Downtown Park Happenings

Music in Mears

Lowertown Sounds

Mears Park, Thursdays

Gathering in Kellogg Mall Park

Kick it in Kellogg

Activities in Kellogg Mall Park all summer long, including free coffee, food trucks, kids story time, yoga, concerts, food trucks, and more! 

A group of people stretching on yoga mats on the grass at Mears Park during a Fitness in the Parks class.

Fitness in the Parks

Free at Zumba Harriet Island Regional Park and Mears Park: 9am on select Sundays.  

Free yoga at Kellogg Mall Park: 10am on select Saturdays.

Free folk dancing at Harriet Island: 6pm on select Tuesdays.

Movies in the Parks

Movies in the Parks

Free movies in Saint Paul Parks.

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival 2024

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

Harriet Island Regional Park, July 18-20

Irish Fair Dancers

Irish Fair

Harriet Island, Aug. 8-10

Saint Paul Get Down

Saint Paul Get Down

Harriet Island, Aug. 22

Food Trucks in Rice Park

Food Trucks

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

CHS Field

St. Paul Saints Baseball

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

Mississippi River at Upper Landing Park

Music on the Mississippi

Upper Landing Park, August 3 

Melodies and Market on the Mississippi main title text

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. 

August 13 - September 10

Folk Dancing

Folk Dancing in the Park

Harriet Island Wigington Pavilion
Last chance, Tuesday, July 8!

UnRec graphics of 10 sided dice, hobby horse and Mario Bros

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.)

  • Dungeons & Dragons, July 30

  • Hobby Horse Showcase, August 24

  • Smash Bros Showdown, September 11

Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island Mexican Folk Art

Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island

Raspberry Island

Exhibit through Oct. 26

Rice Park - Spring Picnic

Summer Nights in Rice

Rice Park, Thursdays

Free outdoor concert series.

Katie Howie

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. 

Osborn Plaza 370 Sets

Osborn Sets

Osborn Plaza, Tuesdays

Free happy hour concert series.

Roller Disco in Rice Park

Rice Park Roller Disco

Rice Park, select Fridays, June - September.
Free skate rentals and music from DJ Presto.

7th Place Farmers Market

7th Place Farmers Market

7th Place Mall
Wednesdays, 10am-1:30pm
 

Return of King Idomeneo Cast

The Pickup Truck Opera presents The Return of King Idomeneo

Harriet Island Target Stage
August 21

Monarch Fund 5k

Monarch Fund 5k Run/Walk

Harriet Island Regional Park
August 17

Food Truck Schedule

See below for more information about available food truck options at each location.

Downtown Parks Map
Downtown Parks Map

Find a Downtown Park

Browse Downtown parks on a Google Map. 

Find a Downtown Park

Last Edited: July 10, 2025