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 the Twin Cities Northeast Metro. 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.
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Twin Cities Northeast Metro summer festivals: June
Spring Lake Park Tower Days
Date: 06/04/2026 - 06/06/2026
Location: Lakeside Lions Park, 7840 Pleasant View Dr, Spring Lake Park, MN , 55432Family friendly: Parade Thursday June 5th, entertainment & fireworks Saturday June 7th; music and lumberjack demo, Sunday June 8th.
Hugo Good Neighbor Days
Date: 06/05/2026 - 06/07/2026
Location: Lions Volunteer Park, 5524 Upper 146th Street North, Hugo, MN, 55038You’ll probably find all your good neighbors at Hugo’s summer festival enjoying the parade, carnival rides, petting zoo, live music and fireworks.
New Brighton Rhubarb Fest
Date: 06/07/2026
Location: New Brighton Area History Museum, Long Lake Regional Park, 700 Park Drive, New Brighton, MN, 55112The historic train depot formally known as the NEW BRIGHTON HISTORY CENTER will be open and delicious rhubarb treats will be available for purchase. Come jump aboard the caboose! 1-4pm.
White Bear Lake Manitou Days
Date: 06/18/2026 - 06/20/2026
Location: White Bear Lake, Downtown, White Bear Lake, MN , 55110Most of this White Bear Lake summer 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.
Vadnais Heights Freedom Day Festival
Date: 06/20/2026
Location: Kohler Meadows Park, 365 County Rd F E, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127Vadnais Heights offers an all ages, family-friendly Juneteenth event packed with live music, free food, an interactive graffiti art project, history and resource center and much more! Admission is free.
Roseville Rosefest
Date: 06/22/2026 - 06/28/2026
Location: Rosefest, Parks, Roseville, MN, 55113Rosefest is Roseville’s epic annual summer festival includes these kid-friendly events during the week: the Rose Parade (Monday), Superhero Carnival (Wednesday), and community theater in the park (Thursday). Summer festivities continue this weekend with a free family skate on Friday and the huge Roseville Party in the Park on Saturday with bands, inflatables, food trucks and fireworks. see link for schedule. Most activities are free.
Columbia Heights Jamboree
Date: 06/25/2026 - 06/28/2026
Location: Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St NE, Columbia Heights, MN , 55421The medallion hunt starts Wednesday and the carnival and beer garden start Thursday and continue through the weekend. Jamboree fun continues over the weekend with the big parade on Friday night, fireworks on Saturday and a pancake breakfast on Sunday. The carnival has a $2 admission fee for ages 13+, except on Sunday.
Blaine Festival
Date: 06/26/2026 - 06/28/2026
Location: Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln St NE, Blaine, MN, 55434It’s the biggest summer bash in Blaine: A family beach party, carnival, petting zoo, dance party and parade. Full event runs June 26-28, 2026 – see link for complete schedule.
Oakdale Summerfest
Date: 06/26/2026 - 06/27/2026
Location: Walton Park, 1584 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MNLive music, kids events, a pop-up splash pad, food trucks, parade & fireworks to cap off the summer festival. See link for complete details. Admission to most events is free.
Gammelgarden Midsommardagen
Date: 06/27/2026
Location: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia, MN , 55073Traditional Swedish music and dances celebrate the long days of summer! Building tours are free. Kids will delight in searching out the colorful Swedish Dala horses around the property. Learn more about what kids will enjoy at Gammelgarden Museum.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro summer festivals: July
Hudson Booster Days
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/05/2026
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.
Forest Lake 4th of July
Date: 07/04/2026
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.
Stillwater 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/04/2026
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.
Lindstrom Karl Oskar Days
Date: 07/10/2026 - 07/12/2026
Location: Memorial Park, 30525 Linden St, 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.
Centerville Fete des Lacs
Date: 07/14/2026 - 07/19/2026
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.
Fridley '49ers Days
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/18/2026
Location: Commons Park, 555 61st Avenue Northeast, Fridley, MN , 55432Fridley festivities kick off Thursday with a parade and pre-party in the park. On Friday night, enjoy trivia, live music and a free movie. Saturday is all about family fun from 2-7pm, including more food trucks, baseball clinic, family BINGO and a DJ at the splash pad. Admission and many activities are free – see link for details.
