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 23 – Nov 2, 2025
Twin Cities Jewish Film FestivalJoin the Minnesota JCC for the 31st Annual Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival. Experience 11 unforgettable days of films and events that inspire, awaken and connect us. From powerful documentaries to luminous narratives and award-winning shorts, this year's lineup explores the richness and diversity of Jewish identity across the globe.
JCC Sabes Center
Oct 25, 2025
Havoc at the PavekEmbark on haunted STEM adventure throughout the Pavek Museum. This one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt-style experience will take you through the history of electronic communication but with a ghostly twist.
Pavek Museum
Oct 25, 2025
GVPD’s Trunk or TreatBring your family and go Trunk or Treating with the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments. Dress up, get treats and enjoy performances by the Teddy Bear Band.