Summer is here and it is time for some family fun. I have compiled a list of local and some a little bit further away for you to add to your calendar. Get together with friends, family, and neighbors for a day of entertainment. Each community has its own unique schedule and many have parades to kick off their event and some finish off the night with fireworks! Have a wonderful summer!
June |
Farmington Top the Tator Days - June 25-28
When: June 25-28, 2026
Where: Downtown Farmington and various Farmington Locations
About: Click here for more detailed information on events, locations, times
Apple Valley Freedom Days - June 26- July 4, 2026
When: June 26 - July 4, 2026
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, Apple Valley, MN 55124
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events
July |
Apple Valley Freedom Days - June 26 - July 4, 2026
When: June 26 - July 4, 2026
Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, Apple Valley, MN 55124
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events
Eagan July 4 FunFest - July 2-4, 2025
When: July 2-4, 2026
Where: (July 2) Parade: Yankee Doodle Road - west end of Yankee Doodle Road (Highway 28) near Blue Cross Road (labeled Parade Start on the map below) and finishes approximately 45 minutes later at the intersection of Central Parkway and Quarry Road. (July 2) Eagan Community Center festival grounds,1501 Central Parkway, Eagan
Entertainment (July 2-4)at Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121
Carnival (July 2-4) Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121
(July 4) Fireworks at Eagan Festival Grounds, 1501 Central Parkway Eagan , MN, 55121
About: Click here for detailed event information
Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog Festival - Fireweorks July 4, Festival July 5-12, 2026
When: Fireworks July 4 from 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM at Century Middle School, 18610 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA
and Festival from July 5 - 13, 2025
Where: Various locations in Lakeville.
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events, locations, and times.
Ramsey County Fair - July 16-19, 2026
When:July 16-19, 2026
Where: Fairgrounds, 2020 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109( Corner of Frost and White Bear Avenue)
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events
Rosemount Leprechaun Days - July 18-25, 2026
When: July 18-25, 2026
Where: Central Park, 2893 145th St W., Rosemount & other locations in Rosemount
About: Click here for the complete schedule with locations, times, information
Midsummer Faire at Central Park in Rosemount - July 23-25, 2026
When: July 23-265, 2026
Where: Central Park, 2893 145th St. W., Rosemount
About: Click here for more information
August |
Dakota County Fair - August 10-16, 2026
When: August 10-16, 2026
Where: Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024
About: Fun family-friendly events. Click here for details
Eagan's Food Truck Festival - August 7, 2026
When: Friday, August 7, 2025 from 4-9pm
Where: Eagan Festival Grounds, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan
About: Enjoy Twin Cities tastiest food truck fare, local craft beers, and entertainment. Featuring Food Trucks, Music and more.
Valleyfair (open now)
Valleyfair is now under new management and proudly part of the Enchanted Parks family.
Looking for fun things to do in Minneapolis? With more than 75 rides and attractions, Valleyfair is the Twin Cities' amusement park where families come to play the Minnesota way! The thrilling rides at Valleyfair are designed for one thing – absolute FUN! From roller coasters to swings, our thrill rides come in all different shapes and sizes. We are sure by the end of the day, you'll find your new favorite thrill ride, whether you're a child or an adult. But, of course, you can also cool off at the new Superior Shores Waterpark, featuring thousands of gallons of awesome splish-splashin' family fun!
Purchase Tickets HERE
Renaissance Festival- Open Weekends (Saturday and Sundays) Aug 22 - Oct 4 plus Labor Day, September 7 and Festival Friday, October 2
Time: 9am-7pm • Rain or Shine
Where: Festival Grounds, 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee, MN 55337
About: Click here for the weekend events and activities
Minnesota State Fair - August 27 - September 7, 2026
When: August 277- Labor Day (September 7, 2026)
Where: State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
About: Click here for a complete schedule of events.
September |
Burnsville Fire Muster- September 10-12, 2026
When: September 10-12, 2026
Where: Various Locations in Burnsville
About: Click here for event information and locations, times, dates. etc. (will be updated soon)
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