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 Southwest 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 Southwest Metro summer festivals: June
Edina Art Fair
Date: 06/05/2026 - 06/07/2026
Location: 50th & France, 50th & France, Edina, MN, 55425The 50th & France shopping district bustles with over 250 artists and crafters to shop and a Kids Zone with hands-on artmaking, face painting, music and games. Admission is free.
Eden Prairie Jazz on the Prairie & Rib Fest
Date: 06/07/2026
Location: Staring Lake Park, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347Kick off Staring Lake Park’s summer concerts with the annual afternoon of big-band jazz. Pack a picnic or purchase ribs, pulled chicken, hot dogs and beverages from the Rotary’s Rib Fest booth. Admission is free.
DODs Days Family Festival
Date: 06/11/2026
Location: St Louis Park Rec Center & ROC, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN , 55416Dads of Down Syndrome (DODs) outdoor music festival will feature an energetic lineup of live bands and DJs, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and a beer garden with beverages provided by NOLO’s Kitchen, all in support of the organization’s mission to build community and empower fathers raising children with Down syndrome and differing abilities. Admission to DODs Days is free, but pre-registration is requested.
Excelsior Art On the Lake
Date: 06/13/2026
Location: Water Street, 3rd Street to Lake Street, Excelsior, MN , 55331Excelsior’s Art On the Lake is two days of fine art, family-friendly entertainment, kids activities, local musicians and regional food vendors. Opening at 10am each day. Admission is free.
St Louis Park Parktacular
Date: 06/18/2026 - 06/21/2026
Location: Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN , 55416St Louis Park’s biggest summer event is packed with activities like the Grand Day Parade, Kidtacular and Ecotacular events in Wolfe Park, a mini art hunt and a Splash Into Summer pool event at the Rec Center Aquatic Park. Admission to most events is free; purchase a Parktacular button for other activities.
The Great Midwest Rib Fest
Date: 06/25/2026 - 06/27/2026
Location: Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN., Prior Lake, MN, 55372The Great Midwest Rib Fest is a weekend of food and free music. FREE. All Ages. Thursday June 25th through Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Wayzata Art Experience
Date: 06/27/2026 - 06/28/2026
Location: Lake Street, Wayzata, Wayzata, MN, 55391If you’re bringing kids along to shop the dozens of high quality art vendors, here’s what you need to know: young ones will love the Activity Zone, a creative space on Lake Street stocked with activities like crafts and chalk art for kids. They also might enjoy a (FREE!) boat ride on Lake Minnetonka or watching the Boat Light Parade on Saturday night. Of course, there will be great food, too.
Savage Dan Patch Days
Date: 06/27/2026
Location: Savage Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave South, Savage, MN, 55378Savage’s annual summer festival, Dan Patch Days, is named for the famous racehorse who smashed records in the early twentieth century (at the Minnesota State Fair, no less!) You won’t find horse racing these days in Savage, but you can expect a full lineup of classic festival activities. See link for full festival events.
Minnetonka Summer Fest
Date: 06/27/2026
Location: Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345A whole day of free family fun in Minnetonka: Inflatables, live music, food trucks and fireworks. All activities are free except food!Â
Twin Cities Southwest Metro summer festivals: July
Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026
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 July 4th.Â
Eden Prairie 4th of July Hometown Celebration
Date: 07/03/2026 - 07/04/2026
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 – 4-11pm
Bloomington Summer Fete
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Normandale Lake Park, 5901 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55438Bloomington Summer Fete is the city’s Independence Day event. Fun for families with kids: the Family Fun Zone usually includes activity booths, face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses, slides and more. Live music entertains on the 84th Street Kids Stage. The festival is capped off with fireworks at dusk.
Waconia Fireworks Display
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Sovereign Estate, 9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN, 55387Waconia’s Fourth of July fireworks display moves to Sovereign Estate in 2026. Fireworks begin at dusk but activities begin at 5pm. Admission $25 ages 12+; under 12 FREE.
Live Music & Fireworks:
- 2pm: Papa Greezy
- 6:30pm: Anthony Shore Elvis Tribute
- 9:45pm: Fireworks
St Louis Park July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Date: 07/03/2026
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.
Richfield 4th of July Events
Date: 07/04/2026
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.
Rock & Rockets Concert and Fireworks
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN., Prior Lake, MN, 55372Celebrate the Fourth of July in Prior Lake with a Rock & Rockets free concert at Mystic Lake Casino finishing off with fireworks at 10pm.
Chaska Fire and Ice Festival
Date: 07/10/2026 - 07/11/2026
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.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
Date: 07/15/2026 - 07/19/2026
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.
Mound Spirit of the Lakes FestivalÂ
Date: 07/16/2026 - 07/18/2026
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.
Scott County Fair
Date: 07/22/2026 - 07/26/2026
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
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.
WE Chalk Festival
Date: 07/25/2026 - 07/26/2026
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
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
Twin Cities Southwest Metro summer festivals: August
Slavic Experience (FREE)
Date: 08/01/2026 - 08/02/2026
Location: St Louis Park Rec Center & ROC, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN , 55416St Louis Park’s Slavic Experience features live music and dance, Eastern European food, fashion and culture, vendors and artists and free family activities. Saturday noon-10pm; Sunday 12pm-8pm. FREE. Drop In. All Ages.
Prior Lake Days
Date: 08/07/2026 - 08/08/2026
Location: ,Friday night of Prior Lake’s summer festival is an adults-only business expo and wine tasting so we focus on the Saturday family activities: a kiddie parade, fun activities like a balloonist, face painter, alpacas, inflatables, robotics demos, bingo and more.
Eagan Food Truck Festival
Date: 08/07/2026
Location: Eagan Festival Grounds, 1507 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55121Over 20 food trucks, live music and a beer garden for the grown ups. Free admission, food available to purchase.Â
St Louis Park Summer Reading Festival
Date: 08/08/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Children’s First Reading Festival Events, Various Locations, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416St Louis Park celebrates literacy with a full festival of reading events, local authors meets, music, a story stroll, an ice cream social, art and more.Â
On The One Music Festival (FREE)
Date: 08/08/2026
Location: Bloomington Central Station Park, 8100 33rd Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, 55435Bring the whole family to this music festival with an eclectic variety of live music, DJs and family fun. All ages. FREE. Drop In.
Eden Prairie Arts in the Park
Date: 08/15/2026
Location: Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344Local craft vendors plus music and entertainment just for kids.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Date: 08/22/2026 - 10/04/2026
Location: Minnesota Renaissance Festival, 12364 Chestnut Boulevard, Shakopee, MN, 55379The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is a unique immersive experience that takes you back, back in time to the days of lords and ladies, knights, jousts and a touch of wizardry and magic. Explore the Fairy Wing Forest and Mermaid Cove, take in a maypole dance, craft a wand or pirate hat, learn to juggle, saddle up on an elephant and much more. Festival runs rain or shine. Tickets start at $16.95-$29.95.
Stiftungsfest
Date: 08/27/2026 - 08/30/2026
Location: Wilkommen Park, 13 Southeast First Avenue, Norwood Young America, MN, 55397Festival includes a free family night with carnival games and outdoor movie and live music all four nights. Proceeds benefit the fire department. Gate Admission $3-6/ages 13-79; Free 0-12 & 80+. FREE Gate admission on Thursday evening.