Bloomington
SUMMER FETE: Carnival, food vendors, kids stage and live music by R Factor. Fireworks at dusk. 3-10 p.m. July 3. Normandale Lake Park Bandshell, 84th St. and Normandale Blvd. 952-563-8895. www.ci.bloomington.mn.us. Buffalo
BUFFALO DAYS: Carnival, medallion hunt, street dance, parade and live entertainment. Through Sunday. Fireworks at dusk Friday. Free. Sturges Park, Hwy. 25 and 2nd Av. S. 763-682-4132. www.buffalochamber.org. SIDEWALK ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Held on the streets of downtown Buffalo. More than 200 craft and food vendors exhibit their wares. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 21. Sturges Park, Hwy. 25 and 2nd Av. S. 763-682-4132. www.buffalochamber.org. Chanhassen
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION: Carnival rides, parades, live music, contests and fireworks on July 4th at 10 p.m. Events held at City Center Park and Lake Ann Park. 3:30-11 p.m. July 3; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4th. Free. City Center Park Chanhassen, 7700 Market Blvd. 952-227-1100. www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/parks/july4.html. Chaska
CLAYHOLE DAYS: Beach activities and more, for all ages. 2 p.m. today through Friday. Free. Fireman's Park, Hwy. 212 and Hwy. 41. 952-448-3176, ext. 7746. RIVER CITY DAYS: Live bands and entertainment, arts and craft show, medallion hunt, beach bash and more. City Square park and other locations. 4 p.m.-midnight July 23; 10 a.m.-midnight July 24; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. July 25. City Square Park, 300 Chestnut St. www.chaskarivercitydays.com. Cokato
CORN CARNIVAL: Parades, food stands, carnival rides and corn feed. Aug. 9-11. Peterson Park, 200 Broadway Av. S. 1-320-286-5505. www.cokato.mn.us. Corcoran
HENNEPIN COUNTY FAIR: Kids' activities, carnival, 4-H exhibits and live music. 4-11 p.m. Thursday; noon-11 Friday; 10 a.m.-11 Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Fireworks at dusk Saturday. $6-$10. Corcoran Lion's Park, County Rds. 10 & 101. 763-420-4546. www.hennepincounty fair.com. COUNTRY DAZE: Live music, softball tournament and family activities. Starts at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 and 8 a.m. Aug. 21, with activities till after midnight each day. Fireworks at dusk Aug. 21. Corcoran Ball Fields, 20200 County Rd. 50. www .corcoranjaycees.org. Deephaven
DEEPHAVEN DAYS AND TRIATHALON: This event features a triathalon that starts at 10 a.m. Also, food, music and games. 11:30 a.m. Aug. 14. Thorpe Park, 3725 Hamilton Av. www.cityofdeephaven.org. Eden Prairie
JULY 4TH HOMETOWN CELEBRATION: Kiddie parade, live music, games and activities. Fireworks at 10 p.m. 11:30 a.m. July 4th. Round Lake Park, 7550 Constitution Av. 952-949-8450. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: A celebration of the many cultures of Eden Prairie, with live entertainment, music, kids' activities and exhibits. Noon-7 p.m. Aug. 15. Free. Staring Lake Park, 14800 Pioneer Trail. www.edenprairie.org. Hopkins Raspberry Festival: Art fair, family day, parade and live entertainment. July 10-18. Fireworks at dusk on July 17 in Central Park. Events held at Downtown Park, 16 9th Av. S., and various locations. www.raspberrycapital.com. ARTS FESTIVAL: Part of the Raspberry Festival, this event includes performances and art vendors in a variety of media. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 10; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11. Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet. 952-979-1111. www.hopkins artscenter.com. Howard Lake
WRIGHT COUNTY FAIR: Live music, classic car show, carnival and entertainment. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 4-8. $2-$5. Wright County Fairgrounds, County Rd. 6. 1-320-543-2111. www.wrightcountyfair.com. Mayer
COMMUNITY RISING FESTIVAL: Kickball tournament, children's activities and show of cars, cycles and vintage fire trucks. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 10. Mayer Community Center, 413 Bluejay Av. 952-657-1502. mayer.govoffice.com. Minnetonka
SUMMER FESTIVAL: Children's rides, petting zoo, ice skating, musical entertainment, fireworks and more. 4-10:30 p.m. June 26. Free. Minnetonka Civic Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. www.eminnetonka.com. Monticello
RIVERFEST: Car and art and craft shows, petting zoo, talent show, parade, community worship service, fun run and street dance. 5:30-8 p.m. July 8; 7:30-9:30 p.m. July 9; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 10; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 11. Fireworks at dusk July 11. Ellison Park, 811 E. River St. 763-295-2711. www.monticelloriverfest.com. Mound
SPIRIT OF THE LAKES FESTIVAL: Kiddie parade, live music, retail stroll, French toast breakfast, arts and crafts show and more. Starts at 7 p.m. July 15, 5 p.m. July 16, 9 a.m. July 17. Fireworks at dusk July 17. Mound Bay Park, 5701 Bartlett Blvd. 952-334-6551. www.spiritofthelakes.com. PLYMOUTH MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH: Performances by local musicians beginning at 5 p.m. and a performance by the Minnesota Orchestra at 8:45 p.m. 5 p.m. June 30. Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Blvd. 763-509-5205. www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us. Richfield
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION: Carnival rides, classic car show, parade and live entertainment. 5:30-11 p.m. July 1-2; 1-11 p.m. July 3; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 4th. Fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4th. Veterans Memorial Park, 6335 Portland Av. S. www.richfield4thofjuly.com. CATTAIL DAYS: Live music, arts and crafts, antique car show and entertainment. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18. Free. Veterans Memorial Park, 6335 Portland Av. S. 612-866-6680. Robbinsdale
WHIZ BANG DAYS: Carnival, block party, parade, sidewalk sale and live entertainment. July 8-11. Fireworks at dusk July 11. Lakeview Terrace Park, 3500 Beard Av. N. 763-531-1290, ext. 6313. www.whizbangdays.com. St. Louis Park
PARKTACULAR: Street dance, Taste of St. Louis Park, carnival, parade, health fair, live music, community faith service and more. 4:30-10 p.m. Thursday; 6-10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 9-1 p.m. Sunday. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr. 952-924-2550. www.park tacular.org. JULY 4TH FIREWORKS CELEBRATION: Concessions, vendors, live music by Stevie and the Table Rockers. Begins at 7 p.m. July 4th. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Free. Aquila Park, 3100 Xylon Av. S. 952-924-2500. www.stlouispark.org. Waconia
CARVER COUNTY FAIR: Live music and entertainment, food vendors and livestock demonstrations. Aug. 11-15. $5. Carver County Fairgrounds, 501 W. 3rd St., Waconia. 952-442-2333. Wayzata
JAMES J. HILL DAYS: Arts and crafts, food, business and nonprofit expos, parade and dachshund races. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12. Along Lake Street in downtown Wayzata. 952-473-9595. www.wayzatachamber.com. Compiled by MELISSA WALKER
