• 16th Annual West End Neighbors’ Garden Tour

    June 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. West End neighborhoods. Free. Explore the creativity and diversity of local gardens during the West End Neighbors’ Garden Tour. This self-guided event invites visitors to walk or drive between participating gardens, each showcasing unique styles—from native plantings and pollinator habitats to vegetable plots and ornamental landscapes. The tour highlights the […]

  • 16th Annual West End Neighbors’ Garden Tour

    June 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. West End neighborhoods. Free. Explore the creativity and diversity of local gardens during the West End Neighbors’ Garden Tour. This self-guided event invites visitors to walk or drive between participating gardens, each showcasing unique styles—from native plantings and pollinator habitats to vegetable plots and ornamental landscapes. The tour highlights the […]

  • After Antarctica Film Screening

    June 25 and June 28. Minnesota History Center. Pay-what-you-can; suggested $8-$10. The Minnesota Historical Society and The Steger Center will present screenings of the documentary “After Antarctica,” followed by question-and-answer sessions with polar explorer Will Steger. Directed by Tasha Van Zandt, the film examines climate change through the lens of Steger’s groundbreaking polar expeditions and […]

  • Lowertown Sounds – Flamin’ Oh’s

    June 25, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Close out June with live performances by Flamin’ Oh’s and Christy Costello & the CC Club. Lowertown Sounds continues its tradition of bringing […]

  • Hmong International Freedom Festival

    June 26-28, 2026. Como Regional Park, Admission varies. The annual Hmong International Freedom Festival returns to Como Regional Park for three days of cultural celebration, athletics, food and live entertainment. […]

  • The Steger Homestead Kitchen Cookbook Brunch

    Saturday, June 27, 2026. 10-11:30 a.m. Minnesota History Center $40-$50. Polar explorer Will Steger joins food writer Beth Dooley for a brunch event centered on “The Steger Homestead Kitchen Cookbook.” […]

  • Twin Cities Irish Fest Block Party 

    Saturday, June 27, 3-11 p.m. Prior Ave. between Pennock and Hewitt. Free. Twin Cities Irish Fest Block Party will bring live music, Irish dance and family activities to Prior Avenue […]