May 9 & 23, 5:30-6:45 p.m. & 7:30-8:45 p.m. Alexander Ramsey House. $18-$20. Mental illness was misunderstood and often feared by Victorian society. Families had to make difficult decisions about how to handle their loved ones’ struggles in an era where health issues were not discussed in public and treatment options were limited or experimental. […]
May 30-31. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Free/$8. The Flint Hills Family Festival, produced by the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, is celebrating 25 years of kicking off summer in downtown Saint Paul. The 2025 festival – happening May 30-31 in Rice Park and Landmark Center – will feature a star-studded lineup of […]
May 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. Free with Admission. Celebrate the release of Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II with a panel discussion featuring author Ka Wong, Ms. Sally Sudo, and Dr. Karen Tanaka Lucas, followed by an audience Q&A. Dr. Wong’s book, drawing on personal interviews and archival […]
June 1, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Grand Ave. Free. Read our full preview of Grand Old Day 2025. The official Kickoff to summer is back! Since 1973, the Grand Avenue Business Association has put on Grand Old Day and it is truly a family-friendly event for all ages. Over 200,000 people converge along 30 […]
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. This month’s schedule includes GB Laeighton June 3, Croix Boys June 10, Michael Handler June 17 and Josh and Rose June 24. More at […]
Wednesdays through August, 10 a.m.Various Locations. Free (reservation required) St. Paul Walking Tours are back! Appreciate the rich history, architecture, and nature of downtown on four different tours: Heart of the City Walking Tour (the 1st Wednesday of the month in June and August only), It Happened Right Here: St. Paul’s Origins Walking Tour (2nd […]
June 4, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free. Enjoy a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes exploration of Landmark Center’s North Tower. Get a bird’s eye view of downtown St. Paul by climbing the steps and walking through a secret door to get to the top. This is the one rooftop you don’t want to […]
Thursdays through September 25, 10:15 AM – 11:45 a.m. Alexander Ramsey House. $0-$20. The Irvine Park District was one of St. Paul’s first residential neighborhoods. Walk with our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the history of the land and architecture. You’ll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper […]