Local Events
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.
53rd Twin Cities Pride Festival
June is Pride Month, and there are so many ways to celebrate! Whether you prefer quiet or big crowds, Minnesota has a mix of gatherings to fit any style.
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.
Siama's Congo Roots: Feel-Good Music From the Heart of Africa
From Hennepin County Library:
Join renowned musician Siama Matuzungidi and singer/storyteller Dallas Johnson for an engaging musical journey to Siama’s happy hometown in rural Bas Congo.
Brimming with catchy songs and captivating stories, this interactive program features spirited singing, Siama’s masterful acoustic guitar and traditional African instruments like thumb piano and balafon. Dallas encourages everyone to sing along in Kikongo and Lingala and the last song is a fun dance party!
This charming show is great for kids and enjoyed by all. Don’t miss it!
Siama's Congo Roots: Feel-Good Music From the Heart of Africa
Friday, July 11 • 10:30 –11:15 AM
Walker Library: 2880 Hennepin Ave
Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Join East Isles’ Green Team and neighbors for a Lake of the Isles Cleanup!
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
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
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.
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
Kenwood Safety Walk & Cleanup
Join your neighbors in Kenwood for a safety walk and cleanup!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Join East Isles’ Green Team and neighbors for a Lake of the Isles 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
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
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.
Uptown Porchfest
Porchfest features multiple, spread-out, overlapping concerts during a single afternoon that attendees can enjoy while wandering the neighborhood.
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!
Lowry Hill Walking Tour
From Preserve Minneapolis:
Taking one of our Minneapolis history walking tours is a great way to learn more about the city and about Preserve Minneapolis. Preserve Minneapolis promotes and celebrates the city’s historic architectural and cultural resources through advocacy, education, and public engagement.
Lowry Hill Walking Tour
Sunday, June 15 • 10–11:30 AM
$14: register online below
Meet at Mount Curve Ave & Emerson Ave S (pictured)
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, June 14 • 12–4 PM
Ridgedale Library
Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Join East Isles’ Green Team and neighbors for a Lake of the Isles Cleanup!
Uptown Farmers Market Opening Day
The new Uptown Farmers Market is finally launching, and LHNA is a proud founding sponsor! Plan to shop local on Thursdays this summer with 25+ vendors, live music, demos and more.
Uptown Farmers Market Opening Day
Thursdays, June 12 – Sept. 25 • 4–8 PM
W Lake St & Girard Ave S
Questions? Contact info@uptownmarket.org
LOTI Pencil: The 4th Sharpening
Annual LOTI Pencil Sharpening, featuring live music, food, prizes and more!
Mega Mueller Market
From Lowry Hill East (The Wedge) Neighborhood Association:
This is the big event of the season Neighborhood bake sale fundraiser, swap meet, farmers table, vendors and artists. Lots going on and lots to do. Easy to get involved and meet neighbors at the same time.
Mega Mueller Market
Saturday, June 7 • 10 AM – 2 PM
Mueller Park: 2500 Bryant 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.
Edina Art Fair
From Edina Art Fair:
The Edina Art Fair features 280 of the nation's top artists, a variety of food vendors, kid's activities, live music, Edina Grill and Red Cow Craft Beer Gardens, Edina Liquor Wine Garden and more. Headlining bands will keep the energy going on Friday and Saturday nights in the Lunds & Byerlys Parking Lot where guests can enjoy craft beer, wine and specialty food. The Finn Band headlines on Friday and Harbor & Home on Saturday. Take the complimentary shuttle from Southdale Center to the Edina Art Fair and experience the start of summer with the Edina Art Fair.
Edina Art Fair
Friday, June 6 • 3 – 8 PM
Saturday, June 7 • 10 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, June 8 • 10 AM – 5 PM
Uptown Farmers Market Ribbon Cutting
Let's raise a glass of bubbly to the many community partners, sponsors, and local leaders who are helping to bring this community-building market to life. Hear from key voices, connect with fellow supporters, and help the Uptown Farmers Market build momentum for the opening week of June 12.
Uptown Farmers Market Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, June 5 • 4:30 PM
W Lake St & Girard Ave S
Questions? Contact info@uptownmarket.org
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!
Hmong Filmmaker Showcase
From Walker Art Center:
In making the feature film Bitterroot, filmmaker Vera Brunner-Sung and producers Kazua Melissa Vang and Yeej used an apprenticeship model to bring Hmong community into various aspects of production. Though Bitterroot was shot in Missoula, people from the Twin Cities Hmong community were featured both in front of and behind the camera. Curated by Vang and Yeej, this screening showcase features local Hmong artists, highlighting the different ways they are using film to tell their own stories.
This program is part of Free Thursday Nights. Admission is free from 5 to 9 pm, and special programming takes place throughout the museum.
Hmong Filmmaker Showcase
Thursday, May 22 • 7 PM
Walker Art Center
Kickoff to Summer at the Fair
This slice-of-the-fair event features more food and fun things to do than ever before – but with the laid-back patio vibe we all love about Minnesota summers. Favorite fair food and brews at nearly 40 vendors, music and entertainment free with admission, shopping at 20+ specialty Minnesota merchants, Giant Slide rides, yard games, history tours, free parking, and so much more!
Plus, the ever-popular Milk Run 5K Race will take place Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m. Register by March 25 or before it fills! The race is limited to the first 2,000 registrants and is quite popular, so early registration is recommended.
Taste of Linden Hills
From Linden Hills Neighborhood Council:
Taste of Linden Hills is the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council’s annual fundraiser – a fun, upscale evening that celebrates the amazing food in this neighborhood and raises money that we invest back into the community. Guests will experience tastes and sips from many of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, bars, and breweries.
Taste of Linden Hills
Tuesday, May 20 • 6:30 – 9 PM
St. Thomas the Apostle Gym: 2914 W 44th St
Doors Open Minneapolis
Doors Open Minneapolis, produced by Rethos, is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at dozens of exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will provide unique perspectives that illustrate why these venues, people and businesses, are central to our city’s identity.
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.
Art-a-Whirl 2025
From NEMAA:
Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country, which happens annually in Northeast Minneapolis. Over 1,300 NEMAA member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis at over 100 locations. Art-A-Whirl is a fantastic way to connect with artists in their own spaces, support local artists, enjoy demonstrations and interactive activities, listen to live music, and enjoy local restaurants and breweries.
Art-a-Whirl 2025
Friday–Sunday, May 17–19 • Fri: 5–10 PM, Sat: 12–8 PM, Sun: 12–5 PM
Locations across Northeast Minneapolis • free to attend
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, May 10 • 12–4 PM
Westminster Church
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair
From Homespun Events:
The event is owned and operated by the team behind the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair, which was voted by artists in the Sunshine Artist Magazine as the 49th Best Art Fair in the United States and 2nd Best Art Fair in Minnesota! The event will feature approximately 150 artist booths, along with a botanical market, music, crafts, food, and more.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair
Saturday, May 10, 10 AM – 5 PM • Sunday, May 11, 10 AM – 5 PM
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Lake of the Isles Cleanup
Join the Green Team and neighbors for a Lake of the Isles Cleanup!