May 3, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Harriet Island Regional Park. Free. Celebrate all things pets at Park Pals & Paws, a lively outdoor event for animal lovers and families. Bring your furry friend or meet adoptable pets while enjoying a full lineup of activities including a canine costume contest, games, crafts, and face painting. Educational opportunities […]
May 3, 1–3 p.m. Landmark Center. Free. Experience Cambodian culture through music, dance, crafts, and cuisine. This immersive family-friendly event celebrates global traditions as part of the Urban Expedition series. […]
May 3, 5–7:30 p.m. Circus Juventas. Joy-based pricing (pay what you can). Step right up for an evening of circus arts, community spirit and family-friendly fun under the big top. […]
May 5, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. El Rio Vista Recreation Center, West Side. $12 residents/$18 non-residents. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lunch, bingo, music, games and social time for adults age 55+. Registration required by April 30. Call 651-789-3692 for details.
Wednesday, May 6; 4–6 p.m. Palace Theatre, St. Paul. Free; RSVP required. The St. Paul Downtown Alliance is hosting its Annual Meeting, bringing together community members, business leaders and stakeholders to share a vision for the future of downtown. The event will unveil ideas generated through the Reimagine Downtown initiative, highlighting strategies to strengthen economic […]
May 7, 7–8:30 p.m. Minnesota History Center. $20. Historian Adam Jortner explores the role of Jewish Americans in shaping religious freedom during the nation’s founding. Part of the History Forum series, this lecture offers fresh insight into early American debates on citizenship and liberty. More info: mnhs.org/events
May 9 & May 15–17, Eastview Recreation Center. $20–$40. The St. Paul Urban Tennis Program hosts youth and adult tournaments, offering competitive play and community engagement. Events include junior round robin and adult double-elimination formats. More info:playtennis.usta.com/stpaulurbantennisprogram/Tournaments
May 9, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. Varies. Learn about the history of Japanese American soldiers trained in Minnesota during World War II. This engaging talk highlights both military contributions and the challenges faced at home. More info: mnhs.org/events