Stay Downtown Summer
Downtown is packed with activities and events all summer long! From concerts to sports games and everything in between, there is something for everyone to love in downtown.
See below for how we’re adding to the fun this summer or explore our full events calendar:
June – August | Tuesdays – Thursdays
Gov. North Plaza | Target Field Station
Go Outside in downtown this summer with free Summer Sessions, Movie Nights, & Fitness classes. View the full schedule!
July 23 – 26
Various Locations | Downtown Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Aquatennial returns with a jam-packed schedule of events. Check out everything going on at this year’s festival.
August 9 & 10 | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Nicollet Mall | Downtown Minneapolis
Two full days of handmade shopping, chalk art, music, mural painting, performance, craft, street food, and more. Learn more
June – August | Tuesday – Thursday | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Nicollet Mall | 7th-9th Streets
Celebrate summer downtown each month at Noon on Nicollet! Plus enjoy rotating food trucks every week. View schedule.
June – August | Monday-Thursday | 12:00 – 5:00pm
651 Nicollet Mall | Street Level
Stop by for games, crafts, yoga, community resources, rescue dog visits & more! View summer programming schedule.
May – September | Tuesday – Friday | 11:30am – 4:30pm
Nicollet Mall
Catch live street-side performances from local artists all summer long! View the performance schedule.
June – September | Wednesdays | 5:00 – 6:00pm
Peavey Plaza | 1101 Nicollet Mall
Enjoy Live music every Wednesday at Peavey Plaza all summer long. See what’s on at Peavey Plaza.
June – August | Various Tuesdays | 4:00 – 5:00pm
Peavey Plaza | 1101 Nicollet Mall
Join YMCA for Joyful Movement & Standing Pilates every-other Tuesday. See what’s happening at Peavey Plaza.
August 1st – 31st
Multiple downtown locations
Pianos on Parade presented by PNC Bank are painted by local artists. Performances Thursdays, Noon – 1:00pm. Learn more.
June – August | Select weekends | Late Night
1st Avenue North
Late-night block parties on select evenings. Plus late night ambassadors all summer. View schedule.
June – August | Tuesday – Friday | Various Hours
RSM Plaza | 809 Nicollet Mall
Interactive exhibit that invites visitors to explore the deep & personal connections Minnesotans have with water. Learn more.
May – September | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 3:00 – 7:00pm
The Alley Project | 10 10th St. S
Basketball, Skateboarding, Music, Crafts, Activities and more! View the summer schedule.
