• Street Machine Nationals 

    Minnesota State Fairgrounds

    July 18-20, Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Free-$20.  The 2025 Street Machine Nationals rolls into into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St.  Paul, Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. The Street Machine Nationals is a celebration of horsepower that draws some of the most unique muscle cars in the world. Industry-leading brands will be showcased in […]

  • Rondo Days

    Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center

    July 19, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Martin Luther King Rec. Center. Free.  Rondo Days is the annual weekend celebration and is always held on the 3rd Saturday in July in St. Paul, Minnesota that commemorates the legacy of the Rondo neighborhood. The festival has grown since its inception in 1982 to become the largest African American […]

  • Music on the Patio

    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

    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 […]

  • Groovin’ in the Garden

    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 […]

  • Irvine Park Walking Tour

    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 […]

  • Lowertown Sounds

    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

    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 […]