August Events in Roseville
What's happening in Roseville, MN in August 2026?
Welcome to August!
The time has come to cram the rest of your summer fun in, and there are plenty of ways to do that here in Roseville and surrounding areas. Here's our list of upcoming local community events in August:
Taste: Fair, Food, Fun
Aug. 1 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rosedale Center
Free/ticketed
"The Minnesota Star Tribune and Rosedale Center are pleased to present Taste Fair Food Fun!
Join us here at Rosedale Center on Saturday, August 1st for all things fair food. Get the dish on what’s new at the fair, talk fair food strategy with the Minnesota Star Tribune Taste team, and enter to win fair-themed giveaways. Event is free and open to the public so get your free tickets today by clicking this link:"
Great American Novel- Features Acoustic, Americana Folk and Jazz, Irish Traditional
Aug. 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Showtime Studio & Coffee
2700 Lexington Ave. N, Roseville
"Great American Novel is based in Cincinnati and performs in Ohio and Kentucky. Their original music ranges from folk ballads to gypse jazz, expressing timeless, tender, and unexpected stories. They will be just back from the Willie Clancy summer school for traditional music in County Clare, Ireland, so expect some jigs and reels as well."
Local Artists Mini-Market
Aug. 1 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Showtime Studio & Coffee
2700 Lexington Ave. N, Roseville
"Join us for Showtime’s first monthly mini-market featuring local artists. Every 1st Saturday afternoon of each month 2-5 pm."
Free School Supply Swap
Aug. 7, 8, & 10
Ramsey County Environmental Center
1700 Kent Street, Roseville
"With school just around the corner, families with school-age children can pick up gently used supplies at the FREE School Supply Swap on Aug. 7, 8, and 10 at the Environmental Center. Educators also welcome. All supplies have been donated by residents and checked to ensure they’re in good working condition."
Roseville Community Education EXTRAVAGANZA
Aug. 13 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Aŋpétu Téča Education Center
1910 County Road B W, Roseville
"This free open-house style event will feature fun ACTIVITIES, food trucks, FREE JonnyPops popsicles, cool PRIZES, and helpful RESOURCES for individuals of all ages in our local area. Come learn about all that Roseville Community Education has to offer, and get a sneak peek of our fall opportunities.
If you have children or grandchildren, bring them along! We’ll have chalk, bubbles, sensory play tables, story times for young children, and our playground will be open."
Roseville Area Volunteer Fair
Aug. 13 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Aŋpétu Téča Education Center
1910 County Road B W, Roseville
"Here's your chance to find out about opportunities to volunteer at over 2 dozen organizations - all together in one place and time! Every year we have some returning favorites as well as new-to-us organizations. As Summer ends, it's time to give some thought to what you will do when the weather changes! What else makes this special is we are doing it as part of the Community Education Extravaganza, with fun activities, food trucks and prizes."
Rice & Larpenteur Summer Block Party
August 15 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rice & Larpenteur intersection
"Join the Rice & Larpenteur Alliance, local businesses, sponsors, and partners for a fun annual tradition of celebrating our community.
The 8th Annual Summer Block Party at Rice & Larpenteur, presented by M Health Fairview, will include family fun, live music and performances, local food, giveaways, and more and will be located at the southwest corner of the Rice & Larpenteur intersection (near North End Laundry)!"
Puppy Day
Aug, 15 | 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Makwa Coffee
2805 Hamline Avenue N., Roseville
"A Meet & Greet with Safe Hands Rescue, where available puppies and adult dogs will be in attendance, ready to find their furever families."
12 Under 12 back-to-school fashion show
Aug. 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Rosedale Center (Von Maur Court)
Ticketed fundraiser
"A fashion show for kids by kids? Join us for our 5th annual 12 Under 12 back-to-school fashion event! This one-of-a-kind fashion extravaganza is designed exclusively for 12 young talents in grades 12 and under who will shadow and learn from a professional in the industry. From emcee to photographer to stylist and graphics, the whole show serves as a creative classroom to excite and engage and gain experience and confidence in their area of interest, all while featuring back-to-school fashion trends from Rosedale Center. Purchase your ticket today—Rosedale will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar to provide school supplies for underfunded local schools through the Kids In Need Foundation."
Rosedale Book Swap & Author Showcase
Aug. 15 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rosedale Center
1595 Highway 36
"Bring your gently loved books to swap and discover new stories from local authors at our Community Book Swap & Author Event!Enjoy a day of reading in the IKEA Book Nook, connect with local authors (TBA), and spark creativity through fun activities for the whole family. Following 12 Under 12, students can join Alexis Thompson for a fun crafting workshop to create their own personalized backpack charms, just in time for the new school year."
Como Park Japanese Obon Festival
Aug. 16 | 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory grounds
Advance tickets required
"Music, martial arts, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food, vendors, games, and other aspects of Japanese culture will be featured at the annual Como Park Japanese Obon Festival on the grounds of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory from 3:00pm – 9:00pm on Sunday, August 16. At the end of the Obon festival, lanterns are released onto the water so that the spirits can return to the other world."
August Star Party
Aug. 21 | 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Bell Museum
2088 Larpenteur Avenue W, Falcon Heights
"Join us at the Bell for our next star party! Outside, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, our expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in our planetarium and you can explore different hands-on activities.
Registration is requested to receive updates regarding this event through Eventbrite."
Touch-A-Truck
Aug. 19 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Central Park - Dale St. Athletic Fields
2525 Dale Street N, Roseville
"Honk the horn, turn the wheel, and touch the buttons at Touch-a-Truck 2026! Your kids will love checking out trucks, cars, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. This is a free event and open to the public.
5-5:30pm - Sensory Friendly horns, lights, buzzers, and other high stimulus items will be disabled to help create a more welcoming and inclusive environment."
Minnesota State Fair
Aug. 27 - Sept. 7
Find out everything you need to know about the Minnesota State Fair at the link below!
September Events?
Do you have a community event happening in September that you want added to our September events list? Send the following to news@rosevillereader.com by August 24 :
- Name of event
- Date, time, and location
- Brief description
- Link to more information
- Photo/image (optional)
