Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this July
Minneapolis Events Calendar
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
Loring Park Dog Show & Movie Night: Lady and the Tramp
Join us for the 5th Annual Loring Park Dog Show. We hand out plenty of prizes for all the unique dogs we meet. Your dog can compete for the waggiest tail, best…
Community
Family Fun
Free
Outdoor and Recreation
Details
Loring Park Dog Show & Movie Night: Lady and the Tramp310 W 15th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Louis Armstrong Birthday Bash w/Southside Aces
For over two decades Southside Aces have been performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. Join them as they pay tribute to their New Orleans roots, with a special…
Live Music
Details
Louis Armstrong Birthday Bash w/Southside Aces1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Sip & Paint in the Dome: An Evening with the Minneapolis Skyline
Join us for a one-of-a-kind artistic experience in one of Minneapolis’s most breathtaking venues. Sip & Paint in the Dome features guided instruction by the talented team from Wine & Canvas, set…
Arts & Theater
Community
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Details
Sip & Paint in the Dome: An Evening with the Minneapolis Skyline1313 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Your Hello To My Goodbye
As apart of the 2025 Fringe Festival, we at Cornucopia Productions are more than happy to announce Your Hello To My Goodbye, an original play written by Maryan Yusuf, Sabriin Nur, and…
Arts & Theater
Comedy
Community
Fairs & Festivals
History & Heritage
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Your Hello To My Goodbye1501 S 4th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Arturo Sandoval
2024 Kennedy Center Honoree 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient 10-time Grammy Award winner Emmy Award recipient Six-time Billboard Award winner A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval…
Bands That Brew with Lighter Co and Dylan Salfer @ Day Block Brewing
We are dropping a new beer in collaboration with Lighter Co - The Lighter Co Berliner Weisse! Come enjoy a night of blues and rock with a crushable new brew! Doors at…
Dance
Food & Drink
LGBTQ
Live Music
Details
Bands That Brew with Lighter Co and Dylan Salfer @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minnesota 55415
Salsa, Bachata & Beer
There are future dates for this event
Monthly on every first FridayGet ready to move to the hottest salsa, bachata, cumbia, and more. The party you love is back every month with live music, dancing, and high energy all…
Dance
Food & Drink
Live Music
Multicultural
Details
Salsa, Bachata & Beer241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55405
Powderhorn Art Fair
The 33rd Annual Powderhorn Art Fair is slated to bring together over 150 artists, immersive art installations, food trucks, and more to Powderhorn Park on August 2 & 3, 2025! Join us…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Free
Live Music
Details
Powderhorn Art FairPowderhorn Park
3400 15th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Sierra Ferrell
First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present Sierra Ferrell - Shoot For The Moon TourSurly Brewing Festival FieldSaturday, August 2, 202518+ show5:30 PM Doors7:00 PM Showtimehttps://first-avenue.com/event/2025-08-sierra-ferrell/
Minneapolis Food Truck Festival
The MPLS Food Truck Festival, happening Saturday, August 2, will feature 45+ food trucks, a Craft Sips station offering cold brews, seltzers, and cocktails — including the event’s new signature MN Food…
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Free
Live Music
Shopping
Big Events
Details
Minneapolis Food Truck Festival420 SE Main St
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Open Streets Central Avenue
Each Open Streets Minneapolis event sees a dynamic blend of local businesses, artists, and community groups coming together to infuse the streets with public art, dance performances, pop-up shops, games, and various…
Community
Fairs & Festivals
Family Fun
Food & Drink
Free
Live Music
Details
Open Streets Central Avenue
Pillsbury A Mill Tour
Take a tour of the historic Pillsbury A Mill. On this tour you will learn about the history of the mill and the industry that helped make Minneapolis the milling capital of…
