Melissa Walker
News Assistant
CalendarsA self-proclaimed "List Maker to the Stars," Melissa spends her days coordinating calendars, sorting through press releases and combing the internet for a variety of events for Twin Citians to occupy themselves in their free time for the Minnesota Star Tribune and Vita.mn entertainment calendars. In rare, spare moments, she writes stories and book reviews.
Latest from Melissa Walker
Celebrate French culture on Bastille Day, plus 8 other free events in Minnesota
Check out concerts at Lutsong Music Festival, a vegan night market and outdoor staging of a Jules Verne classic.
July 7, 2025
Minnesota’s big bang show: A guide to fireworks for July 4th
While the skies light up in an array colors, the streets celebrate the holiday with concerts, parades and food.
July 4, 2025
Celebrate the Fourth with free concerts at 9 venues
The holiday weekend features concert series, the first Jug Jamboree and more.
June 30, 2025
Mark Mallman debuts a new album, plus 8 other free things to do this week
Head to a sauerkraut festival, two night markets and an Indigenous fashion show.
June 23, 2025
Beat the heat at these 10 cool Twin Cities area water parks
From a 200-foot waterslide to a 700-foot lazy river, there are a variety of attractions to soak up fun.
June 20, 2025
Celebrate Juneteenth with food, music and reflections in the Twin Cities and beyond
For the first time, the city of Savage will hold a host of activities to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
June 18, 2025
Help color a mural, join the roller disco craze, dive into ArtBlast — plus six other free events
Music series in Apple Valley park, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” screening and new art exhibit “Radical Joy” are other options.
June 16, 2025
15 venues that will make dads feel extra loved on Father’s Day
Celebrate with plane rides, horse races, games, cold brews and minigolf.
June 10, 2025
See ‘Wonka’ under the stars, celebrate Pride Month — plus 5 other free events
An all-ages music fest, Firefly Night and skateboarder contest are also on tap.
June 9, 2025
Kick off summer with these big-time, can’t-miss festivals
The Yacht Club fest, rib fest, Pride fest, jazz fest, food truck fests, Asian night market, 1950s weekend are on the roster.
June 2, 2025
2 block parties and an egg roll fest bring the fun — plus 6 other free things to do this week
Live music, food trucks, games and a wrestling event are part of the action.
June 2, 2025
54 festivals and fairs to check out this summer in Twin Cities suburbs
Events include strawberry and rib fests, parties in parks, Leprechaun Days, parades and more.
May 27, 2025
