
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…

June 11, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park Free. The Lowertown Sounds series continues with an eclectic night of music featuring Poliça and Sophie Hiroko. Known for…

June 18, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Enjoy another evening of live music at Lowertown Sounds with performances by The New Standards and Black Market…

June 25, 6–10 p.m. Mears Park. Free. Close out June with live performances by Flamin’ Oh’s and Christy Costello & the CC Club. Lowertown Sounds…

The July lineup kicks off with Ashley DuBose and Mae Simpson, offering a soulful blend of R&B and contemporary sounds. As always, Lowertown Sounds pairs…