Downtown Park Happenings

Pedro Park Ribbon Cutting and Community Celebration
Join us on September 4 from 4-6pm to celebrate the grand opening of Pedro Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony, music and light refreshments.


Fitness in the Parks
Free at Zumba Harriet Island Regional Park at 9am on Sundays through September (weather permitting).
Movies in the Parks
Free movies in Saint Paul Parks, including I Know What You Did Last Summer (the original!) at Mears Park on October 17.

Food Trucks
Rice Park, Wednesdays, 10am-2pm
Kellogg Mall Park, Thursdays, 10am-2pm

Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island
Raspberry Island
Exhibit through Oct. 26

St. Paul Saints Baseball
Minor league baseball with a unique and family-friendly atmosphere, fun promotions and affordable prices.

Melodies & Market On the Mississippi
This new event offers free music at the Harriet Island stage, local vendors to browse and shop, drinks and food trucks.
Wednesdays thru September 10

UnRec
UnRec creates a unique way to recreate! We're tossing out the playbook and popping up with these alternative and unexpected recreation activities. It's not your typical rec, so let's geek out and UnRec. (Activities may require registration in advance.)
All events are free!
All events take place at Harriet Island, Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion (200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.)
Smash Bros Showdown, new date to be announced!

by_a.thread :: downtown saint paul stories
This summer, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with artist and storyteller Katie McNamara Howie for a special storytelling project in Downtown Saint Paul. "By_a.thread :: downtown saint paul stories" celebrates the people and spirit of downtown each week through Katie's unique blend of portraiture and narrative, creating a living tapestry of hope, connection, and community.

Rice Park Roller Disco
Rice Park, Fridays in September.
Free skate rentals and music from DJ Presto.
Lowertown Farmers Market
Lowertown, 290 5th St E (across from CHS field)
Saturdays, 7am-1pm through October
Food Truck Schedule
See below for more information about available food truck options at each location.
