Nooks and Crannies Tour
2025-10-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-16 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Fall Open Air Music
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Victoria Crossing
Tuesdays through October 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Victoria East Crossing. Free.
Enjoy an evening of live music at 857 Grand Avenue Outdoor Patio (Victoria East Crossing) featuring local bands. Come enjoy an evening of dining, shopping, and community! Thank you to Center of the Block, Summit Hill Association, and Afton Park Development for partnering on this event. Learn more at grandave.com/events.

The Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival
2025-10-23 - 2025-11-02 | Capp Center
October 23-November 2. Various Venues.
This year’s festival presents 11 days of world-class cinema, special guests, and community conversation at venues across the Twin Cities. Opening Night kicks off with the Minnesota premiere of Midas Man on Thursday, October 23, while Closing Night concludes with the Minnesota premiere of Mazel Tov on Sunday, November 2. Along the way, audiences will enjoy U.S. and regional premieres, spotlights on groundbreaking new voices, and panels that deepen the conversation.
Screenings will be held at landmark venues across the Twin Cities, including the Minnesota JCC Capp Center St. Paul and Sabes Center Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA), Parkway Theater, Riverview Theater, Main Cinema, Alliance Française and Open Book.
For a full list of screenings & events and to purchase tickets, visit www.TCJfilmfest.org.

Fall Scary Movie Series - The Sixth Sense
2025-10-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Harriet Island Pavilion
Fridays through October, Various St. Paul Parks. Free.
Our fall Movies in the Parks Scary Movie series kicks off this month! We are excited to continue on our 90s theme with the following line-up:

Friday, October 3 – Hocus Pocus at Como Midway Pavilion
Friday, October 10 – Scream at Hidden Falls Regional Park
Friday, October 17 – I Know What You Did Last Summer at Mears Park
Friday, October 24 – The Sixth Sense at Harriet Island Regional Park

Shows are free and all are welcome. Costumes are encouraged (especially for “Hocus Pocus”!) Rated R movies are 18+ events. Movies in the Parks are pet friendly events (unless otherwise noted), but pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6ft at all times. See the full lineup at stpaul.gov/moviesintheparks.

Trunks With Treats Harvest Festival
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
October 25th, 10 a.m. – Noon, C.S.P.S. Hall. Free.
Family-friendly event with games, treats, and photo opportunites! For Sokol kids 12 and under. Hosted by Sokol Minnesota Youth Link (SMYL). Location: C.S.P.S. Hall Parking Lot (outdoors) 383 Michigan Street at West 7th, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Visit sokolmn.org/all-events for more information.

Grand Avenue Boo Bash
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Grand Avenue
October 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Grand Ave.

Enjoy all Grand Avenue has to offer this fall — Join us for the Grand Avenue Boo Bash on Saturday, October 25, 2025! Trick-or-Treat and along Grand Avenue from Lexington to Dale while enjoying fall festivities.
Special events include: Costume Contest, Best Dressed Pet and a Ghost Scavenger Hunt & Raffle.
Get your Ghost Scavenger Hunt Passport at the check-in table at Victoria & Grand Ave on the former Gather patio and collect ‘ghost stamps’ from businesses along the Avenue for your chance to win a prize.
A $5 suggested donation per trick-or-treater helps us cover the cost of the event.
This event is produced by the Summit Hill Association in partnership with the Grand Avenue Business Association to support Grand Avenue business success and promote Grand Avenue as a unique destination experience.
Learn more at summithillassociation.org/news/the-grand-avenue-boo-bash.

The Future of West 7th - Town Hall
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Noth Garden Theater, 929 7th St W, St Paul, MN, 55102, United States
October 27, 7 p.m. North Garden Theater.
West Seventh in St. Paul is a vital transportation corridor and the backbone of a vibrant community. With upcoming road work, potential transit projects, and a growing need for safety improvements, important decisions are on the horizon for its future. Join the area’s state legislators and neighborhood councils, with guests from relevant government agencies, for a discussion about next steps for West Seventh.
RSVPs encouraged – let us know you’re coming!

Chatsworth Development Neighborhood Meeting
2025-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Palace Community Center
November 12, 6:00 p.m. Palace Community Center.
Members of the West 7th neighborhood are invited to a community meeting to learn more about a forthcoming development of 36 co-living units at 750 Chatsworth Street. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the development, ask questions, and share thoughts. Present will be GRO, the developer; the Federation; and select local official(s). The meeting will be lightly moderated. Nov. 12, 6pm at Palace Community Center. More info fortroadfed.org

Safe Trick-or-Treating for Daycares and Preschools
2025-10-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Sholom East Campus
October 31, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Sholom East Campus, Free
🎃 Calling All Local Daycare Centers & Preschools! 🎃
Are you searching for a safe and meaningful place for your children to go trick-or-treating this Halloween? Shaller Family Sholom East Campus in St. Paul invites daycare centers, preschools, and community groups to join us for a morning of festive fun on Thursday, October 31st from 10:30–11:30 AM.
Our residents will line the hallways, ready to hand out candy and enjoy the kids’ costumes. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate Halloween, spread joy, and build intergenerational connections! 🧡
📍 Where: Shaller Family Sholom Home East, 740 Kay Avenue, St. Paul (just off 35E & West 7th)
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 31st | 10:30–11:30 AM
📩 RSVP: Contact Abby at ShallerTR@sholom.com or call 651-328-2304
If your group can’t attend, please share this with local childcare centers or preschools—help us make this Halloween extra special for kids and seniors alike! 👻🍬

Craft Bazaar
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | 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.

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.
