• Lowertown Sounds

    Mears Park

    Select Thursdays, June 12-August 14. 6:00 p.m. Mears Park. Free.  Lowertown Sounds is a free, independent community concert series featuring live, local music plus food trucks and local beer and wine — benefiting Cookie Cart, all in St. Paul’s Mears Park. Learn more and see the full schedule at lowertownsounds.com.

  • IndiaFest 2025

    Minnesota State Capitol

    August 15, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Minnesota State Capitol. Free.  “Experience India in a Day.” The event marks the celebration of Indian Independence Day. This event is an outdoor, free event, which is open for all. The entire upper and lower mall of the State Capitol Grounds in downtown St. Paul gets transformed into a mini-India, […]

  • Minnesota Children’s Museum Annual Summer Block Party

    Minnesota Children’s Museum

    August 16, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Minnesota Children’s Museum. Free. The block party is free to everyone and takes place right outside the museum on West Seventh Street. Museum admission is not included. For more information and museum tickets, visit  mcm.org/events/summer-block-party-2025.

  • Music on the Patio

    Skinner’s Pub

    Tuesdays through September 23. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Skinner’s Pub & Eatery. Free.  Skinner’s Pub is hosting live music on the patio every Tuesday all summer long, rain or shine, from 7-9 p.m. More at facebook.com/skinnerspub. 

  • Roller Skating FUN Night

    El Rio Vista Recreation Center

    El Rio Vista Rec Center. July 9 & August 20. 6-8 p.m. Free. Join us for a fun night of roller skating at El Rio Vista! A limited amount of skates will be provided, so attendees are encouraged to bring skates from home if possible. Snacks and tons of fun will be provided! Free | […]

  • Depot Dance Nights – Ballroom Night

    Union Depot

    August 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Union Depot. Free. Ready to get your groove on? Join us this summer for Depot Dance Nights! Union Depot is excited to be hosting free dance nights in the Waiting Room. Each dance night will feature a different dance style and will begin with 30 minutes of free professional dance instruction […]

  • Community Conversations with Council Member Rebecca Noecker

    Minnesota Boat Club

    August 21, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Minnesota Boat Club Join Council President Noecker for these informal opportunities to ask your questions or share your concerns. Learn more at stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2.  Thursday, August 21 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Minnesota Boat Club (Raspberry Island – 1 Wabasha Street South)

  • Free Sweet Treats for Local Seniors

    Shalom Home East Campus

    Sholom Celebrates National Senior Citizen’s Day with Free Sweet Treats for Local Seniors In honor of National Senior Citizen’s Day on Thursday, August 21, Sholom invites seniors from the local community to stop by and enjoy complimentary baked goods as part of a celebration recognizing their contributions and value in our community. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, […]