July is bursting with family festivals all month long – including Fourth of July/Independence Day celebrations! Take notes with this handy July family festival list of local celebrations around the Twin Cites. Family-friendly highlights are listed for each and admission is FREE unless otherwise noted:
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July 2026 Festivals in the Twin Cities
Apple Valley Freedom Days
Date: 06/26/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, 5800 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN, 55124Apple Valley’s annual Independence Day celebration is free to attend. Family fun at the festival incudes free fishing with Apple Valley police on Wednesday, Cub Foods Family Fun Night on Friday and the Freedom Days Parade & fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Delano 4th of July Festival & Fireworks
Date: 07/01/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Delano Central Park, 650 River Street North, Delano, MN, 55328Delano’s 4th of July Festival spans four days and offers a carnival, live music and a variety of family fun activities and events. See the link for the complete schedule.
Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Chanhassen City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN, 55317Chanhassen celebrates with a full-length parade & kiddie parade, family night with carnival games and rides, kiddie games, live music, llama petting, lawn games, a food truck festival and more taking place in and around City Center Park.
Note: fireworks at Lake Ann Park on the 4th. FREE admission
Coon Rapids 4th of July
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433Coon Rapids’ Fourth of July celebration is an all ages event with live music, a community parade, carnival games and rides, food trucks, bingo, a 5k fun run and fireworks to end the festival on the July 4th. See the link below for the full schedule.
Taste of Minnesota
Date: 07/03/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Nicollet Mall, Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55402Food vendors, art, live music by international hit bands and family fun all in Downtown Minneapolis.
Eagan's July 4th Funfest
Date: 07/03/2026 - 07/05/2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN, 55121Eagan’s July 4th Funfest is a four-day celebration featuring a carnival, parade, kids bike parade, entertainment, activities and fireworks.
Bloomington Summer Fete
Date: 07/03/2026 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Normandale Lake Park, 5901 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55438Family fun: An evening of family-friendly entertainment capped off with fireworks. Bring the bug spray and a blanket. (Always July 3rd)
Eden Prairie 4th of July Hometown Celebration
Date: 07/03/2026 - 07/04/2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344Eden Prairie’s Hometown Celebration is a two-day Fourth of July celebration, including Sparklefest – a kid-friendly event with games and activities – on the 3rd, followed by a July 4th celebration featuring live entertainment, vendors, and fireworks at 10pm.
- July 3rd Sparklefest: 6-10pm
- 4th of July Hometown Celebration – 3-10:30pm
St Louis Park July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Date: 07/03/2026 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Avenue South, St Louis Park, MN, 55426St Louis Park celebrates Independence Day with food trucks, vendors, musical entertainment beginning at 7pm and fireworks set to music at 10pm. Rain date is July 9. Admission is free.
Lakeville Pan-o-Prog Festival
Date: 07/04/2026 - 07/12/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Pan-O-Prog Festival (Map), Multiple Locations, Lakeville, MN, 55044This family-friendly summer festival starts out with 4th of July fireworks and continues through the week with family-friendly events such as a family picnic with puppets, fire truck display and touch-a-truck event, music in the park and a kids pedal tractor pull, a carnival, two parades (kiddie & grand), and a family tailgate party. Sweet treat alert: the festival’s free ice cream social is July 8 this year.
Langford 4th in the Park
Date: 07/04/2026 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Langford Park, 30 Langford Park, Saint Paul, MN, 55108Food trucks, picnic, parade, fun run, live music, speeches, kids activities, pony rides — all done by 6pm, so you can find a fireworks event or get small kids home for dinner & bed! FREE. 8am-6pm.Â
Forest Lake 4th of July
Date: 07/04/2026 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 East Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN, 55025Forest Lake’s Fourth of July celebration traditionally features a carnival & entertainment. On the 4th, the parade starts at 10am and fireworks at 10pm.
