Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.