MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities: Entertainment Guide: July 26, 2026 Edition

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 25, 2026). The final Sunday of July arrives with one of the Twin Cities’ strongest single-day entertainment calendars of the summer, bringing professional golf, baseball, Broadway theater, circus performance, jazz, orchestral music, visual art, comedy, family entertainment and community festivals to Minneapolis, Saint Paul and several surrounding suburbs.

Sunday, July 26, is the closing day for several major weekend attractions. The 3M Open will crown its champion in Blaine. The Loring Park Art Festival, W.E. Chalk Festival, Slice of Shoreview and Twin Cities Tattoo Festival will complete their runs. The first Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival will bring jazz, soul, gospel and rhythm and blues to the Minneapolis riverfront.

The Minnesota Twins will host the Athletics at Target Field, while Dude Perfect will transform Target Center into a family arena show. “Wicked” will offer two performances at the Orpheum Theatre, including a sensory-friendly evening presentation. Circus Juventas will stage a noon performance of “Whimsy,” and Lyric Arts will present a Sunday matinee of “The Prom” followed by a public discussion.

The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra will close its 2026 season with a free People’s Choice concert at Lake Harriet.

The breadth of the schedule does not eliminate the day’s most important planning consideration. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Twin Cities metropolitan area through 9 p.m. Sunday. Heat-index values could reach between 105 and 110 degrees.

Visitors should not treat Sunday as an ordinary summer outing. Outdoor plans should include water, shade, air-conditioned breaks and close monitoring of children, older adults and anyone with health conditions. Several outdoor events overlap with the most dangerous afternoon heat, making indoor alternatives and shorter visits especially important.

This Sunday-only edition includes events confirmed for July 26 and removes programming that concluded Friday or Saturday.

SUNDAY AT A GLANCE

6:30 a.m.
3M Open gates open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.

8 a.m.
Saint Paul Farmers’ Market opens in Lowertown.

10 a.m.
Loring Park Art Festival opens in Minneapolis.
W.E. Chalk Festival opens in St. Louis Park.
Slice of Shoreview begins its final day.
Minneapolis Model Sailboat Pond opens at Government Plaza.

11 a.m.
Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival begins in North Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Tattoo Festival opens at Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Noon
Circus Juventas presents “Whimsy” in Saint Paul.

1 p.m.
“Wicked” begins at the Orpheum Theatre.

1:10 p.m.
Minnesota Twins host the Athletics at Target Field.

2 p.m.
Lyric Arts presents “The Prom” in Anoka, followed by a talkback.

4 p.m.
Slice of Shoreview closes.

5 p.m.
Loring Park Art Festival and W.E. Chalk Festival close.
Doors open for Dude Perfect at Target Center.

5:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Pops Orchestra presents People’s Choice at Lake Harriet.

6 p.m.
Dude Perfect’s Squad Games Tour begins.

6:30 p.m.
Sensory-friendly performance of “Wicked” begins.

7 p.m.
Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival and Twin Cities Tattoo Festival conclude.

EXTREME HEAT WILL SHAPE THE DAY

The National Weather Service’s warning covers Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and several surrounding counties. Heat-index readings of 105 to 110 degrees are possible Sunday, creating a substantial risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Outdoor visitors should carry more water than they ordinarily would, use sunscreen, wear lightweight clothing and schedule frequent indoor or shaded breaks.

The most difficult period is likely to extend from late morning through early evening, precisely when the art festivals, golf tournament, baseball game, jazz festival and community celebrations will be active.

Families should monitor children for headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual fatigue, confusion or reduced sweating. Older adults and people with cardiovascular, respiratory or other chronic health conditions should consider replacing long outdoor visits with indoor programming.

Pets should not be taken to outdoor festivals unless owners can guarantee shade, water and safe surface temperatures. Asphalt and pavement can become dangerous even when air temperatures alone seem manageable.

No child or animal should ever be left inside a parked vehicle.

MAJOR SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS

3M Open Final Round

Venue: TPC Twin Cities
Address: 11444 Tournament Players Parkway, Blaine
Date: Sunday, July 26
Gates Open: 6:30 a.m.
First Tee Times: Approximately 7 a.m.
Admission: Ticketed
Best For: Golf audiences, North Metro residents, sports fans

Minnesota’s premier professional golf tournament concludes Sunday with the final round and championship ceremony.

