Outreach and Events

Upcoming Events

The SPRWS Community Engagement Team has officially kicked off the 2026 event season! Interested in having the Water Wagon at your event? Submit a request through our Water Wagon Request Form below to get started.

Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Arlington Hills Community Center
Description: Community members are invited to attend the Community Action Resource Fair to connect with local organizations, learn about available services, and access helpful community resources.

Walk for Animals
Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Description: Animal Humane Society’s largest annual fundraiser features a one-mile walk and community celebration at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Proceeds support animal rescue, medical care, adoption services, and resources that help keep pets and families together.

Park Pals & Paws
Date: May 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park, 200 Doctor Justus Ohage Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55107
Description: Hosted by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, this pet-friendly community event celebrates furry friends with food and craft vendors, pet adoptions, games, a canine costume contest, and free activities for all ages. Attendees can also learn about park wildlife and connect with local pet resources.

Friends School Plant Sale
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1710 Randall Avenue, Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Description: Held annually on Mother’s Day weekend, the Friends School Plant Sale has grown into one of the largest fundraising plant sales in the country. This three-day, volunteer-run event features more than 2,000 plant varieties at affordable prices, with proceeds supporting the Friends School of Minnesota.

Touch-A-Truck Event
Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mendakota Park, 2171 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Description: Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour and get up close to a variety of big rigs, including fire trucks, police squads, mowers, plow trucks, and more. The event will also feature kids’ games, photo opportunities, and refreshments.

RLA Community in Bloom
Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lake McCarron Park, 1795 Rice St, Roseville, MN 55113
Description: Hosted by the Rice & Larpenteur Alliance, this free community celebration at Lake McCarron Park features a cookout, lakeside lawn games, family activities, vendor booths, and hands-on experiences like fishing, arts activities, and face painting.

Mears Block Party
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mears Park, 221 5th Street East, Saint Paul, MN
Description: A block party for St. Paul residents and the Lowertown community to kick off the summer. Live music, interactive activities, food and drinks available for purchase.

WaterFest 
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Next to Phalen Lakeside Activity Center, 1530 Phalen Dr, St Paul, MN 55106
Description: This free, family-friendly festival celebrates clean lakes and offers hands-on outdoor learning opportunities focused on clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation.

Edgerton Elementary Field Day
Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Edgerton Elementary School, 1929 Edgerton St, Maplewood, MN 55117
Description: Edgerton Elementary School and the Edgerton Elementary PTA will host their annual Field Day for students in grades 1–6. Students will participate in outdoor competitive events, and family members are invited to volunteer or cheer them on.

St. Anthony Park Arts Festival
Date: June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. Anthony Park Branch Library Association, 2245 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108
Description: The St. Anthony Park Arts Festival is an annual neighborhood celebration featuring regional artists, community activities, and a day of creativity and discovery in the heart of St. Paul.

Grand Old Day 2026
Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Avenue, 752 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Description: Saint Paul’s Grand Old Day is a one-day community festival featuring a summer kickoff parade, more than 150 food vendors, family activities, an art district, and live music throughout the day.

Music at the Bridge
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Highland Bridge Civic Plaza, 2019 Bohland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Description: Hosted by the Highland District Council, this outdoor community music event features live entertainment, food trucks, games, and beer and wine for purchase. The event is expected to draw approximately 400 attendees.

Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2026
Date: June 19–20, 2026
Time: Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Mears Park, 221 5th Street East, Saint Paul, MN
Description: The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a free, two-day community celebration at Mears Park featuring live jazz performances and bringing together audiences from across the region to celebrate and support the art form.

Taste of Rosefest
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Description: An annual food, wine, and beer sampling event held at Central Park Arboretum featuring local fare, live music, a silent auction, a wine pull raffle, and door prizes.

Hmong Freedom Celebration
Date: June 27 & 28, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: McMurray Fields, 1151 Jessamine Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103
Description: The annual Hmong International Freedom Festival celebrates Hmong history and culture with sports tournaments, food, live performances, and vendors. It is one of the largest Hmong community events in the country.

Highland Tower Open House
Date: July 18 & 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 782 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN 55116
Description: This open house event invites visitors to explore the historic Highland Water Tower, climb 151 steps to the top for panoramic views of the surrounding area, and learn about the tower’s history and the work of Saint Paul Regional Water Services.

Music at the Bridge
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Highland Bridge Civic Plaza, 2019 Bohland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Description: Hosted by the Highland District Council, this outdoor community music event features live entertainment, food trucks, games, and beer and wine for purchase. The event is expected to draw approximately 400 attendees.

Selby Ave Jazz Fest
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Selby Ave & N Milton St, Saint Paul, MN
Description: The Selby Avenue JazzFest is a premier outdoor celebration in Saint Paul that brings the community together through live jazz, arts programming, and neighborhood pride at the historic Selby–Milton intersection.

Highland Tower Open House
Date: October 10 &11, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: 782 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN 55116
Description: This open house event invites visitors to explore the historic Highland Water Tower, climb 151 steps to the top for panoramic views of the surrounding area, and learn about the tower’s history and the work of Saint Paul Regional Water Services.

Water for Events

If you are organizing an event in the SPRWS service area and need access to clean, safe drinking water, SPRWS is here to help. Our team is committed to providing efficient and sustainable solutions to keep your event participants hydrated.

Water Wagon

The Water Wagon is equipped to handle large crowds efficiently, ensuring your attendees have access to chilled drinking water. It features eight bottle fillers, eight water fountains, and one dog bowl. Suitable for public events from May 1st to October 15th.

Key Requirements:

• The event must be within the SPRWS service area and open to the public.
• The site must have a paved, level surface capable of supporting at least 7,000 pounds. The Water Wagon is approximately 6 feet wide and 10 feet long.
• A minimum expected attendance of 200 people is required.
• SPRWS must be provided space to set up a table and pop-up tent to engage with event attendees. Our tent is approximately 10 feet wide and 10 feet long.
• Water Wagon provides drinking water only. If water is needed for other purposes (hand washing, food and drink preparation, cleaning, etc.) event coordinators must apply for a potable hydrant adaptor or hydrant meter.

Availability and Booking:

• Requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance through our online application.
• Booking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• We may not be able to accommodate all requests.
• To ensure the safety and well-being of our community, Water Wagon services may be canceled under the following conditions:
  • Inclement or unsafe weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, cold, or storms)
  • Any concerns identified through our routine water quality testing, which is conducted before every event to ensure high standards of safety

Water Wagon Request Form

Hydrant Adaptors

Hydrant adaptors are available for potable drinking water and other event needs (hand washing, food and drink preparation, cleaning, etc.). For more information contact the SPRWS engineering service unit at 651-266-6270 or in person at 1900 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55113 between 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.

Facility Tours

Facility tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at how SPRWS operates and performs water treatment. These tours are designed to enlighten participants and answer questions about the complexities of water treatment. They are ideal for educational groups, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the inner workings of water services.

NOTE: Tours are currently on hold due to the construction of our new treatment facility. We are excited about the upgrades and improvements this new plant will bring to our community's water services. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to resuming tours once construction is completed. Stay tuned for updates on when we will be able to welcome you back for a tour. 

While our tours are on hold, we invite you to visit the About Your Water web page for a digital overview of our treatment process.