Ongoing

Yappy Hour

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 […]

Groovin’ in the Garden Summer Music 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 […]

Hmong International Freedom Festival

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 […]

Ballroom in the Park

Mears Park 221 Fifth St. E., St. Paul

Learn ballroom dance in a welcoming outdoor setting with instructor Mariusz Kujawski. Open to all experience levels, the classes introduce participants to dances such as cha-cha, samba, jive, rumba and Viennese waltz. No partner is required, making the series an accessible way to stay active, learn new skills and connect with fellow community members throughout […]

Free

The Steger Homestead Kitchen Cookbook Brunch

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 […]

Will Steger: The Expedition Gear That Made the Impossible Possible

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 […]

Twin Cities Irish Fest Block Party 

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 […]

Grand Oak Opry Presents The Dylan Salfer Band

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 […]