Oh June... The month all Minnesotans dream of as soon as the temperatures start dropping, and we get stuck inside for what feels like an eternity. This is the time of year where we can all embrace why we love Minnesota so much- the lakes, the sun, the scenery, and the people. This is the time of year where our souls get reignited and we live for the outdoors, so its only fitting we have a list of events to ensure we get the most of the summer months! We’ve put together a list of events happening in the twin cities this June, to help make sure we all embrace the beauty of the Twin Cities with our fellow Minnesotans and beyond!
June 11, 9PM-2AM
Downtown St. Paul
The 11th annual Northern Spark Festival lights up St. Paul with soul-fueling art and community all night on June 11, and this year the festival will be exploring the theme “What the World Needs Now”
Celebrate your love of art all night at the northern spark festival. From 9pm to 2am you can explore downtown St. Paul and see things like giant video projections, play in temporary installations and enjoy experimental performances in green spaces.
June 11, 1PM
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Music returns to Minneapolis sculpture garden on June 11- - Gates open 1pm and music starts 2:30pm
Channel alternative energies with great music in the great outdoors! Enjoy two stages of indie music, food trucks, and beer tents while you soak up the sights and sounds of summer in the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. It’s a perfect summer day.
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Come celebrate Emancipation Day in Minneapolis
Juneteenth Movie: June 17th at Creekview Park, 5001 Humboldt Ave. N. (Movie starts at dusk)
Juneteenth Event: June 18th at Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Ave, noon – 6:00 p.m.
June 18, 10am - 7pm
June 19, 10am - 5pm.
West side of the Mississippi River
The Stone Arch Bridge festival is every local Music and Art lovers’ favorite event to attend in the Summertime. The event will be located on the West side of the Mississippi River. Festival grounds will span the riverfront area on W. River Parkway from Portland Ave to N 4th Ave.
· Beer Dabbler at Twin Cities Pride
June 24, 6-9:30PM
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The Beer Dabbler is back to kick off Twin Cities Pride weekend with a night of craft beer sampling from 70 Minnesota breweries and cideries, live music, and fun activities at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Whether you’re enjoying the local beer, the music, or taking part of the silent disco you’re going to have a great time at this Beer Dabbler. All are welcome here in one of Minneapolis’ most scenic parks to enjoy a night with food trucks, dance parties and -of course- BEER!
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June 25-26, 10AM-6PM
Loring Park
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in the Twin Cities at the 50th annual Twin Cities Pride Festival. As always, the event will be filled with love, acceptance and PRIDE, so all are welcome. The event will feature local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ vendors, food courts, a beer garden, and music stages.