The Lake Street Loyalty Challenge ends tonight!!! Spend at least $25 at a Lake Street-area business to receive a $15 gift card to another local business along the corridor. Participants are also entered to win a grand prize valued at more than $250! www.lakestreetloyalty.com

One way to support the community at this uncertain time is to continue to support the businesses and nonprofits that are integral to the fabric of our community and neighborhoods. Show up to support the 100+ Somali and East African-owned small businesses!

🎉 The Lake Street Loyalty Challenge is BACK! 🎉 Shop small, support local, and get rewarded this holiday season. Until Dec 15, spend $25 at any Lake Street business (or donate to a Lake Street nonprofit!) and you'll earn a $15 gift card to another local spot. #VisitLakeStreet

Know Your Rights Town Hall Presented by the Somali American Bar Association 🗓️Thursday, December 11 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Zawadi Event Center 1701 American Blvd E, Suite 15 Bloomington, MN 55425 #LakeStreet #KnowYourRights #CommunitySupport

Garlic bread. Rice Krispy Treats. Ice Cube. Kool Aid. 📍Cheba Hut, 1118 W Lake St

The Lake Street Council condemns the rhetoric and actions targeting our Somali, East African, Latino, and other communities facing discrimination. These neighbors are essential to Lake Street, and we stand with them.

No Coast Craft-O-Rama is turning 20 🎉 Two decades of makers, creativity, and community - all under one roof at Midtown Exchange (connected to Midtown Global Market). Shop from 60+ local vendors featuring unique, handmade goods including jewelry, art, home décor, and wearables.

🎄 Holiday Record Sale at The Hook & Ladder 🎶💿 Shop crates of new & used vinyl, cassettes, CDs, VHS, and T-shirts at this festive, music-filled event just off Lake Street. 📅Saturday, Dec 6 🕘 9 AM – 3 PM 📍 The Hook & Ladder 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 ✅ Free admission | Free parking

🎉 Holiday Festival at The Historic Coliseum Building! 🎁✨ 📆Saturday, Dec 6 🕘9 AM-3 PM 📌The Historic Coliseum Building 2708 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

✨Small Business Saturday Brunch on Lake Street!✨ Hosted by Sheletta Brundidge 📍The Historic Coliseum Building 2708 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 📅 Nov 29 | 9–11 AM ✨ FREE for all entrepreneurs

🎨 Lake Street Kids REMIX by Reggie LeFlore Originally painted in 2018 near a daycare on 16th & Lake, this mural featured 12 local kids. Seven years later, Reggie returned to reimagine the piece, reflecting on how these children, their cultures, styles, & dreams may have evolved in a changing world.

Uptown Winter Wonderland - Holiday Market ❄️☃️ 🕘10AM - 2PM 📅Saturday, Nov. 29th 📍Seven Points - Uptown 3001 Hennepin Ave #VisitLakeStreet #UptownMN #LakeStreet

Our popular Lake Street Loyalty Challenge is back for another holiday season! Get rewarded for supporting small businesses on Lake Street. Shoppers who spend a minimum of $25 at a Lake Street-area business from November 15 through December 15 will receive a $15 gift card to another local business

🎨Meet “Lupita”✨🖼️ By Marie Ajras @marie_ajras This stunning mural by Argentinian artist Marie Ajras @marie_ajras was created during the Lake Street Lift Mural Bonanza as a tribute to Latinx culture.

I really appreciate the *93* people who have given to support @visitlakestreet.com today!!! Thank you for investing in Lake Street and South Minneapolis! If you haven’t had a chance to give - can you help us get to 100 tonight? www.givemn.org/organization...

What do you love about Lake Street in 2025? ZoeAna, Senior Community Engagement Manager for Lake Street Council, shares her answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day! Donate givemn.org/donate/Lake-... Mercado Central 1515 E Lake St, Minneapolis ☕La Loma Tamales 💐 Floreria del Sol #GTMD2025

What do you love about Lake Street in 2025? Yusra, Business Advisor for Lake Street Council, shares her answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day, November 20! Donate to Lake Street Council on www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... 📌Mochinut 3206 W Lake St, Minneapolis #VisitLakeStreet #GTMD2025

