Memorial Day Weekend Activities in #MYSAINTPAUL

Explore the Como Park Zoo, relax on a patio with a cold drink, enjoy tacos at CHS Field or head to the State Fair grounds for a taste of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Enjoy the kick-off to summer in Saint Paul!

Minnesota State Capitol Mall Walking Tour

The State Capitol Mall incorporates 18 acres of open green space. Over the years, monuments, memorials, and works of art have been added to the mall, recalling events, remarkable acts, and achievements of notable Minnesotans, such as Knute Nelson, John Johnson, and Floyd Olson. You can also pay homage to the war memorials, such as the Vietnam War Memorial, which honors the Minnesotans who were killed or missing-in-action in the Vietnam War. Learn more about the Capitol Mall's Veteran Memorials and take the Capitol Mall walking tour.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

It's always a good weekend to go to Como Zoo, voted Minnesota's top attraction in 2017. Open 365 days per year, Memorial Day weekend is a great time to enjoy the weather while walking around the Zoo and exploring the Conservatory.

Historic Fort Snelling

May 27 | Recognize Memorial Day at Fort Snelling for ‘Decoration Day’, the early style of what we know as Memorial Day today. Throughout the weekend, the site will host programming on the entire 23-acre site from the prairie landscape, inside the Plank Museum & Visitor Center, and of course the historic reconstructed Fort Snelling.

Saint Paul Farmers’ Market

May 25-26 | Whether it be Memorial Day weekend or any weekend, you really can’t go wrong with a trip to the Farmers’ Market. The Downtown market brings Lowertown to life each Saturday and Sunday with 100% locally grown flowers, produce, baked goods and more.

Patio Relaxation

If organized fun isn’t really your thing, keep it casual and soak up the warm weather on one of Saint Paul’s top patios. Check out 16 of our favorites, and find a complete list by clicking the Outdoor column in this Restaurant Guide.

Minnesota State Fair Kickoff to Summer

May 23-26 | The Great Minnesota Get-together is starting their festivities off early this year with the Kickoff to Summer at the Fair! Get together with family and friends, savor State Fair food favorites, raise a glass to a bright summer ahead, tap your toes to live music, enjoy activities and attractions for the whole family, shop specialty Minnesota merchants, and so much more. Be sure to get your tickets in advance because attendance is limited!

Taco and Margarita Festival

May 25 | Head to the home of the St. Paul Saints to enjoy a day filled with savory handhelds and refreshing margaritas.

Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival

May 26 | Join the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota and the Hmong Cultural Center Museum at the RiverCentre for a free, fun-filled festival showcasing traditional Hmong music and dance performances, games and prizes, various vendor booths, delicious food and more.

Have a Picnic

Nature surrounds the capital city. Escape the long weekend hustle and bustle and take in the stunning views of Saint Paul over a picnic at 20 locations. Plan your Memorial Day picnic.

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