FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Welcome to Minnesota's Festival Spot!

From the annual Twin Cities Film Fest to music festivals and cultural celebrations, St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are home to a smorgasbord of exciting festivals and events.

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Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer concert series at Brookview Park!

Brookview Park
FREE EVENT

Enjoy live music on the patio at the Park Tavern every Tuesday.

Park Tavern
FREE EVENT

Enjoy live music on the patio at the Park Tavern every Wednesday

Park Tavern
FREE EVENT

The City of St. Louis Park and the SLP Rotary Club are pleased to bring you the Summer Concert Series. All performances are FREE and filled with amazing talent. Experience a different musical genre each week!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

The City of St. Louis Park is pleased to bring you the Kids Summer Concert Series. All performances are FREE and filled with amazing talent. Bring a blanket and enjoy some summertime tunes!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Week

Neon Night Market

Join Make Culture and The Shops at West End for the Neon Night Market, held every Wednesday all summer long! Enjoy live music and entertainment, food trucks, shopping and vendor booths, as well as roller skating, a salt cave, reptile petting zoo, a bounce house, pony rides and more!

The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Week

OneLove Yoga Class

Try this free yoga class geared for all levels as part of the Neon Night Market at The Shops at West End. Practice foundational yoga, breath work, meditation and more.

Communal Studio, The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT

Join Mill Valley Market at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Regional Park for live music every Friday!

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Pavek Museum Guided Tour

Join the Pavek Musuem the first Saturday of every month for a special guided tour, with in-depth historical interpretation and demonstrations of artifacts only available via the tour.

Pavek Museum

Occurs Every Week

Thai Sunday Market

Experience the vibrant markets of Thailand and Southeast Asia close to home! Enjoy Thai street food and desserts, Thai souvenirs, and other local vendors.

Wat Promwachirayan
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Week

Market in the Valley

Golden Valley's outdoor farmers market featuring locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, honey, arts and crafts and much more.

Golden Valley Water Tower
FREE EVENT

Get your bark on at Yappy Hour presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka! Join them on the first Sunday of the month from 4-6 pm all summer long! Bring your pup to the rooftop, drink some of Tito's handmade vodka cocktails, and enjoy some dog-friendly giveaways! They look forward to see you and your pup!

REVEAL Rooftop Bar
FREE EVENT

Magic comes to Westwood Hills Nature Center! The grand unveiling of the Trail of Small Wonders features a miniature world of tiny hand-made dwellings for fairies, elves, gnomes and perhaps a few trolls, as well as butterfly stilt walkers, music and dance performances, story telling, hands-on art stations, and puppet shows.

Westwood Hills Nature Center
FREE EVENT

Enjoy live music on the patio at the Park Tavern every Thursday.

Park Tavern
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Week

Open Mic Night

Come hear local artists and groups perform during Open Mic Night! Bring a blanket or chairs, dinner or snacks, and enjoy musical entertainment in the park.

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

Rescheduled date! Have a night to remember with your family and friends watching one of the best fireworks shows in the Twin Cities! Enjoy food trucks, vendors and fireworks set to music!

Aquila Park
FREE EVENT

Enjoy a FREE hour of yoga in the park lead by a trained instructor!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

Join Muddy Paws every Thursday for Food Truck Night! Enjoy live music from local artists, grab a bite to eat and pick up some delicious cheesecake!

Muddy Paws Cheesecake
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Week

Live Music at Kip’s

Join Kip's Irish Pub for live music every Friday from 7 -9 pm!

Kip's Irish Pub

Enjoy a FREE hour of yoga in the park lead by a trained instructor!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

Enjoy live music at The ROC! The Okee Dokee Brothers are Grammy Award-winning artists who record and perform family-friendly Americana Folk music for all ages.

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)

July 15, 2024

The Wood Brothers

Enjoy live music at The ROC! The Wood Brothers are an American roots trio. Their music is a combination of folk, gospel, blues and jazz.

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)

July 20 – 21, 2024

W.E. Chalk Festival

Join us for the inaugural W.E. Chalk Festival, a 2-day celebration of chalk and street art! Come watch some of the most well-known chalk artists from around the country create 2D and 3D masterpieces.

The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT

July 24, 2024

Skateapalooza

Come join the skateboarders from 3rd Lair as they show off their skills and give free skateboarding lessons. There will be food vendors and giveaways.

Carpenter Park Skate Park
FREE EVENT

Join the Golden Valley Rotary Club for the 8th Annual Taste & Tour of Golden Valley. Visit participating businesses, enjoy food and drinks, fun activities and games, music and mingling! All are welcome at this free event.

Golden Valley Commons Water Fountain
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Roller Skating at the ROC

Get ready to ROC and roll with this new roller-skating series that guarantees nonstop fun on wheels! Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, this series offers the ultimate family fun. A killer DJ will be setting the tone for an energizing and vibrant atmosphere.

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)

July 26, 2024

Penny Carnival

Gather your pennies and bring your kids for an afternoon of fun games, music and more!

The Roc

Occurs Every Month

Music on the Patio

Grab a cold drink from the bar and enjoy a variety of music performed outdoors on the patio, while watching the sun set over the golf course. A great Sunday evening activity for anyone.

Three One Six Bar + Grill
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Wine Down Wednesday

Bring your friends and go wine tasting at Warehouse Winery. Enjoy 5 tastings followed by a full glass of your favorite wine, plus games, light appetizers and entertainment.

Warehouse Winery