Minneapolis-Saint Paul listeners, get ready for an absolutely packed week of summer energy, arts, music, food, and unforgettable celebrations that truly show off the Twin Cities’ vibrant spirit.
Right now, the Minneapolis Aquatennial continues its reign as the city’s signature summer festival. It’s known as The Best Days of Summer for a reason. Mark your calendars for Saturday’s Grand Finale Fireworks, a spectacle on the river you won’t want to miss. Friday and Saturday bring pop-up concerts, canoe rides, marathons, and family fun from sunrise to sunset. Kids and grownups alike will love the excitement all over town, and the centerpiece fireworks draw thousands along the riverfront each year, according to Minneapolis.org and FOX 9.
This weekend, art lovers should head to Loring Park for the Loring Park Art Festival, with over 140 artists, food trucks, live music, and hands-on art activities, all in the heart of downtown. Saturday runs from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Lake Harriet also hosts the beloved Minnesota ArtCar and ArtBike Parade Saturday at 6pm; bring a picnic, grab a lakeside spot, and enjoy the Rolling Showcase of wildly decorated vehicles cruising around the park—now in its 30th year, says Family Fun Twin Cities.
Families, don’t miss the Drop-In Nature: River Exploration at North Mississippi Regional Park in Minneapolis from 11am to 3pm Saturday: free indoor-outdoor fun, nature activities, and wading pools with no registration needed.
St. Paul listeners have a bounty of options this week. On Thursday, Turn Turn Turn performs for the summer concert series, part of a month-long lineup of live outdoor music that Visit Saint Paul calls a summer highlight. Saturday brings the St. George Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church from 11am to 8pm, featuring authentic Greek food, music, and traditional dancing—a must for foodies and culture fans.
For sports fans, the St. Paul Saints are in full swing at CHS Field with their famous in-game antics, family promos, and, of course, Friday night fireworks. Find tickets and a full schedule at milb dot com slash st-paul.
For something unique, Rice Park in downtown St. Paul has free Roller Disco every Friday evening from 5:30 to 8:30pm, perfect for families and friends looking to skate under the open sky, as reported by St. Paul Publishing.
Want even more? Minneapolis hosts ThriftCon at the Convention Center on Sunday and, for theater lovers, Robin Hood is playing at Aamodt’s Apple Farm all weekend, according to the Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine event calendar.
Before you fill your weekend calendar, don’t forget: outdoor pools throughout the metro are open, farmers markets are bustling, and the city’s park playgrounds are alive with summer fun at every corner.
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