Outdoor Activities
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...
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...
Midweek Music & Market: Consolation Champ
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 23, Consolation Champ will perform...
The Great Midwest RibFest
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake, MN, United StatesThe nation’s top rib cookers will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and bragging rights in this free all-ages event. In addition to great food, the event will also...
Thursday Blockbusters: Salsa del Soul
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit Normandale Lake Bandshell on Thursday evenings throughout the summer for music from local groups, food trucks, and beer! On July 24, Salsa del Soul will perform dance music from...
Washington Nationals at Minnesota Twins
Target Field 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCheer on the Minnesota Twins at a game at Target Field, easily accessible from Bloomington via the Metro Transit light rail! Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the...
Wild Nights at the Zoo
Minnesota Zoo 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN, United StatesConservation rocks at the Minnesota Zoo! Enjoy an adults-only night of music, food, drinks, and access to your favorite spots at the zoo. Headline bands perform at 8 P.M. and...
Loring Park Art Festival
Loring Park Loring Greenway, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAt this annual gathering of art and community, thousands of visitors come to Loring Park to shop art and enjoy music and food. Over 150 visual artists attend each year,...
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe Sunday Funday series in Bloomington features family-friendly music and theater performances in Bloomington's public parks! On July 27, Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca will perform folkloric dance, occasionally accompanied by...
Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins
Target Field 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesCheer on the Minnesota Twins at a game at Target Field, easily accessible from Bloomington via the Metro Transit light rail! Book a Bloomington hotel stay before or after the...
Tuesday Performance Series: Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Normandale Lake Bandshell 5901 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesNormandale Lake Bandshell hosts music and dance groups each Tuesday throughout the summer at the free Tuesday Performance Series. On July 29, watch the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, one of the...
Midweek Music & Market: Lehto & Wright
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 30, Lehto & Wright will...