All are invited to join us for a ride on the LED swing as we celebrate one of Lake Street’s new Pop Up Parks, Midtown Mini Park! Midtown Mini Park Celebration 📅 Thursday, November 20 🕓 4:00 - 5:00 pm 📍 Midtown Mini Park, 701 E Lake St 🍽️ Complimentary atole and tamales from La Loma Tamales

What are you excited for on Lake Street in 2025? Charise, Manager of Placemaking & Activation for Lake Street Council, shares her answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day! Donate: givemn.org/donate/Lake-... 📌Midtown Mini Park 715 E Lake St 📌La Michoacana Purepecha 701 E Lake St

Agate Housing & Services Food Drive @AgateServicesMN Agate Housing & Services is hosting a food drive to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Drop-off Location: 📍 The Valiance - 2806 27th Ave, Minneapolis 📅 Wednesday, November 19 🕙 10 AM-6 PM #FoodDrive

What do you enjoy the most about Lake Street in 2025? Jon, Community Safety Navigator for Lake Street Council, shares his answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day, November 20! Donate to Lake Street Council on www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... 📍Pham's Rice Bowl 920 E Lake St #VisitLakeStreet

✨ You’re invited! ✨ Join our friends at S.H.A.K.E. at the Coliseum for their Open House on Friday, November 14 from 1–3 PM! 🎉 📅 November 14 🕘 1–3 PM 📍 the Coliseum 2708 E Lake St, Minneapolis 💌 RSVP: [email protected] 💻 Learn more: shakeatthecoliseum.com

What do you favorite things about Lake Street in 2025? Ruth, Grants & Administrative Specialist for Lake Street Council, shares her answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day! Donate givemn.org/donate/Lake-... 📍Savoro Deli at the Midtown Global Market 920 E Lake St #VisitLakeStreet #GTMD2025

🎨 Lake Street Mural Day 2025! 🌟 We hosted four guided mural tours along Lake Street, giving participants the chance to explore on foot, meet the artists and business owners, and uncover the stories and cultural significance behind our community’s incredible murals. 💬✨

What do you enjoyed about Lake Street in 2025? Muaz, Content Coordinator for Lake Street Council, shares his answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day! Donate to Lake Street Council on www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... 📌Tii Cup 2645 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis #VisitLakeStreet #GTMD2025 #GiveToTheMax

I’m so happy that the murals at the Hiawatha Lake Underpass have been completed. This project was a partnership with the city, Minnesota Department of Transportation, community organizations, and neighbors. This brings so much life to our beautiful East Lake Street corridor. 1/

What do you enjoyed about Lake Street in 2025? Theresa, Director of Operations for Lake Street Council, shares her answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day, November 20! Donate to Lake Street Council on www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... #VisitLakeStreet #GTMD2025 #GiveToTheMax #GiveToTheMaxDay

What do you love about Lake Street in 2025? Oscar, Business Outreach Specialist for Lake Street Council, shares his answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day! Donate to Lake Street Council on www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... 📍 Que Chula es Puebla 1116-1198 E Lake St, Minneapolis #VisitLakeStreet

What do you love about Lake Street in 2025? Matt, Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager for Lake Street Council, shares his answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day, November 20! Donate to Lake Street Council www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... #VisitLakeStreet #GTMD2025 #GiveToTheMaxDay

What do you love about Lake Street in 2025? Russ, Manager, Corridor Recovery Initiatives for Lake Street Council, shares his answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day, November 20! Donate to Lake Street Council on www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... Francis Burger Joint at 3900 E Lake St #GTMD2025

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What do you enjoy about Lake Street in 2025? Marie, Communications & Marketing Manager for Lake Street Council, shares her answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day, November 20! Donate to Lake Street Council on www.givemn.org/donate/Lake-... #VisitLakeStreet #GTMD2025 #GiveToTheMaxDay

What did you enjoy about Lake Street in 2025? Alex, Director of Development, for Lake Street Council / Visit Lake Street, shares his answer as we celebrate Give to the Max Day today, November 20st! Donate to Lake Street Council / Visit Lake Street on www.GiveMN.org #VisitLakeStreet #GTMD2025

All are invited to join the Día de los Muertos celebration hosted by Communidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio! Enjoy free family activities & performances! 📅 Saturday, November 1 🕐11:00 am - 3:00 pm 📍 Midtown Global Market | 920 E Lake St clues.org/latino-art-e...

