Celebrate winter at the Minneapolis Winter Kite Festival at Lake Harriet on January 27 Free, all-ages outdoor event is on Saturday, January 27, 12-4 pm

Celebrate winter at the Minneapolis Winter Kite Festival at Lake Harriet on January 27

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hosts the 22nd annual Minneapolis Winter Kite Festival at Lake Harriet on Saturday, Jan. 27, 12-4 pm!

Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet in a fun family festival featuring a kid’s DJ, s’mores, nature hikes and yard games.

Minnesota Kite Society experts will demonstrate maneuvering spectacular kites throughout the day and offer expertise to anyone interested in flying a kite. Bring your own kite or buy one at the lake – look for the East Harriet Neighborhood Association table near the Kids DJ.

The Kite Festival is a FREE outdoor event for people of all ages and abilities. Activities are centered around the north end of Lake Harriet near the Bandshell (4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway). Share the event flyer linked below with anyone who may be interested.

2024 Minneapolis Winter Kite Festival Flyer

Shuttles and Parking

Free shuttles will run continuously between the Executive Building parking lot on the west side of Bde Maka Ska (3033 Excelsior Blvd.) and Lake Harriet on Jan. 27, 11 am-5 pm. Aside from biking or walking, this is the best way to get to and from the Minneapolis Kite Festival.

Only accessible parking is available onsite. Limited parking is also available throughout the neighborhood but expect delays navigating through the neighborhood as there will be event congestion, parking restrictions, and road closures.

The MPRB would like to thank event partners: Linden Hills Neighborhood Council and the East Harriet Neighborhood Association, and event sponsors that help make the Kite Festival a success, especially TEA2 Architects.

Ice Safety

The safety of event attendees is the top priority. Staff are monitoring ice thickness and will provide updates on MPRB social media and the Minneapolis Kite Festival website as conditions evolve.

Lake ice is never 100% safe. Stay away from channels, open water and areas where warning signs have been placed or cordoned off with caution tape or cones.

Visit the MN DNR Ice Safety page for more information.