Get Out: Weekend Planner

It's time to plan another weekend, Golden Valley residents. This time you can buy some fresh produce and enjoy a Fourth of July weekend fireworks display. Have a great time!

Golden Valley

• When: Sunday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Enjoy live entertainment while getting all your fresh produce for your 4^th of July celebrations.
• Price: Free

• When: Monday, July 4 at dusk (approx. 9:30 – 10 p.m.)
• Where: 
• Why Go: An entertaining patriotic sky display.
• Price: Free

Southwest Minneapolis

• When: Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m.
• Where:  
• Why Go: Live music in the park featuring a full symphonic ensemble.
• Price: Free

• When: Saturday, July 2 from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Spend a beautiful Saturday morning on a birding tour with a knowledgeable naturalist.
• Price: $5

St. Louis Park

• When: Monday, July 4 at 7 p.m.
• Where: Aquila Park (3110 Xylon Avenue S)
• Why Go: The St. Louis Park 4^th of July celebration includes concessions, vendors, live music from the Table Rockers and fireworks at 10 p.m.
• Price: Free

• When: Friday, July 1 at 9:30 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Kick off this patriotic weekend with live country music.
• Price: $5

Hopkins

• When: Friday, July 1 from 8 to 11 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Live performances from The Dead Presidents, TAO, and Alex Stone.
• Price: $5

• Annie Jr.
• When: Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 2 at 1 & 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: The classic musical of hard knocks and a sunny tomorrow.
• Price: $15

Minnetonka

• When: Saturday, July 2 at 10 a.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Developing children’s literacy skills is just one of those patriotic duties.
• Price: Free

• When: Sunday, July 3 at 9:20 a.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Sing hymns, and enjoy a worship service followed by coffee and fellowship.
• Price: Free

Lake Minnetonka

• When: Monday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to noon
• Where: The Historic Wayzata Depot (402 Lake Street E, Wayzata)
• Why Go: Catch your breakfast while it’s hot, hear tales from revolutionary actors and see muskets being fired.
• Price: $6 includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, cold drink and a flag. Veterans eat for free.

• When: Monday, July 4 at 12:30 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Kids under 12 can get outside and compete in the Wayzata Fire Department’s variety of events.
• Price: Free

Edina

• When: Monday, July 4.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Residents are invited to swing by after the 10 a.m. Edina Parade to explore the historical Cahill School and Minnehaha Grange, where the vote for Edina’s independence took place in 1888.
• Price: Free

• When: Monday, July 4 at 10 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Celebrate independence with a bang this year.
• Price: Free

Richfield

• When: Friday & Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 11 p.m.; and Monday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Get festive with rides, food, games and carnival entertainment.

• When: Saturday, July 2 at 9 p.m.
• Where: 
• Why Go: Despicable Me will be shown up on the big screen.
• Price: Free