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 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
Aug 2 – 3, 2025
Slavic ExperienceCelebrate Slavic heritage with two days of food, music, dance, traditional art demonstrations and family fun.
Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)
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
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
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
Live Music on the Patio – ThursdaysEnjoy live music on the patio at the Park Tavern every Thursday.
Park Tavern
FREE EVENT
Aug 15 – 17, 2025
UMKC Koi ShowThe 2025 Upper Midwest Koi Club Koi Show will showcase some of the biggest and most interesting koi fish in the region. You're invited to come and see these amazing fish.
The Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)
FREE EVENT
Aug 15 – 16, 2025
Culture ConvergenceCulture Convergence is where innovation, culture and technology converge. Join a global community of tech pioneers, founders and creators shaping the future of AI, blockchain, Web3 and beyond. Join them for 2 days of: speakers and thought leaders, live music from NUR-D, Violetta Zironi, and a suprise Billboard charting indie artist, BMX performances, filmmaker interview, Disorder of the Villains card tournament and a startup pitch event.
The Shops at West End
Aug 17, 2025
Under Pressure Brewing Car ShowJoin Under Pressure Brewing for their annual "Get Your Beer in Gear" Car Show! Come see antique and collector cars from the early 1900s to the present.
Under Pressure Brewing & Blendery
FREE EVENT
Aug 18 – 24, 2025
Steel Toe Brewing Anniversary PartyCelebrate Steel Toe Brewing's 14th anniversary in style, with special beer releases, food trucks, a DJ, live music, and, of course, fantastic brews.
Steel Toe Brewing
FREE EVENT
Aug 21, 2025
Movie on the GreenBring the family and join the City of Golden Valley for a special screening of Disney's Encanto. Bring a blanket and watch a movie under the stars (no chairs allowed).