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savor the summer

OUTDOORS wednesdays 5-7pm
jun 10–aug 5, 2026

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In case of inclement weather, event will move indoors and adapt as necessary. Events subject to change.

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Gather in community Wednesday nights at Trinity. Come for the food, stay for the fun. Make this a memorable tradition for your family and SAVOR THE SUMMER!

Join us as we wrap up Summer Nights with one final evening of summer fun, delicious food, and community celebration for all ages!

Our tropical-themed Summer Bash features authentic Mexican goodies from Talavera Mexican Restaurant, live music by the Pan-Handlers Steel Drum Band, and plenty of family-friendly games and activities. Top it all off with our “Clean Out the Freezer” Dessert Bar—a fun assortment of leftover frozen treats from throughout our Summer Nights season!

Whether you’re looking to play, relax, dance to the music, or simply enjoy a beautiful summer evening with friends and neighbors, there’s something for everyone. Bring your family, invite a friend, and help us celebrate another wonderful season together. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or tropical attire and join us for one last Summer Night.

Everyone is welcome—come savor one last summer evening with us!

Click here to bring your own car of interest or just come to enjoy the show!

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Outdoors in Trinity’s parking lot on Wednesdays from 5-7pm. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside. Check back for more details.

Summer Nights Kickoff

june 10 – kickoff night

We kicked off the 5th annual Summer Nights series featuring the Roots and Wings Band from Salem Lutheran in Minneapolis. Enjoyed a meal from Old Southern BBQ food truck, lingonberry & chocolate ice cream sundaes, games, and time connecting with others in the community. We had an incredible turnout estimated at 215; thanks for coming out!

| event planner: Nicole & Gabriella Daly |

Summer Nights Trinity Fest 6-17

june 17 – trinityfest

Pretzels, music, games, and community—what more could you ask for? Trinity Fest brings a little Oktoberfest-inspired fun to Summer Nights with fresh-baked pretzels from a Bricks to Bread portable brick oven, brats and hot dogs, live music from Dan & Greg (acoustic rock, spanning the 50’s—90’s, with some country, blues, and pop), and family-friendly contests including steinholding (with water), yodeling, and a traditional Bavarian nail-driving game (you know the one). Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll find plenty of reasons to stay and enjoy a summer evening together.

| event planner: Pam Palm |

Summer Nights Trivia Night 6-24

june 24 – trivia night

Trivia Mafia! is back—gather with old and new friends for a fun night of friendly competition, walking tacos, root beer floats/ice cream, and plenty of laughs.

| event planner: Anita Goman |

Summer Nights Trivia Night 7-1

july 1 – red, white & blue bingo bonanza

It’s back by popular demand! Bring your friends for a night of BINGO, laughter, and fun prizes including Vikings Tickets! Enjoy sloppy joes and Jonny Pops as we kick off our nation’s 250th birthday celebration with one of Summer Nights’ favorite traditions. Don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue! And as our beloved Bingo Queen Susie would say, “We have a BINGO!”

| event planners: Connie Francis & the Jacquemarts |

Summer Nights Trinity Fest 7-8

july 8 – christmas in july

All the Christmas magic. None of the snow.

Who says you have to wait until December to celebrate? Join us for Christmas in July, where holiday cheer meets summer fun! Enjoy a burger bar, Frost Factory snow cones, photos with Santa, Christmas music, reindeer games, Gaga Ball, prizes, and festive fun for all ages.

Feeling festive? Wear your favorite Christmas gear—Santa hats, Christmas tees, Hawaiian shirts, or even an ugly sweater if you can handle the heat!

This special Summer Nights celebration is planned by Trinity’s youth, so come make merry, make memories, and celebrate Christmas…six months early!

| event planners: High School Youth |

Summer Nights Water Night 7-15

july 15 – water night

Let’s hope for hot weather as we head outside for one of our favorite nights of the summer! We’ll have the Shoreline Fire Department truck, water games, water slides, and a dunk tank. Food will be provided by Lion’s Fire Pizza Truck, serving wood-fired pizza with a purpose. Follow that up with watermelon and ice pops to cool you down.

| event planners: Cassie Enzenauer |

Summer Nights Water Night 7-22

july 22 – bbq cook-off

It’s time once again to fire up your taste buds! Sample delicious barbecue from local grill masters as they compete for the title of Summer Nights 2026 Top Pit Boss. Then enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, cookies, and live music by John Kerns. Come hungry and help cheer on your favorites!

Click here if you’re interested in sharing your cooking gifts.

| event planners: Adam & Anna Holmes |

Summer Nights Car Show

july 29 – 5th annual car show

Come admire the craftsmanship, meet the owners, and hear the stories behind each classic and custom car. Alongside the show, enjoy a vintage fire truck and modern police vehicle on display—fun for car lovers of all ages. It’s an evening full of nostalgia, community pride, and brats and hotdogs fresh off the grill.

Bring your own car of interest or just come to enjoy the show—and don’t forget to vote for your favorite!

And a little insider tip… my favorite part of the show is the end! Stick around as the cars fire up and roll out — watching them leave is quite a show in itself.
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| event planners: Jerry Jones |

august 5 | tropical summer bash

Join us as we wrap up Summer Nights with one final evening of summer fun, delicious food, and community celebration for all ages!

Our tropical-themed Summer Bash features authentic Mexican goodies from Talavera Mexican Restaurant, live music by the Pan-Handlers Steel Drum Band, and plenty of family-friendly games and activities. Top it all off with our “Clean Out the Freezer” Dessert Bar—a fun assortment of leftover frozen treats from throughout our Summer Nights season!

Whether you’re looking to play, relax, dance to the music, or simply enjoy a beautiful summer evening with friends and neighbors, there’s something for everyone. Bring your family, invite a friend, and help us celebrate another wonderful season together. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or tropical attire and join us for one last Summer Night.

Everyone is welcome—come savor one last summer evening with us!

| event planner: Kari Newell |

previous summer nights
savor the summer

Special thanks to the Summer Nights 2025 Planning Team: 
Laure Francis, Daly family, Anna Holmes, Tammy Swenson, Cole, Jennifer & Caden Jacquemart, and those not pictured: Cassie Enzenauer, Adam Holmes, Jerry Jones, Kari Newell, Kathi Tunheim