What to do in Minnesota: 7 things to do this weekend (July 21-23)

Aquatennial starts Wednesday in Minneapolis

The Aquatennial, an annual summer celebration in Minneapolis, starts Wednesday with the torchlight parade. This year's event features dozens of activities, including fireworks.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Celebrate local cities, catch a car show, or learn about sharks at events this weekend.

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Minneapolis Aquatennial

Minneapolis, MN
July 19 through July 22
Free admission

Celebrate the city of Minneapolis with local food and activities for the whole family. This event also includes the state's largest nighttime parade on Wednesday and one of the top five firework displays in the country on Saturday. Full event list here.

Rivertown Days Festival

Downtown Hastings, MN
July 21 through July 23
Tickets $15 presale and $20 at the gate

Head to this festival to see 25 live bands, a massive carnival, an arts and crafts fair, and a car show. Over 75 artists will sell their art, goods, and food. The carnival offers games, rides, and fair food.

Street Machine Nationals

Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul
July 21 through July 23
$13 per person for a day pass

This car show features street machines, hot rods, street trucks, and custom vehicles from across the country. In addition to the cars, the Performance Marketplace will showcase products and services from industry leaders, many offering special show pricing.

SNT Cocktail, Art, and Music Pop-Up

Glass House, Minneapolis
July 20 through July 21
Tickets starting at $30

The SNT lounges offer premiere access to music, food, art, cocktails, and more curated by a wide range of emerging artists, designers, and businesses that showcase Minnesota’s rich, diverse cultures. The first two SNT events are taking place this weekend. Food will be provided by Bougie Waffles and a craft cocktail menu curated by Glass House and MN4MN will be featured at this event. Both evenings feature artist installations by Arianne Zager and Women artisans from Kenya.

Summer of Sharks

Mall of America, Bloomington
July 6 through August 31
Admission starting at $24.99

Learn more about sharks at this summer event at Sea Life inside the Mall of America. Catch a daily shark talk, explore the 500,000-gallon Shark Cove, and explore the shark activity zone. Complete a shark spotter worksheet for a reward!

‘Mo’ Better Blues’ (1990)

Walker Cinema, Minneapolis
July 19 through July 21 at 7 p.m.
$15 per person, free admission for students on Friday

The Hanif Abdurraqib’s Black VHS Experience is showing Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues (1990) starring Denzel Washington as a Brooklyn jazz musician. Come experience this throwback movie showing with your friends and family!