Summer starts here

Winter tested us. Summer celebrates us. Don't miss out on our city's energy, connection and community this season.
Find your summer event
Find your summer event

Celebrate summer in Minneapolis

Minneapolis is full of life, and this summer is a chance to feel it across the city.

From festivals and concerts to markets and block events, City-organized and City-supported events are:

  • Bringing people together
  • Drawing more customers to small businesses
  • Adding energy to commercial corridors

This past winter tested us. Now, summer celebrates us. Join in and be a part of an exciting Minneapolis summer.

Event highlights this week

Minneapolis is full of things to do this week. Explore our highlights and find activities in your neighborhood. Check back weekly for more summer events!

Sing-Along with Dan Chouinard

Downtown

Date and time

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Location 

Loring Community Arts Center

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Details

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Elkathon

Northside

Date and time

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 - Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Location 

Elks Lodge

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Details

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Loring Alley Live

Downtown

Date and time

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

4:30 p.m.

Location 

1621 Harmon Pl.

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Details

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Uptown Porchfest

Southside

Date and time

Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

1 - 6 p.m.

Location 

Uptown Neighborhood

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Details

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Back 2 School Carnival & Backpack Giveaway

Northside

Date and time

Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

1 - 5 p.m.

Location 

Harold Mezile North Community YMCA

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Details

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After the Rainbow Community Art Show Opening

Downtown

Date and time

Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

5 - 8 p.m.

Location 

Pride Cultural Arts Center

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Details

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People at Minneapolis Open Streets

Keep the fun going!

Looking for more? Explore the Meet Minneapolis calendar and other local calendars for even more ways to enjoy the city.
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Fee-free events

This year, we are making it easier to host events by waiving permit fees.

Help bring people together

Many public events need City permits. This year, to encourage activation across the city, we are covering the cost of many common event permit fees through the Small Business Resiliency Fund.

More about Small Business Resiliency Fund

This support is intended to make it easier to host events, activate business districts and bring back connection and energy after a challenging winter.

Eligible events must take place between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2026. Funding is available while funds last.

Covered permit types include

What event organizers need to know

Event organizers still need to submit permit applications. Standard application timelines still apply. This program does not cover late fees.

Some events may need permits that are not listed here, and fees for those permits may still apply.

Costs not covered

Some event costs are not covered by this funding.

These may include:

  • Security
  • Portable restroom rental
  • Barricade rental
  • Waste management costs

Host an event

Join in on the excitement. We can help answer questions about eligible permits, event requirements and available support.

Get in contact with our Business Licensing team

Contact us

Minneapolis 311

Email Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday