Try Your Hand at Pickleball
What: Summer on 50th
When: July 30 and August 1 (10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.)
Where: 50th & France, Edina
Edina is making the most of the 50th and France construction by hosting weekly outdoor activities. Stop by for first-come, first-served pickleball games, where the court and paddles are provided!
Courtesy of Anne Deanovic
Soaring Sensations
What: Air Spectacular
When: July 31 (4-6 p.m.)
Where: Canal Park, Duluth
Marvel at the Canadian Forces Snowbirds soaring through the sky with this free air show, celebrating 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Courtesy of CF Snowbirds
Way More Than Shore Lunch
What: The Fisherman’s Picnic
When: August 1-4
Where: Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais
Enjoy this annual festival in Cook County, featuring live music, food vendors, fireworks, and family-friendly activities.
Courtesy of Grand Marais Lions Club
Country Music Festival
What: WE Fest
When: August 1-3
Where: 25526 County Highway 22, Detroit Lakes
Country music fans will love this annual festival, featuring three days of your favorite country artists including Eric Church, Elle King, and Jelly Roll.
Bigger, Better, and Back Together
What: Basilica Block Party
When: August 2-3
Where: 724 Sibley St. NE, Minneapolis
Enjoy two days of fun at Boom Island Park with this block party including live music from popular artists including Philip Philips, the Goo Goo Dolls, Dean Lewis, and more.
Step Into Luxury
What: Midwest Home’s Luxury Home Tour
When: August 2-4 and August 9-11
Where: Various locations
Enjoy stunning views at Midwest Home’s 2024 Luxury Home Tour, a fully immersive, self-guided tour that showcases multi-million-dollar new builds and remodels across the Twin Cities metro.
Vintage Music Ensembles
What: Music Muster
When: August 3 (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Where: 200 Tower Ave., Saint Paul
Check out Historic Fort Snelling’s annual music showcase, featuring drum, flute, and saxhorn ensembles.
Food, Food, and More Food
What: Taste of Dorset
When: August 4 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Where: Dorset
Sample staple foods, including spaghetti balls and tacos, from the “Restaurant Capital” of the World at this family-friendly event.
