• Flint Hills Family Festival

    May 29–30, Various times. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts & Rice Park, St. Paul. Free–$8. The Flint Hills Family Festival transforms downtown St. Paul into a vibrant celebration of […]

  • West End Garage Sale

    May 30–31, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. West 7th neighborhood, St. Paul. Free. The West End Garage Sale invites residents to take part in a neighborhood-wide shopping event that draws bargain hunters from across the city. Participants who register by May 15 will have their sale included on a community map and promoted to maximize visibility and […]

  • 6th Annual Soap Box Derby

    June 2, 5–8 p.m. Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul. Free. Watch young racers take to the hill at the 6th Annual Soap Box Derby, where youth ages 9–14 compete in handcrafted cars they’ve spent weeks designing and building. Teams from St. Paul and Minneapolis gather for this exciting community event, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and […]

  • Skinner’s Music on the Patio – GB Leighton

    June 2, 7–9 p.m. Skinner’s Pub & Eatery, St. Paul. Free. Kick off summer with live music from GB Leighton in a relaxed patio setting. Enjoy food, drinks, and a lively neighborhood atmosphere.More info: skinnersmn.com

  • West 7th Community Fundraiser at Mancini’s

    June 4, Dinner 5 p.m.; music 7–9:30 p.m. Mancini’s Char House. $25–$75; VIP $500. Support the future Dousman Park playground at this lively community fundraiser featuring live music by The Cellar Dwellers. Guests can enjoy a pasta buffet dinner, reserve VIP seating or attend the concert-only portion of the evening. The event blends entertainment with […]

  • Lowertown Sounds – Dr. Mambo’s Combo

    June 4, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Kick off the Lowertown Sounds summer concert series with an evening of live local music in the heart of St. Paul. Featuring performances by Dr. Mambo’s Combo, Purple Funk Metropolis, and Lips Speak Louder, this weekly event blends diverse musical styles with a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. Attendees can […]

  • Union Depot Train Days & Music Fest

    June 6–7, Union Depot. Free. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Union Depot with train displays, tours, family activities, and a new outdoor music festival. This weekend event highlights transportation history and community fun. More info: uniondepot.org/100

  • Everything is Free – Buy Nothing Event

    June 6, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Free. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church invites the community to participate in a “Buy Nothing” event where everything is free and open to all. This unique gathering encourages sustainability, reuse, and neighborly connection by offering household items, clothing, and other goods at no cost. Attendees are welcome […]