MN knows how to make the most of summer weekends!
Rock the Garden, hit up the 2nd Annual Common Sound Music Festival- Doomtree is headlining, or chill with the sounds of Van Morrison.
Join Tickets for Kids at CHS Field for a kid-friendly good time. Tickets for Kids provides free access for low-income and at-risk kids to attend the arts, cultural, educational, and athletic venues of their community.
Explore for treasures at the Eagan Art Fest or Stillwater’s Flea and Craft Market in the St Croix River Valley.
June 28-29, Chanhassen
Beautiful Vision – The Songs of Van Morrison
The many incarnations of Van Morrison from “Brown-Eyed Girl” and “Domino” to “Into The Mystic” and “Cleaning Windows” is celebrated and led by Twin Cities’ soul and bluesman Mick Sterling and a band so strong that Van Morrison would surely choose it for his own. Hear songs including “Jackie Wilson Said,” “Moondance,” “I’ve Been Working,” “Tupelo Honey,” “Crazy Love” and many more. One of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s most celebrated and unique voices of rock, soul and blues will be joyfully honored. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. 952-934-1525
June 29, Minneapolis
Rock the Garden
The kickoff to summer starts with Rock the Garden, the best outdoor music festival of the season! Enjoy one day, two stages and eight bands overlooking the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and an unbelievable view of the city skyline. The line-up includes The National, Courtney Barnett, X, Heart Bones, Bad Bad Hats, deM atlaS, Adia Victoria and The Beths. Co-presented by the Walker Art Center and 89.3 The Current. 612-375-7600
June 29-30, Stillwater
Stillwater Flea & Crafter’s Market
Make a day of it in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley and check out over 100 unique vendors, local crafters, food trucks, music and more! A great day of fun for the whole family. Admission is free. Washington County Fairgrounds. 715-557-1785
June 29-30, Eagan
Eagan Art Festival
The Eagan Art Festival will feature fine art and original handmade crafts by over 100 artisans. Visitors will also enjoy music performances, children’s activities and a variety of tasty foods. Central Park Festival Grounds. 651-675-5500
June 30, St. Paul
Tickets for Kids
Tickets for Kids provides free access for low-income and at-risk kids to attend the arts, cultural, educational, and athletic venues of their community. Join Tickets for Kids at CHS Field for a kid-friendly good time featuring games, activities, food and fun for the whole family. Free family-friendly activities provided by PNC Bank Mobile Learning Lab, Minnesota Twins, Bollywood Dance Scene, Minnesota Timberwolves and many more. Through partnerships with youth-serving organizations across the U.S., Tickets for Kids makes trips to museums, concerts, ballgames, science centers, zoos and more part of childhood. CHS Field. 612-695-8018
June 30, St. Louis Park
Common Sound Music Festival
Common sound. Common ground. We all speak music. Beth El Synagogue and Benilde-St. Margaret’s Catholic School will host the 2nd Annual Common Sound Music Festival. The festival headliner will be Doomtree. Other featured acts include Jeremy Messersmith, The New Grey, Stereo Kitchen, Koo Koo Kanga Roo and DJ Hampster Dance. Multiple food and beverage vendors will be available including Herbivorous Butcher, Que Tal Street Eats, Fro-Yo Soul, Fare Well Foods and Steel Toe Brewery. Tickets are on sale now. Beth El Synagogue. 952-873-7300
Event highlights around the state this week include:
June 28 – July 4, Austin
Freedom Fest
June 27-30, Blaine
Blaine Festival
June 28-29, Hutchinson
NTPA Power Pull Nationals
June 28-30, Cass Lake
Leech Lake Days Traditional Pow Wow
June 29-30, Pine City
Freedom Fest: Car Show, Street Dance, Fireworks & More!
Event Information provided by Explore MN