
May 3, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Harriet Island Regional Park. Free. Celebrate all things pets at Park Pals & Paws, a lively outdoor event for animal…

May 7, 7–8:30 p.m. Minnesota History Center. $20. Historian Adam Jortner explores the role of Jewish Americans in shaping religious freedom during the nation’s founding.…

May 14–June 7, Times vary. History Theatre. $25–$60. This compelling drama traces the friendship between Supreme Court justices Harry Blackmun and Warren Burger, both Minnesota…

May 17, Noon–2 p.m. Harriet Island Regional Park. Free. This interactive fitness and community event invites participants to train alongside local heroes, including police and…

May 17, Noon–2 p.m. Harriet Island Wigington Pavilion. Free. Families can explore a wide range of summer programs at this citywide kickoff event. Representatives from…

May 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Minnesota History Center. Free. This community book discussion invites participants to explore stories of food, family, and identity. Hosted by MNHS,…

May 29–30, Various times. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts & Rice Park, St. Paul. Free–$8. The Flint Hills Family Festival transforms downtown St. Paul…

June 4, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Kick off the Lowertown Sounds summer concert series with an evening of live local music in the heart…

June 6–7, Union Depot. Free. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Union Depot with train displays, tours, family activities, and a new outdoor music festival. This…