Minneapolis Red, White & Boom
Date: 07/04/2026 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Location: Water Works, 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55401Celebrate America’s birthday in Minneapolis! Red, White & Boom is back at the downtown Minneapolis riverfront! Come early for a picnic in the park, yoga, games and live entertainment. Fireworks at 10pm.Â
Richfield 4th of July Events
Date: 07/04/2026 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Richfield Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423Richfield’s 4th of July Celebration includes a wreath laying ceremony, parade and kiddie parade, ending the evening with fireworks. Make a day of it and enjoy all the amenities of Veterans Park.
Afton 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Date: 07/04/2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Afton Town Square Park, 3418 St. Croix Trail S, Afton, MN , 55001This annual Anoka 4th of July Celebration on Main Street includes food, drinks, music trolley rides and parade at 1pm.
Lindstrom Karl Oskar Days
Date: 07/08/2026 - 07/12/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Lions Park, 13292 Sylvan Avenue, Lindstrom, MN, 55045Celebrate Swedish heritage in Lindstrom with a lineup of family-friendly events including a parade and fireworks. See our complete schedule at the link.Â
Robbinsdale Whiz Bang Days (FREE)
Date: 07/09/2026 - 07/12/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Citizens Independent Bank, 3700 W Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN, 55422Whiz Bang Days is Robbinsdale’s summer festival! Family fun includes free ice cream, face painting, music and vehicle fair, parade & fireworks. See our detailed schedule:
Andover Family Fun Fest
Date: 07/10/2026 - 07/11/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Sunshine Park, 1900 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN, 55304At this Twin Cities summer festival in Andover, look for family entertainment including magic & juggling shows, a street dance & fireworks at locations around the city.
Chaska Fire and Ice Festival
Date: 07/10/2026 - 07/11/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Firemens Park, 3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN, 55318Chaska’s Fire & Ice Festival is packed with live music, kids activities in the park and fireworks. CHASKA FIREMEN’S PARK boasts one of the loveliest beaches in the Twin Cities, complete with a curving boardwalk, splash pad, playground, paddle boats and concessions. See our complete schedule of family events.
Monticello Riverfest
Date: 07/10/2026 - 07/12/2026 7:30 am - 11:15 pm
Location: Monticello Pioneer Park, 9165 Fallon Avenue, Monticello, MN, 55362Enjoy a Friday Family Fun Night ending with fireworks, Saturday Art in the Park and duck races, and a Sunday parade. See our complete schedule of family events.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
Date: 07/15/2026 - 07/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: City of Hopkins, Multiple Locations, Hopkins, MN, 55305Hopkins Raspberry Days’ medallion hunt begins Wednesday followed by a kids fishing event and a pie-eating contest. Thursday brings the Sunset Series – Music in the Park. The fun continues in Hopkins this weekend with a Friday free movie night at Maetzold Field; chalk art, a big wheel race, tons of live music and fireworks on Saturday and the Grande Day Parade on Sunday. See our full schedule.
Maple Grove Days
Date: 07/15/2026 - 07/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN, 55369Maple Grove Days is the city of Maple Grove’s annual summer festival! The most kid-friendly events during the festival are the corn feed, bed races, games, fireworks show, a PARADE and an outdoor movie.
Excelsior Crazy Days Fair & Festival
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Downtown Excelsior, Downtown, Excelsior, MN, 55331Excelsior Crazy Days is mainly a shopping event – an annual sidewalk sale featuring wares from local businesses, but there are usually a few kid-friendly activities. Heads up that Saturday is Kids Day.Â
Fridley '49ers Days
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/18/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Commons Park, 555 61st Avenue Northeast, Fridley, MN , 55432Fridley festivities kick off Thursday with a parade and activities in the park. On Friday night, enjoy trivia, a pop up ninja park (also Saturday), and food trucks. Saturday is all about family fun from 2-10pm, including more food trucks, the ninja park, archery, games and crafts, roving magicians and live performances, capping off the evening with fireworks. Admission and many activities are free – see link for details.
Hastings Rivertown Days
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Hastings (see link for location), Hastings, Hastings, MN, 55033Family fun at Hastings Rivertown Days festival includes carnival rides, live music and family events around the city. See our complete schedule of family events.
