Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with festivals, family-friendly activities, and cultural experiences happening across the Twin Cities.

Taste of Minnesota

Kick off the holiday weekend in downtown Minneapolis with Taste of Minnesota. The free festival features local food vendors, live music, and entertainment throughout the day.

https://www.tasteofmn.com

Red, White & Boom

Celebrate Independence Day at Water Works Park with a full day of activities, including a 5K, yoga, trivia, food trucks, and more. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is free to attend.

World Cup Street Fair

Head to Utepils Brewing for a family-friendly World Cup Street Fair featuring DJs, mini soccer games, live watch parties, music, and more. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is free.

https://utepilsbrewing.com/events/world-cup-street-fair

Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Jebena

Wrap up the weekend by learning to craft a traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean coffee pot during this hands-on pottery workshop. The class runs from 2 to 5 p.m.

Lizzy Nyoike is a Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication student with interest in community stories, investigative and multimedia journalism.

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