St. Paul Walking Tours
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Landmark Center
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 Wednesdays of the month), Great River Walking Tour (3rd Wednesdays of the month), Rice Park Walking Tour (4th Wednesdays of the month)!
All tours are free but reservations are required. June tour date reservations will open on May 5. July tour date reservations will open on June 2, and August tour date reservations will open on July 7. For more information, call 651.292.3063 or visit landmarkcenter.org/saint-paul-walking-tours.

Groovin' in the Garden
2025-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Como Zoo Conservatory
Wednesdays June 11-July 30. 6-8 p.m. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Free.
Pack a picnic and dancing shoes, spread out a blanket & join us for these free outdoor concerts & activities in front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Wednesdays June 11 – July 30 from 6pm–8pm. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.
June 11 – Innocent Reggae Band – Roots Reggae
June 18 – Maria & The Coins – Singer-Songwriter Driven Pop Hooks
June 25 – Flamin’ Oh’s – Minnesota Music Legends
July 2 – Leslie Rich & The Rocket Soul Choir – Belfast Born Singer/Songwriter Fronting a 3-piece Rock Band
July 9 – Salsa del Soul – High-Energy Latin Dance Music
July 16 – Jellyjacket – All-Star Minnesota Rock & Roll Band
July 23 – Favourite Girl – Katy Vernon Leads An Almost Exclusively Female Powered Rock Band
July 30 – School of Rock –St. Paul & Plymouth House Bands
Learn more at comozooconservatory.org/groovin2025.

Irvine Park Walking Tour
2025-07-24 10:15 - 11:45, 2025-07-31 10:15 - 11:45 | Alexander Ramsey House
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 dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
Tours do not include house tours or self-guided access to building interiors.
All areas are accessible, but some side streets are cobblestone and have historic stone curbs.
Tickets and more at mnhs.org/events.

Lowertown Sounds
2025-07-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Mears Park
Select Thursdays, June 12-August 14. 6:00 p.m. Mears Park. Free.
Lowertown Sounds is a free, independent community concert series featuring live, local music plus food trucks and local beer and wine — benefiting Cookie Cart, all in St. Paul’s Mears Park. Learn more and see the full schedule at lowertownsounds.com.

Circus Juventas Summer 2025 Production: Lumière
2025-07-25 19:00 - 2025-08-10 21:30 | Circus Juventas
July 25-August 10. Circus Juventas. $25-$55.
This summer, Circus Juventas rolls out the red carpet for a trip through time and Tinseltown with a twist of paranormal intrigue. Join a lively crew of ghostbuster-style teens who, thanks to a lightning strike, find themselves transported to 1939, amidst the glitter and glamour of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Traverse the phantasmic fifth dimension, filled with celebrities, bellhops, gangsters, paparazzi, and studio heads as they navigate the bright lights and haunting shadows of the mysterious Hotel Hollywood. It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss!
For tickets, showtimes and more, visit circusjuventas.org.

Music on the Patio
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Skinner’s Pub
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. More at facebook.com/skinnerspub.

St. Paul Walking Tours
2025-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Skinner’s Pub

Music on the Cortile - Laura Hugo
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
July 30, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.
Music on the Cortile (previously known as Music from the Porch and Music in the Café) presents live performances by musicians in the picturesque Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. Taking place over four Wednesday lunch hours, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the concert. All concerts are 12-1 pm.
July 9: Laamar
July 30: Laura Hugo
August 13: Ray Bonneville
Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/music-on-the-cortile.

Summer Nights in Rice
2025-07-31 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park
Select Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Rice Park. Free.
Summer Nights in Rice is a free outdoor summer concert series occurring on select Thursdays from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm, June through September. Grab a hot dog at Deb’s Hot Dogs in the park, visit local downtown Saint Paul restaurants for happy hour, and head to Rice Park for FREE live music, community connections, and hot summer night dancing! In case of rain or inclement weather, concerts will be moved into Landmark Center. Restroom facilities for the concerts will be available at Landmark Center throughout the series. Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/summer-nights-in-rice.
2025 Schedule

June 19: Pete Whitman & Mississippi (contemporary jazz)
June 26: Ethno USA ‘On the Road’ (folk, world and traditional music by international musicians)
July 10: Boiled in Lead (Celtic punk and world music)
July 31: Kendra Glenn Band (R&B, blues and soul)
August 7: Café Accordion Orchestra (French flare, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude)
August 21: International Reggae All Stars (Reggae, dancehall and Bob Marley classics)

Music On The Mississippi With St. Paul Parks Conservancy
2025-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Upper Landing Park
August 3, 1:00 P.M. Upper Landing Park. Free.
Join us for more music and more riverside fun with the St. Paul Parks Conservancy. Save the date and stay tuned for more details. More info at greatriverpassage.org/music-on-the-mississippi.

Climb to the Top (North Tower)
2025-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
August 6, 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 miss this summer. Don’t forget your camera!
Free, Self-guided, No reservations required.
Summer 2025 Climb To The Top dates:

Wednesday, June 4th: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, July 2nd: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, August 6th: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The North Tower is accessible only via stairs, 61 steps total from the 6th floor landing to the top. Or skip the elevator all together and climb the 198 stairs from the first floor.
Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/climb-to-the-top-north-tower.

Irish Fair of Minnesota
2025-08-09 - 2025-08-11 | Harriet Island Pavilion
August 9-11. Harriet Island. Free-$299.
The Irish Fair of Minnesota, the annual three-day outdoor celebration of all things Irish, returns to St. Paul’s Harriet Island Friday, Aug. 9 through Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. Harriet Island will transform into a mini–Emerald Isle providing an authentic Irish experience for all fairgoers. Attendees will enjoy entertainment on six stages showcasing Irish music and dance, pub tents featuring tasty refreshments, a variety of food stands, Irish sports demonstrations (hurling, camogie, boxing), Irish comedy, marketplace tents, cultural programming, and areas for activities for the wee ones. Early bird savings is available through July 31. Get your tickets and learn more at IrishFair.com.

