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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Come watch hundreds of athletes as they compete in the ultimate fitness competition. GameDay celebrates strength, endurance and community. Athletes will be competing both as individuals and in coed teams of two in a wide variety of fitness events. Spectator tickets will be available at the event.

The ROC

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer concert series at Brookview Park!

Brookview Park
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Week

West End Wednesdays

Join The Shops at West End for West End Wednesdays, held every Wednesday all summer long! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and an artisan marketplace.

The Shops at West End
FREE EVENT

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

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth
FREE EVENT

The Golden Valley Pride Festival is a celebration of Golden Valley LGBTQ individuals, families and friends. This family-friendly event, held annually at Brookview Park, includes exhibits from local businesses and community groups, live music, food trucks, bouncy houses and games, a beer and wine garden and more. All are welcome.

Brookview Park
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

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

Golden Valley's beloved summer shows are back, bringing delightful puppet performances to the park! These unique, family-friendly shows promise 10-15 minutes of charming entertainment for all ages. The wagon visits 3 different parks each Wednesday morning.

Glenview Terrace, Scheid and Lions Park
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Rollin’ @ the ROC

Get ready to roll with us at the ROC! Whether you're a pro on wheels or just starting out, join us for some fun on the rink. Enjoy great music, exercise and a fun community atmosphere. Come roll the night away! The events are for all ages.

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)

Golden Valley's beloved summer shows are back, bringing delightful puppet performances to the park! These unique, family-friendly shows promise 10-15 minutes of charming entertainment for all ages. The wagon visits 3 different parks each Thursday morning.

Lions, North Wesley and Hampshire Park
FREE EVENT

June 13 – 15, 2025

St. Louis Park Parktacular

The St. Louis Park Parktacular is a multi-day celebration designed to encourage a spirit of pride and a sense of community among residents and visitors. The Parktacular is comprised of a number of fun events, including: a “Splash into Summer” pool party, Rock the Park concert, a Grand Day parade, an expo and health fair, mini art hunt, Kidtacular family and kids activities, and the coronation of SLP’s Parktacular Ambassadors.

Wolfe Park
FREE EVENT

June 14, 2025

Mini U.S. Open

Youth golfers can take part in a Mini U.S. Open at the Brookivew Par 3 golf course and enjoy food specials from the Three One Six Bar + Grill.

Brookview Gold & Lawn Bowling

Occurs Every Week

Market in the Valley

Golden Valley's outdoor farmers market featuring locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, honey, arts and crafts and much more.

Golden Valley Water Tower
FREE EVENT

June 15 – 19, 2025

Juneteenth Event Series

Join the City of St. Louis Park Community Ed and Parks & Recreation for a series of Juneteenth events to celebrate freedom, resilience and cultural heritage. 

The ROC
FREE EVENT

The City of St. Louis Park and the SLP Rotary Club are pleased to bring you the Summer Concert Series. All performances are FREE and filled with amazing talent. Experience a different musical genre each week!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

The City of St. Louis Park is pleased to bring you the Kids Summer Concert Series. All performances are FREE and filled with amazing talent. Bring a blanket and enjoy some summertime tunes!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

Enjoy a FREE hour of yoga in the park lead by a trained instructor!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

June 20, 2025

Water Day

Beat the heat and dive into an afternoon of water slides, tunes and beverages from 12:30–2 pm. The Golden Valley Fire Department will also be on site. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Scheid Park
FREE EVENT

June 20, 2025

Battle at the ROC

The Twin Cities Road Crew and Westopolis present Battle at the ROC - a Pokémon-Style Breakdance Battle. Watch competitors battle through several dance rounds as they compete for a $1,000 prize. Featuring BBoy Abide as the emcee, music by DJ Espada, and your judges: Los Boogie, DuVall and Ozzy.

The ROC
FREE EVENT

June 21, 2025

Latin Expo Fair

The 2nd Great Expo Latin Fair (Expo Feria Latina) promotes Latino businesses and entrepreneurship, with a goal of uniting nations The event will be filled with food trucks, live music, arts and craft, raffles, prizes and more than 50 vendors.

Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)

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

Occurs Every Week

Open Mic Night

Come hear local artists and groups perform during Open Mic Night! Bring a blanket or chairs, dinner or snacks, and enjoy musical entertainment in the park.

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

Occurs Every Month

Rollin’ @ the ROC

Get ready to roll with us at the ROC! Whether you're a pro on wheels or just starting out, join us for some fun on the rink. Enjoy great music, exercise and a fun community atmosphere. Come roll the night away! The events are for all ages.

The ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center)

Enjoy a FREE hour of yoga in the park lead by a trained instructor!

Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
FREE EVENT

June 28, 2025

Lawn Summer Nights

Join Brookview in Golden Valley for a night of free lawn bowling. Equipment and instructions provided.

Brookview Golf & Lawn Bowling
FREE EVENT