Arts, Culture & Fun

Walker Art Center & Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Lowry Hill is located five minutes from downtown, close to many of the Twin Cities best loved cultural attractions. The Walker Art Center, one of the country's leading contemporary art institutions, and its Minneapolis Sculpture Garden make their home in Lowry Hill. walkerart.org

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair

The event is owned and operated by the team behind the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair, which was voted by artists in the Sunshine Artist Magazine as the 49th Best Art Fair in the U.S. and 2nd Best Art Fair in Minnesota! The event features nearly 150 artist booths, along with a botanical market, music, crafts, food, and more. Learn more here.

Basilica Block Party Music Festival

For over 15 years, the annual Block Party has become a favorite summertime event in the Twin Cities celebrating music, good weather and community, while raising money for outreach programs and to preserve St. Mary’s basilica, a historic landmark that has been an integral part of our community for more than a century. basilicablockparty.org

Comedy at Sisyphus Brewing

From free open mic comedy nights to drag queen Blingo - Sisyphus offers a bit of everything. This family-(and dog-)friendly brewery also offers board games, pinball, shuffleboard, and a patio open seasonally. Check out their events calendar here.

Open Skating & Sports at Parade Ice Garden

Built in 1973, this ice skating arena boasts three separate rinks and a concessions area, hosting hockey, figure skating, and seasonal indoor soccer and lacrosse. Check out monthly schedules for open hockey, open figure skating, and open skating for all ages here.

Historic Homes

The neighborhood also boasts a number of architectural treasures including a number of homes listed on the National Historic Register. Would you like to research your home's history? Find resources and tips here.