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
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, 55317Parade & kiddie parade, family night with carnival games and rides, kiddie games, live music, llama petting, lawn games and more taking place in and around City Center Park.
Chanhassen City Center Park 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026 SEE TIMES
Location: Chanhassen City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN, 55317Chanhassen’s full 4th of July Celebration runs Thursday through Saturday at City Center Park. Nightly family fun includes a carnival, kiddie games, face painting & wacky hair and live music.
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.
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, 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 9th in 2025. Fireworks – July 4th; additional events – July 5-23, 2026.
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.
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
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.
2026 Sherburne County Fair hours
- Thursday, July 16 | 8am-10pm
- Friday, July 17 | 8am-midnight
- Saturday, July 18 | 8am-midnight
- Sunday, July 19 | 8am-5pm
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.
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
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.
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. Wednesday 7am-9pm; Thursday – 7am-10pm; Sunday 7am-8pm. $12/pp ages 8+. Free for ages 7 and under. July 29 – August 2, 2026
July 2025 Festivals we hope to see in 2026
Manitou Days
Date: 06/19/2025 - 07/04/2025 SEE TIMES
Location: White Bear Lake, Downtown, White Bear Lake, MN , 55110Most of this multi-week festival takes place in June and includes a Grande Parade, beach dance, Marketfest (a weekly farmers market with live music downtown), a medallion hunt and a children’s fishing contest. On the 4th of July is the White Bear Lake Independence Day Boat Parade capped off by fireworks over the lake.
Richfield 4th of July Events (FREE)
Date: 07/03/2025 - 07/05/2025 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Richfield Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423Richfield’s 4th of July Celebration is made up of events spanning three days — packed with food vendors, a July 4th parade, family activities, fireworks and a movie night.
Lake Minnetonka 4th of July
Date: 07/04/2025 7:30 am - 11:00 pm
Location: Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake Street, Excelsior, MN, 55331It’s a full day of fun celebrating the 4th of July on Lake Minnetonka! Family fun includes morning races, an 11am kids parade and fireworks at dusk. Find the full schedule here:
- Firecracker 1 mile, 5k and 10k – 7:30am (July 4, 2026)
- Kids Parade – 11am
- Live music – 4pm
- Fireworks – 9:50pm
Langford 4th in the Park
Date: 07/04/2025 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: 07/04/2025 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: 07/04/2025 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! Dance Party begins at 5:30pm. Come early for a picnic in the park, yoga, pickleball and/or shopping a local makers market. Fireworks at 10pm.Â
Afton 4th of July Parade and Celebration
Date: 07/04/2025 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.
Apple Valley Freedom Days
Date: 07/04/2025 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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 Tuesday, Cub Foods Family Fun Night on Thursday and the Freedom Days Parade & fireworks on the Fourth of July.Â
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
SPLURGE IDEAÂ Fireworks Cruise and Fireworks Dinner Cruise, St. Croix River Cruise. Pre-purchase tickets online early. Cruises without dinner will have concessions to purchase on a cash basis).
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. Activities throughout the week starting July 3rd.
Taste of Minnesota
Date: 07/06/2025 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Nicollet Mall, Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55402Food vendors, art, live music by international hit bands and family fun all in Downtown Minneapolis.
Brooklyn Park Summer Splash
Date: 07/11/2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443Brooklyn Park’s Summer Splash is an evening of free family activities for ages, games, inflatables, splash pad, food trucks, and a live DJ!
Robbinsdale Whiz Bang Days (FREE)
Date: 07/12/2025 - 07/13/2025 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
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:
Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair
Date: 07/12/2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Anoka, 1st Avenue, Anoka, MN, 55303Sidewalk chalk and spin art are the big highlights for kids at Anoka’s Riverfest and Craft Fair. And the whole family will enjoy live music and perusing art booths.
Lindstrom Karl Oskar Days
Date: 07/12/2025 - 07/13/2025 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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. Full festival runs July 9-13, 2025.
Mound Spirit of the Lakes FestivalÂ
Date: 07/17/2025 - 07/19/2025 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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.
Dances at the Lake Festival
Date: 07/18/2025 - 07/19/2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Lake Harriet Rose Gardens, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, 55409The Dances at the Lake Festival has been entertaining families with dance performs from ballet to contemporary at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden for 23 years. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a picnic while watching dancers perform on the large grassy area near the Rose Garden.
Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
Date: 07/19/2025 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: 07/19/2025 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
Hastings Rivertown Days
Date: 07/20/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Date: 07/20/2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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: 07/20/2025 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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.
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. Full festival runs July 15-20, 2025.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
Date: 07/20/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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. Festival runs July 16-20, 2025. See our full schedule.
Anoka County Fair
Date: 07/21/2025 - 07/26/2025 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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. Full event runs July 21-26, 2025. Adults $15; Kids $10; carnival rides extra. July 22 Kids Day $27/admission includes unlimited rides.
Wabasha Riverboat Days
Date: 07/24/2025 - 07/26/2025 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 scavenger hunt for hidden treasures during the kick-off party, FREE concerts both Friday and Saturday evenings, pickleball, fishing, an open air market, a 5K road race and more.
Pollinator Party (FREE)
Date: 07/24/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lyndale Park Gardens, 4125 East Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55409Meet scientists and beekeepers, peruse exhibits and enjoy music, art and food all while celebrating the life and work of honey bees, native bees and other pollinators at the Lyndale Gardens Pollinator Party.
Elk RiverFest
Date: 07/26/2025 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!
Chaska River City Days
Date: 07/27/2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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.
Scott County Fair
Date: 07/27/2025 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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. Full event runs July 23-27, 2025. $15/parking, no admission fee.
WE Chalk Festival
Date: 07/27/2025 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.
Slice of Shoreview
Date: 07/27/2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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. Full festival runs July 25-27, 2025.
Crystal Frolics
Date: 07/27/2025 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. Full festival runs July 24-27, 2025.
2026 TBA: Eden Prairie PeopleFest! Party
Date: 07/27/2025 - 08/04/2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Eden Prairie parks (see link), Eden Prairie parks, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344Eden Prairie’s annual community celebration of culture. Family fun includes a playground day, a story stroll, cultural entertainment, and a movie in the park. Full event runs July 26-August 4, 2025.
Little Canada Canadian Days
Date: 08/02/2025 - 08/03/2025 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: Spooner Park, 350 Eli Road, Little Canada, MN, 55117The city of Little Canada’s summer festival includes a medallion hunt, community ice cream social (Thursday), fireworks (both Friday & Saturday), kids entertainment zone all weekend and the requisite carnival. Full festival runs July 28-August 3, 2025 – see our complete schedule of family activities.
Northwest Food Truck Fest
Date: 09/28/2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Mississippi Crossings, 307 E River Pkwy, Champlin, MN, 55316Make plans to eat, drink, and socialize at Mississippi Crossings. The NW Food Truck Fest is a chance to experience a variety of food and drinks while supporting local.
Do you know of any July family festival we missed?
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