TPC Twin Cities opens its gates at 6:30 a.m. Tee times are expected to begin at approximately 7 a.m. from the first hole. The FanShop opens with the gates, while the Fan Village and Northwoods food and activation areas begin operating at 8:30 a.m.

A Peppa Pig and George meet-and-greet is scheduled for 10 a.m. and requires a special ticket. Team mascots are scheduled to appear in the Fan Village at 1 p.m. The trophy presentation will follow the completion of play.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler’s scheduled appearance has given the 2026 tournament unusual national attention. The final round also carries importance for players attempting to strengthen their positions before the FedExCup playoffs.

General spectator parking is provided away from the course, with shuttle transportation to TPC Twin Cities. Visitors should review the tournament’s bag restrictions, permitted-items rules and mobile-ticketing requirements before leaving home.

The heat presents a serious challenge. Golf spectators may walk substantial distances across exposed areas with limited shade. Early arrival is strongly recommended for anyone hoping to follow players on foot. Visitors who remain into the afternoon should schedule repeated breaks in hospitality or shaded areas.

Individual Budget Estimate: Ticket price plus approximately $25 to $60 for food, beverages and transportation.

Family Budget Estimate: Four admissions, food and related expenses may exceed $250. Check youth-ticket policies before purchasing.

Loring Park Art Festival

Venue: Loring Park
Address: 1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Best For: Artists, collectors, couples, families and casual browsers

The Loring Park Art Festival completes its two-day run Sunday with an outdoor presentation of work by artists from Minnesota and across the country.

Festival visitors can explore painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, glass, mixed media and other original work. Unlike a conventional indoor gallery, the festival allows buyers to meet artists directly and discuss the ideas, materials and processes behind their work.

Loring Park’s gardens, pathways, ponds and downtown setting make the festival suitable for serious art buyers and visitors seeking a relaxed walk. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center are nearby, creating a practical combination for people who need an air-conditioned break.

Sunday hours are confirmed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The organizer recommends Metro Transit because parking in the surrounding neighborhood can be difficult. Designated drop-off areas for visitors with limited mobility are available near Willow and Grant streets and near 15th and Willow streets.

The heat requires a different strategy than an ordinary festival visit. Arriving at 10 a.m., identifying desired artists in advance and limiting the length of the initial walk may be safer than attempting to browse every booth during the afternoon.

Individual Budget Estimate: Free admission. Allow approximately $15 to $45 for transportation, food and beverages before purchasing artwork.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $30 to $100 before art purchases.

Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival

Location: West Broadway Avenue and West River Parkway, Minneapolis
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Best For: Jazz listeners, families, Black cultural history and community connection

The inaugural Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival brings jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, gospel, food, art and community programming to the Mississippi riverfront.

Organizers describe the festival as a celebration of the Black American musical traditions that gave rise to jazz and shaped much of the world’s popular music.

The North Minneapolis location is central to the event’s meaning. The festival presents the Northside not as a secondary location outside the city’s cultural center, but as a community with its own deep musical, artistic and civic history.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is designed as a free, family-friendly gathering.

Visitors should not attempt to remain on the festival grounds for eight continuous hours in the forecast heat. A shorter morning visit or later-afternoon arrival may be more realistic. Anyone attending during the hottest period should locate cooling areas, carry water and monitor official updates.

Neighborhood parking may be limited. Visitors should leave additional time for arrival and avoid blocking residential access.

Individual Budget Estimate: Free before food and transportation. Allow approximately $15 to $45 for a meal, beverages and travel.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $40 to $120.

Slice of Shoreview

Venue: Island Lake County Park
Address: 3611 Victoria Street North, Shoreview
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free; food, carnival rides and selected activities cost extra
Best For: Families, children and multigenerational groups

Slice of Shoreview completes its weekend Sunday with carnival attractions, food vendors, art and commercial booths, entertainment and community activities.

The food court operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art and commercial booths are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A continuous parking shuttle operates from approximately 9:30 a.m. until the festival closes.

