Community Reporter

Craft Bazaar
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | El Rio Vista Recreation Center
November 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. El Rio Visto Rec Center. Free.
It’s that time of year again! Come on down to the Craft Bazaar at El Rio Vista! Admission is free and all are welcome— check out crafts from artists and creators from 10-3pm. For more fall events, please visit stpaul.gov/fall-events.

Community Día de los Muertos Celebration
2025-11-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Midtown Global Market
November 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Midtown Global Market. Free.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio) invites the community to celebrate life, love, and memory at its annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Midtown Global Market. This free, family-friendly event welcomes everyone to experience one of Latin America’s most colorful and meaningful cultural traditions. More information at clues.org/es/latino-art-events.

Nooks and Crannies Tour
2025-11-02 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 15:30 - 17:00 | James J. Hill House
Sundays through November 16, 3:30-5:00 p.m. James J. Hill House. $16-20.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour including the attic theater space, gate house and storage areas generally off-limits to visitors. Guides will highlight artifacts and fixtures in the home with personal stories from the Hill family and domestic workers. Tour runs 90 minutes.
Get tickets and learn more at mnhs.org/events.

25th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Union Depot
November 8, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Union Depot. Free.
Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of all things literary. The TCBF features dozens of presenting authors, special children’s programs, and a wide variety of exhibitors featuring new and rare books, quirky literary curiosities, and more. Learn more at twincitiesbookfestival.com.

Veterans Day Luncheon
2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Sibley Historic Site
November 8, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sibley Historic Site. $35-$40.
Honor the service and sacrifice of Minnesota’s military heroes at the Sibley Historic Site. Enjoy a three-course lunch followed by a powerful presentation from photographer, historian, and PBS host Doug Ohman, who will share remarkable stories of Minnesota’s Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to today. This event takes place from 1 to 3 pm. Tickets are $40 per person, with a discounted rate of $35 for veterans, MNHS members, DCHS members, and Friends of Sibley Site members. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, November 5. Tickets and more info at mnhs.org/events.

Growing Out Loud Student Art Showcase
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Landmark Center
November 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free
Organized by our Youth Committee, this new juried showcase will feature work from 100+ St. Paul Public Schools K–12 students, amplifying youth voices and connecting artists, schools, and neighborhoods. Learn more at instagram.com/p/DQHbAEqAFEA/.

Coffee Chat: A Round Tower Story
2025-11-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Fort Snelling
November 13 & 15, 1:30 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. Free with Admission.
Our coffee chat lecture series will discuss the iconic Round Tower at Fort Snelling. Built in 1820, it was originally designed as a final line of defense for soldiers in case of attack. This lecture will discuss the many purposes the building has served over 200 years, including time as a hair salon, a private residence and a museum. Learn more at mnhs.org/events.

Landmark Live! - Kiss the Tiger
2025-11-14 18:45 - 21:30 | Landmark Center
November 14, 6:45-9:30 p.m. Landmark Center. $25-30.
Landmark Center presents the 14th season of “Landmark Live” in the lovely F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium, featuring the best of Americana, indie rock, jazz and folk music, with support from KFAI Radio and the Pioneer Press. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm and are preceded by a cocktail hour at 6:45 pm, giving audiences an opportunity to enjoy complimentary refreshments and a cash bar.
2025 Landmark Live Lineup
Friday, October 10: Davina Sowers
Friday, November 14: Kiss the Tiger
Friday, December 12: Chastity Brown
Learn more and purchase tickets at landmarkcenter.org/landmark-live.

Sokol Minnesota Friendly Friday Evenings at the C.S.P.S. Hall
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
November 14, 7:00-10:00 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. Free.
Family friendly cards and board games, fun, food, and friends. No fee. Bring your own beverages and/or snack to share. Location: 383 Michigan Street at West 7th, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

Capitol Civil War Tour
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:30
November 15, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Minnesota State Capitol. Free-$12.
Explore Minnesota’s vital role in the Civil War through battle flags, art, and memorials. See renowned paintings in the Governor’s Reception Room, statues of officers, and a rare flag staff from Gettysburg. Pickets and more information at mnhs.org/events.

Family Science Club
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Crosby Farm Regional Park
November 15, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Crosby Farm Park. Free
Saturday Science Club is a monthly meetup for families to get outside, explore, and learn about our incredible urban ecosystem. Each month we’ll look for wildlife and complete a mini bioblitz of life in the park. We’ll document what we find on iNaturalist and track changes in the world around us as the seasons change. Try to come every month to see what the entire year has to offer us. Have you wanted to participate in a community science project? This is it! This program is best for children 6-12 and their families. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. This program takes place outside. Please dress for the weather. A smartphone with the iNaturalist app is encouraged, but certainly not required. Register at bit.ly/saturdayscienceclub.

