Grand Avenue

09/03/2026

Only 10 days until Grand Avenue goes to the pets! 🐾 Reminders: The event is free, family-friendly, and very pet-friendly. Keep them on a leash, plan to shop at local businesses, and bring your appetite for the local patios!

09/03/2026

08/28/2026

Celebrating The Conservatory’s Grand Opening today with a ribbon cutting, our wonderful Grand Ave business community, Mayor Kaohly Her, and the lovely local family behind this creative and inspired business. And yes, we all shopped and went home with amazing and unique treasures! This is what makes our Grand Avenue so special.

08/26/2026

Wonderful new park equipment for our community to enjoy!

08/25/2026

Win prizes from Grand Avenue businesses by entering the Paws on Grand Raffle on September 13. Tickets are $5 for one or $45 for ten. Proceeds go towards the Grand Avenue Business Association.

Raffle Tickets may be purchased from 11 AM - 3 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2026 only. Purchase tickets in the Pet Marketplace near Pet Evolution or from a GABA Volunteer. Cash, Check, or Debit Cards accepted. The drawing will take place at Happy Yappy Hour at Red Rabbit between 4 - 5 PM. Need not be present to win.

Want to donate a raffle item? Contact [email protected].

08/25/2026

Check out the new mural at Red Balloon Bookshop on your next visit! So fun to see new public art on Grand Ave! 🎨📚

08/25/2026

Come celebrate The Conservatory Vintage Gifts & Home Decor ribbon-cutting this week!

🏠 The Conservatory Ribbon Cutting | Friday, August 28, 10:00 - 11:00 AM 📍 1264 Grand Ave across from Kowalski’s Market

08/22/2026

Starting soon! 🎶 Come see musicians with Music On Grand at our Live Music on Grand series today at 4! 🛍️ Perfect ambiance for shopping and dining on the Ave on such a gorgeous day! 🎺

Enjoy live buskers along Grand Ave on Saturday, August 22, 4 - 6 PM.

08/18/2026

🐶 This year at , you can meet incredible adoptable animals from Animal Ark, Coco's Heart Dog Rescue, Friends of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control, Twin Cities Pet Rescue, Warrior Dog Rescue, and more.

Find your new best friend on Grand Ave on September 13!

08/17/2026

Grand Avenue Businesses are OPEN During Construction! 🚧

Visit Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 1580 Grand Avenue. During construction, take Summit to Saratoga, then head straight up Grand Ave! Looking forward to seeing you!