• 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 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • After Antarctica Film Screening

    June 25 and June 28. Minnesota History Center. Pay-what-you-can; suggested $8-$10. The Minnesota Historical Society and The Steger Center will present screenings of the documentary “After Antarctica,” followed by question-and-answer […]

  • Music in Irvine Park 

    June 28 and July 26, 2026. Irvine Park. Free; donations encouraged. The Irvine Park Music Series returns with a new format featuring two larger outdoor music events this summer in […]

  • Red, White & BOOM! Fireworks Return to St. Paul

    Saturday, July 4, 6-10:30 p.m. Cathedral of St. Paul. Free. Red, White & BOOM! will bring public Independence Day fireworks back to St. Paul as part of America’s 250th birthday […]

  • The Root Beer Lady

    July 8-26, 2026. History Theatre, St. Paul. $25-$65. History Theatre brings back its acclaimed one-woman production “The Root Beer Lady,” written and performed by Kim Schultz. The production tells the story of legendary Boundary Waters resident Dorothy Molter, who became famous for brewing root beer and living independently in the remote North Woods near the […]

  • Lowertown Sounds – Ashley DuBose and Mae Simpson

    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 […]