Mound Spirit of the Lakes FestivalÂ
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/18/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Surfside Park, 2670 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN, 55364Mound’s Spirit of the Lakes Festival features kids activities in the park all weekend – including a free movie on Thursday and more entertainment Friday & Saturday. The Spirit of the Lakes Grand Parade and fireworks are on Saturday in Surfside Park.
Sherburne County Fair
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Sherburne County Fairgrounds, 18335 Joplin Street NW, Elk River, MN, 55330The Sherburne County Fair, located in Elk River, is filled with fun and low-cost events to enjoy as a family. It includes classic components such as a carnival, animal barns and judging, Grandstand shows and more. Fair admission is $5 for those ages 6 & up. Carnival rides and wristbands priced separately.
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Date: 07/17/2026 - 07/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Minnehaha Regional Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417The Minnehaha Falls Art Fair is three days of artists, food vendors and community building at beautiful Minnehaha Falls Regional Park. You can expect there to be art activities for kids if you’re bringing them along. If it’s a hot day they will love wading in the pools downstream from the famous falls.Â
Stillwater Lumberjack Days
Date: 07/17/2026 - 07/19/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Downtown Stillwater, Downtown, Stillwater, MN, 55082Stillwater never misses the mark when it comes to a festival, summer or winter. Find lumberjack shows, a parade, live music, boat cruises and look for Paul Bunyan around town all weekend.
Rosemount Leprechaun Days
Date: 07/18/2026 - 07/25/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Rosemount Central Park, 2893 145th St W, Rosemount, MN , 55068So many fun things to do at Rosemount’s annual summer festival, Leprechaun Days: an ice cream social, petting zoo and music in the park, a Blarney Stone Hunt families can get in on, Wet ‘n Wild Day, a penny scramble and more. Most family events run July 18-25, 2026, see link for complete schedule.
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
Date: 07/18/2026 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Location: Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55105All things Celtic at the Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games: music, bagpipes, a Highland Dance competition, Scottish country dancing, food and a marketplace. Tickets: $20/ages 13+, 12 & under FREE.Â
East Bethel Booster Day
Date: 07/18/2026 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Booster Days, Downtown, East Bethel, MN, 55011East Bethel’s Booster Day Party in the Park includes food, beverages and live music. See our complete schedule.Â
Burnsville International Festival
Date: 07/18/2026 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Nicollet Commons Park, 12550 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN, 55337A special International Festival of Burnsville edition of Party on the Plaza that includes live music, food trucks, games, market vendors. Do NOT forget swimsuits for the kids because you’ll hardly be able to hold them back once they see the beautiful water feature in the park.Â
Anoka County Fair
Date: 07/21/2026 - 07/26/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St Francis Blvd NW, Anoka, MN, 55303County fair fun! Kids will have a blast at the carnival, coloring contest and fireworks. Access to buildings and barns and kids activities, including the Beach Party, Coloring Mural, Pedal Tractors, open at 10am daily. Carnival rides begin 3pm on Tuesday and noon on the following days. Adults $15; Kids $10; carnival rides extra. July 22 Kids Day $27/admission includes unlimited rides.
Scott County Fair
Date: 07/22/2026 - 07/26/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 190th St W, Jordan, MN, 55352Plenty of highlights for kids at this county fair serving the Twin Cities Southwest Metro: A carnival, animal shows, baby animals, and entertainment. $15/parking, no admission fee.
Chaska River City Days
Date: 07/24/2026 - 07/26/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Chaska Lions Park, 1300 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN, 55318Chaska’s River City Days summer festival is held annually at the end of July. There’s family fun involved for all ages including a parade, a kids zone with plenty of activities and live music each night. See our schedule for all the details. Full festival runs July 25-27, 2025.
Slice of Shoreview
Date: 07/24/2026 - 07/26/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Island Lake County Park, 3611 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN, 55126Take a closer look and find so much to do at Shoreview’s annual summer festival: a parade, plus lots of free kids activities – chalk art, slip’n slide & climbing wall. See our full schedule of family activities.