Sunday does not include the Friday and Saturday fireworks, and visitors should not arrive expecting an evening program. The shorter final-day schedule makes Slice of Shoreview most suitable as a morning or early-afternoon outing.

Admission to the grounds is free, but carnival rides, food and vendor purchases can increase the cost quickly.

The festival permits pets under its general policy, but the extreme heat makes leaving animals at home the safer decision.

Individual Budget Estimate: Free without purchases. Allow approximately $20 to $60 for food and carnival activities.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $75 to $200 for food and rides. Families attending only free programming can spend substantially less.

ART, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

W.E. Chalk Festival

Venue: The Shops at West End
Address: 1621 West End Boulevard, St. Louis Park
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Best For: Families, photographers, young artists and visual-art audiences

Professional chalk artists transform West End streets and walkways into large two-dimensional and three-dimensional works.

Sunday provides the best opportunity to see the finished pieces after artists spent Saturday building perspective, color and detail. The event also includes a children’s chalk area, vendors, food trucks and opportunities for visitors to participate.

The event’s presenting art organization lists Sunday hours as 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some secondary calendars have circulated different closing times, but the artist organizer’s published schedule identifies 5 p.m. as the ending time.

Because the artwork is outdoors and much of the surface is paved, visitors should arrive early. Pavement temperatures can become dangerous for children and animals during extreme heat.

Individual Budget Estimate: Free before transportation and food. Allow approximately $10 to $40 for refreshments or nearby dining.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $25 to $100, excluding retail shopping.

Twin Cities Tattoo Festival

Venue: Saint Paul RiverCentre
Address: 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: Ticketed; passes available at the door
Best For: Tattoo collectors, visual artists and body-art audiences

More than 300 tattoo artists and over 30 vendors gather for the final day of the Twin Cities Tattoo Festival.

Visitors can examine portfolios, arrange appointments, observe live tattooing, attend competitions and shop for art and merchandise. The festival presents tattooing as both a personal practice and a living visual-art tradition.

Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. RiverCentre reports that tickets will be available at the door.

Festival admission does not include the cost of receiving a tattoo. Anyone arranging work should establish the price, design, appointment time and payment method directly with the artist. Gratuity and aftercare supplies should be budgeted separately.

RiverCentre’s indoor environment makes the festival one of Sunday’s strongest heat-protected choices.

Individual Budget Estimate: Admission plus approximately $20 to $60 for parking, food and fees before tattoo work or merchandise.

Minneapolis Aquatennial Model Sailboat Pond

Location: Government Plaza
Address: Third Avenue South and South Fifth Street, Minneapolis
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Best For: Young children, families and downtown visitors

The Minneapolis Model Sailboat Pond returns to Government Plaza for the final day of the Aquatennial.

The activity provides a quieter family option in the downtown district and can be combined with the Twins game, Loring Park Art Festival or nearby indoor attractions.

Visitors should understand that most of the Aquatennial’s signature public programming occurred earlier in the celebration. Sunday does not include a separate riverfront fireworks show. The sailboat pond is the clearly listed downtown Aquatennial activity for the day.

Because Government Plaza offers limited protection from afternoon heat, this activity is best treated as a brief morning visit.

SPORTS AND ARENA ENTERTAINMENT

Minnesota Twins vs. Athletics

Venue: Target Field
Address: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis
First Pitch: 1:10 p.m.
Admission: Ticketed
Best For: Baseball fans and families

The Minnesota Twins complete their three-game series against the Athletics with a Sunday afternoon game at Target Field.

The game begins at 1:10 p.m. Sunday is also associated with a special Hello Kitty ticket offer. The promotional item requires the designated package and is not automatically included with every game ticket.

Fans should use the METRO Blue or Green lines when possible. The trains stop directly outside Target Field and reduce the need to navigate downtown parking amid simultaneous activity at Target Center, the Orpheum Theatre and Loring Park.

The heat is the central concern. Seats exposed to direct sunlight could become uncomfortable or unsafe during the game. Spectators should use shaded concourses, drink water regularly and take immediate action if they experience dizziness, nausea or confusion.

Families with infants, very young children or heat-sensitive relatives should carefully evaluate whether the game is appropriate under the warning.

