Fiesta Friday, Art Fair, Restaurant Week

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MINNEHAHA FALLS ART FAIR

The Minnehaha Falls Art Fair is a beloved annual event held in one of Minneapolis’s most scenic parks, returning July 18–20, 2025. Featuring around 150 artists, the fair showcases a wide variety of work from painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and more.

Visitors can enjoy live music, hands-on crafts, local food vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend. In 2024, the fair drew nearly 100,000 attendees and was ranked the 5th best art fair in the U.S.—and #1 in Minnesota—by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

Free Metro Transit passes make it easy to get there without the hassle.

Unique Finds

UNDER THE RADAR

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

FIESTA FRIDAYS

Fiesta Fridays at El Burrito with live music, dancing, and community celebration every week.

ZUMBA IN THE PARK

Zumba at Harriet Island with Latin beats and dance moves for all fitness levels—free and fun under the sun.

Where the hood at?

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

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

Nova Pop-up (Follow)
Cultures in Bloom transforms Union Depot into a global marketplace with handcrafted goods, cultural eats, family activities, and immersive experiences! (July 19)

Social Enterprise MSP (Follow)
The Social Good Exchange brings together Twin Cities changemakers for intentional conversation, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful connections over appetizers and local drinks. (July 23)

The Market Entry Fund (Follow)
TMEF hosts a clinic-style workshop for food and beverage CPG founders with branding tips, peer networking, and a guest talk from Michelle Sharp of Meet the Minnesota Makers (July 23)

Owls Eye Art Collective (Follow)
Unleash your creativity at a beginner-friendly silk screen printing workshop and leave with a custom tote, coasters, and hat—all materials included! (July 23)

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Talk of the Town

ON THE RADAR

What’s everybody doing this weekend?

RESTAURANT WEEK

Summer Restaurant Week serves up multi-course meals at 60+ Twin Cities restaurants with prix-fixe menus from $15–$50.

YACHT CLUB FESTIVAL

St. Anthony Park Arts Festival returns with 70+ artists, live music, family activities, and local flavor.

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AMBIT MARKETS

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THE NOVA POP UP

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MAC-GROVELAND COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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