Open Streets Minneapolis, the City’s popular summer event series, will conclude the 2024 season this Saturday, September 28th. The City has partnered with the Lyndale Neighborhood Association for the event on Nicollet Avenue. From 11am until 5pm, Nicollet Ave. from W. 31st Street to W. 46th Street will be closed as local businesses, artists, and community groups come together to turn the streets into a special space temporarily free from car traffic – a place to grow community connections.
"It’s been five long years, but Nicollet Open Streets is back this year with two miles of music and magic! We are thankful to the City of Minneapolis for bringing back this route and for trusting the Lyndale Neighborhood Association to continue highlighting our local businesses,” said Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Director of Projects for the Lyndale Neighborhood Association. “This event is not just about throwing a great community party (which it does!), highlighting the unique flavor local businesses bring to our neighborhood, and helping them build connections with neighbors so they continue to thrive.”
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association has organized multiple live music stages, hands-on art activities and inflatables, and skateboard demonstrations. A 5k Run for Beer will also be held. Visitors can complete the 5k at their own pace, answering trivia questions and collecting stamps at checkpoints along the way, while also having the freedom to purchase goodies and take dance breaks. The Registration Fee ($25) includes 1 craft beverage, swag from the Brewery Running Series, and bragging rights! Kids 11 and younger can also participate in the Run for Fun Kids Dash to earn a 'run for fun' t-shirt and get a FREE root beer float at the finish line. Restaurants will also be offering food and drink specials, including special collaborations with menu items that will only be found at Open Streets.
Open Streets Minneapolis events give local businesses, artists and community groups a one-day opportunity to transform the streets into a place where people can gather and celebrate the diversity and creativity of the city while walking, biking and rolling. Since the first event in 2011, Open Streets events have drawn more than 680,000 people.