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.
Oct 16 – 25, 2025
Twin Cities Film FestEvery October, the West End comes alive with movie magic as filmmakers and film aficionados alike descend upon the area for the Twin Cities Film Fest, a 10-day celebration of independent and Minnesota-made films. The Marcus West End Cinema and Edina Mann Theatre play host, screening over 150+ short and feature-length movies, from documentaries to dramas. Passersby may even spot a celebrity or two!
Marcus West End Cinema
Oct 17 – 18, 2025
Westwood Hills Nature Center Annual Halloween PartyCelebrate Halloween at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Enjoy music, carnival games, a puppet show, trick-or-treating on Mother Nature's Trail and refreshments.
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Oct 18, 2025
Great Pumpkin FestivalJoin the Shops at West End for a free family-friendly event featuring trick or treating at select retail and restaurant locations, a meet & greet with the Wicked witches, Halloween-themed music, crafts, bounce house, games, and prizes. Costumes are encouraged!