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.
Join Mill Valley Market at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Regional Park for live music every Friday!
Join Kip's Irish Pub for live music every Friday from 7 -9 pm!
Embrace the enchanting season at Brookview. Enjoy free Backyard admission, disc golf & curling sessions, photos with Santa, tastings from Three One Six Bar + Grill, vendors, arts & crafts, musical performances, raffles and more. Free fun for all ages!
Join 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 & Friends, along with live reindeer and snow dogs, crafts, a live ice sculpture, tattoo station, face painting, DJ, music, games, and prizes.Â
Join 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.
Start the season with a visit from Sprinkles the Elf! This holiday extravaganza will feature a special elf story time, holiday sing-along, reindeer games, and letter writing to Santa Claus. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join The Local on the first Saturday of the month for a trad session, an informal gathering of people playing Irish music together.
Break out your ugliest holiday sweater and take part in this 5K race through Louisiana Oaks and Oak Hill Parks.
Happy Holidays! Santa Claus is coming to The Local - West End! They'll have pictures with Santa, storytime with the big man himself, lots of food, holiday cheer, and small gifts for the kids.
Join the West End Conference Center for a holiday sip and shop event and show your support for local, entrepreneurial businesses.
Come see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, enjoy live music and support our local food banks in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley.
Be part of an extraordinary art competition where imagination knows no limits! Witness talented artists create breathtaking masterpieces in a mere 20-minute round
Head 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!
Take 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.
Bring your friends and go wine tasting at Warehouse Winery. Enjoy 5 tastings followed by a full glass of your favorite wine, plus games, light appetizers and entertainment.
Before you head out for the night, come skate at the ROC and enjoy music and refreshments.
Ring in the New Year at Punch Bowl Social! The perfect night to make "pour" decisions! Enjoy a welcome shot, live DJ, complimentary party favors, hidden prizes and a midnight celebration!
Come Eat, Drink, Bowl and Party with the Park Tavern as they ring in the new year! Cosmic bowling, pizza, champagne toast at midnight, music and $100 prize for the first strike of 2025!
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