Downtown Park Happenings
Featured Events
Grab your friends, soak up the sunshine, and experience the magic of our downtown summer events!
Lunch on the Lawn: Food Truck & Featured Lunch Schedules
Starting June 1, enjoy a weekly rotation of live music, DJs, fitness events, delicious food and more at a different downtown park Monday-Thursday. See below for food truck schedules and activity lineups.
Music Series
Join us for a variety of free music events throughout the summer in Downtown Saint Paul parks.
Music Festivals
Soak up the summer at an outdoor music festival! Please note, some events require ticket purchase.
Dance Events
Dance the night away at a downtown park! Come as you are - no partner or experience needed.
Yappy Hour
Join us on Tuesdays from 5-7pm, June 9-30, for a 'Yappy Hour' at Kellogg Mall Park! There will be food trucks, drinks available for purchase, music, an off-leash dog park, lawn games, and more! Free and all are welcome.
Roller Disco
Get your groove on at the Rice Park Roller Disco! Friday nights from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.
Melodies on the Mississippi
Enjoy food trucks and free live music on select Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Harriet Island Regional Park Target Stage.
Fitness in the Parks
See the Fitness in the Parks schedule for classes at Pedro Park, Kellogg Mall Park, Rice Park, Mears Park and Raspberry Island.
Races & Run/Walks
Ready to race or just want to cheer from the sidelines? Catch a downtown Saint Paul fitness event.
Saint Paul Farmers' Market
Everything is grown locally and made by your neighbors. The market is focused on food products and community gatherings. You'll often find live music, kids' activities, and community service events at the downtown farmers' market.
Saints Baseball & CHS Field Events
Held at the beautiful, eco-friendly CHS Field in Lowertown, St. Paul Saints games are a zany, high-energy party where baseball is merely a backdrop for pure entertainment. CHS Field also hosts concerts and other special events.
Amped Art
Four talented artists painted 16 electrical boxes downtown, bringing vibrant artistry and storytelling to life through thoughtful and unique art. The colorful electrical boxes enlighten the downtown area.
Learn more about each artist by exploring their artist biographies and statements about their installation pieces below.
By_A.Thread: Downtown Saint Paul Stories
In summer 2025, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation was proud to partner with artist and storyteller Katie McNamara Howie for a special storytelling project in Downtown Saint Paul. Read the stories and see the images below.
Lunch on the Lawn
Food Trucks and Grab-n-Go Lunch Menus
Starting June 1, join us Monday-Thursday during the summer for Lunch on the Lawn! Enjoy a weekly rotation of live music, DJs, fitness events, delicious food for purchase, and more at a different downtown park each day.
- Mears Park & Pedro Park: Grab-n-Go Lunch - Support your local downtown restaurants by stopping in to purchase a "grab-n-go" lunch to take with you to the park to enjoy the music and activities. See below for restaurant listings and activity schedules.
- Rice Park and Kellogg Mall Park: Food Trucks - Enjoy a rotating schedule of different food trucks each week. See below for activity and food truck schedules.
Lunch on the Lawn Schedules
Make Lunch on the Lawn your weekly meet up spot!
Enjoy a weekly rotation of live music, DJs, fitness events, delicious food for purchase, and more at a different downtown park each day.
Yappy Hour: Social Hour for People and Pups!
Join us on Tuesdays from 5-7pm, June 9-30, for a 'Yappy Hour' at Kellogg Mall Park! There will be drinks and food available for purchase, music, an off-leash dog park, lawn games, and more! Free and all are welcome.
More Saint Paul Events & Activities
There's always something happening in Saint Paul! Discover seasonal, safe, and fun activities for all ages, including youth sports, adult fitness, after-school programs, music, special events, arts programs and more.