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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Join UPB for their 6th anniversary! Enjoy tasty new brews, BBQ from Big Daddy's Rockin Q, and live music from Chris Ryshavy.

Under Pressure Brewing
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 Month

Trad Sessions at The Local

Join The Local on the first Saturday of the month for a trad session, an informal gathering of people playing Irish music together.

The Local - West End
FREE EVENT

Join the Twin Cities Film Festival as they celebrate the diversity of our local cultural heritage through a series of free MNmicro Film Festivals. This February, the focus is on Black History. They will be screening 5 feature presentations by local filmmakers.

Marcus West End Cinema
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

Escape the cold to a BINGO paradise! A family-friendly event with a topical twist. Play a variety of bingo game for prizes!

Brookview - Bassett Creek Room
FREE EVENT

Feb 8, 2025

Luminary Loppet

Enjoy a fun-filled candlelit night at Lake of the Isles as you walk a trail lit up by over 1,200 luminaries and unique ice features, including the ice pyramid and more.

Lake of the Isles

Gather your squad for the ultimate Galentine's Party! Enjoy DJ beats, throwback board games, delicious craft cocktails, a free VD card station, and pop up vendors. Get a complimentary pair of heart-shaped sunnies and even a hilarious caricature of yourself!

Punch Bowl Social

A Valentine's date night like no other. Bring your favorite human, choose one of their offered artistic mediums (or bring your own) and let your creativity flow! Includes snacks, adult beverages (21+), supplies and guidance from an instructor.

Canvas Convergence

Join us for a Puzzlepalooza Jamboree! Teams of two to four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time and win prizes. Two time slots available this year!

The Rec Center Banquet Room

Occurs Every Month

Puzzle Pursuit

Teams of up to 4 players will compete to see who can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest! Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place and you get to keep the finished puzzle.

Brookview