Things to do in the NW Metro – July 2nd – July 8th, 2021

Happy 4th of July weekend! There is no better way to celebrate America and Independence Day than by going to a fireworks display! Please note there are fireworks happening on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

Ongoing:

Looking for outdoor concerts? Check out our list of NW Metro Outdoor Summer Concert Series 2021

Annandale 4th of July Celebration July 1st – 4th, Annandale

Coon Rapids Community 4th of July Celebration July 3rd – 4th, Coon Rapids

Delano 4th of July Celebration July 1st – 4th, Delano

Hamel Rodeo July 8th – 11th, Hamel

Whiz Bang Days July 8th – 11th, Robbinsdale

Wright County Swappers Meet 4th of July Sale – July 2nd – 4th, South Haven

The new interpretive trail is up at the Eastman Nature Center in Dayton. Visit the Sumac trail throughout the month of July to learn about common MN dragonfly and damselfly species.

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Friday July 2nd

Brunch Menu 8am – 2pm, The Hen and The Hog, Albertville

Sensory Day 8:30am – 7pm, Minisota Play Cafe, Maple Grove

Mommy & Me Day 10am – 7pm, Making Memories Ceramics, Otsego

Ronald McDonald House Charity Ride 9am -3:30pm, Zylstra Harley-Davidson, Elk River

State Fair Food 11am – 8pm, Hy-Vee, Brooklyn Park

Becker Farmers Market 3pm – 6pm, 13150 1st Street, Becker*

Rockford Farmers Market 3pm – 6:30pm, 6121 Main Street, Rockford*

Adults Night Out 5pm – 7pm, Color Me Mine, Maple Grove

Lonesome Dan Kase Live 7pm, AEGIR Brewing Co, Elk River

Fight Club 6:30pm, Strike Fitness, Rogers*

Shane Martin 6pm – 9pm, BK Tap Haus, St Michael

Merchants of Soul 7pm – 10pm, 10K Brewing, Anoka

Live Music Fridays: Jackson & the Burn 7pm – 10pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Maiden Dixie 9pm – 1am, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Saturday July 3rd

Buffalo Farmer’s Market 8am – 12pm, Downtown Buffalo *

Sensory Saturday 8:30am – 7pm, MiniSota Play Cafe, Maple Grove

Elk River Fest 2pm – 9pm, Downtown Elk River

Jezebel 9pm – 1am, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove

Fireworks– 10pm – launched from Elk River High School

Anoka Fireworks – July 3rd – Castle Field, Anoka

Sunday July 4th

No Class Today Sunday Morning Yoga 10:15am, Omni Brewing Co, Maple Grove*

4th of July Music Day & Boat Parade 2pm – 1pm, Ridgewood Bay Resort, Zimmerman

Garrison Keillor and a Few Friends from Prairie Home Companion 3pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael

Jake Ilika 4pm – 6pm, 10K Brewing, Anoka*

Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration Fireworks – 10pm – Coon Rapids Ice Center

Delano Fireworks – 10:30 pm – Central Park, Delano

Annandale 4th of July Fest Fireworks 10pm – Annandale Municipal Park

Monday July 5th

Jazz on the Prairie 7pm, Maple Grove Towne Green

Puppies & Pints 11am – 11pm, Short or Tall Eatery & Drink Hall, Rogers*

Monday Night Bingo 6pm – 8pm, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Maple Grove*

Tuesday July 6th

Otsego Farmers Market 3pm – 6:30pm, Coburns Parking Lot, Otsego*

Tacos & Tunes Tuesday 6pm – 8pm, OMNI Brewing Co, Maple Grove*

Wednesday July 7th

Buy 1 get 1 Studio Fee Wednesdays 10am – 7pm, Making Memories Ceramics, Otsego*

Trivia 6pm – 8pm, AEGIR Brewing Company, Elk River*

FIRE Cardio Sculpt Yoga with Paige 6pm, Zen Yoga Den, Anoka

Wednesday Night Trivia 6:30 – 8:30pm, Nordic Brewing, Monticello*

Ms Myra and the Moonshiners 7pm, Maple Grove Towne Green

Bonfire Wednesdays: The Crown Jewels, a Tribute to Queen 7pm – 10pm, Rockwoods, Otsego

Thursday July 8th

Big Epic Show (kids) 10:30am, Maple Grove Towne Green

Maple Grove Farmers Market 3pm – 7pm, Maple Grove Community Center*

Albertville Lions Farmers Market 3pm – 7pm, Albertville Pavillion*

Elk River Farmers Market 3pm – 7pm, Downtown Elk River*

Monticello Farmers Market 3:30pm – 7pm, Monticello Public Library*

Ladies Night 5pm – 7pm, Color Me Mine, Maple Grove

Live Music: Alexander Craig 6pm – 8pm, Elm Creek Brewing Co, Champlin

Mick Sterling Presents: Billy Joel State of Mind – Tribute to Billy Joel 6:30pm, Le Musique Room, St Michael Cinema

Big Lake Music in the Park 7pm – 8:30pm, Lakeside Park, Big Lake

Chmielewski Funtime Band – Polka 7pm – 8pm, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

OMNI Brewing Summer Music Series 7pm – 10pm, Omni Brewing, Maple Grove*

Thirsty Thursdays w/ Betty Danger 7pm – 9pm, 10K Brewing, Anoka

Dingo 7pm – 9pm, AEGIR Brewing Co, Elk River*

High & Mighty 7:30pm, Short or Tall Eatery & Drink Hall, Rogers

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