Twin Cities Free Events Guide | July 14-20
Your curated guide to this week’s free events across the metro area.
Hi, Twin Cities friends!
Another week of free fun across the Twin Cities is here, and this one is packed with everything from outdoor concerts and cultural festivals to pop-up markets and yoga in the park. Whether you're in the mood for a quiet afternoon strolling a farmers market or a lively evening of music and movies under the stars, there's something happening every day. Keep scrolling for your curated list of can't-miss events happening July 14 through 20 and let’s make some plans shall we?
Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island Outdoor Exhibit
Monday, July 14 - Sunday, July 20 | All Day
Raspberry Island, St. Paul
Dances at the Lake Festival
Friday & Saturday, July 18-19 | 7-8:30 p.m.
Lyndale Park Garden, Minneapolis
Groovin' In The Garden
Wednesday, July 16 | 6-8 p.m.
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, St. Paul
Meet at Mia: Summer Series
Thursday, July 17 | 5-9 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis
My City Was a Sparkling Jewel: Voices of Newcomer Youth from Afghanistan Exhibit Opening Night
Saturday, July 19 | 6-8 p.m.
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
Rondo Days
Saturday, July 19 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Rondo Neighborhood, St. Paul
Sister Cities Day
Sunday, July 20 | 1 - 5 p.m.
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis
Tasha Coryell launches Matchmaking for Psychopaths
Tuesday, July 15 | Starts at 7 p.m.
Magers & Quinn, Minneapolis
Two Rivers Art Fair
Saturday, July 19 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Draw, Ramsey
West End Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 16 | 5-9 p.m.
The Shops at West End, St. Louis Park
Cultures in Bloom: A Summer Market
Saturday, July 19 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Union Depot, St. Paul
Hopkins Raspberry Festival
Wednesday-Sunday, July 16-20 | All Day
Downtown Hopkins
HOPtacular
Saturday, July 19 | 4-10 p.m.
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth
Jazz in July
Saturday, July 19 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Activity Center, Brooklyn Park
Maple Grove Days
Thursday-Sunday, July 17-20 | Various Event Times & Locations
Maple Grove
Marketfest
Thursday, July 17 | 6-9 p.m.
Railroad Park, White Bear Lake
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Friday, July 18 | 3-8 p.m.
Saturday, July 19 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 20 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis
Skatin’ in Commons
Sunday, July 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Commons, Minneapolis
Stillwater Lumberjack Days
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20 | Noon - 10 p.m.
Lowell Park, Stillwater
Summer Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 15 | 5-10 p.m.
Lowell Park, Stillwater
Summer Market & Pop Up Skate Park
Saturday, July 19 | Noon - 8 p.m.
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Twin Cities Beach Blast
Sunday, July 20 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thomas Beach, Minneapolis
Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show
Thursday, July 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
River Rats Home Ski Site, Minneapolis
Twin Cities Vintage Flea - North Loop Green
Saturday, July 19 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
North Loop Green, Minneapolis
Free Pilates
Saturday, July 19 | Starts at 10:15 a.m.
St. Paul Farmers Market, St. Paul
Free Yoga Class
Monday & Wednesday, July 14 & 16 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Union Depot, St. Paul
Free Yoga
Saturday, July 19 | 9-10 a.m.
Union Depot, St. Paul
Lululemon Summer Series
Tuesday, July 15 | 7:30 -8:30 p.m.
North Loop Green, Minneapolis
Market Yoga
Saturday, July 19 | 8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Mill City Farmer’s Market, Minneapolis
Refine & Restore Fitness
Tuesday, July 15 | Noon-1 p.m.
North Loop Green, Minneapolis
Summer House Sweat Series
Tuesday, July 15 | 6:30-8 p.m.
The Westin Edina Galleria, Edina
370 Sets
Tuesday, July 15 | 4-6 p.m.
Osborn370, St. Paul
BAR’d Shakes Perform The Tempest
Monday, July 14 | 7-9 p.m.
Minneapolis Cider Co., Minneapolis
Cult Cinema Sundays - Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sunday, July 20 | Starts at 7 p.m.
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Lowertown Sounds – Summer Concert Series
Thursday, July 17 | 6-10 p.m.
Mears Park, St. Paul
Movie Night: The Goonies
Wednesday, July 16 | Starts at 7 p.m.
North Loop Green, Minneapolis
Movies in the Park: The Fifth Element
Wednesday, July 16 | 9-11 p.m.
The Commons, Minneapolis
Patty Peterson Presents Jazz Women All Stars Concert
Sunday, July 20 | Starts at 2 p.m.
Loring Park, Minneapolis
Rhythm on the Rails
Wednesday, July 16 | 6-9 p.m.
Downtown Shakopee
Simply Overdressed Concert
Friday, July 18 | 6-7 p.m.
Linden Hills Park, Minneapolis
Summer at the Cedar #2 Yeison Landero
Wednesday, July 16 | 6-8 p.m.
Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis
Tunes on the Plaza
Wednesday, July 16 | 5-6 p.m.
Peavey Plaza, Minneapolis
Plan Ahead
Some events may require advance registration even if they’re free, so be sure to double-check the event link before heading out.
Final Thoughts
Don’t forget to bookmark your favorites and share this list with a friend who’s always down for a free adventure. I’ll be back next week with even more ways to explore the Twin Cities without spending a dime. Until then, enjoy the sunshine, support local, and make every minute of summer worth every crumb.
xoxo, Maggie