Individual Budget Estimate: Ticket price plus approximately $25 to $75 for fees, food and transportation.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $150 to $400.

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour

Venue: Target Center
Address: 600 First Avenue North, Minneapolis
Doors: 5 p.m.
Show: 6 p.m.
Admission: Ticketed
Best For: School-age children, teens and family groups

Dude Perfect brings its Squad Games Tour to Target Center with Trickshot Queen, Insane Shayne, Brodie Smith and That’ll Work.

The production uses the entire arena floor as part of a 360-degree stage for trick shots, athletic challenges, competition and sports comedy.

Doors open at 5 p.m., with the show beginning at 6 p.m.

The indoor setting gives families a weather-protected evening choice. Visitors attending another downtown event earlier in the day should avoid leaving children or valuables in parked vehicles and should not assume one parking payment will permit movement between ramps.

Individual Budget Estimate: Ticket price plus approximately $25 to $70 for fees, refreshments and transportation.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $200 to more than $500, depending on seating.

THEATER, CIRCUS, COMEDY AND LIVE PERFORMANCE

“Wicked”

Venue: Orpheum Theatre
Address: 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Performances: 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Evening Performance: Sensory-friendly
Admission: Ticketed
Recommended Age: 8 and older

“Wicked” explores the lives of Elphaba and Glinda before Dorothy arrives in Oz, examining friendship, ambition, public reputation and the labels societies place on people.

The production runs approximately two hours and 45 minutes, including intermission.

Sunday’s first performance begins at 1 p.m. The 6:30 p.m. presentation is sensory-friendly and has been designed for people with sensory differences, cognitive or developmental disabilities and others who benefit from a more relaxed theater environment.

Hennepin Arts is presenting the sensory-friendly performance in partnership with Fraser.

GalaPro accessibility services are available at performances and include captioning and audio-description options.

Ticket buyers should use the authorized box office or ticketing provider. Downtown traffic will be complicated by the Twins game, Target Center activity and nearby art festival.

Individual Budget Estimate: Ticket price plus approximately $20 to $60 for fees, parking and refreshments.

Family Budget Estimate: Four tickets, fees, parking and food may range from approximately $300 to more than $700.

Circus Juventas Presents “Whimsy”

Venue: Circus Juventas Big Top
Address: 1270 Montreal Avenue, Saint Paul
Performance: Noon
Admission: $25 to $55, plus ticketing fees
Best For: Families and circus-performance audiences

“Whimsy” follows a story set around a magical chocolate-making world, combining aerial hoops, tightropes, balancing, parkour, acrobatics and theatrical storytelling.

Sunday’s performance begins at noon. Ticket prices range from $25 to $55, depending on seating category and eligibility for child, senior or military pricing.

The production highlights the advanced youth performers of Circus Juventas and offers a visual experience capable of engaging children who may not be ready for a long conventional play.

Wheelchair and limited floor seating are available. Patrons requiring accommodations should make arrangements before arriving.

Individual Budget Estimate: Approximately $35 to $80 with fees and refreshments.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $120 to $220, depending on seating.

“The Prom”

Venue: Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
Address: 420 East Main Street, Anoka
Performance: 2 p.m.
Special Feature: Post-show talkback
Admission: Approximately $50 to $57
Best For: Musical-theater audiences, teens, adults and North Metro residents

“The Prom” follows four Broadway performers who travel to an Indiana town after learning that a student has been prevented from bringing her girlfriend to prom.

The musical combines comedy and show-business satire with a story about acceptance, dignity and community support.

Sunday’s 2 p.m. performance is followed by a post-show talkback. The discussion gives audience members an opportunity to learn more about the production and participate in a conversation facilitated by Lyric Arts.

Free parking near the theater makes this one of the North Metro’s most convenient ticketed Sunday options.

Individual Budget Estimate: Approximately $50 to $80.

Couples Budget Estimate: Approximately $130 to $220 with dinner.

House of Comedy

Venue: House of Comedy at Mall of America
Address: 408 East Broadway, Bloomington
Scheduled Performance: Ashli Henderson and the Homies Comedy Show
Time: 7 p.m.; doors at 6 p.m.
Admission: Ticketed

The original weekend schedule lists Ashli Henderson and the Homies Comedy Show for Sunday evening.

