07/22/2026
ArtCar + ArtBike Parade in RacketMN.com
Bde Uman/Lake Harriet at the Rose Gardens
Hooray for ArtCars and ArtBikes! In a sea of Honda Civics and Schwinns, these guys add a little bit of whimsy to the traffic jams of the season. This weekend, they’ll travel en masse for the gang’s annual parade, a casual drive around the lake and garden. Past rides have included vehicles covered in w**e corks and crochet, cars topped with giant lipsticks and DJ rigs, and bikes adorned with butterflies and mosquitos (the papier-mâché kind). It’s cute, it’s free, and there’s nary a corporate sponsor (ad-free experiences are rare these days). Bring a blanket and some snacks, and head on over to the bandshell afterward for some free music from Minnesota Pops. Free. 4–6 p.m. 4124 Roseway Rd., Minneapolis; find more info here.—Jessica Armbruster
https://racketmn.com/artcars-birthday-suits-lake-street-live-this-weeks-best-events
Plus the Minneapolis Aquatennial continues, a Longfellow corn roast, and tattooing in St. Paul.