After more than a century on East Lake Street, it’s time to say goodbye to American Rug Laundry 💛 Thank you for 107 years of craftsmanship, care, and community — you’ll be deeply missed! The beloved business is moving to St. Paul after operating at 4222 E Lake St since 1918. #VisitLakeStreet

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We are excited to announce that October 25, 2025 is officially Lake Street Mural Day in the City of Minneapolis! Take a self guided tour, and enjoy the beautiful Murals on Lake Street ✨ Link for the map www.visitlakestreet.com/public-art #VisitLakeStreet #LakeStreetMuralDay

Want to do your own mural tour? Ride the B Line all down Lake Street for free today thanks to Metro Transit.

What a cool idea to get people out in the community and enjoying public art! (Lake Street Mpls, not wherever else you are 😉)

🎨✨ It’s Lake Street Mural Day! ✨🎨 Join us Sat, Oct 25 | 9 AM–2 PM at the Midtown Farmers Market (2225 E Lake St, Minneapolis) for mural tours, games, FREE swag, and 20+ vendors celebrating community + creativity! 💐 🗺️ Mural map: visitlakestreet.com/public-art #LakeStreetMuralDay

Thank you to Metro Transit for sponsoring the Lake Street Mural Day on and providing FREE transit passes🎨✨🚌 🔗to download the transit pass: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025LakeSt... #LakeStreetMuralDay #MNArt #MinneapolisEvents #MinnesotaEvents #MinneapolisMurals

✨ Z Puppets Rosenschnoz presents: CELLULA at Curiosity Studio ✨ A joyous glow-in-the-dark performance of cell science! 🎶 Live music by Mankwe Ndosi & Libby Turner 🎭 Directed by Kurt Hunter 📍 3607 E Lake St, Minneapolis 📅 Fri, Oct 24 | 🕘 7 PM #LakeStreet #CuriosityStudio

It's happening! Lake Street Mural Day is back! Join us for self- and guided mural tours, mural-themed games, and more among 20+ vendors at the Midtown Farmers Market 📅 Saturday, October 25th 🕘 9:00 am - 2:00 pm; guided mural tour at 12:00 pm 📍Midtown Farmers Market 2225 E Lake St

🗳️ Vote early at Midtown Global Market on Friday, October 24 from 11am to 6pm. ‘ Participate in the 2025 municipal election! • Open to all Minneapolis voters. • Language services available. • Ballot drop-off and same-day registration offered. More info at vote.minneapolismn.gov

💼 Job Fair & Brunch for Black Women hosted by Sheletta Brundidge! Meet employers, enjoy brunch, & connect in a relaxed, empowering space. 🌟 📅 Fri, Oct 17 | 9AM–12PM 📍 The Coliseum, 2708 E Lake St, Mpls #LakeStreet #VisitLakeStreet #JobsMN #JobsMinneapolis

🎉 What a night! Lake Street Bash 2025 was more than a party, it was a celebration of connection, progress, and resilience. 💪 #LakeStreet #LakeStreetBash #VisitLakeStreet

Meet Jon! Since February, Jon has been liaising with businesses and nonprofits along Lake Street. From helping community members respond to security and livability challenges to connecting people to resources like our new graffiti mitigation program. Today is also Jon's birthday! Happy birthday!

🍂 Community Fest & Feast: Family Edition 📅 Oct 16 | 3–7 PM 📍 Historic Coliseum, 2708 E Lake St ✨ FREE Celebrate fall & community with: 🍲 Chili Cookoff (veg, vegan & halal options) 🪀 Kids Play Zone 📸 Free Family Portraits 🔗 redesigninc.org/community-en... #LakeStreetLift

📢 Last call to RSVP! Join the Paid Leave Workshop on 🗓️ Oct 14 | 9 AM–Noon at 📍 Coliseum S.H.A.K.E. to learn how new policies impact your business & 2025 planning. 🎟RSVP link: www.eventbrite.com/e/paid-leave... #LakeStreetCouncil #PaidLeave #MNBusiness

🎨 City of Lakes Art Fair: Oct 11–12! Celebrate art, community, and fall vibes along W Bde Maka Ska Parkway between Lake St & 32nd St. Enjoy 140+ artists, live music, and local food & drinks with stunning lake views and autumn colors. 📅 Oct 11–12 #VisitLakeStreet