Minneapolis Aquatennial, Summer Market Series, and More!

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July 25, 2025

Celebrate Your City

MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL

The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the city’s signature summer festival, transforming downtown into a four-day celebration of water, culture, and community. Taking place along the Mississippi River and throughout the city, the Aquatennial features everything from thrilling water ski shows to lively parades and family-friendly activities.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, and one of the nation’s top five fireworks displays—the Target Fireworks—lighting up the skyline on the final night. Whether you’re watching the parade, relaxing by the river, or dancing downtown, the Aquatennial offers something for everyone in the heart of the City of Lakes.

Talk of the Town

ON THE RADAR

What’s everybody doing this weekend?

LORING PARK ART FESTIVAL

Loring Park Art Festival with 150+ artists, live music, food, and family activities in a scenic urban park setting.

SMALL BIZ IDEA JAM

Breaking Through Market Saturation at Rail Werks Brewery Depot with Innovate MN’s collaborative approach to problem‑solving, networking, and free drinks for Ambit members.

Where The Hood At?

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Nova Pop-Up Summer Market Series

Join Nova Pop-Up (and Ambit!) at Eat Street Crossing for a Summer Pop-up Market Series featuring handmade jewelry, clothing, art, skincare, home goods, and more. This two-day weekend series offers a chance to explore local vendors, enjoy live music, and capture memories at the photo booth while sampling food and drinks from the food hall.

Free to attend and family-friendly, the market is perfect for a casual weekend outing with friends or family.

Hosted by: Nova Pop-up

AMBIT COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Owls Eye Art Collective (Follow)
Learn the art of lampwork glass bead making in this hands-on workshop with safety instruction, techniques, and color layering to create your own unique beads. (July 29)

Mary Stowell Art (Follow)
Join the TransMarket – Cowbae themed pop-up at Backstory Coffee featuring queer and trans makers, art, and community vibes. (July 26)

Cause-Cart (Follow)
Cause Cart Summer Workshop Series: SEO Setup & Campaigns That Give Back, a free interactive workshop to boost visibility and align your brand with meaningful causes. (July 27th)

Mary Stowell Art (Follow)
Solo Sunday Vendor Spotlight featuring art and jewelry from Mary Stowell Art. (July 27)

Landmark Center (Follow)
Summer Nights in Rice featuring the Kendra Glenn Band with live music, dancing, and free outdoor summer fun in Rice Park. (July 31)

Unlimited Arts Apparel & Accessories (Follow)
Join the Uptown Makers Market with food trucks, beverage vendors, and local artisans celebrating summer. (July 27th)

Smari Cakes + Chubby Cookie (Follow)
Chubby Cookie July pop-ups with classics, best sellers, and new flavor drops at MOA Lululemon and Caphin MPLS. (July 26–27)

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Low Key Finds

UNDER THE RADAR

Helping you find the best events under the radar.

OSHAUGHNESSY DISTILLING RELEASE

Summer Release Party at O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. debuts a limited rum-finished Keeper’s Heart whiskey with live music, tropical cocktails, food specials, and exclusive bottle sales.

SUMMER SPARKLERS WINE DINNER AT 1881 EATING HOUSE

Summer Sparklers Wine Dinner at 1881 Eating House pairs a six-course patio meal with sparkling wines from around the world for an elegant summer evening.

NINE LIVES X PILATES FOR THE PEOPLE

Nine Lives x Pilates for the People offers a 45‑minute outdoor class blending breathwork, movement, and stretches for all levels—monochromatic outfits encouraged.

MUSIC ON THE CORTILE: LAURA HUGO

Music on the Cortile at Landmark Center brings free lunchtime concerts to the Musser Cortile, featuring local artists like Indigenous singer-songwriter Laura Hugo on July 30.

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AMBIT MARKETS

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CHEZ ANNALISE

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UNLIMITED ARTS

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MAC-GROVELAND COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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