6th Annual Soap Box Derby

June 2, 5–8 p.m. Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul. Free.

Watch young racers take to the hill at the 6th Annual Soap Box Derby, where youth ages 9–14 compete in handcrafted cars they’ve spent weeks designing and building. Teams from St. Paul and Minneapolis gather for this exciting community event, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills. Each participant gets a chance to race, with awards given to the fastest teams in the Twin Cities. The event offers a fun, family-friendly atmosphere and an opportunity to cheer on local youth as they put their hard work to the test. Spectators are encouraged to attend and enjoy the thrill of the race.