Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

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EVENT CANCELED

Unfortunately, due to an extremely cold forecast on Saturday, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Lake Harriet Kite Festival.

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch for Saturday with low wind chills, and conditions are colder on the frozen, windy lake than on land.

This is a beloved community event that we love to host, however, safety is always our top priority. This is an entirely outdoor event without warming houses and we were not comfortable with park staff and community members being exposed to dangerous cold for long periods of time.

The Art Shanty Projects is still available at Lake Harriet, please check their website for updates.

We are in talks with community partners to potentially to host a different event on the lake later this winter.

Date & Time

Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 12-4pm

Address

Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55409

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Let’s Go Fly a Kite!

Join us for a fun-filled winter day at Lake Harriet, featuring kites, sights, and sounds you won’t want to miss!

Enjoy kite flying on the frozen lake
Kite sales by the East Harriet Neighborhood Association
S’mores, courtesy of the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council
Food trucks, kid’s DJ, and more!

Follow the Kite Festival Facebook event for the most updated information.

Plus, the Art Shanty Projects will be on the lake with 20 interactive art shanties to explore. For more info, visit artshantyprojects.org.

Shuttle Service: A free shuttle will run from the Executive Building parking lot (3033 Excelsior Blvd) to the Kite Festival. Parking at Lake Harriet will be for visitors with disability license plates or certificates, so park and ride the shuttle!

We can’t wait to see you on January 24th!

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Parking and Shuttle

Shuttle Service: A free shuttle will run from the Executive Building parking lot (3033 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis MN 55416) to the west side of Bde Maka Ska.

Parking at the Lake Harriet Bandshell lot (4135 Lake Harriet Pkwy W) will be reserved for visitors with disability plates or certificates. Access the Lake Harriet Bandshell lot from either W 42^nd St. or William Berry Pkwy.