Stillwater Lumberjack Days
Date: 07/17/2026 - 07/19/2026
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.
Taylors Falls Wannigan Days
Date: 07/17/2026 - 07/19/2026
Location: Wannigan Days, Various Locations, Taylors Falls, MN, 55084Kids parade through Taylors Falls, Minnesota followed by 2-city parade (the festival is shared by St Croix Falls, WI, across the river) bouncy zone, music and entertainment, fireworks on Saturday. While in the area, do NOT miss our LIST OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN TAYLORS FALLS WITH KIDS! Rock climbing, canoeing, mini golf, a quirky sculpture park…the list goes on!
East Bethel Booster Day
Date: 07/18/2026
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.
Slice of Shoreview
Date: 07/24/2026 - 07/26/2026
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.
Washington County Fair
Date: 07/29/2026 - 08/02/2026
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+.
Twin Cities Northeast Metro summer festivals: August
Washington County Fair
Date: 07/29/2026 - 08/02/2026
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+.
Little Canada Canadian Days
Date: 07/31/2026 - 08/02/2026
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.
St. Anthony VillageFest
Date: 07/31/2026 - 08/01/2026
Location: St. Anthony Central Park, 3503 Silver Lake Road NE, Saint Anthony Village, MN, 55418Small town, big fun: Friday evening block party and the parade; Saturday: inflatables & games, family entertainment, petting zoo, and fireworks to end the evening. Events are at Central Park, unless otherwise noted. See our schedule of family events. Full event runs August 1-2, 2025.
New Brighton Stockyard Days
Date: 08/07/2026 - 08/09/2026
Location: Long Lake Regional Park, 1500 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN, 55112New Brighton Stockyard Days includes family activities in Long Lake Regional Park, a kiddie parade, petting zoo, and fireworks. See our full schedule.
Lino Lakes Blue Heron Days
Date: 08/13/2026 - 08/16/2026
Location: The Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014Blue Heron Days is the city of Lino Lakes’ summer festival! Another chance for a classic summer parade in the Twin Cities area plus a full lineup of classic carnival games, a touch-a-truck event, inflatables, crafts, swimming at the Rookery and food trucks. See our complete schedule for details.
North Hudson Pepper Fest
Date: 08/14/2026 - 08/16/2026
Location: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th Street North, Hudson, WI, 54016Pepper Fest is North Hudson’s annual summer soiree! The festival includes a Grand Parade, inflatables, games, live music, and bingo. Buttons are required for entry: $4-$5/ages 13+ (under 12 admitted free).
Vadnais Heights Days
Date: 08/15/2026
Location: Community Park, 661 County Rd F E, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55127Vadnais Heights Days is the community’s classic summer festival. Expect plenty of family fun: kids games, bounce houses, live music, dunk tank, fireworks and the Grande Parade. See our full schedule.
Gammelgården Spelmansstämma
Date: 08/15/2026
Location: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia, MN , 55073Gammelgarden Museum’s summer family event, Spelmansstamma, features Swedish and Mexican folk music and food, storytime, art activities, kids scavenger hunt, Nordic dancing instruction, instrument petting zoo, yard games, historic building tours and an art fair. Admission is free.
Chisago City Ki Chi Saga Days
Date: 08/20/2026 - 08/23/2026
Location: Ki Chi Saga Days, Various Sites , Chisago City, MN, 55013Chisago City’s Ki Chi Saga Days festival celebrates with live music, a craft fair and food vendors, a children’s area, fireworks Saturday evening and a big parade on Sunday.
Mounds View Festival in the Park
Date: 08/21/2026 - 08/22/2026
Location: Silver View Park, 7542 Silver Lake Road, Mounds View, MN, 55112Mounds View’s summer Festival In the Park includes a Friday evening parade and splash pad party at City Hall Park. Saturday, the fun moves to Silver View Park with kids activities, live entertainment, a car show and touch-a-truck, and fireworks to cap it off.
Carpenter Art Festival (FREE)
Date: 08/22/2026
Location: Hein Visitor Center – Carpenter Wisconsin Campus, 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI, 54016Art, music, live animals, nature and food vendors in one family-friendly festival just south of the Wisconsin state line.