Listeners, it is a gorgeous August week in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and there is no shortage of events and adventures to fill your days and nights through the weekend.

Tonight, animal lovers unite for the return of the iconic Cat Video Festival at CHS Field in Saint Paul. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and you can bring your cat—yes, your real cat on a leash—to enjoy the best in internet feline stardom. This wildly popular event, organized by the St. Paul Saints and Twin Cities Film Fest, features curated cat video reels, a lively crowd, and plenty of quirky surprise moments.

If music is calling your name, don’t miss Yam Haus performing with The Thirsty River and Haley E Rydell in downtown Saint Paul’s Summer Nights series. According to Visit Saint Paul, this outdoor live show is set to bring the city’s energy to life tonight.

There is also tons happening in lush city parks. Saint Paul’s Kellogg Mall Park has free coffee, food trucks, storytime for kids, yoga, and live concerts all summer. Head to Harriet Island for Melodies and Market on the Mississippi, a new series with free live music, local vendors, drinks, and food trucks running Wednesday evenings through early September.

Families should check out the Heritage Days Festival in St. Paul Park, running Thursday through Sunday. There’s a Grande Parade, kids zone with games, outdoor movies, and live music every evening, according to Family Fun Twin Cities. Free admission Thursday night means accessible fun for all. Over in Lino Lakes, Blue Heron Days festival is underway. Expect swimming at the Rookery, classic carnival games, craft vendors, and the annual parade and corn feed this weekend.

Across the river, Minneapolis is bustling. Baseball fans can catch the Minnesota Twins as they host the Detroit Tigers at Target Field with games Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, as noted by Minneapolis.org. If you’re hungry for adventure and snacks, the Thursday Riverwalk Food Tour starts at Gold Medal Park, offering a delicious walk through trendy neighborhoods.

Looking for performances? The Southern Theater presents “Groovers and Makers: 4 Takes on Jazz Dance” by Rhythmically Speaking, with shows running through Saturday. It’s a pay-what-you-can option and a great date night or family outing.

And art lovers, take note. Stroll through Rice Park and Kellogg Mall Park for food trucks, or check out free yoga on Sunday mornings, according to the City of Saint Paul’s summer park events. For more art, Union Depot hosts a pop-up Alebrijes exhibition and free yoga Saturday.

Whatever your style—festivals, music, parades, sports, cats, or just soaking up park life—there’s something to make summer memories in the Twin Cities this week.

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