Discover Depot Days
What: Depot Days of Summer
When: July 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: St. Paul Union Depot
The Depot Days of Summer continue on Wednesday with its All About Animals event. A kid-focused event, All About Animals will have bunnies, puppies, and kittens, as well as free admission to the play-place in Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store.
Explore an Aquatennial Tradition
What: Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight Parade
When: July 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Minneapolis
Celebrate the return of the Minneapolis Aquatennial at the Torchlight Parade on Wednesday. Featuring floats, marching bands, dancers, and more, the parade sets the tone for the week-long event, which kicked off on July 18.
Shop Crazy Good Deals
What: 50th and France Crazy Days Blowout Sale
When: July 23-26
Where: 50th and France, Edina
At Crazy Days in Edina, enjoy deals and gifts at stores like Lululemon, Grethen House, Oh Baby, and more. This is the biggest sale from the 50th and France business district, with some locations offering up to 90% off of their products.
Courtesy of 50th and France
Travel to Middle Earth
What: ‘The Hobbit’ presented by the Zephyr Theatre
When: July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, and Aug. 1, 7 p.m.; July 26 and Aug. 2, 2 p.m.
Where: Aamodt’s Apple Farm & Saint Croix Vineyard, Stillwater
Tolkien’s classic work, “The Hobbit,” is going outside as the Zephyr Theatre is putting on several open-air performances of Bilbo Baggins’ epic journey. Tickets are available here, and rentable chairs are available for an additional cost.
Rollin’ Down the River
What: Float Fest 2026
When: July 25, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Graco Park, Minneapolis
Take in the magnificence of the mighty Mississippi at Float Fest 2026. Whether taking a kayak onto the river from Boom Island or enjoying the festivities at Graco Park, Float Fest is an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the Mississippi.
Photo by Kurt Moses
Celebrate Art & Culture
What: Loring Park Art Festival
When: July 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Loring Park, Minneapolis
Part of the Minneapolis Aquatennial celebration, the two-day festival features art, live music, and food. The festival, dating back to 2000, showcases the beautiful scenery of Loring Park alongside the many artists and performances on display.
