June 7, All day. Grand Avenue, St. Paul. Free. The Midwest’s largest free street festival returns with live music, food vendors, a parade, family activities, and more. Drawing over 200,000 attendees, Grand Old Day celebrates community and local businesses along Grand Avenue. More info: grandave.com/events/grandoldday
June 9, 7–9 p.m. Skinner’s Pub & Eatery. Free. Enjoy an evening of live music and drinks on the patio with Kurt Jorgenson. A casual, welcoming event perfect for a summer night out.More info: skinnersmn.com
June 11, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park Free. The Lowertown Sounds series continues with an eclectic night of music featuring Poliça and Sophie Hiroko. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and strong local following, this free concert series brings together music lovers from across the Twin Cities. In addition to live performances, attendees can enjoy a wide […]
June 12–13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Multiple locations, neighborhoods. $25–$30 registration. Join a citywide tradition as the Macalester-Groveland Community Council partners with Summit Hill and Highland Park for a multi-neighborhood garage sale weekend. Residents and businesses can register to be included on the official sale map, making it easy for shoppers to explore dozens of sales […]
June 18, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Enjoy another evening of live music at Lowertown Sounds with performances by The New Standards and Black Market Brass. This popular Thursday night series showcases top-tier regional talent across genres, from jazz and funk to indie and soul. With food trucks, beverages, and a welcoming outdoor environment, the […]
June 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. West End neighborhoods. Free. Explore the creativity and diversity of local gardens during the West End Neighbors’ Garden Tour. This self-guided event invites visitors to walk or drive between participating gardens, each showcasing unique styles—from native plantings and pollinator habitats to vegetable plots and ornamental landscapes. The tour highlights the […]
June 25, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Close out June with live performances by Flamin’ Oh’s and Christy Costello & the CC Club. Lowertown Sounds continues its tradition of bringing diverse, high-quality music to downtown St. Paul. Guests can enjoy food trucks, beverages, and a relaxed community setting under the summer sky. This free concert […]
July 9, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. The July lineup kicks off with Ashley DuBose and Mae Simpson, offering a soulful blend of R&B and contemporary sounds. As always, Lowertown Sounds pairs live music with a curated selection of food trucks and drinks. The open-air park setting makes it an ideal summer outing for friends […]