UPTOWN ART FAIR
Highlights: 360 artists; "Family Imagination Station," including clay crafts at Walker Library Courtyard; wine garden and performance stage (belly dancing, Irish dancing, music) at Old Chicago parking lot; Youth Art Fair in Calhoun Square.
When: Noon-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.
Where: W. Lake St. at Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.
Info: www.uptownartfair.com
POWDERHORN ART FAIR
Highlights: 184 artists, local showcase, 20th anniversary display, children's activities and performances by Open Eye Theatre, acoustic music.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
Where: Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Av. S., Mpls.
Info: www.powderhornartfair.org
LORING PARK ART FESTIVAL
Highlights: 140 artists, stage performances, children's activities.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
Where: Loring Park, Oak Grove St. and Hennepin Av. S., opposite Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Info: www.loringparkartfestival.com
FREE TRANSIT
If you download an ArtPass, you can ride for free on Metro Transit buses and light-rail transport connecting the three fairs. Info at www.metrotransit.org/artpass.