May 30-31. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Free/$8.

The Flint Hills Family Festival, produced by the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, is celebrating 25 years of kicking off summer in downtown Saint Paul. The 2025 festival – happening May 30-31 in Rice Park and Landmark Center – will feature a star-studded lineup of family friendly headliners including 360 All Stars and Ada Twist, Scientist. All outdoor activities at the festival are free, and tickets for indoor performances start at $8. Tickets and more at ordway.org/festival.