Art and Ice Cream
What: Ice Cream Social
When: June 11 (6-8 p.m.)
Where: 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker
Check out the Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase, displaying local artists’ work, while enjoying some free ice cream!
Ride into Summer
What: Hennepin County Fair
When: June 11-15
Where: 19101 County Road 10, Corcoran
Enjoy amusement rides, traditional fair foods, bounce houses, and more family-friendly activities at Hennepin County’s annual summer fair.
Quintessential Country
What: Kick’n Up Kountry
When: June 12-15
Where: 116 410th Ave., Karlstad
Enjoy this annual outdoor country music festival, featuring Lady A, Josh Turner, Parmalee, and more.

Courtesy of The Middle River Honker
Among the Birds
What: Bird Walk
When: June 13 (9- 11 a.m.)
Where: 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker
Participate in a 2-mile long hike with fellow outdoor enthusiasts at the Sherburne History Center, including a focus on birding techniques.
75 Years of Fridley
What: Fridley 49’er Days
When: June 13-15
Where: 555 61st Ave. NE, Fridley
Come celebrate Fridley’s 75th anniversary with this three-day festival including a parade, a cake decorating contest, a youth sports clinic, and food vendors.

Courtesy of Twin Cities Gateway
Local Threads
What: The Minnesota Quilt Show
When: June 13-15
Where: 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth
Appreciate the art form of quilting with Duluth’s annual three-day quilt show, featuring displayed handmade quilts, quilting supplies, and how-to workshops for beginners.

Courtesy of Explore Minnesota
A Wild Summer Night
What: Wild Nights Summer Concert
When: June 14 (6-10 p.m.)
Where: 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley
Visit the Minnesota Zoo for local live music, food vendors, and access to your favorite zoo animals and trails. Attendees must be 18-plus to enter.
Art Outdoors
What: Art in the Park
When: June 15 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Where: 202 Parkway Ave. S., Lanesboro
Enjoy local art, food vendors, live music, and art activities at Lanesboro’s 43rd annual art festival.
Food Truck Frenzy
What: Food Truck Extravaganza
When: June 15 (11 a.m.- 8 p.m.)
Where: 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater
Try snacks and treats from 40 different food truck vendors at Stillwater’s annual family-friendly extravaganza.

Courtesy of Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
State Bird Pride
What: Land of the Loon Festival
When: June 15-16
Where: 901 9th St. N, Virginia
This two-day festival celebrates the crafts and goods made by local artisans and involves outdoor activities including a parade, food vendors, live music, and games.