat Jul 16 Nicollet Island Pavilion. 10am to 4 pm
Celebrate summer in the city with a vibrant, family-friendly market on Nicollet Island. As part of Aquatennial weekend, this special one-day market brings together local makers, artists, vintage curators, and food vendors for a unique shopping and community experience.
Loring Park Art Festival
Sat Jul 26 & Sun Jul 27. Loring Park Mpls
Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased in a beautiful urban setting. Rated in ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist magazine since 2004.
Northside Jamboree
Sat Jul 16. V3 Center on Plymouth Av. Mpls
Get ready, Northside! Minnesota Sports and Events is throwing a summer bash like no other. The Northside Jamboree: Hockey, Hoops & H2O is coming to the V3 Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and it’s all free! Street hockey, hip-hop dance class, Double-Dutch demos, food trucks, and more.
The Great Midwest Rib Fest
Thurs Jul 24 - Sat Jul 26 at Mystic Lake
Summer sizzles as The Great Midwest Rib Fest returns with three days of mouthwatering ribs, music and fun! Don't miss free concerts featuring Sawyer Brown, Blues Traveler and Hanson!
Thurs: 4 pm to 10 pm
Fri: 4 pm to 10 pm
Sat: 11 am to 10 pm
Music By The Mississippi
Fri Jul 25 & Sat Jul 26
Treasure Island Amphitheater featuring Soul Asylum, Mason Jennings and so many more bands.
W.E. Chalk Festival
Sat Jul 26 & Sun Jul 27 The Shops at West End in St Louis Park
This two-day celebration will feature one-of-a-kind creations from 15-20 local and national chalk artists. We’re talking some of the most well-known artists from around the country, including 2D and 3D chalk masters.
Crystal Frolics 2025
Fri Jul 25 - Sun Jul 27 in Crystal
Including the Miles for Meals 5K Saturday morning 9 am at Bassett Creek Park in Crystal.
Slice of Shoreview
Fri Jul 25 - Sun Jul 27 at Island Lake County Park
St Croix Crossing Half Marathon-10K-5K
Sat Jul 26 in Stillwater
The St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon starts in western Wisconsin and ends in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. Details at runstillwater.com
Corn Capitol Days in Olivia
Now thru Sun Jul 27 in Olivia, MN
Featuring the famous Sweet Corn Feed, Musical entertainment, Corn Capital Run, Kiddie parade, Grand parade, Lions Club Fly-In Breakfast, and much more!
Center City Days
Fri Jul 25 - Sun Jul 27
3-day event including a pancake breakfast, Bingo, 5K Run, Kid's Run, 12 hours of bands on Saturday Boat access to the event, with food trucks, and fun for the whole family
Anoka County Fair in Anoka and the Scott County Fair in Jordan
Wed Jul 23 thru Sun Jul 27
Montgomery Kolacky Days - Czech Festival. (Pronounced: Koe-Lotch-key)
Fri Jul 25 - Sun Jul 27
River Boat Days in Wabasha
Fri Jul 25 & Sat Jul 26
Way up north:
45th Anniversary of the Ely Blueberry Arts Festival
Fri Jul 25 - Sun Jul 27
Killer Queen - Tribute Show
Fri Jul 25 at Canterbury Park
Twins host the Washington Nationals
Target Field
Fri 7pm , Sat 6 pm, Sun 1pm
Lynx host Las Vegas Aces
Fri Jul 25 6 pm at Target Center
Lynx host Atlanta Dream
Sun Jul 27 6pm Target Center