An Evening of Community, Family Fun, and Giving Back

Friday, July 10, 2026

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Lakeside Center
3033 Excelsior Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN

Join Us for FunFest!

The Uptown Association is excited to partner with Minneapolis Uptown Rotary to have a presence at FunFest, a family-friendly community celebration benefiting local youth and neighborhood organizations.

Bring the whole family for an evening of activities, community connections, local organizations, entertainment, and opportunities to support programs that make a difference throughout Uptown Minneapolis.

FunFest brings together neighbors, local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders for a fun and meaningful evening focused on strengthening our community and investing in the next generation.

Supporting Local Children and Families

Proceeds from FunFest support the Minneapolis Uptown Rotary Foundation and its work providing grants and support to organizations serving local children and families.

Beneficiaries include:

• Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
• Ella Baker School
• Ready Set Smile
• Warm Heads, Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
• Every Meal

Through these partnerships, FunFest helps provide food access, educational opportunities, health services, and critical support for children throughout our community.

Visit the Uptown Association Table

Be sure to stop by the Uptown Association table during the event.

Learn more about:

• The 2026 Uptown Art Fair
• Upcoming community events
• Uptown business initiatives
• Neighborhood beautification efforts
• Volunteer opportunities
• Ways to get involved in shaping Uptown’s comeback

We’ll also be gathering feedback from community members about what they would like to see in Uptown in the years ahead.

Event Details

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Lakeside Center, 3033 Excelsior Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN

Admission: $20 if you register by June 30, $25 at the door

About Minneapolis Uptown Rotary

Minneapolis Uptown Rotary is dedicated to service above self, supporting local organizations, schools, food shelves, and youth-focused programs that strengthen our community.

Through volunteerism, fundraising, and community partnerships, Rotary members work to create lasting positive impact both locally and globally.

Get Involved

Interested in supporting community initiatives in Uptown?

Whether you’re a resident, business owner, volunteer, or community partner, there are many ways to get involved.

We invite you to attend FunFest, connect with local organizations, and discover how you can help build a stronger Uptown community.

We look forward to seeing you there!