Summer starts here
Event highlights this week
Loring Park Family Fun Night
Downtown
Date and time
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Loring Park
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Details
Bike Help Days
Northside
Date and time
Thursday, July 16, 2026
5 p.m.
Location
Victory Memorial Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55422
Details
Red Hot Art Fest
Southside
Date and time
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 - 6 p.m.
Location
Stevens Square Park
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Details
Floating Lanterns & Night Market Festival
Southside
Date and time
Saturday, July 18, 2026
3 - 10 p.m.
Location
Bde Maka Ska North Beach
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Details
Bitter Sweet Earths Closing Reception
Southside
Date and time
Saturday, July 18, 2026
7 - 8 p.m.
Location
Cruise
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Details
Fee-free events
Covered permit types include
- Commercial block event permits
- Tent permits for commercial block events
- Event food sponsor permits
- Short term food permits
- Seasonal food permits
- Farmers market licenses
- Outdoor amplified sound permits for standard and large events
- Temporary expansion
- Alcohol temporary permits
- Parade permits
What event organizers need to know
Event organizers still need to submit permit applications. Standard application timelines still apply. This program does not cover late fees.
Some events may need permits that are not listed here, and fees for those permits may still apply.
Costs not covered
Some event costs are not covered by this funding.
These may include:
- Security
- Portable restroom rental
- Barricade rental
- Waste management costs
Host an event
Join in on the excitement. We can help answer questions about eligible permits, event requirements and available support.
Contact us
Minneapolis 311
Business Licenses & Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
612-673-2080
Fax
612-673-3399
Address
Public Service Building505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday