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.

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Join Mill Valley Market at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Regional Park for live music every Friday!

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Week

Live Music at Kip’s

Join Kip's Irish Pub for live music every Friday from 7 -9 pm!

Kip's Irish Pub

Dec 6, 2024

Blizzard Bash

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!

Brookview
FREE EVENT

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. 

The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Pavek Museum Guided Tour

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.

Pavek Museum

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.

Brookview Valley Room

Occurs Every Month

Trad Sessions at The Local

Join 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

Break out your ugliest holiday sweater and take part in this 5K race through Louisiana Oaks and Oak Hill Parks.

Louisiana Oaks Park

Occurs Every Week

Sunday Brunch with Santa

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.

The Local
FREE EVENT

Join the West End Conference Center for a holiday sip and shop event and show your support for local, entrepreneurial businesses.

West End Conference Center - Tower Atrium
FREE EVENT

Come see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, enjoy live music and support our local food banks in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley.

Occurs Every Month

Art Battle Minnesota

Be part of an extraordinary art competition where imagination knows no limits! Witness talented artists create breathtaking masterpieces in a mere 20-minute round

Our Gallery at West End

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!

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)
FREE EVENT

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.

Westwood Hills Nature Center
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Wine Down Wednesday

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.

Warehouse Winery

Before 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, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025

NYE Bash at Punch Bowl Social

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!

Punch Bowl Social

Dec 31, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025

Park Tavern New Year’s Eve Bash

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!

Park Tavern