Because comedy schedules and ticket availability can change, readers should confirm the performance directly with the venue before traveling.

Mall of America parking is free, making the performance a practical alternative to downtown comedy or theater.

FREE LIVE MUSIC

Minneapolis Pops Orchestra: People’s Choice

Venue: Lake Harriet Bandshell
Address: 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis
Performance: 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Best For: Families, picnics, classical-music newcomers and relaxed dates

The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra concludes its 77th season with its People’s Choice program.

The free concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The Bandshell area includes benches, lawn seating, concessions, restrooms, drinking fountains, a playground and lake trails. Visitors may bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic food.

Parking around Lake Harriet is limited even under ordinary conditions. Walking, bicycling, rideshare and public transportation are preferable.

The evening timing is helpful, but dangerous heat may persist. Visitors should not assume conditions will become safe simply because the concert begins after 5 p.m. Bring water and avoid prolonged exposure before the performance.

Individual Budget Estimate: Free before transportation and food.

Family Budget Estimate: Approximately $20 to $70 with picnic food or concessions.

July Sunday Carillon Recital Series

Venue: House of Hope Presbyterian Church
Address: 797 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul
Admission: Verify with organizer
Best For: Classical music, architecture and quieter Sunday outings

The House of Hope Presbyterian Church’s July Sunday Carillon Recital Series appears on Saint Paul’s official July 26 events calendar.

A carillon performance offers a distinctive alternative to larger festivals and arena entertainment. Visitors should confirm the recital time and listening arrangements directly through the venue before traveling.

FARMERS MARKETS AND MORNING OPTIONS

Minneapolis Farmers Market

Address: 312 East Lyndale Avenue North, Minneapolis
Sunday Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: Free

The Minneapolis Farmers Market offers produce, flowers, meats, baked goods, prepared food and specialty products.

An early visit is strongly recommended because it allows shoppers to avoid the worst afternoon heat and leaves time for another Sunday event.

Suggested Combination: Farmers Market breakfast, followed by the Loring Park Art Festival at 10 a.m.

Saint Paul Farmers’ Market

Address: 290 Fifth Street East, Saint Paul
Sunday Hours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: Free

The Lowertown market offers direct-from-producer goods and early access to peak-summer produce.

Visitors attending the Twin Cities Tattoo Festival can begin at the market before walking or driving toward RiverCentre.

INDOOR ALTERNATIVES DURING PEAK HEAT

Sunday’s weather makes indoor attractions part of the essential guide rather than optional additions.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Address: 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
Admission: General collection is free; special exhibitions vary

Mia’s extensive global collection provides one of the region’s best free indoor cultural experiences.

Best Combination: Morning farmers market followed by several hours at Mia during peak heat.

Walker Art Center

Address: 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
Admission: Museum admission varies; Sculpture Garden is free

The Walker provides an air-conditioned complement to the nearby Loring Park Art Festival.

Visitors can browse the festival early, enter the Walker during the hottest afternoon hours and return outside only if conditions permit.

Science Museum of Minnesota

Address: 120 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul
Admission: Ticketed

The museum’s science, natural-history and hands-on exhibits make it a strong family alternative to prolonged outdoor exposure.

Its location near RiverCentre also makes it possible to combine the museum with the Tattoo Festival.

Minnesota History Center

Address: 345 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul
Admission: Standard museum rates apply

Interactive exhibitions explore Minnesota communities, events and historical experiences.

The History Center is a practical choice for families seeking an educational Sunday without extended exposure to the heat.

SUNDAY PLANS BY REGION

Downtown Minneapolis

Morning: Loring Park Art Festival at 10 a.m.
Afternoon: “Wicked” at 1 p.m. or Twins baseball at 1:10 p.m.
Evening: Dude Perfect at 6 p.m. or sensory-friendly “Wicked” at 6:30 p.m.

Trying to attend both the Twins game and the 1 p.m. performance of “Wicked” is impossible. Families should select one primary afternoon event.

North Minneapolis

Morning: Minneapolis Farmers Market.
Late Morning through Evening: Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Visitors should plan a shorter festival stay and avoid remaining outside through the entire heat-warning period.

