Need some more inspiration? As always, you can check our July Family Guide or our Family Fun Calendar.
July 24-27: Minneapolis Aquatennial
First, hit the Loring Park Family Fun Night and view the Torchlight Parade (Wednesday – not the weekend, but if you’re doing some early planning, take note). Saturday, take a FREE Voyageur canoe ride on the Mississippi and visit the Family Fun Zone. Spectacular fireworks cap off the festival Saturday night.
July 25-28: Anoka County Fair | Anoka
Could be a smaller, less intense experience for children than the Minnesota State Fair. Lots of free entertainment and carnival rides plus all that fair food. $5-$10/pp, 6 & under FREE.
July 25-28: Scott County Fair | Jordan | FREE admission for all
July 25-27: FLOW Northside Arts Crawl | Minneapolis
A three-day celebration of the arts in North Minneapolis.
July 25-28: Crystal Frolics
Family festival with kids scavenger hunt, Kidsdance DJ, and an interactive nature van.
July 26-28: Slice of Shoreview Days | Island Lake County Park
Parade, plus lots of FREE kids activities – chalk art, slip’n slide & climbing wall.
July 26-28: Chaska River City Days
Arts & crafts fair, parades and fire department water fights.
July 27-28: Loring Park Art Festival | Minneapolis
140 artists, interactive art, family events, food, music and unique entertainment around the walking paths and duck ponds of Loring Park. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.
NIGHT AT THE MOVIES (OR THEATER)
- Shrek: The Musical by Bunce Backyard Productions | Osseo | 7-8:30pm
Three Rivers Parks is hosting an adventurous afternoon at Schaper Park: rock climbing, a zip line, geocaching and more plus test your skills on the super fun challenge course (see our video!) 1-5pm, FREE.