February

City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

Feb 1 – 2, 2025

A 2-day urban ski festival featuring competitive and non-competitive cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, skijoring, and snowshoeing. Fun for the whole family!

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Twin Cities Jewish Humor Fest

Feb 22 – 25, 2024

Celebrate Jewish comedy, humor and chutzpah in all its forms, with storytelling, stand-up comedy, movies and more! Multiple events/nights in St. Louis Park and St. Paul!

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June

Golden Valley Pride Festival

June 7, 2025

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.

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St. Louis Park Parktacular

June 13 – 15, 2025

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.

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July

W.E. Chalk Festival

July 26 – 27, 2025

Join us for the W.E. Chalk Festival, a 2-day celebration of chalk and street art! Come watch some of the most well-known chalk artists from around the country create 2D and 3D masterpieces.

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August

Slavic Experience

Aug 2 – 3, 2025

Celebrate Slavic heritage with two days of food, music, dance, traditional art demonstrations and family fun.

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September

SLP Art Fair

Sept 6, 2025

View and shop creations from local artisans, enjoy food trucks, live music and entertainment, art demos and community art projects. The event, held at the ROC, features the artistry of over 70 vendors.

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Golden Valley Festival

Sept 13, 2025

The Golden Valley Festival is THE can't-miss fall festival. Shop local artist and maker booths, dance to live music, enjoy a craft beer and a bite to eat from local food trucks and so much more. Fun for the whole family.

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MinnesoThai Street Food Festival

Sept 27 – 28, 2025

MinnesoThai is a celebration of the rich traditions of Minnesotan and Southeast Asian cultures. This two-day event features Thai street food and food trucks, traditional Thai dance and musical performances, art and souvenirs, games, and more.

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October

Twin Cities Film Fest

Oct 16 – 25, 2025

Every 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!

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