
Local Events

Minnesota State Fair
Often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The State Fair’s mission is to educate and involve our guests by providing a world-class showcase that is innovative, entertaining and fun.


Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!


Lowry Hill Board Meeting
All Lowry Hill residents 16 and older are invited to attend our monthly Board meetings. Please email us if you’d like to speak at the meeting!



East Isles Safety Walking Club
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.


Neighborhood Super Sale
100+ sales across six neighborhoods—find new treasures at the 2025 Neighborhood Super Sale!


Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Join East Isles’ Green Team and neighbors for a Lake of the Isles Cleanup!

Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walk
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.


Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!

East Isles Safety Walking Club
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.

Lowry Hill Board Meeting
All Lowry Hill residents 16 and older are invited to attend our monthly Board meetings. Please email us if you’d like to speak at the meeting!


Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walk
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.

Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!

East Isles Safety Walking Club
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.

Lowry Hill Board Meeting
All Lowry Hill residents 16 and older are invited to attend our monthly Board meetings. Please email us if you’d like to speak at the meeting!

Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walk
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.

Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!

Lowry Hill Board Meeting
All Lowry Hill residents 16 and older are invited to attend our monthly Board meetings. Please email us if you’d like to speak at the meeting!

East Isles Safety Walking Club
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.

Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walk
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.

Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!


Uptown Porchfest
Porchfest features multiple, spread-out, overlapping concerts during a single afternoon that attendees can enjoy while wandering the neighborhood.

Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walk
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.



Fix-It Clinic
From Hennepin County:
Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics! Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.
Hennepin County Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, Aug. 9 • 12–4 PM
Eden Prairie Community Center


Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!

Fishing in the Parks
Let’s go fishing! Join Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association, Kenwood Neighborhood Organization, and Cedar Isles Dean Neighborhood Association for Fishing in the Parks! This free event is in collaboration with the Minnesota DNR. They’ll provide poles, bait, and instruction! All ages and skill levels are welcome. No fishing license required.
ARTrageous Adventures will have a Creation Station with a fishy craft. There will also be some goldfish snacks and lemonade too. Join us at this event and be entered into a drawing to win a kids fishing pole and basket.
This event will take place at the dock at the southwest corner of Cedar Lake at 2630 Cedar Lake Parkway. Enter at the parking lot, follow the signs to the pier, and join us — rain or shine.
Fishing in the Parks
Saturday, Aug. 9 • 10 AM –12 PM
SW Cedar Lake: 2630 Cedar Lake Pkwy

Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Join East Isles’ Green Team and neighbors for a Lake of the Isles Cleanup!

National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. To host an event in your Minneapolis neighborhood, register with the City of Minneapolis at the link below by July 29.

Powderhorn Art Fair
The 32nd Annual Powderhorn Art Fair is slated to bring together over 150 artists, immersive art installations, food trucks, and more to Powderhorn Park.

SoMi Art Fair
From Uptown Association:
A cherished tradition for over 60 years, the Uptown Art Fair is reimagining its format and location and announcing the SoMi (South Minneapolis) Art Fair in partnership with Bachman’s at their flagship location on Lyndale Avenue. The event will take place in the Bachman’s parking lot off Lyndale Avenue and features over 300 juried artists, art demonstrations, live music, and food.
SoMi Art Fair
Saturday, Aug. 2 – Sunday, Aug. 3
Bachman’s: 6010 Lyndale Ave S

East Isles Safety Walking Club
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.




32nd MN Fringe Fest
Minnesota Fringe produces opportunities for artists of a wide variety of backgrounds, abilities and experience levels, creates novel ways of engaging with the performing arts, and has a continuing commitment to accessibility for artists and audiences.

Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!

Loring Park Art Festival
Since 2000, Loring Park Art Festival has combined creative expression and community connectedness to surprise and delight all who attend. With beautiful ponds and formal gardens, Loring Park makes an idyllic spot to celebrate art, music, food and entertainment for two days each summer in downtown Minneapolis.
The event features 140 visual artists selling original work, with something for everyone. Visitors will encounter strolling musicians, scheduled stage performances, engaging children's activities and adventurous culinary options.
Loring Park Art Festival
Saturday, July 26 •10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, July 27 • 10 AM – 5 PM



Lowry Hill Neighborhood Walk
Calling all walkers! This is a great way to promote neighborhood safety by using our collective eyes and ears on the street.


Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
From Homespun Events:
Celebrate dozens of amazing artists in the best park in Minneapolis! This annual event that attracts thousands of people features artists, live music, food trucks, family activities, and more!
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Friday, July 18 • 3–8 PM
Saturday, July 29 • 12–8 PM
Sunday, July 20 • 12–5 PM

Bastille Day Block Party
Longstanding Bastille Day celebration at Barbette, featuring free live music from a variety of bands.


Fix-It Clinic
From Hennepin County:
Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics! Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.
Hennepin County Fix-it Clinic
Saturday, July 12 • 12–4 PM
St. Joan of Arc

Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Join East Isles’ Green Team and neighbors for a Lake of the Isles Cleanup!