The Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair is an annual event that the City sponsors in April on or around Arbor Day. It's in Staring Lake Park, and it's a way to enjoy some nature while learning more about eco-friendly activities. There are green-themed vendors who sell plants and provide useful information about said flora. […]
Arts in the Park is an annual event that occurs in May. It's held in the Purgatory Creek Park, and it showcases the artistic talents of several local and regional artists. The mediums include sculpture, jewelry, painting, and more, and there are vendors for every medium. There is also food trucks, wine tasting, arts for […]
is a nationally-recognized juried art fair held annually by the Uptown Association. It features over 350 artists from around the world in 12 different media, and no matter your taste in art, you are sure to find something you like. There is a Youth Fair that features artists between 8-18 as well, so younger artists […]
The Dakota County Fair is a much-anticipated annual event that happens in August. It is the largest county fair in MN and the largest fairgrounds in the state as well. There is a carnival with a ton of rides and other carnival fun. There are demolition derbies, barrel racing, and mutton busting for the kids. […]
The Rambling River Center Arts and Crafts Fair is an annual event hosted in April by the City of Farmington in order to highlight local arts and crafts. It is held at the Schmitz-Maki Arena, and it's free to the public. There are a variety of vendors, and all of the creations are made by […]
The Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival is an annual festival sponsored by Golden Valley Arts at the Golden Valley City Hall campus. It's a way to celebrate the local artists while having a ton of fun doing so. It's been celebrated for over 15 years, and it's in September. On the arts side, anyone […]
The Golden Valley Ice Cream Social is held every year in July at Brookview Park. In case of inclement weather, it's held at Brookview Golden Valley instead. This has been a community event for over a decade, and a good time is had by everyone. It's a free event, and the Sebastian Joe ice cream […]
The Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance is an annual event that is free to the public and a way for the community to get to know the members of their fire department better. It is held at the Chester Bird American Legion in June, and there will be lots of family-friendly activities. For […]
Run the Valley has been an annual event in Golden Valley for 25 years. There is a .2K kids run, a 5K walk, a 5K run, and a 10K run, all with staggered starting times. T-shirts, water, and post-race complimentary snacks are provided to keep the participants going. Run the Valley is sponsored by the […]
Bloomington's Summer Fete kicks off Independence Day with fun and festivities. It's held on July 3rd at Normandale Lake Park, and it's hosted by the city. The fete starts with a Carnival with two stages--one for kids and the main stage. For the kids, there will be inflatable buildings for bouncy fun as well as […]
EcoArts Fest is an annual art festival hosted by ArtStart at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. It is in the twelfth year, and it's a celebration of art and nature. Artstart is a firm believer in arts (obviously) and being environmentally conscious, so what better than to combine the two? It opens with a […]
Ice Harvest Day is an annual event in January that has been hosted by the Richardson Nature Center of Three Rivers Park District for over twenty years. The purpose is to experience what Minnesota ice harvesters went through back in the day and to learn more about the entire process. There is a campfire and […]
