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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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

West End Wednesdays

Join The Shops at West End for West End Wednesdays, held every Wednesday all summer long! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and an artisan marketplace.

The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT

Golden Valley's beloved summer shows are back, bringing delightful puppet performances to the park! These unique, family-friendly shows promise 10-15 minutes of charming entertainment for all ages. The wagon visits 3 different parks each Wednesday morning.

Glenview Terrace, Scheid and Lions Park
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

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

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

Golden Valley's beloved summer shows are back, bringing delightful puppet performances to the park! These unique, family-friendly shows promise 10-15 minutes of charming entertainment for all ages. The wagon visits 3 different parks each Thursday morning.

Lions, North Wesley and Hampshire Park
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

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

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
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

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 traditional crafts.

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

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

Brookview Park
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, hands-on art stations, and more.

Westwood Hills Nature Center
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Rollin’ @ the ROC

Get ready to roll with us at the ROC! Whether you're a pro on wheels or just starting out, join us for some fun on the rink. Enjoy great music, exercise and a fun community atmosphere. Come roll the night away! The events are for all ages.

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)

Hear the country stylings of Jeff Dayton and Friends!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

July 19, 2025

MN Strongest 2025

Come watch incredible athletes compete for the title of Minnesota's Strongest Men and Women! Events include max CDB, axle deadlift for reps, Cerberus sandbag steeplechase, yoke carry into log press and natural stone load. Plus, grab a bite to eat from a food truck.

The ROC

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)

Join the Golden Valley Rotary Club for the 9th 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 Water Tower
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Rollin’ @ the ROC

Get ready to roll with us at the ROC! Whether you're a pro on wheels or just starting out, join us for some fun on the rink. Enjoy great music, exercise and a fun community atmosphere. Come roll the night away! The events are for all ages.

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)

July 25, 2025

Penny Carnival

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

The Roc

July 26 – 27, 2025

W.E. Chalk Festival

Join us for the 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

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 mini Bundt cakes and entertainment.

Warehouse Winery

July 30, 2025

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