Community Food and Essentials Drive to Support Local Seniors
2025-11-17 08:00 - 2025-11-25 17:00 | Shaller Family Sholom East Campus
November 17-25. 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Shaller Family Sholom East Campus

In response to the ongoing food insecurities faced by many in our community, the Shaller Family Sholom East Campus is hosting a Food and Essentials Drive from November 17–25 to benefit residents of the Weinberg Apartments (affordable senior housing) and others in need during the holiday and winter season.

Community members are invited to drop off nonperishable food items, toiletries, and cold-weather accessories daily between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM at 740 Kay Avenue in St. Paul.

Suggested donations include canned goods, shelf-stable pantry staples, cereals, peanut butter, rice, personal care items, and new warm accessories such as hats, gloves, and socks.

“As we enter a season focused on gratitude and giving, this drive reflects Sholom’s values of compassion and community care,” said Colette Illarde, Volunteer Coordinator at Shaller Family Sholom East Campus. “Together, we can bring comfort and nourishment to those who need it most.”

For more information, please contact Ali Lilja at alilja@sholom.com or call 651.328.2258

Sholom is a trusted, nonprofit senior living community rooted in Jewish values and open to all. With a legacy of care, compassion, and community, we provide a full continuum of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and home-based care. Beyond exceptional care, Sholom is a place of connection and belonging—where all voices are heard, histories are honored, and life is celebrated at every stage.

For more information, please contact:Ali Lilja, Community Liaison at Shaller Family Sholom East Campusalilja@sholom.com | 651.328.2258www.sholom.com

The Notebook
2025-11-18 07:00 - 2025-11-30 22:00 | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 18-30. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. $45-$146.
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”). Tickets and more at ordway.org/events/the-notebook.

Ballet Tuesdays
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
November 18, 12-1 p.m. Landmark Center. Free

Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, from 12-1pm, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. After each performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers.

2025/2026 season dates:

November 18, 2025 | The Snow Queen
February 17, 2026 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
April 21, 2026 | Mary Poppins
May 5, 2026 | Reimagined Classics

Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/ballet-tuesdays.

Public Hearing - Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Zoning Study
2025-11-19 15:30 - 17:00 | St. Paul City Hall
November 19, 3:30 p.m. St. Paul City Hall.
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area zoning code amendments.
Purpose: Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Zoning Study
Hearing Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
Location: City Council Chambers, Room 300, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Please see the attached document for more information.

CC public hearing ENS.pdf

GLOW Holiday Festival
2025-11-20 00:00 - 2026-01-04 23:59 | CHS Field
November 20-January 4. CHS Field. $17.58-$27.47

GLOW Holiday Festival is back! Bring the family to join in on the magic! Stroll through millions of lights and bask in the warmth of the holiday spirit.GLOW will shine bright at CHS Field in downtown St. Paul from Nov. 20-Jan. 4, 2026, on select days. Get tickets and more information at glowholiday.com.

Family Movie: Coco
2025-11-21 18:15 - 20:00 | West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
November 21, 6:15 p.m. West 7th Library. Free.
Join West 7th Library and Keystone Community Services for our featured movie: Coco! One Friday night a month we’ll show our favorite movies on the big screen in the gym. Bring your favorite blanket & snacks–and wear your pajamas if you like. Fresh hot popcorn will be served! Learn more: sppl.org/locations/w7.

R.L. Stine's GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium
2025-11-21 19:00 - 2025-12-14 16:00 | Park Square Theater
Nov. 21 – Dec. 14, Park Square Theater. $15-$65.

A spooktacular adventure filled with mystery, laughs, and just the right amount of chills! When Brooke and her best friend Zeke land the leads in their school’s new musical, they’re thrilled – until strange things start happening around the theater. Whispers of an old legend resurface, warning that the play might be cursed.

As opening night approaches and the tension rises, Brooke and her friends race to uncover the truth behind the haunting before the final curtain falls.Featuring catchy songs, unexpected twists, and a story about friendship and courage, Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium invites audiences of all ages to join in the fun… if they dare!

Tickets and more info at parksquaretheatre.org.

