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.

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Native American Food Truck Festival

Celebrate Minnesota’s First Native American Food Truck Festival on Saturday July 5th 2025 at the beautiful Harriet Island Regional Park! More details to come.

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Trail of Small Wonders Opening Day

Magic comes to Westwood Hills Nature Center! For the fifth enchanting year, St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts in collaboration with the Westwood Hills Nature Center hosts the third Opening Day Festival for the Trail of Small Wonders on Monday, July 7, 4:30 to 8 pm.

The grand unveiling of the Trail of Small Wonders features a miniature world of tiny handmade dwellings for fairies, elves, gnomes and perhaps a few trolls, as well as butterfly stilt walkers, live music, storytelling, face painting, hands-on art stations, and magic and puppet shows.

Come dressed as your favorite woodland character and meander along the ADA accessible trails to explore the enchanting abodes created by people of all ages in the community. You might discover a little home on top of a tree stump, nestled among stones and moss, or hanging from branches.

Westwood Hills Nature Center is located at 8300 West Franklin Ave. St. Louis Park.

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Twins vs. Cubs

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The Minnesota Twins host the Chicago Cubs July 8-10 at Target Field.

July 8 & 9 at 6:40 pm
July 10 at 12:10 pm

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Christone ​“Kingfish” Ingram & Samantha Fish — Gone Fishin’ Tour

Get ready for the Blues Guitar event of the year! Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish, two of the most electrifying talents in contemporary blues, are teaming up for the 2025 Gone Fishin' Tour. Handpicked by Eric Clapton for his prestigious 2023 Crossroads Festival and invited by Slash to join the 2024 S.E.R.P.A.N.T. traveling blues festival, Kingfish and Samantha Fish will each deliver their own unforgettable sets bringing their signature styles and unparalleled guitar skills to stages across the country.

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Wayne Anthony and the Marquette Big Band Concert Series

An Evening of Elegance, Music, and Dance!

Step into the golden age of swing and romance with Wayne Anthony and the legendary Marquette Big Band!

Join us for an unforgettable concert experience as Wayne Anthony leads this 16-piece ensemble through an enchanting musical journey. With a repertoire featuring the iconic crooners—Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Vic Damone, Nat King Cole, and Michael Bublé—prepare for a night of timeless classics that will have you dancing and reminiscing.

Event Highlights: Live Music from Wayne Anthony and the Marquette Big Band Elegant Atmosphere for Socializing, Dancing, and Dining Cash Bar with Spirits & Cocktails

General Admission: $65 per person enjoying the full concert experience with access to dancing and socializing.

Premium Seating (includes Dinner): $165 per person Indulging in a delicious pre-fix dinner while enjoying the best seats in the house.

VIP Seating (includes Bottle Service): $300 per person The ultimate experience, featuring premium seating, Indulge in a delicious pre-fix dinner, a bottle of champagne, red wine, or white wine, and an exclusive VIP atmosphere.

Special Room Rates at the Marquette Hotel: https://shorturl.at/ju9pE

Parking: Marquette Hotel Valet or Self Parking in the IDS Ramp for $5

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Panda Fest

Panda fest is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia.

We will decorate the festival with a lot of Panda decorations. And we will have Panda inflatables, Panda Dough Figurine, Panda Painting DIY, Panda Face Painting, Panda themed food and more!

What to expect:

  • 2 FREE GIFTS: one customized Panda pin with Twin Cities feature, one headband (worth $11)
  • 100+ Asian food vendors
  • 300 + Asian street food
  • 30 + Merchandise vendors
  • Asian culture performance
  • Panda related merchandise
  • Panda inflatable
  • Panda bounce
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Hidden Brain: Perceptions Tour with Shankar Vedantam

Are there parts of our minds that are hidden from us? This question launched the Hidden Brain podcast ten years ago. Since then, Hidden Brain has helped millions of listeners accomplish their goals, improve their relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of their emotions. Now, host and creator Shankar Vedantam brings seven key insights from the first decade of Hidden Brain to the stage. Whether you’re new to the show or a longtime listener, this evening of science and storytelling will change how you think about yourself. Come share your own thoughts and ideas with Shankar and other fans of the show!

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Twins vs. Pirates

There are future dates for this event

The Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates July 11-13 at Target Field.

July 11 at 7:10 pm
July 12-13 at 1:10 pm

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Totally Rad Vintage Fest — Mall Edition

Totally Rad Vintage Fest is back at Mall of America for a third year! Score sustainable vintage gems from a collection of rad vendors bringing a mix of unique clothing, accessories, and retro treasures. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind vintage shopping event! Totally Rad Vintage Fest is happening at the Surly Festival Field Saturday, July 10th, 10am - 5pm.

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Minneapolis City vs Sueno

It's the last home match of the season! Minneapolis City plays host to Chicago's Sueno FC in the curtain call for the USL League Two regular season. Students may be asked to show a student ID at entry. Youth 14 years and under must have an accompanying adult. Kids 6 and under are free.

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