• American Craft Fest Returns to Union Depot

    June 13-14. Union Depot. Free. American Craft Fest will transform Union Depot into a two-day showcase of regional artists, makers and hands-on creative activities. Hosted by the American Craft Council, the free event will include artist demonstrations, interactive activities, food vendors and opportunities to shop handmade work from craftspeople across the region. Participating organizations include […]

  • Spring Busking on Grand Avenue

    Saturday, June 13, 2026. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Grand Avenue between Lexington and Dale. Free. Live music returns to Grand Avenue this spring with a neighborhood busking event featuring musicians from Music on Grand performing outdoors along the business corridor. Shoppers and diners can enjoy guitar, vocal and acoustic performances while exploring local restaurants, boutiques and […]

  • STP Pride Festival 2026

    June 13-14, 2026. Noon-8 p.m. Dual Citizen Brewing. Free admission. The STP Pride Festival returns to Saint Paul with two days of live entertainment, cultural performances and community celebration at Dual Citizen Brewing. The festival will feature live music, DJs, food trucks, breakdance competitions and family-focused programming alongside performances celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and identity. Organizers […]

  • Depot Days of Summer

    June 17, July 22 and Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to noon. Union Depot. Free. Union Depot will host its Depot Days of Summer series with free family-friendly programming throughout the summer. Each monthly event includes games, crafts, activities and themed entertainment geared toward children and families. Organizers say every month will feature a different theme, […]

  • Lowertown Sounds – The New Standards and Black Market Brass

    June 18, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Enjoy another evening of live music at Lowertown Sounds with performances by The New Standards and Black Market Brass. This popular Thursday night series showcases top-tier regional talent across genres, from jazz and funk to indie and soul. With food trucks, beverages, and a welcoming outdoor environment, the […]

  • Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2026

    Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026. Multiple venues in Lowertown St. Paul and beyond. Free. Twin Cities Jazz Festival returns for its 28th year with two days of free performances featuring internationally recognized artists, local musicians and youth ensembles across Saint Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood. Main stage performances at Mears Park include Yellowjackets, Sullivan […]

  • Pryes Side Lot Concert Series

    June 19-20, 2026. Pryes Brewing Company. $40.50-$84. Pryes Brewing Company is expanding its annual block party with the launch of Pryes Side Lot, a new outdoor concert venue debuting with performances by Soul Asylum and Gear Daddies. The two-night event combines ticketed evening concerts with the brewery’s larger daytime block party celebration featuring food, beer […]

  • Saints and Sinners History Talk

    June 20, 10-11:15 a.m. St. Stanislaus Church. Free.  Historian Gary Brueggemann will discuss his book,Saints and Sinners the Pioneers of Saint Paul, at St. Stanislaus Church, 398 Superior Street, Saturday, June 20, from 10:00-11:15.