Annual Events

The following are events typically held each year in Edina. 

January

  • Winter Ice Festival: Typically held from 1 to 5 p.m. the second Sunday in January at Centennial Lakes Park. For more information, call 952-833-9580 or the Centennial Lakes Park page.
  • Candyland Trail: Walk the decorated wonders of the Candyland Trail at Centennial Lakes Park and visit the sweets truck in this event for ages 3-8 that debuted to a sell-out crowd in 2022. Registration required at EdinaParks.com/SpecialEvents.

April or May

  • Taste of Edina: Organized by the Edina Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Edina Liquor. Sample delectable wines, specialty beers and gourmet samplings from Edina’s finest restaurants and Edina Liquor vendors. For more information, call 952-806-9060 or visit the Edina Chamber of Commerce website.
  • Ice Skating Show: Annual performance by the Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club at Braemar Arena. For more information, call 952-833-9500 or visit the Braemar Arena page.

May

  • Arbor Day: Join the City Forester and Park Maintenance staff to plant trees in an Edina park. See details on EdinaMN.gov in mid-April.
  • Vehicle Day: Typically held in early May at Southdale Center in the parking lot. Get up close to fire trucks, police cars, garbage trucks, snow plows, buses and more! For more information, call 952-826-0367 or visit the Parks and Recreation page.

June

  • Edina Art Fair: Organized by the 50th & France Business and Professional Association. Held the first weekend in June at 50th & France. For more information, call 952-922-1524 or visit the Edina Art Fair website.
  • Parade of Boats: Typically held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Sunday in June at Centennial Lakes Park. For more information, call 952-833-9580 or visit the Edina Model Yacht Club website.

June Through August

  • Outdoor Concerts in the Park: Held at 7 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays at Centennial Lakes Park. Children’s concerts are held at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 952-833-9580 or the Centennial Lakes Park page.

June Through September

July

  • 4th of July Parade: Organized by the Edina Community Foundation. Begins at 10 a.m. on July 4 behind Edina City Hall, proceeding east on West 50th Street to downtown Edina. For more information, call 952-833-9573 or visit the 4th of July Parade website.
  • 4th of July Fireworks: Typically held at 10 p.m. July 4 at Rosland Park. For more information, call 952-826-0367 or visit the Parks and Recreation page.

August

  • Night to Unite: Held the first Tuesday in August. To set up or register a block party, call the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610. For more information, call 952-833-9523 or visit the Edina Police Department page.
  • Torchlight Concert: Typically held at sundown the second Sunday in August at Centennial Lakes Park. For more information, call 952-833-9580 or the Centennial Lakes Park page.
  • Police Citizens' Academy: This 13-week program gives participants a look behind the scenes of a the Edina Police Department through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on learning. Visit the Citizens' Academy page for more information on the next sessions. 

September

  • Fall into the Arts Festival: Organized by the Edina Chamber of Commerce and Explore Edina, in  support of the Edina Crime Prevention Fund. Held the second weekend in September at Centennial Lakes Park. For more information, call 952-833-9580 or visit the Fall into the Arts Festival website.

September Through May

  • Indoor Music in the Park: Held at 7 p.m. on Sundays at Edinborough Park. Children’s concerts are held at noon on Thursdays. For more information, call 952-833-9540 or visit the Edinborough Park page.

October

  • Halloboo Trick or Treat Trail: Held in late October at Edinborough Park. Trick-or-treating throughout the Park, games and more. Play in Adventure Peak and the Great Hall. For more information, call 952-833-9450 or visit the Edinborough Park page.

November

  • Pumpkin Smash and Bash: Held a few days after Halloween as a fun way to compost your jack-o-lanterns. Call 952-826-1657 or check the Events Calendar for more information.
  • Community Tree-Lighting: Held at 5 p.m. the Saturday after Thanksgiving at 50th & France. For more information, call 952-491-0001 or visit the 50th & France website.

December

  • Ice Skating Show: Annual performance by the Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club at Braemar Arena. For more information, call 952-833-9500 or visit the Braemar Arena page.
  • Santa and Skating: Held from 10 a.m. to noon one Saturday in December. Visit and take photos with Santa, skate and create a holiday gift. For more information, call 952-833-9500 or visit the Braemar Arena page.
  • New Year’s Eve Party: Held December 31 at Edinborough Park. Family friendly evening of music, fun and games. Play in Adventure Peak and the Great Hall. An early countdown will ring in the New Year. For more information, call 952-833-9540 or visit the Edinborough Park page.