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Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

Published January 21, 2025 | Updated January 23, 2025 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

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The Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival is a favorite tradition each year, and we’re excited that it’s back in action in 2025!

Photo of the Lake Harriet Kite Festival with people and dogs on the frozen lake.

Look up and surround yourself with colorful kites flying over Lake Harriet in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 12 pm – 4 pm during the 23rd Annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival.

Search the skies near the bandshell, on the north end of the lake for this outdoor, family friendly event. Fly a kite of your own, purchase a kite to fly, watch as many kites fill the sky, or participate in the many activities planned for you to enjoy.

Photo of young boy flying kite and other festivities at the Lake Harriet Kite Festival.

The Kite Festival is a beautiful festival that fills the sky with colorful kites, offers winter activities for all, delicious local food trucks, music, free s’mores by the fire to warm up throughout the day and an interactive kids DJ.

Lake Harriet Kite Festival with the Lake Harriet Bandshell in the background.

This weekend is also an opportunity to see Art Shanty Projects since they are also taking place beachside along Lake Harriet. Looking for more information about the Art Shanty Projects? We wrote up a post with everything you need to know here!

Two people dressed in winter clothing looking up at a Giant teddy bear balloon at Lake Harriet Kite Festival.

The free Kite Festival shuttle will run continuously from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 25 from the Executive Center (3033 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416) to Lake Harriet, providing an easy, FREE and convenient way to get to the festival.  Three school bus shuttles will run continually throughout the festival.

Lake Harriet Kite Festival on the lake.

PLEASE NOTE: Parking on Linden Hills Blvd will be one-sided from W 43rd Street to W 40th Street on event day (January 25).  Please plan accordingly and use the shuttle from the Executive Center. Only accessible parking is available onsite.

Cool kite with bright colors flying in the air.

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Originally from southern Minnesota, Laura has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. In her rare free moments, she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and savoring a hot cup of coffee.

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