1. Red, White & Boom

July 4

Head to the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront for a Fourth of July bash. Red, White & Boom is filled with festivities, music, food, and fireworks as the city celebrates America’s Independence Day in grand style.

2. Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Pop-Up

July 4-6

3. Taste of Minnesota

July 6-7

Taste of Minnesota, a two-day smorgasbord of food and fun, celebrates everything we love about Minnesota: great music, fabulous food, outdoor family fun, a few surprises and really great people-watching! Eat your heart out, but don't miss the music performances. Headliners include The Wallflowers, Martina McBride, Morris Day & The Time and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

4. Upper Deck Golf at Target Field

July 12-13

Get some tee time at Target Field! Upper Deck Golf is a unique golfing experience inside legendary stadiums and ballparks across the country. Enjoy a VIP experience while hitting tee shots from the upper deck throughout Target Field, down to custom greens on the field below. You'll start and end your round at the clubhouse festival inside the stadium with great music, cold beers, food and multiple golfing challenges for you and your friends.

6. Live at Utepils: Grace Potter

July 12

Live at Utepils (pronounced “OOH-ta-pilz”) takes place in the parking lot of Utepils Brewing, a full scale European-style craft brewery and taproom, nestled on the banks of Bassett Creek between the Harrison & Bryn Mawr neighborhoods of Minneapolis. Three-time nominated Grammy artist Grace Potter is up next! Get your tickets today.

7. Bill Maher's WTF? Tour

July 13

Comedian Bill Maher is bringing his WTF? Tour to Minneapolis' Orpheum Theatre. For more than 25 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last twenty years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations.

8. Nickel Creek & Andrew Bird at Surly Festival Field

July 13

There's nothing quite like an outdoor summer concert. Surly Brewing Co has a huge festival field that's known to bring big names to town. Up next is Nickel Creek and Andrew Bird. Get your tickets and check out other top summer concerts in Minneapolis!

9. Sister Cities Day

July 14

Join us as we celebrate Minneapolis Sister Cities with a free ice cream social and gathering at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis. This family event features international entertainment, ice cream and refreshments. The event highlights all of Minneapolis’ International Sister Cities, with a special spotlight this year on the 10th anniversary of our sister city, Bosaso, Somalia.

10. Old St. Anthony Summer Bazaar

July 14

Minneapolis Craft Market is heading to one of our favorite venues in town, Machine Shop, for the Old St. Anthony Summer Bazaar! The Machine Shop is a historic and unique event venue in the heart of the St. Anthony neighborhood of Minneapolis. Steps from the Mississippi River, Machine Shop is the perfect venue for a market with its open, bright and airy space. Shop from two full floors of handmade goods!

11. Minnehaha Falls Art Fair

July 19-21

Minnehaha Falls Park, one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks, features a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, and river overlooks, attracting more than 850,000 visitors annually. Minnehaha Falls Art Fair features approximately 150 artist booths, along with music, crafts, food, and more — all along the beautiful, shaded park.

12. Minneapolis Aquatennial

July 24-27

Often called the "Best Days of Summer," the Minneapolis Aquatennial weekend is jam-packed with fun events that include a parade, marathons, performances, special festivities, a water ski show, and more.

13. Carifest

July 26-27

Carifest is the Twin Cities' largest festival celebrating Caribbean culture. Come for two days of festival fun including a block party, great food and drinks, and live music.

14. Day of Music at Orchestra Hall

July 27

Celebrate summer with a Day of Music at Orchestra Hall! Performances include a family concert, chamber music and evening concert with the Minnesota Orchestra. Tour Orchestra Hall, attend a yoga class, visit vendors and more.

15. Loring Park Art Festival

July 27-28

Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased in a beautiful urban setting. The Loring Park Art Festival is free to attend.

16. Foo Fighters at Target Field

July 28

Foo Fighters are bringing their Everything or Nothing at All Tour to Target Field on Sunday, July 28, 2024, with special guests Pretenders & L7.

17. Little Shop of Horrors

Now through August 18

Little Shop of Horrors is onstage now at the Guthrie Theater. A hilarious mashup of science fiction, horror and musical theater, this nostalgic classic boasts Motown-inspired hits like “Git It,” “Suddenly Seymour” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”

18. Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field

Baseball season is finally here, which means you can make some memories in Minneapolis at the ballpark. Find a game to attend in May, and check out these 9 reasons for why you should come to Minneapolis for a Twins game.

19. Watch a Minnesota Lynx Game at Target Center

The WNBA season is back. Visit Target Center to cheer on the Minnesota Lynx, one of the most talented teams in the nation.

20. See the Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field

Major league soccer season is here! Visit Allianz Field to cheer on the Minnesota United. There isn't a bad seat in the house.