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2026 Irish Fair of Minnesota

Our annual festival is recognized as one of the most family-friendly events in the Twin Cities, one of the largest and most authentic Irish festivals nationwide and an amazingly great time! The Irish Fair of Minnesota is a three-day cultural festival filled with all things Irish! This year, the event is August 8-10, 2025. We build a small city on Harriet Island in St. Paul to house six stages for Irish music and dance, pub tents for refreshments, a sports field for soccer, hurling, and camogie demonstrations, marketplace tents, and various other areas for kids activities and cultural programming. We invite entertainers, artisans, food vendors, and marketplace vendors from all around the country (and beyond) to provide an authentic experience for our guests.
Dates: 
08/07/2026
08/08/2026
08/09/2026
Times vary.
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Location:

836 Prior Avenue North, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN, 55104
United States

Animal Crossing™ Aquarium Tour

Animal Crossing™ Aquarium Tour is making a splash at SEA LIFE at Mall of America beginning June 11th! Explore themed aquarium displays, complete the Stamp Rally, snap memorable photo ops and more! This event is included in regular admission.
Dates: 
08/01/2026
08/02/2026
08/03/2026
All open hours of the aquarium
Location: 
SEA LIFE at Mall of America, Bloomington, MN, USA
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Disney’s Newsies! - Children's Performing Arts

Seize the day at CPA! Introducing CPA’s first ever Summer Stock Theatre Intensive! Come see Disney’s Newsies this August!
Dates: 
08/07/2026
08/08/2026
08/09/2026
7:00PM
Location: 
Children's Performing Arts, 4941 Long Ave Suite 111, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, United States
See map: Google Maps
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