Events - July 2025

PATIO PARTY JULY 16

Join the Midway Chamber at Urban Growler Brewing Company outside in the beer garden to catch up with food, fun, and drinks on July 16, from 4-5:30 p.m. The Chamber will recognize outgoing board members, executive committee members, ambassadors and more. RSVP at midwaychamber.com.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL JULY 11
The annual Como Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. features free Kiwanis Malts, live local musicians, Raptor Center birds, meet-and-greets with neighborhood organizations, and activities for kids of all ages. The event is at the Streetcar Station in Como Park, 1224 Lexington Pkwy N.

ART FAIR AT ST. KATE’S JULY 12
The 16th annual art fair of local artists presented by Artists’ Circle, Textile Center and St. Catherine University will be held on Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Catherine’s on the triangular green space at Cleveland and Randolph Avenues.

GROOVIN’ IN THE GARDEN
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket and join these FREE outdoor concerts and activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Wednesdays June 11-30 from 6–8 p.m. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase. July 16 - Jellyjacket; July 23 - Favourite Girl; THURSDAY July 24 - Flamin’ Oh’s (raincheck date); and July 30 - School of Rock.

RONDO BLOCK PARTY AUG. 2
The 3rd Annual Rondo Block Party is coming back on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rondo Commemorative Plaza (820 Rondo Ave.). Celebrate community, culture, and legacy with a day full of music, food, local vendors, performances, and Rondo pride.

Highland Park bike tour AUG. 12
Meet at the Highland Park Community Center on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. for a 1.5-hour neighborhood bike ride. Participants will go at a slow pace and make stops at recent and future transportation projects, talking about how to make Highland a better place to live, bike and walk. All ages welcome. Hosted by HDC’s Transportation Committee.

FROGTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL AUG. 16
The theme for this year’s Frogtown Arts Festival is Legacies Feed Future Flowers. On Aug. 16, from 1-8 p.m., the street outside 825 University Avenue will explode with art, food, and music, and flowers. This year, the event is set to recognize those in Frogtown and Rondo who are leaving a legacy. Nominations are now open for locals to suggest honorees, whether young people still planting seeds in the community, or elders who are watching their legacy flower. Nominate your top picks for elders and young changemakers at https://tinyurl.com/FAFFlowers25. The Frogtown Arts Festival is a collaboration between the Frogtown Neighborhood Association and 825 Arts. After over a decade of work, 825 Arts will be opening their freshly renovated building to the public for the first time at the festival.

FROGTOWN CLIMATE FESTIVAL AUG. 16
Frogtown Green’s 2025 Climate Carnival is coming up on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 1-4 p.m. Stop by the Carnival site (at 625 Dale Street, the southwest corner of Lafond and Dale) for carnival games with prizes, special resources and energy-efficient giveaways, and a delicious lunch from Frogtown Green and friends. Details at frogtowngreen.com/events.