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.
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
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
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
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 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).
Brookview Lawn Bowling Green
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
Aug 23, 2025
Dan Israel and Friends Folk FestivalHear the folk music stylings of Dan Israel and Friends. Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment in the park!