Kicking off with some neighborhood fetes and culminating with summer’s fair-well bash, our August Twin Cities family festival calendar is sure to keep the energy going through Labor Day. Admission to these festivals is FREE unless otherwise noted.
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TWIN CITIES AUGUST FESTIVALS: MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL
Powderhorn Art Fair
Date: 08/01/2026 - 08/02/2026
Location: Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55407Art & food at Powderhorn Park in generous amounts. Look for the Family Zone for activities for kids, including face painting, story times and entertainment.Â
Rondo Block Party
Date: 08/01/2026
Location: Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions, 315 North Fisk Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55104The Rondo Block Party includes a Kidz Zone with face painting, bubble blowing, bounce houses, gaming truck and fun interactive activities. The whole family will enjoy live entertainment, community booths and local vendors. Admission is free.
Uptown Art Fair
Date: 08/07/2026 - 08/09/2026
Location: Uptown Art Fair, 2801 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408This popular annual art fair is back in Uptown Minneapolis! Traditionally, the fair offers art activities for kids and other family-friendly fun.
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Date: 08/07/2026 - 08/09/2026
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park, 49 Harriet Island Road, Saint Paul, MN, 55107Meet Irish dogs, explore Irish instruments, take an Irish dance lesson, and craft in the Art Tent. Friday: 3pm to 11pm; Saturday: 10am – 11pm; Sunday: 10am – 7pm. Admission: Adults $25; Teens 13-17 $15; Kids 12 & under free.
India Fest
Date: 08/15/2026
Location: Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., Saint Paul, MN, 55155Is it possible to visit India in a single day? That’s what this annual festival at the Minnesota State Capitol grounds aims to do! Experience the flavor of Indian music and dance, check out cultural exhibits, sample authentic Indian food and shop merchants. Kids activities, too! Admission is free.
Como Park Japanese Obon Festival
Date: 08/16/2026
Location: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, Saint Paul, MN, 55103The annual Japanese Obon Festival in Como Park features traditional music, dance, taiko drumming, and lantern lighting at dusk. $5-8/pp, under 3 FREE. Advanced tickets required.
Minnesota State Fair
Date: 08/27/2026 - 09/07/2026
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, 55108Mid-August is the time to start preparing for our favorite annual end-of-summer bash. Make sure, if you’re planning to tote your family along, to consult our GUIDE TO THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR. If you are choosing to head to the Fairgrounds this year, we hope this guide will help you plan your best visit ever. Admission: $18-$22/pp.
