Twin Cities weekend events: Greenway Glow, James J. Hill Days, Southside Battletrain
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Light painting at the Greenway Glow Arts Festival. Photo: Courtesy of Charles Lyon
Light up the Midtown Greenway this Saturday at the Greenway Glow, a bike ride and art festival that largely takes place along the five-mile south Minneapolis biking/walking trail.
What to expect: Art installations, dance, music and theater performances and a "giant catapult" lining the sides of the trail, plus art hubs in Midtown, East Phillips and Seward at street level.
- Cyclists can DIY their own route or join a community bike ride, which leaves from the Midtown Bike Center at 7pm, to the beer garden and main stage.
Details: Saturday from 4–10pm along the Midtown Greenway. Free, or get a $59 VIP ticket that includes two craft beers, appetizers, a glow necklace and door prizes.
In other entertainment news...
🎡 Lake Minnetonka's long-running festival James J. Hill Days takes over downtown Wayzata with dozens of things to do Friday–Sunday.
- That includes a carnival, coaster cart derby, street market, fireworks show and log rolling competition (open to newbies and experienced "birlers"). Free
🇬🇷 Opa! The Taste of Greece Festival returns to St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church Friday for three days of specialty foods, imported beer, wine and spirits, music, dancing and faith-based presentations. Free
🚃 Party on the West Bank at Imagine Cedarfest, a family-friendly block party on Cedar and Riverside Avenues Sunday afternoon.
- Run by Our Streets (the group that organized Open Streets until this year), the event includes an artisan festival, plenty of local food vendors, puppet fashion show, camel rides and an Afrobeat dance party.
- Plus: The Southside Battletrain will make an appearance. (Those unfamiliar can see it in action via our Instagram.) Free
🚴 Cycle through all six St. Paul Regional Parks on the Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour Sunday morning.
- The ~30-mile ride, which also offers a shorter "Lollipop Loop" route, has three scenic rest stops throughout the parks, each with live music and food. $52 for the full ride
🛶 Explore the Mississippi River Sunday afternoon at the annual Longfellow River Gorge Festival, which aims to educate the community about the river's functions and ecology.
- Expect guided hikes, boat rides, performances and an appearance from Minneapolis Park Board tree mascot Elmer. Free
🦮 Walk your pup down Grand Avenue Sunday afternoon for Paws on Grand, a festival featuring over 15 events dedicated to your dog.
- One of those is the Blessing of the Animals at St. Paul United Church of Christ, which also allows cats, lizards and birds, per the event listing. Free
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Imagine Cedarfest is Sunday (not Saturday).