A Dog-Centered Farmer's Market, Grillfest & Grand Old Day

Your guide to supporting local, taking time offline, and getting out into our REAL community.

May 30, 2025

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Kickoff to Summer

GRAND OLD DAY

The official Kickoff to Summer! The largest free celebration in the Midwest has been a St. Paul tradition for over fifty years. Visit over 150 local vendors, watch our family-friendly parade, and listen to live music at any one of the stage performances.


PLUS! Check out the new Grand Old Day app proudly built and sponsored by Ambit Media Company to help you make the most of St. Paul’s biggest summer tradition!

Unique Finds

UNDER THE RADAR

You might not have heard about these events happening in the Twin Cities yet.

LEGO RACE

Build mystery LEGO sets fast—win prizes, drinks, and bragging rights.

COMMUNITY ROOTS

Celebrate Eid with shopping, food, music, culture, and community unity.

WEST 7th CLEANUP

Volunteer to help neighbors clean up the west 7th neighborhood!

EID BAZAAR

Celebrate Eid with crafts, clothing, henna, gifts, and community joy.

Where the hood at?

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

Follow these businesses on Ambit, then support them out in the community.

Nova Pop Up (Follow)
Nova Pop Up is co-hosting the Community Roots Eid Holiday Bazaar alongside. Zolasina, Amaal Event Center, and Visit Lake Street (May 31)

Coffeewomple (Follow)
Coffeewomple is excited to be back at the newly rebranded Southwest Farmer’s Market! (May 31)

Cakejam (Follow)
Cakejam will also be at the Southwest Farmer’s Market debuting a new menu! (May 31)

All That Glitters (Follow)
All That Glitters will be at the May Markers at the MN Landscape Arboretum in Chaska! (May 31st & June 1)

Brightside Produce (Follow)
Brightside Produce is relaunching the MidCity market on Wednesday’s in St. Anthony Park! Apply to vend here. (June 4)

BUILD YOUR BRAND

Want your event promoted?

All you gotta do is ask add it to Ambit’s free events registry!

Pop Ups | Food Truck Festivals | Farmers Markets | Networking Events | Watch Parties | Volunteer Sessions | Community Organizing | Art Gallery Showings | Block Parties | Movie Nights | Town Halls | Public Safety Meetings | Workshops | Mixers | Happy Hours | Book Fairs | Street Festivals

Talk of the Town

ON THE RADAR

What’s everybody doing this weekend?

DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY

Celebrate the start of summer at the Downtown Block Party in St. Paul!

FLINT HILLS FAM FEST

The 25th Annual Flint Hills Family Festival in Rice Park!

GRILLFEST 2025

Indulge in a flavorful journey of craft beer, grilled foods, cocktails, & more!

ARF MARKET

Minneapolis’s first dog-centered farmers’ market!

Tryna sell?

AMBIT MARKETS

Looking to make some money? 🤑 Apply to these markets accepting vendors on Ambit!

MIDCITY MARKET

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CAPHIN MPLS

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THE URBAN EDGE

📅 June 20th

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Ambit Community Meet-Up

LOUD & LOCAL

Join us for Loud + Local on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4–6 PM at Queermunity MN in Minneapolis. Co-hosted by Ambit Media, Heyven, and MK Consulting, this free event celebrates small businesses, local journalism, and community collaboration.

Connect with entrepreneurs, media, and community members to build relationships that strengthen the Twin Cities business community. Share your business story, discover new opportunities, and support local initiatives.

Whether you're a business owner, journalist, or passionate community member, this gathering is for you!

A Final Word

NOTES FROM THE NORTH

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