Downtown Park Happenings
Featured Events
Grab your friends, soak up the sunshine, and experience the magic of our downtown summer events!
- Wednesdays thru Sept. 30: Lunch on the Lawn (Rice Park)
- Sept. 25, 8pm: Trout Unlimited Free Movie Night (Harriet Island Pavilion)
- Sept 26: Light the Night Lymphoma Walk (Harriet Island)
- Sept. 30, 5:30-7:30pm: Fall Festival (Kellogg Mall Park)
- Oct. 11 Get Your Rear in Gear (Harriet Island/Lilydale)
- Oct. 16-18: Saint Paul Art Crawl (Various Locations)
- Oct. 23: Movie in the Park: Halloween (R, 1998) (Mears Park)
- Nov. 14: Tree of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony (Rice Park)
Saint Paul Art Crawl
October 16-18, 2026
Explore studios and galleries, meet artists, watch live demos, and discover original work across Saint Paul.
Calling all artists!
New this year: Artists will be able to showcase and sell their art in Mears Park on Saturday, October 17 from 12p-8pm.
Artists interested in selling or performing should reach out to courtney.morris@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
Lunch on the Lawn: Food Trucks, Music & Activities
Enjoy a weekly rotation of live music, food trucks and activities on Wednesdays from 11am-2pm at Rice Park.
Music Series
Join us for a variety of free music events throughout the summer in Downtown Saint Paul parks.
Check back in 2027 for more Music in the Parks events!
Dance Events
Dance the night away at a downtown park! Come as you are - no partner or experience needed.
Check back in 2027 for more dance events!
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 Get Down
Emerging hip-hop creators from 14 to 24 years old share their talents in an inspiring, creative, and engaging atmosphere.
Check back for 2027 Saint Paul Get Down details.
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.
Featured Art
Learn about featured art and artists below.
Lunch on the Lawn
Food Trucks and Takeout 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. NEW! Our popular gaming truck will be making the rounds at all four parks! Check out the schedule below.
- Mears Park & Pedro Park: Takeout Lunch - Support your local downtown restaurants by stopping in to purchase lunch-to-go, then swing on over 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
Wednesday Lunch on the Lawn is extended through September 30!
For Lunch on the Lawn updates, cancellations, and changes, visit the Downtown Parks Facebook page.
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.
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.