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.

June 28-29. McMurray Fields. Free.  50 years celebration of Hmong Freedom. The United Hmong Family (UHF) hosts the annual Hmong International Freedom Festival (HIFF), also known as the Hmong J4. HIFF started in the late 1970s by Hmong settlers to reconnect with each other after being displaced by war-torn Laos. An event that started as […]

June 28-29. Little Mekong District. Free. The LMK Night Market is Minnesota’s largest summer street festival, held in the heart of St. Paul’s Little Mekong District. From street eats and handmade goods to live dance battles and glowing art, it’s an unforgettable experience celebrating Asian-American pride and creativity. What to Expect ​Whether you’re sampling sizzling […]

June 28, 7:30 p.m. Grand Oak Opry. $15 donation requested. Cherokee Social’s show in 2024 was unforgettable. Their energy and talent was infectious, and we can’t wait to have them […]

Jul 1 & 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Harriet Island. Free.  Join Tapestry Folkdance center for live music and dancing at Harriet Island Pavilion in St. Paul. Enjoy FREE dances including Contra, […]

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 […]

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 […]

July 2, 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. […]