Summertime brings out the best of the festivals in the Twin Cities metro. Plan ahead for your family festival outings with this handy list of local celebrations around Minneapolis & St Paul. Most are admission-free. If there is a ticket required, we list a link to that information. Family-friendly highlights are listed for each festival.
Summer festivals in the Twin Cities this week
Monday, June 8, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Champlin Father Hennepin Festival - Father Hennepin Days, MNWednesday, June 10, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Albertville Friendly City Days - Albertville Central Park, AlbertvilleThursday, June 11, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Faribault Heritage Celebration - Faribault Central Park, Faribault⚈ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: DODs Days Family Festival - St Louis Park Rec Center & ROC, St Louis Park
Saturday, June 13, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Deutsche Tage - Germanic-American Institute, Saint Paul⚈ SEE TIMES: Midtown Arts & Music Festival - Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
⚈ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Excelsior Art On the Lake - Water Street, Excelsior
⚈ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Maple Grove Chalkfest - Downtown Maple Grove, Maple Grove
⚈ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm: Great Northern Viking Festival - McGowan Farm Festival Grounds, Mankato
⚈ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm: St. Paul Pride Parade and Festival - Urban Growler Brewing Company, St. Paul, Saint Paul
⚈ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom Day - Bethune Park, Minneapolis
Sunday, June 14, 2026
⚈ SEE TIMES: Buffalo Days - Sturges Park, BuffaloFIND A SUMMER FESTIVAL: PICK YOUR AREA OF THE TWIN CITIES
TWIN CITIES JUNE FESTIVALS: MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL
Art In the Hollow
Date: 06/06/2026
Location: Swede Hollow Park, 665 Greenbrier St, Saint Paul, MN , 55106Over 50 visual & performing artists, many creating works on site down in historic Swede Hollow Park. Note: you will need to park above the hollow and walk down into this park either by stairs or path. Free admission.
St. Anthony Park Arts Festival
Date: 06/06/2026
Location: Saint Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55108The St. Anthony Park Arts Festival celebrates the art, community, and creativity of this Saint Paul neighborhood with handcrafted art, music performances, and food trucks. Vendors will be selling food, local beer and mead. Admission is free; see the link for ideas for family fun at the festival.
Union Depot Train Days
Date: 06/06/2026 - 06/07/2026
Location: Union Depot, 214 4th Street East, St Paul, MN, 55101Train Days will include train equipment tours, a vendor marketplace, model trains, concessions, train photography exhibit, family friendly activities and more! New in 2026, Enjoy live local music on Saturday, beginning at 3pm. Train fans will not want to miss this FREE summer festival. 10am-4pm both days.
St Paul Grand Old Day
Date: 06/07/2026
Location: Grand Avenue, Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN , 55105The traditional St Paul summer street festival returns with its signature parade down the shopping and dining artery, live music tents and kids activities.Â
Deutsche Tage
Date: 06/13/2026 - 06/14/2026
Location: Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN , 55102The Deutsche Tage (or German Days) festival includes a sampling of German food, culture, music and games. Typically, the German model trains on the top floor of the Summit Avenue estate are running during this sprightly summer festival. Admission is free, see link for full details.
Midtown Arts & Music Festival
Date: 06/13/2026 - 06/14/2026
Location: Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN , 55407The Midtown Arts & Music Festival features live, local music and dance, local artists and makers, and global food & shopping. On Saturday celebrate Lake Street Mural Day with tours (both guided and self-guided) of building art and family-friendly mural-themed games.
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm
St. Paul Pride Parade and Festival
Date: 06/13/2026
Location: Urban Growler Brewing Company, St. Paul, 2325 Endicott Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55114Join a family-friendly parade and celebration of Pride in Saint Paul.
Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom Day
Date: 06/13/2026
Location: Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55411Bethune Park in Minneapolis observes Juneteenth with family-friendly activities, food vendors, music and entertainment. Admission is free.
Soul of the Southside
Date: 06/19/2026
Location: Soul of the Southside Festival, E Lake St & Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406Celebrate Juneteenth with your southside neighbors, Family activities include bounce house, face painting, local DJs, hands-on pottery activities, wellness zone, community market, short film screenings, storytelling and local authors at Moon Palace Books, food and beverages for sale. FREE. All Ages. Drop In.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
Date: 06/20/2026 - 06/21/2026
Location: Stone Arch Bridge, 100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN , 55401A weekend of art and music on the Mississippi riverfront. Kids can get into the family activities area. A Father’s Day weekend tradition in Minneapolis! Admission is free.Â
Midsommar Celebration
Date: 06/20/2026
Location: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55407Crafts, courtyard fun, dancing around the Midsommar pole, and concerts are all part of American Swedish Institute’s annual summer festival. Cost is $19- $21/adult, $10 ages 6-17 and students with ID.Â