Best events in
Minnetonka

Looking for events or things to do in Minnetonka, MN? Life in the area revolves around Lake Minnetonka, with a social calendar that peaks during the warmer months. Nearby towns like Excelsior and Wayzata offer lively, walkable downtowns, while Minnetonka itself maintains a more relaxed, parks-focused atmosphere.

The lakeside towns of Excelsior and Wayzata come alive with a resort-town energy, hosting annual events like James J. Hill Days and Excelsior Art on the Lake in their bustling downtowns.
For stage performances and comedy, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres presents professional productions and its long-running Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret, which performs weekly.
Free, family-friendly entertainment is a staple at Minnetonka Civic Center Park, which hosts the Entertainment in the Park series and the annual Minnetonka Summer Fest.

autocomplete

Popular in Minnetonka

Explore more events

Bridging Real Estate & Blockchain - 2 HOURS OF FEE CE

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM

West & Main 18283 Minnetonka Blvd, Suite F, Deephaven MN 55391

Check ticket price on event

The Gathering Of The Firebrands

Thursday • 5:30 PM + 2 more

Minneapolis Marriott West

Check ticket price on event

Women and Wealth A Smart Money Financial Planning Seminar

Wed, Oct 14 • 7:00 PM

Ridgedale Library - Hennepin County Library

Check ticket price on event

Adaptive Bowling

Thu, Oct 29 • 1:30 PM

Tuttle's Eat Bowl Play

Check ticket price on event

Trick or Treat at Gilda's Club!

Thu, Oct 29 • 5:00 PM

Gilda’s Club Minnesota

Check ticket price on event

Boo Bash N' Splash

Fri, Oct 30 • 5:00 PM

Goldfish Swim School - Minnetonka, 4729 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN, USA

Check ticket price on event

Hopkins Kindergarten Information Night

Thu, Nov 12 • 5:30 PM

Hopkins High School

Check ticket price on event

Tamil Musical Celebration-Deepavali Isai Kondattam 2026

Sun, Nov 22 • 3:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

Check ticket price on event

Bridging Real Estate & Blockchain - 2 HOURS OF FEE CE

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM

West & Main 18283 Minnetonka Blvd, Suite F, Deephaven MN 55391

Check ticket price on event

The Gathering Of The Firebrands

Thursday • 5:30 PM + 2 more

Minneapolis Marriott West

Check ticket price on event

Women and Wealth A Smart Money Financial Planning Seminar

Wed, Oct 14 • 7:00 PM

Ridgedale Library - Hennepin County Library

Check ticket price on event

Adaptive Bowling

Thu, Oct 29 • 1:30 PM

Tuttle's Eat Bowl Play

Check ticket price on event

Trick or Treat at Gilda's Club!

Thu, Oct 29 • 5:00 PM

Gilda’s Club Minnesota

Check ticket price on event

Boo Bash N' Splash

Fri, Oct 30 • 5:00 PM

Goldfish Swim School - Minnetonka, 4729 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN, USA

Check ticket price on event

Hopkins Kindergarten Information Night

Thu, Nov 12 • 5:30 PM

Hopkins High School

Check ticket price on event

Tamil Musical Celebration-Deepavali Isai Kondattam 2026

Sun, Nov 22 • 3:00 PM

Eisenhower Community Center

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Online Events

Explore more events

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Today • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Animation Studio: Create Kids' Cartoons

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Today • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Animation Studio: Create Kids' Cartoons

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

This Weekend

Explore more events

Make a Mini River Board

Saturday • 2:00 PM

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Minnetonka

Check ticket price on event

Clinical Foundations in Cancer Support

Saturday • 8:30 AM

Gilda’s Club Minnesota

Check ticket price on event

DODS Event at Goldfish Swim School Minnetonka

Saturday • 2:00 PM

Goldfish Swim School - Minnetonka, 4729 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN, USA

Check ticket price on event

Rescue Puppy Yoga

Sunday • 10:00 AM

Unmapped Brewing Co.

