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
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
Oct 12, 2025
Howl-O-WeenBring your furry friends and best costumes to Wolfe Park for HOWL-O-WEEN. Visitors can stroll through the park with their pets and meet different vendors and do a little shopping. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a costume contest for all pets with fantastic prizes.
Wolfe Park
FREE EVENT
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!