Wabasha Riverboat Days
Date: 07/24/2026 - 07/25/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Wabasha Riverboat Days, 257 Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, 55981Wabasha Riverboat Days is two days of fun festivities, including food trucks at Heritage Park all weekend, a Pedal Pull contest, FREE concerts both Friday and Saturday evenings, pickleball, and an open air market under the bridge on Saturday, a 5K road race and more.
Crystal Frolics
Date: 07/24/2026 - 07/26/2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Crystal parks (see link), Crystal, Crystal, MN, 55422Crystal Frolics is the city’s annual summer festival and it’s a big hit with families! We provide a full schedule of family activities; highlights include Saturday’s free family festival in the park with inflatables, llamas to visit, games, food trucks and more. Fireworks at Welcome Park cap off the festival.Â
Loring Park Art Festival
Date: 07/25/2026 - 07/26/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55403The Loring Park Art Festival features 140 artists, interactive art, family events, food, music and unique entertainment around the walking paths and duck ponds of Loring Park—an idyllic setting for an outdoor art festival. Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Admission is free.
Elk RiverFest
Date: 07/25/2026 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: Orono Park, 15899 Gary Street, Elk River, MN, 55330At Elk River’s summer festival, families with young ones will definitely want to check out the Kids Zone in Orono Park with face painting, inflatables, petting zoo, skatepark show and more. Full festival runs July 26, 2025, 10am-9pm. See link for full schedule of family activities.
MORE FUN AT ORONO PARK While you’re out having a blast at Elk RiverFest, enjoy the park’s awesome playground, splash pad and beach!
WE Chalk Festival
Date: 07/25/2026 - 07/26/2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Shops at West End, 1621 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN, 55416WE Chalk Festival is a two-day celebration featuring one-of-a-kind works created by 15-20 local and national chalk artists, including 2D and 3D chalk masters. Family fun includes a Kids’ Chalking Zone, a public chalk mandala, live entertainment and DJs, food trucks and vendors.
Eden Prairie PeopleFest!
Date: 07/26/2026 - 07/31/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Eden Prairie parks (see link), Eden Prairie parks, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344Eden Prairie’s annual community celebration of culture. Family fun includes an exploration day, cultural entertainment, and kickoff party at Central Middle School.Â
Washington County Fair
Date: 07/29/2026 - 08/02/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th Street, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042Washington County Fair includes exhibits, activities, a parade and carnival. Admission is $12/person ages 8+.
July 2025 Festivals we hope to see in 2026
Stillwater 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/04/2025 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Lowell Park, 201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082Stillwater’s Independence Day celebration features a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix River, live music and fun around town — ride the historic trolley, grab a sweet in the ice cream shops and visit the riverside park.Â
Waconia July 4th Fireworks
Date: 07/04/2025 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Lake Waconia Regional Park, 8170 Paradise Lane, Waconia, MN, 55387Waconia’s Fourth of July fireworks display begin at dusk. Consider arriving early for a day at the beach. Pack a picnic and grill out. There is a small playground near the picnic shelter. Carver County has recently eliminated its vehicle fee so this outing is completely free.
Hudson Booster Days & Fireworks
Date: 07/06/2025 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: Lakefront Park, 505 First Street, Hudson, WI, 54016Hudson’s annual 4th of July Celebration at Lakefront Park features a carnival, live music, family activities and Fireworks at dusk on the Sunday following the 4th of July. Families can hit up the parade, live entertainment, magician and fireworks at dusk. Lots to enjoy at our neighbor’s place across the border.Â
Centerville Fete des Lacs
Date: 07/20/2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Hidden Spring Park, 1601 Lamotte Dr, Centerville, MN, 55038So many fun things at this classic summer festival in Centerville! Water ski show on Centerville Lake, KidsDance DJ, fireworks and a parade to name a few. Most events are free for kids. Our complete schedule follows.
Do you know of any July family festival we missed?
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