North Metro

Early Morning: 3M Open final round.
Late Morning: Slice of Shoreview.
Afternoon: “The Prom” at Lyric Arts.

The 3M Open and “The Prom” can potentially be combined only with an early tournament visit and a timely departure from Blaine.

Saint Paul

Morning: Saint Paul Farmers’ Market.
Noon: Circus Juventas’ “Whimsy.”
Afternoon: Science Museum, Minnesota History Center or Twin Cities Tattoo Festival.

This is one of Sunday’s strongest weather-protected regional plans.

West Metro

Morning: W.E. Chalk Festival.
Afternoon: Indoor dining, shopping or a movie at the West End.

The chalk festival should be visited early because of the heat radiating from paved surfaces.

Southwest Minneapolis

Late Afternoon: Minneapolis Pops Orchestra at Lake Harriet.

Visitors should avoid arriving hours early unless they have access to adequate cooling.

EDITOR’S PICKS

Best Overall Sunday Event: 3M Open final round

Best Free Cultural Event: Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival

Best Traditional Art Event: Loring Park Art Festival

Best Interactive Art Event: W.E. Chalk Festival

Best North Metro Family Event: Slice of Shoreview

Best North Metro Theater Event: “The Prom”

Best Broadway Experience: “Wicked”

Best Accessible Performance: Sensory-friendly “Wicked”

Best Indoor Family Performance: Circus Juventas’ “Whimsy”

Best Arena Family Event: Dude Perfect

Best Professional Sports Event: Minnesota Twins vs. Athletics

Best Free Concert: Minneapolis Pops Orchestra

Best Indoor Art Alternative: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Best Heat-Protected Saint Paul Choice: Science Museum of Minnesota or Twin Cities Tattoo Festival

Best Low-Cost Morning: Minneapolis Farmers Market followed by Loring Park Art Festival

Best Low-Cost Evening: Minneapolis Pops Orchestra

Best Full North Metro Plan: Early 3M Open visit followed by “The Prom”

SUNDAY INDEX BY BUDGET

Free

Loring Park Art Festival
Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival
W.E. Chalk Festival
Slice of Shoreview general admission
Minneapolis Pops Orchestra
Minneapolis Model Sailboat Pond
Minneapolis Institute of Art general collection
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Farmers markets without purchases

Generally Under $25

Farmers market breakfast
Transit to free events
Picnic at the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra
Modest food purchase at a free festival
Free museum visit with transportation

Approximately $25 to $75

Twin Cities Tattoo Festival admission
Circus Juventas standard seating
Some Twins tickets before fees and concessions
Museum admission with parking or food
Single admission to “The Prom”

$75 and Above

Premium “Wicked” seating
Dude Perfect premium seating
3M Open admission with substantial food or hospitality purchases
Four-person attendance at ticketed theater, sports or arena events
Professional tattoo work

FINAL PLANNING GUIDANCE

Sunday offers enough programming to create several excellent outings, but the schedule should not be approached as a challenge to attend as many events as possible.

Choose one major outdoor event and one indoor or evening event. Avoid moving repeatedly between distant venues during the hottest hours. Use public transportation in downtown Minneapolis, arrive early at outdoor festivals and confirm ticket availability before leaving home.

The Extreme Heat Warning is not a routine weather advisory. Heat-index values above 105 degrees can cause illness quickly, particularly during walking, standing in direct sunlight or waiting in lines.

Drink water before becoming thirsty. Take regular cooling breaks. Check on children, older relatives and neighbors. Never leave anyone inside a parked vehicle.

Events may change their schedules because of heat, storms, air quality or other operational concerns. Readers should check official organizer announcements immediately before departure.

Sources: Original MinneapoliMedia July 24–26 Entertainment Guide; National Weather Service; Loring Park Art Festival; 3M Open; Slice of Shoreview; Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival; Minneapolis Aquatennial; Hennepin Arts; Circus Juventas; Lyric Arts; Minneapolis Pops Orchestra; Minnesota Twins; Target Center; Twin Cities Tattoo Festival; W.E. Chalk Festival; Meet Minneapolis; Visit Saint Paul.

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