Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026. 5-7 p.m. Kellogg Mall Park. Free. Dog lovers and their pets are invited to downtown Saint Paul for Yappy Hour, a weekly outdoor gathering featuring live music, food trucks, lawn games and an off-leash dog park experience. Organized by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, the June series […]
Wednesdays, June 10-July 29. 6-8 p.m. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Free admission. The popular Groovin’ in the Garden concert series returns to the grounds of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory with eight weeks of free outdoor music performances and family-friendly activities. Concertgoers are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy performances ranging from reggae and […]
June 26-28, 2026. Como Regional Park, Admission varies. The annual Hmong International Freedom Festival returns to Como Regional Park for three days of cultural celebration, athletics, food and live entertainment. Organized by The United Hmong Family Inc., the festival is one of the largest Hmong cultural gatherings in the Midwest and commemorates Hmong freedom, heritage […]
Saturday, June 27, 2026. 10-11:30 a.m. Minnesota History Center $40-$50. Polar explorer Will Steger joins food writer Beth Dooley for a brunch event centered on “The Steger Homestead Kitchen Cookbook.” The conversation will explore recipes inspired by seasonal living, sustainability and Steger’s experiences traveling through some of the world’s most remote environments. Guests will enjoy […]
June 27. 2-4 p.m. Minnesota History Center. Pay-what-you-can; suggested $12-$15. Join famed polar explorer Will Steger and expedition veteran Julie Hignall for an inside look at the specialized gear that made historic Arctic and Antarctic expeditions possible. The presentation examines how sleds, navigation tools, tents, clothing systems and cooking equipment functioned in some of the […]
Saturday, June 27, 3-11 p.m. Prior Ave. between Pennock and Hewitt. Free. Twin Cities Irish Fest Block Party will bring live music, Irish dance and family activities to Prior Avenue North between Pennock and Hewitt avenues. The free event will feature performances from the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band, Center for Irish Music, The Northerly […]
Saturday, June 27, 2026. 7:30 p.m. Grand Oak Opry. Suggested $15 donation. The Grand Oak Opry launches its 2026 outdoor concert season with a performance by The Dylan Salfer Band […]