Muskets and Cannons
2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Fort Snelling
August 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. Free with paid admission.
Join us to learn about weapons technology of the early 19th century and witness firing demonstrations. In historical uniform, our staff will demonstrate artillery loading and firing procedures and the types of ammunition that would have been available to armies at this time. Today will also feature a military music performance.
Demonstrations:

Cannon firing at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Musket firing demonstration at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Military music concert at 1:00 pm

More info at mnhs.org/events/29399847264.

Music on the Cortile - Ray Bonneville
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
August 13, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free.
Music on the Cortile (previously known as Music from the Porch and Music in the Café) presents live performances by musicians in the picturesque Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. Taking place over four Wednesday lunch hours, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch to enjoy during the concert. All concerts are 12-1 pm.
August 13: Ray Bonneville
Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/music-on-the-cortile.

IndiaFest 2025
2025-08-15 11:00 - 21:00 | Minnesota State Capitol
August 15, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Minnesota State Capitol. Free.
“Experience India in a Day.” The event marks the celebration of Indian Independence Day. This event is an outdoor, free event, which is open for all. The entire upper and lower mall of the State Capitol Grounds in downtown St. Paul gets transformed into a mini-India, with over a hundred booths showcasing scores of non-profit organizations, scores of food and bazaar vendors, a cultural stage that showcases an array of cultural performances from the community groups and professional dance schools throughout the day. One of the main attractions of the evening is the Bollywood Night, which runs towards the end of the event, from 6-9pm, when the upper mall converts into an open dance floor with either a DJ belting out popular Bollywood songs or an established Bollywood band performs the songs for the crowd.
The event culminates at 9pm. Learn more at iamn.org/event/indiafest-2025.

Minnesota Children's Museum Annual Summer Block Party
2025-08-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Minnesota Children’s Museum
August 16, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Minnesota Children’s Museum. Free.
The block party is free to everyone and takes place right outside the museum on West Seventh Street. Museum admission is not included. For more information and museum tickets, visit mcm.org/events/summer-block-party-2025.

Roller Skating FUN Night
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | El Rio Vista Recreation Center
El Rio Vista Rec Center. July 9 & August 20. 6-8 p.m. Free.
Join us for a fun night of roller skating at El Rio Vista! A limited amount of skates will be provided, so attendees are encouraged to bring skates from home if possible. Snacks and tons of fun will be provided! Free | All are welcome
For more summer events, please visit stpaul.gov/summer-events.

Depot Dance Nights - Ballroom Night
2025-08-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Union Depot
August 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Union Depot. Free.
Ready to get your groove on? Join us this summer for Depot Dance Nights! Union Depot is excited to be hosting free dance nights in the Waiting Room. Each dance night will feature a different dance style and will begin with 30 minutes of free professional dance instruction followed by two hours of dancing to a live band. Depot Dance Nights are free to attend and will feature live music by many of the Twin Cities’ most popular dance bands, offering great entertainment! Dance lessons will be taught at all 3 events by professional instructor, Denny Hukriede.
Tuesday, August 20: Ballroom Night with live music from The Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra
Learn more at uniondepot.org.

Community Conversations with Council Member Rebecca Noecker
2025-08-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Minnesota Boat Club
August 21, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Minnesota Boat Club
Join Council President Noecker for these informal opportunities to ask your questions or share your concerns. Learn more at stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2.

Thursday, August 21 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Minnesota Boat Club (Raspberry Island – 1 Wabasha Street South)

Free Sweet Treats for Local Seniors
2025-08-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Shalom Home East Campus
Sholom Celebrates National Senior Citizen’s Day with Free Sweet Treats for Local Seniors
In honor of National Senior Citizen’s Day on Thursday, August 21, Sholom invites seniors from the local community to stop by and enjoy complimentary baked goods as part of a celebration recognizing their contributions and value in our community.

From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, seniors who are new to Sholom are welcome to drop in for rugelach, brownies, lemon bars, cookies, and other bakery favorites.

St. Paul Campus will feature goodies from Cecil’s Deli, located at 740 Kay Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102.

St. Louis Park Campus will feature treats from Crossroads Deli, located at 3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
“National Senior Citizen’s Day is the sweetest day to pause and honor older adults in our community,” said Ali Lilja, Community Liaison. “We’re excited to welcome new faces to Sholom and share a taste of warmth, connection, and community.”

This free event is open to seniors in the neighborhood. No registration required—just stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us!

Downtown Action Series
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Union Depot
August 21, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Union Depot.
Join fellow neighbors for the launch of the Downtown Action Series, a new initiative led by Council President Rebecca Noecker to bring community members together around the future of downtown St. Paul.
This series of public meetings is designed to keep you informed and engaged in the progress of Saint Paul’s Downtown Investment Strategy. Whether you’re a downtown resident, business owner, employee, or simply care about downtown’s future—your engagement matters.
All meetings are held at Union Depot (214 4th Street East) from 4:30 – 6 PM.

Thursday, August 21
Thursday, October 16
Thursday, December 11

RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/g/hpTbTkt92m?origin=lprLink
Together, we’ll share updates, collaborate across sectors, and build momentum toward a more vibrant, inclusive, and thriving downtown. Please feel free to share this invitation and bring others who care about downtown’s future. The more people at the table, the stronger our path forward.
Let’s shape the future of downtown—together, hope to see you there!
