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 Month
Sea Shanty Sing at The LocalJoin The Local West End on the first Monday of each month for a Sea Shanty Sing! No experience necessary. Simply bring your voice and join in!
The Local West End
Dec 5, 2025
Blizzard BashEmbrace the enchanting season at Brookview. Enjoy a tasting from the Three One Six Bar + Grill, disc golf & curling sessions, photos with Santa, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and cookie decorating. Free fun for all ages!
Brookview
FREE EVENT
Dec 6, 2025
Frozen ExperienceJoin the Twin Cities Road Crew at The Shops at West End for a FREE Frozen Experience. Enjoy a meet and greet with the Snow Sisters along with live reindeer and snow dogs, letters to Santa, a tattoo station, face painting (for a fee), DJ, music, games, and prizes.
The Shops at West End
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
Dec 7, 2025
U.G.L.Y. Sweater DashBreak out your ugliest holiday sweater and take part in this 5K race through Louisiana Oaks and Oak Hill Parks.
Louisiana Oaks Park
Occurs Every Month
Winter Market in the ValleyAn indoor farmers market featuring foods, crafts, gifts and more from Minnesota makers.
Brookview
FREE EVENT
Dec 14, 2025
CPKC Holiday TrainCome see the CPKC Holiday Train, enjoy live music and support our local food banks in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley.
Occurs Every Month
Disco Ball Ice SkatingHead to the ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center) in St. Louis Park for Disco Ball Ice Skating. A DJ will be spinning tunes and lighting up the ice!
The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)
Dec 21, 2025
Be the Light Winter Solstice WalkTake in a winter solstice walk and help shine light on those who struggle with mental illness. Enjoy a self-guided luminary trail, a bonfire and making your own luminary. This event is free, but registration is required.
Westwood Hills Nature Center
FREE EVENT
Dec 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve at The ROCBefore you head out for the night, come skate at the ROC and enjoy music and refreshments.
The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)
FREE EVENT
Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026
NYE at Punch Bowl SocialManifest 2026 at the NYE Cosmic Countdown with high vibrations and good fortune. Dress for your star sign, enjoy music bingo, DJ beats from Cadillac Of Tokyo, unlimited free arcade games, flash tattoos from Jackalope Tattoo (for an extra fee), a complimentary signature cocktail ("The Resolution"), and a complimentary midnight manifestation champagne toast.
Punch Bowl Social
Dec 31, 2025
Park Tavern New Year’s Eve BashCome Eat, Drink, Bowl and Party with the Park Tavern as they ring in the new year! Cosmic bowling, pizza, champagne toast at midnight, and $100 prize for the first strike of 2026
Park Tavern
Dec 31, 2025
Noon Year’s Eve at Punch Bowl SocialJoin Punch Bowl Social for a lively daytime event featuring: family friendly DJ, first arcade game on them, complimentary sodas for kids 12 and under, fun party favors, and a countdown with midday ginger ale toast!