Let’s get one thing straight: Minneapolis and St. Paul don’t just “have events.” They serve them. Big, bold, and sometimes totally under-the-radar gems that make you wonder how your calendar ever survived without them.

And sure, you could scroll endlessly on your own. Or... you could let this little corner of the internet point you toward the goods. Let’s talk staples, secrets, and the sneaky-fun happenings that don’t come with a 30-minute parking hunt!

Edina Art Fair – June 6–8, Edina

📍 50th & France, Edina, MN

Minnesota's longest-running art fair features over 250 local and national artists, an emerging artist section, interactive kids' zone, culinary arts area, food trucks, beer and wine gardens, and live music.

Twin Cities Pride Festival – June 27–29, Loring Park

📍 Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN

Celebrate love and diversity at one of the nation's largest free Pride festivals. Enjoy entertainment on multiple stages, over 650 vendors, LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses. The Pride Parade takes place on Sunday at 11:00 AM.

Breakaway Music Festival – June 6–7, St. Paul

📍 Allianz Field, 400 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN

Experience electrifying performances by artists like Tiësto, Alison Wonderland, and John Summit. The festival offers a vibrant atmosphere with music, activities, and more.

Stone Arch Bridge Festival – June 14–15, Minneapolis

📍 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN (from 11th Ave S to N. 4th Avenue)

Enjoy a weekend of art and music along the Mississippi Riverfront. The festival features over 200 artists, live music, family activities, and a car show.

Taste of Minnesota – July 5–6, Minneapolis

📍 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN

Savor a variety of culinary delights and enjoy live music performances. Headliners include Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, and Ludacris.

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival – July 18–20, St. Paul

📍 Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul, MN

Experience a stellar lineup featuring Hozier, Alabama Shakes, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, Green Day, and Sublime. Enjoy food vendors, art installations, and more in a scenic riverside setting.

Minneapolis Aquatennial – July 23–26, Minneapolis

📍 Various locations in Minneapolis, MN

Celebrate the city's official civic festival with events like the Torchlight Parade, fireworks, water activities, and family-friendly entertainment.

Minnesota State Fair - August 21 – September 1, St. Paul

📍 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN

Experience the "Great Minnesota Get-Together" with concerts from Avett Brothers, Def Leppard, and Meghan Trainor, alongside classic fair attractions like rides, games, and a plethora of food options.

So, how do you keep up with all of this?

You could rely on luck, or...

You could just check Ambit. It's where you’d see the freshest Twin Cities updates, whether it's a headline fest or a hidden boba tasting with a DJ in the back of a bookstore.

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It’s our members-only platform, and it’s where your social calendar gets a glow-up. Exclusive events, local perks, personalized help when life gets busy. All curated, all local, all yours.

If you live here, act like it.
The Cities are calling, and the calendar is stacked.

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