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Enjoy These Downtown Events And More Throughout The Summer
There are great activities going on every day here in downtown. Here are a few to keep in mind.
MDID works with local artist Ken Avidor to create murals highlighting daily activities and events downtown. The Mural is updated monthly during the summer and is located at 5th and Hennepin.
There are great activities, events and programs going on daily in downtown Minneapolis. Over the past two years, MDID has become more active in programming and event sponsorships as part of our mission to maintain a green, clean, safe and vibrant downtown community. In addition, as part of a tactical urbanism initiative, at 5th and Hennepin, MDID has engaged local artist Ken Avidor to create monthly murals throughout the summer highlighting daily activities and events downtown. Stop by 5th and Hennepin to see the mural each month, or click the calendar above to see the detailed MDID calendar
Below are a few highlights of some of the upcoming events downtown.
Upcoming events:
- Tuesdays, June-August: Piano Performances at South Plaza
- June-August: Free activities at The Commons (Kuub lessons, silent disco, music, workshops, night market & More)
- June 27, July 11, July 25: Outdoor Trivia at Target Field Station
- June 29, July 13, July 20, August 10, August 24: Outdoor Movie Nights at Target Field Station
- June 29, July 27, August 10, August 24: Festive Movie Nights at The Commons
- July 13-16: X-Games
- July 14-15: Nicollet Makers Market at IDS Center
- July 19-22: The Minneapolis Aquatennial
- July 19: CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade
- July 22: Target Fireworks
- July 29-30: Loring Park Art Festival
- September 23: Explore Downtown Living
