Music Under the Open Sky
What: MGK: Lost Americana
When: June 22, 7 p.m.
Where: Mystic Lake Amphitheater, 700 Canterbury Road, Shakopee
Check out Mystic Lake’s much-talked-about new amphitheater with a high-energy concert from headliner Machine Gun Kelly and supporting acts Mod Sun and Wiz Khalifa. Soak in peak summer vibes in the fresh air, under the setting sun.
Courtesy of MGK: Lost Americana
Dive Into History
What: Uncle Sam Worked Here Tour
When: June 24, 10 a.m.
Where: Landmark Center, 75 Fifth St. W., St. Paul
In keeping with the spirit of America’s 250th birthday, learn about the history of St. Paul’s Landmark Center, where government agencies—from the post office to the courts—were once located for Minnesotans.
Photo by Robert Ferdinandt | Explore Minnesota
All Winona’s a Stage
What: Great River Shakespeare Festival
When: June 24-July 26
Where: The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona
Lovers of the Bard, rejoice: The Great River Shakespeare Festival returns to Winona for the 2026 season, with productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” running through July, plus plenty of adjacent events—ice cream socials, conversations with cast members, post-show talkbacks, and more.
Photo by Dan Norman
Cheers to Pride
What: Pride Beer Dabbler
When: June 26, 6 p.m.
Where: Parade Park Soccer Stadium, 400 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis
This 14th annual festival—one of the Minneapolis’ most beloved ways to kick off Pride weekend—returns to Parade Park Soccer Stadium on Friday with drinks from more than 70 breweries, music, food trucks, and other activities.
Photo by Jordan Wipf
Old-School Summer Vibes
What: Blaine Festival
When: June 26-28
Where: Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln St., Blaine
Spend a summer weekend at an old-fashioned community festival, complete with a carnival midway, a parade, bingo, a pig race, a petting zoo, dance demonstrations, and plenty of food and drinks, of course.
Courtesy of Twin Cities Gateway
Taste of Community
What: Soul Food Festival
When: June 27, 4 p.m.
Where: Farmers Market Annex, 200 E. Lyndale Ave. N., Minneapolis
Taste the flavors of what organizers Black Market Events call the “three Cs”: community, culture, and commerce. This family-friendly soul food gathering features retail, food vendors, live music, and more, emphasizing Black-owned businesses and organizations.
Courtesy of Soul Food Festival
