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.
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.
The Shops at 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
July 30, 2025
SkateapaloozaCome 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
Occurs Every Week
SLP Rotary Club Summer Concert SeriesThe 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
Occurs Every Week
SLP Kids Summer Concert SeriesThe 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 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
Occurs Every Week
Open Mic NightCome 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
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
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.