What to do in Minnesota: 8 things to do this weekend (July 14-16)
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Summer events are in full swing. Grab a bite, catch live music, or see a massive firework show this weekend.
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Minnehaha Falls Art Fair:
- Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis
- July 14 through July 16
- Free admission
Head to one of the most beautiful park in the Twin Cities for 150 amazing artists, live music, food trucks, activities and more. Each artist will offer select items under $30 at their booths.
Lumberjack Days:
- Lowell Park, Stillwater
- July 14 through July 16
- Free admission
Stillwater welcomes the 89th annual Lumberjack Days to the Birthplace of Minnesota. Catch daily lumberjack demonstrations, live music by the river, kids activities, and more. Watch the parade on July 16 at 11 a.m. Full schedule of events here.
2023 North Loop Food Truck Fair:
- North Loop Pocket Park, Minneapolis
- July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Free admission
Grab a bite at the giant community picnic in Pocket Park in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood. This event offers local food trucks, a beer garden, live music, art, and more!
Bastille Day Block Party:
- Barbette, Minneapolis
- July 16 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Free admission
This free event will occur rain or shine with live music! Acts include Scrunchies, River Sinclaire, and more.
Fire and Ice Festival:
- Firemans Park, Chaska
- July 14 through July 15
- Free admission
Eat, drink, and play the day away at this free public event with live music, a wide variety of food, fireworks, and more.
TCFF 2023 West End Block Party:
- 1633 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park
- July 15 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free admission
Stop by the West End for a family-friendly afternoon with games by Can-Can Wonderland, a Barbie-themed photo booth, food trucks, local vendors, and more. Music, dancing and entertainment will be provided by the Twin Cities Road Crew.
Spirit of the Lakes Festival:
- Surfside Park, Mound
- July 13 through July 15
- Free admission
Wakesurf Championship held on Lake Minnetonka
On Thursday, the Minnesota Wakesurf Championship will showcase some of the land of 10,000 lakes’ best talent on Lake Minnetonka, with nearly 8,000 people expected in attendance to watch. FOX 9’s Se Kwon is live onsite to show some of competitor’s runs.
Catch a wake surfing competition, buy local crafts, enjoy live music and more at this three-day event. The Grand Parade and fireworks will both take place on July 15. Full schedule here.
Unicorn World:
- Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis
- July 15 through July 16
- $39 per person. Children under 2 are free.
Unicorn World is made up of life-sized, animatronic unicorns and perfect for a day of family-fun. Experience unicorn themed arts and crafts, music, dancing, hula-hoops, a unicorn reading section, and a unicorn gift shop.