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
Movies in the ParkGrab your popcorn and bring the family to a FREE outdoor movie in the park. Movie selection and park location vary each week.
Varies Each Week
FREE EVENT
Sept 6, 2025
SLP Art FairView and shop creations from local artisans, enjoy food trucks, live music and entertainment, art demos and community art projects. The event, held at the ROC, features the artistry of over 70 vendors.
Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)
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
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 Month
Rollin’ @ the ROCGet 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)
Sept 13, 2025
Golden Valley FestivalThe Golden Valley Festival is THE can't-miss fall festival. Shop local artist and maker booths, dance to live music, enjoy a craft beer and a bite to eat from local food trucks and so much more. Fun for the whole family.
Under The Water Tower
FREE EVENT
Sept 20, 2025
ROCtoberfestRock and polka the night away under the ROC in a Bavarian-themed setting with live music, food trucks, beer, games and more.
The ROC
Sept 24, 2025
Tigre! Tigre! – Operetta in the ParkThe Fox & Beggar Theater presents its eighth feature-length production, "Tigre! Tigre!", a new show about humankind's absurd relationship to technological progress. The show features puppetry, traditional clown theater, and a live score influenced by everything from Medieval court music to Gilbert & Sullivan.
Wolfe Park
Occurs Every Month
Rollin’ @ the ROCGet 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)
Sept 27 – 28, 2025
MinnesoThai Street Food FestivalMinnesoThai is a celebration of the rich traditions of Minnesotan and Southeast Asian cultures. This two-day event features Thai street food and food trucks, traditional Thai dance and musical performances, art and souvenirs, games, and more.
Wat Promwachirayan
FREE EVENT
Sept 27, 2025
OktaneFestJoin Copperwing Distillery for their 1st annual OktaneFest, a fusion of Octane & Oktoberfest 🔥 Enjoy free giveaways, music, games, food and crafted drinks -- all accompanied by horsepower. Two to four super cars will be on display.