The City of Minneapolis has selected three neighborhood organizations to co-host the City’s Open Streets events in 2026. The City’s popular summer event series will kick off with the first of three events in September. Open Streets Minneapolis transforms major business and commercial corridors into car-free fairs for all ages to enjoy and connects all of its neighbors to enjoy culture, entertainment, activities and local vendors.
The following routes, dates, and organizers have been selected through a request for proposals (RFP) process conducted earlier this year:
- Sept. 12, 2026 - West Broadway between Logan Ave. and Lyndale Ave. - Hosted by the West Broadway Business & Area Coalition
- Sept. 26, 2026 - Nicollet Ave. between Lake St. and 46th St., and Riverside Ave. between Cedar Ave. and 19th Ave. - Hosted by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association
- Oct. 11, 2026 - Hennepin Ave., between W. 26th and 36th Streets - Hosted by the Uptown Association
In 2025, the City co-hosted four successful Open Streets Minneapolis events with an estimated 120,000 attendees across all four events. As with previous years, the City will once again provide funding for event costs along with in-kind City services including waste management, traffic control and waiving fees. For each event in 2026, the City will provide $40,000 to offset eligible expenses in addition to approximately $65,000 worth of in-kind services.
More information about Open Streets Minneapolis can be found on the City’s website.