Food and Drink
Bloomington Pride Celebration
Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN, United StatesBloomington's annual Pride festival is organized by Bloomington Pride MN, a non-profit dedicated to empowering and celebrating the diverse LGBTQ+ community in Bloomington and beyond. Over 3,000 people attend the festival for a day of live performances, food trucks, vendor booths, kids' activities, and more.
John Philip Sousa Memorial Band
Gideon and Agnes Pond House 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe Sunday Funday series in Bloomington features family-friendly music and theater performances in Bloomington's public parks! On June 22, enjoy an ice cream social and performance by the John Philip Sousa Memorial Band, presented by Bloomington Historical Society.
Pride Beer Dabbler
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden 725 Vineland Pl., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesKick off Twin Cities Pride weekend with the annual Pride Beer Dabbler at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden! Dozens of local breweries will be pouring samples, and there will be food available for purchase and live entertainment all evening.
Umami & Oak
Bloomington Chophouse 3900 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN, United StatesAt this Japanese whiskey experience at Bloomington ChopHouse, enjoy okonomiyaki (Osaka street food) and whiskey pairings from Shinshu Mars. Shinshu Mars has been distilling since 1909 in Yakushima, Japan.
Twin Cities Pride Festival
Loring Park Loring Greenway, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Twin Cities Pride Festival, scheduled for June 28-29, 2025, in Loring Park, Minneapolis, is Minnesota's second-largest festival and the largest free Pride festival, featuring LGBTQIA+ entertainment on four stages and over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses. Attendees can explore various areas such as the Cannabis Garden, Artist Alley,...
Bloomington Summer Fete
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe annual Bloomington Summer Fete kicks off 4th of July celebrations in the Twin Cities with one of the state's largest fireworks displays! Visit Normandale Park for live musical performances, food and drink, and kids activities, capped off with the fireworks show at 10 P.M.
Taste of Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN, United StatesTaste of Minnesota is returning to downtown Minneapolis on July 5th and 6th, 2025, from 12 PM to 10 PM each day, featuring a variety of food vendors, live music, and entertainment along Washington Avenue and Nicollet Mall. This year's performers include Ludacris, NUR-D, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Cheap Trick.
Midweek Music & Market: Joe Flip Band
Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit Bloomington Civic Plaza on Wednesday evening throughout the summer for music from local groups, a farmers market, and beer and food trucks! On July 9, Joe Flip Band will perform rock music on oil can guitars. Food vendors include Brick Oven Bus, Eggroll Queen, Espartaco, Hometown Creamery, Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food, Philicious Phillys,...
Panda Fest
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe biggest Asian food festival in the U.S., Panda Fest, is coming to Mall of America's North Lot this July! Experience the food, art, and cultural traditions of Asia at this one-of-a-kind market and spot for all things panda.
Midweek Music & Market: Feel Good Inc.
Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit Bloomington Civic Plaza on Wednesday evening throughout the summer for music from local groups, a farmers market, and beer and food trucks! On July 16, Feel Good Inc. will perform rock tribute music from the past two decades. Food vendors include California Dip & Eat, Hometown Creamery, Potter’s Pasties, Sambusa Samosa, Sincerely Eats, and...
Taste and Toast
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN, United StatesAt this annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, attendees enjoy fresh, local cuisine and regional wine and beer while listening to live music. This is a 21+ event, and all proceeds benefit the Arboretum!
Aquatennial
Downtown Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Minneapolis Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis, with events including the Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show, Torchlight Parade, and Target Fireworks Show held throughout downtown Minneapolis.