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.
April 2 – 5, 2025
2025 U.S. Adult Figure Skating ChampionshipsHead to the Rec Center for the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships! Experience 4 days of competition as skaters from across the United States compete for the title of National Champion in multiple events, including singles, pairs and dance.
St. Louis Park Rec Center
Occurs Every Week
Live Music Fridays @ The MarketJoin 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 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
April 5, 2025
Bunny Bash!Join The Shops at West End for their annual Bunny Bash. Kids can Easter egg hop in participating stores, collecting eggs with candy and prizes in them. Enjoy a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, pet a live rabbit, play games, make a craft and more.
The Shops at West End / Marcus Cinema
FREE EVENT
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
April 19, 2025
Lions Club Egg HuntKids ages 3-8 will hunt for candy and special eggs. Participate in a coloring contest or take your picture with the St. Louis Park Bunny.
The ROC
April 19, 2025
Art Battle MinnesotaBe part of an extraordinary art competition where imagination knows no limits! Witness talented artists create breathtaking masterpieces in a mere 20-minute round
Our Gallery at West End
April 24, 2025
West End Art CrawlBrowse and shop artist collections, savor delicious bites from beloved Twin Cities eateries Fhima’s and Hope Breakfast Bar, and connect with the creative community in a lively outdoor setting. This event benefits the Art Therapy Program at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital.
The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT
April 26, 2025
Kiwanis Club Kite FlyJoin the Kiwanis Club of St. Louis Park for their 37th Annual Kite Fly! There will be free kites for all kids in attendance (while supplies last).
Louisiana Oaks Park
FREE EVENT
April 26, 2025
Run the ValleyLace up your running shoes and take part in Run the Valley, the Golden Valley Community Services Commission's annual 5K/10K race, 5K walk or .2K Kid's Fun Run. Celebrating 30 years!