Schmidt Holiday Market
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23 | Schmidt Artists Lofts
November 22 & 23. Schmidt Artists Lofts. Free.
Art for holiday gifts, ceramics, paintings, jewelry and unique inspirations. November 22, 11 a.m.-7p.m. November 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit schmidtartists.com/holiday-markets for more information.

Fall Craft Fair
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Edgecumbe Recreation Center
November 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Edgecumbe Rec Center. Free.
Edgcumbe’s Fall Craft Fair is back! Join us on November 22 from 10am-3pm – all are welcome to come explore crafts for sale from a variety of vendors.
For more fall events, visit stpaul.gov/fall-events.

MN Roller Derby November Bouts
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Roy Wilkins Auditorium
November 22, 6:00 p.m. Roy Wilkins Auditorium. $24-$26.

Minnesota Roller Derby is back in the legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium for season 22! Get your tickets to see MNRD’s home teams face off in two action-packed bouts! Doors are opening an hour earlier this year, at 5pm, with the first whistle at 6. Kids 9 and under free in General Admission area, ages 2 and under free in Reserved Seats. Must be 18 or older to sit Trackside.

More info at MNrollerderby.com

Event Dates:

November 22, 2024

January 17, 2025

February 14, 2025

March 28, 2025

April 25, 2025

Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical
2025-11-22 19:00 - 2025-12-21 17:00 | History Theatre
November 22 – December 21. History Theatre. $63-$78.A gust of icy wind changes everything! History Theatre proudly announces the cast for the world premiere of ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL by Keith Hovis and Rachel Teagle. Plunging headfirst into the magnificent history and myth of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, this spectacular new production is directed by HT Interim Artistic Director, Laura Leffler. Running from November 22 to December 21, 2025. Tickets and information about special events available at www.historytheatre.com.

Pancake Breakfast, Craft, and Koláče Bake Sale
2025-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
November 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $6-$30.
No reservations needed, public welcome! $10 adult, $6 children under 9, $30/family of 4. Koláč (apricot, cream cheese, poppy seed, prune, raspberry) $2 each Pre-order Kolaches
To reserve a craft table: activities@sokolmn.org
Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

St. Paul Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul City Hall
November 25, 6:00 p.m. St. Paul City Hall.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Written public comments can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers.

Learn more at stpaul.gov/councilbudgeting.

November 25, 2025 St. Paul City Council Agenda (Truth in Taxation)Download

November 25, 2025 St. Paul City Council Agenda (Truth in Taxation).pdf

European Christmas Market
2025-11-28 00:00 - 2025-12-21 23:59 | Union Depot
November 28 – December 21. Union Depot. Free

The European Christmas Market returns to Union Depot for four festive Holiday weekends. Visit the largest authentic Christmas Market in Minnesota running through the advent season. The market opens on Friday, November 28 and runs through Sunday, December 21. Visit stpaulchristmasmarket.org for all event details, and follow along on Facebook for updates.

Holidays on the Hill
2025-11-29 00:00 - 2026-01-04 23:59
November 29-January 4. James J Hill House. $0-25

Experience Christmas, 1910—both upstairs and downstairs—in the sumptuous Gilded Age mansion of railroad titan James J. Hill. Admission includes self-guided access to holiday-themed exhibits and a 60-minute guided tour highlighting holiday stories and memories from both the Hill family and their staff. Purchase tickets and more info at mnhs.org/events.

Public Hearing: 2025 Regional Economic Framework (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Alternative)
2025-12-03 04:00 - 18:00 | Metropolitan Council
December 3, 4:00 p.m. Metropolitan Council.

The Metropolitan Council is taking public comment on the 2025 Regional Economic Framework (CEDS Alternative) draft developed through partnership with regional stakeholders. The Framework is a regionally driven, place-based planning process that supports effective economic development across the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region.

Public Hearing

The Met Council has scheduled an in-person public hearing for 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Metropolitan Council meeting. If you’d like to offer public comment at the December 3 meeting, please pre-register by emailing public.info@metc.state.mn.us or recording a message at 651-602-1500. The Met Council is scheduled to adopt the framework on February 11, 2026. We value your input. Please share your comments, feedback, suggestions, or questions by 5:00 p.m. December 22, 2025. Submit your comment by filling out the form, emailing public.info@metc.state.mn.us, recording a message at 651-602-1500 (TTY 651-221-9886), or mailing comments to 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101-1805. The full Met Council will review the public comments and consider the strategy following the public comment period.Learn more at metrocouncil.org/Planning/2050-Regional-Economic-Framework/Draft-2025-CEDS.aspx
