COOL STUFF
Check out my hand-picked top ten list of things to do in the Twin Cities in June…you know, cool stuff!
All links will take you directly to the event sites with details, times, and tickets (if required).
LAKE OF THE ISLES PENCIL SHARPENING
7 June, 1 pm
2217 Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis
A party for the giant pencil sculpture sharpening with DJ, pep band, storytelling, and free ice cream.
https://lotipencil.wordpress.com
EGG ROLL FESTIVAL
8 June, 11 am - 6 pm
Sears (425 Rice Street), St Paul
The sixth annual egg roll festival on National Egg Roll Day featuring 26 local food trucks.
https://facebook.com/events/s/6th-annual-egg-roll-festival/550483057819257/
PORCHFEST
12 June, 6 - 9 pm
Kingfield Neighborhood, South Minneapolis
Outdoor acoustic concerts in Minneapolis but performed from your neighbor’s front porch or backyard.
https://kingfield.org/porchfest/
NE NEIGHBORS SALE DAYS
13 + 14 June
Northeast Minneapolis
The big weekend for the 14th annual neighborhood-wide event in Northeast Minneapolis! Maps should be available soon.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eeo6E56b4/?mibextid=wwXIfr
STONE ARCH BRIDGE FESTIVAL
14 + 15 June
Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis
Check out 200+ artists, two live music stages, car show, free dance lessons and performances, family activities, culinary arts market, and after parties at Pyres.
https://stonearchbridgefestival.com
BACK TO THE 50S
20 - 22 June
MN State Fair, St Paul
Take a step back in time as the Back to the 50s takes over the MN State Fair next weekend!
VINTAGE FLEA MARKET
21 June, 10 am - 3 pm
North Loop Green, 350 5th St N, Minneapolis
Browse unique vintage finds from local vendors, rare collectibles, and handmade goods, hosted by Totally Rad Vintage Fest.
https://northloopgreen.com/events/vintage-market-2025/
NORTHEAST FARMERS MARKET - NIGHT MARKET
26 June, 6 - 8 pm
Earl Giles, Northeast Minneapolis
The farmers market for the non-morning people in Minneapolis…
https://www.northeastmarket.org
KOO KOO AT SUMMER FEST
28 June, 5:45 pm
Civic Center Park, Minnetonka
Two guys singing silly songs that get the kids out of their seats…I promise the dance party will not disappoint.
https://www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/community-events/summer-fest
TWIN CITIES PRIDE PARADE + FESTIVAL
29 June, 11 am - 2 pm
Hennepin Ave, Downtown Minneapolis
Catch the Twin Cities Pride Parade at 11, and then hit the festival in Loring Park from 10 am - 6 pm with entertainment on 3 stages and over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ + BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.