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.
Occurs Every Week
Live Music on the Patio – TuesdaysEnjoy live music on the patio at the Park Tavern every Tuesday.
Park Tavern
FREE EVENT
Occurs Every Week
Live Music on the Patio – WednesdaysEnjoy live music on the patio at the Park Tavern every Wednesday
Park Tavern
FREE EVENT
Occurs Every Week
West End WednesdaysJoin 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
Occurs Every Week
Puppet Wagon – WednesdaysGolden 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
Occurs Every Week
Live Music on the Patio – ThursdaysEnjoy live music on the patio at the Park Tavern every Thursday.
Park Tavern
FREE EVENT
Occurs Every Week
Outdoor Yoga – ThursdaysEnjoy a FREE hour of yoga in the park lead by a trained instructor!
Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT
Occurs Every Week
Puppet Wagon – ThursdaysGolden 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
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 Week
Outdoor Yoga – SaturdaysEnjoy a FREE hour of yoga in the park lead by a trained instructor!
Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
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
Thai Sunday MarketExperience 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 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
Occurs Every Week
Golden Valley Concerts in the ParkBring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer concert series at Brookview Park!
Brookview Park
FREE EVENT
July 19, 2025
MN Strongest 2025Come 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
July 20, 2025
The Okee Dokee BrothersEnjoy 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 24, 2025
Taste & Tour of Golden ValleyJoin 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
July 26 – 27, 2025
W.E. Chalk FestivalJoin 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.