Check ticket price on event

Make a Mini River Board

Saturday • 2:00 PM

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Minnetonka

Check ticket price on event

Clinical Foundations in Cancer Support

Saturday • 8:30 AM

Gilda’s Club Minnesota

Check ticket price on event

DODS Event at Goldfish Swim School Minnetonka

Saturday • 2:00 PM

Goldfish Swim School - Minnetonka, 4729 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN, USA

Check ticket price on event

Rescue Puppy Yoga

Sunday • 10:00 AM

Unmapped Brewing Co.

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Family & Education events

Open House at Tierra Encantada - Minnetonka

Saturday • 11:00 AM

Tierra Encantada - Minnetonka

Check ticket price on event

Women and Wealth A Smart Money Financial Planning Seminar

Wed, Oct 14 • 7:00 PM

Ridgedale Library - Hennepin County Library

Check ticket price on event

Hopkins Kindergarten Language Immersion Information Fair

Tue, Nov 17 • 6:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary School

Check ticket price on event

Minneapolis Global Opportunities Fair

Tue, Jan 26 • 6:00 PM

Minnetonka High School

Check ticket price on event

Open House at Tierra Encantada - Minnetonka

Saturday • 11:00 AM

Tierra Encantada - Minnetonka

Check ticket price on event

Women and Wealth A Smart Money Financial Planning Seminar

Wed, Oct 14 • 7:00 PM

Ridgedale Library - Hennepin County Library

Check ticket price on event

Hopkins Kindergarten Language Immersion Information Fair

Tue, Nov 17 • 6:00 PM

Eisenhower Elementary School

Check ticket price on event

Minneapolis Global Opportunities Fair

Tue, Jan 26 • 6:00 PM

Minnetonka High School

Check ticket price on event

Points of Interest near Minnetonka

Big Willow Park Minnetonka

Frequently asked questions about Minnetonka

What are some free things to do in the Minnetonka area?

Minnetonka Civic Center Park offers many free community events throughout the year. The park's amphitheater is home to the Entertainment in the Park music and movie series, as well as the annual Minnetonka Summer Fest.

Where can I find family-friendly events near Minnetonka?

The Spirit of the Lakes Festival in Mound is a popular annual choice for families. This multi-day summer event features live music, food vendors, wakesurfing competitions, and even a unique boat-in movie on the lake.

Are there good comedy shows near Minnetonka, MN?

Yes, the region has great options for comedy. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres hosts the weekly Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret, and dedicated clubs like Acme Comedy Company and Rick Bronson's House of Comedy are a short drive away.

What is the nightlife like in Excelsior?

Excelsior offers a lively resort-town nightlife experience, especially in warmer months. Its walkable downtown is full of restaurants and bars, and the area draws crowds for its lakeside atmosphere and community events.

Where are the best spots for live music events around Lake Minnetonka?

The Narrows Saloon in Wayzata features live music every Friday and Saturday night. Additionally, large annual festivals like James J. Hill Days in Wayzata and the Spirit of the Lakes Festival in Mound have prominent music stages.

Can I find local art events in the area?

The Excelsior Art on the Lake festival is a major annual art event in the region. Held over a weekend in Commons Park, this popular gathering showcases a wide array of juried artists against a scenic lakeside backdrop.

How can I find local food from farmers markets?

Local farmers markets are a seasonal staple in the Lake Minnetonka area. The Minnetonka Farmers Market runs on Tuesdays, while the lakeside communities of Wayzata and Excelsior host popular weekly markets as well.

What are some signature outdoor events in the Minnetonka area?

The area's outdoor event calendar is shaped by the lake and its parks. Major annual events include Wayzata's James J. Hill Days, Mound's Spirit of the Lakes Festival, and Minnetonka Summer Fest at the Civic Center Park.