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.
Oct 3 – 4, 2025
OktoBeerMeatFeastJoin Under Pressure Brewing for two days of German fun with Märzen on tap, delicious food from Big Daddy's Rockin' Q, live music, meterwurst eating contest, games and more!
Under Pressure Brewing
FREE EVENT
Occurs Every Month
Pavek Museum Guided TourJoin 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 LocalJoin 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
Occurs Every Week
Market in the ValleyGolden Valley's outdoor farmers market featuring locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, honey, arts and crafts and much more.
Golden Valley Water Tower
FREE EVENT
Oct 11, 2025
Pavek After Dark: House on Haunted HillJoin the Pavek for a special evening featuring a cast of stars from the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame performing a spooky live radio play. This event is a fundraiser for the Pavek.
Pavek Museum
Oct 12, 2025
Howl-O-WeenBring your furry friends and best costumes to Wolfe Park for HOWL-O-WEEN. Visitors can stroll through the park with their pets and meet different vendors and do a little shopping. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a costume contest for all pets with fantastic prizes.
Wolfe Park
FREE EVENT
Oct 16 – 25, 2025
Twin Cities Film FestEvery October, the West End comes alive with movie magic as filmmakers and film aficionados alike descend upon the area for the Twin Cities Film Fest, a 10-day celebration of independent and Minnesota-made films. The Marcus West End Cinema and Edina Mann Theatre play host, screening over 150+ short and feature-length movies, from documentaries to dramas. Passersby may even spot a celebrity or two!
Marcus West End Cinema
Oct 17 – 18, 2025
Westwood Hills Nature Center Annual Halloween PartyCelebrate Halloween at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Enjoy music, carnival games, a puppet show, trick-or-treating on Mother Nature's Trail and refreshments.
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Oct 18, 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalJoin the Shops at West End for a free family-friendly event featuring trick or treating at select retail and restaurant locations, a meet & greet with the Wicked witches, Halloween-themed music, crafts, bounce house, games, and prizes. Costumes are encouraged!
The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT
Oct 23 – Nov 2, 2025
Twin Cities Jewish Film FestivalJoin the Minnesota JCC for the 31st Annual Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival. Experience 11 unforgettable days of films and events that inspire, awaken and connect us. From powerful documentaries to luminous narratives and award-winning shorts, this year's lineup explores the richness and diversity of Jewish identity across the globe.
JCC Sabes Center
Oct 25, 2025
Havoc at the PavekEmbark on a haunted STEM adventure throughout the Pavek Museum. Navigate through an escape room-style event designed to introduce STEM concepts in a fun, engaging way. Fun for the whole family!
Pavek Museum
Oct 25, 2025
GVPD’s Trunk or TreatBring your family and go Trunk or Treating with the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments. Dress up, get treats and enjoy performances by the Teddy Bear Band.
Golden Valley Public Safety Parking Lot
Occurs Every Month
Wine Down WednesdayBring your friends and go wine tasting at Warehouse Winery. Enjoy 5 tastings followed by a full glass of your favorite wine, plus mini Bundt cakes and entertainment.