1. Music & Movies in the Parks

All month long

Grab a blanket, snacks and good company, and head to Minneapolis' parks for live music and movies. From local bands and orchestras to fan favorite films, like Inside Out and Wicked, there's something on the calendar for everyone.

2. Red, White, and Boom!

July 4

Fourth of July fireworks are back in downtown Minneapolis! Red, White and Boom! will take place on the west side of the river at Water Works and Stone Arch Bridge parking lot. Enjoy live music and food trucks starting at 6 pm. Fireworks are at 10 pm.

3. Taste of Minnesota

July 5-6

Taste of Minnesota is 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!

4. Teddy Swims

July 6

First Avenue and Jam present Teddy Swims - I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour at The Armory.

5. Trombone Shorty

July 11

First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Might Not Make It Home Tour with JJ Grey & Mofro at Surly Brewing Festival Field.

6. Summer Music Series at Day Block Brewing Company

July 12

Join us on the patio at Day Block Brewing for a Summer Music Series - an afternoon of live tunes from 2 pm–6:30 pm, great beer, and delicious pizza starting at noon

7. Ramy Youssef Love Beam 7000 Tour

July 12

Ramy Youssef brings his “Love Beam 7000 Tour” to The Fillmore Minneapolis on Saturday, July 12th! Make sure to get your tickets now!

8. Minneapolis Vintage Market at Sociable Cider Werks

July 13

Minneapolis Vintage Market is heading to Sociable Cider Werks on Sunday, July 13. Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot. Plus we'll have coffee, cider and food available for purchase, Darin Kamnetz with a pop-up photo booth and DJ Buster Baxter spinning tunes.

9. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra

July 17-20

Experience the magic of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™ in Concert at Orchestra Hall from July 17 to 20, 2025, as the Minnesota Orchestra, led by conductor Norman Huynh, performs John Williams’s iconic score live in perfect sync with the film

10. Minnehaha Falls Art Fair

July 18-20

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 will feature approximately 150 artist booths, along with music, crafts, food, and more.

11. Sister Cities Day

July 20

Join us as we celebrate Minneapolis Sister Cities with a FREE Ice Cream Social & 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.

12. Lord Huron

July 22

First Avenue, Jam, and The Current present Lord Huron with Lee Fields at The Armory.

13. Minneapolis Aquatennial

July 23-26

Known to many as The Best Days of Summer, the Minneapolis Aquatennial events include a parade, marathons, performances, like music, special festivities and of course, water activities like canoeing and a water ski show.

14. ThriftCon Minneapolis

July 26

ThriftCon, the nation’s premier vintage clothing and collectible convention debuts in Minneapolis! ThriftCon is a vintage shoppers' dream. Featuring 100+ curated vendors as well as multiple activations and installations celebrating vintage and retro culture.

15. Loring Park Art Festival

July 26-27

Wildflowers and formal gardens make the Loring Park Art Festival 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. Rated in ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist magazine since 2004.

16. Minnesota Fringe Festival

July 31 - August 10

Find modern twists on classic tales, politically driven story lines, crying-tears-of-laughter comedic productions, and surprisingly relatable narratives. With performances for all ages, the Minnesota Fringe Festival is a unique and spirited celebration of diversity, artistic expression and voice that connects adventurous artists with adventurous audiences on both a local and national level.

17. Minnesota Lynx Games

The Minnesota Lynx are back for redemption and a title this year. Come cheer them on at Target Center.

18. Minnesota Twins Games

Come cheer on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Outdoor baseball games are quintessentially summer! Need more convincing? Check out our top reasons to come to Minneapolis for a Twins game.