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!

St. Paul Saints Game | May 20-25

Catch all the action at CHS Field as Saint Paul’s very own minor league team hits the diamond in Lowertown. It’s the perfect kick-off to summer, with home games all week leading up to Memorial Day.

Minnesota State Fair Kickoff to Summer | May 22-25

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!

Minnesota United FC Match | May 24

Cheer on Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field, a stunning stadium in Saint Paul's Midway neighborhood. Experience top-tier soccer, passionate fans, and electric game-day energy!

Saint Paul Farmers’ Market | May 24

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.

Historic Brewery Tours | May 25

Learn the history of Hamm’s Brewing with Saint Paul Brewing’s historic tour. Set in the original Keg Wash House and Horse Stables, this tour dives into Prohibition, kidnappings, and the brewery’s rise to fame!

Historic Fort Snelling | May 26

Observe 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 to the Plank Museum and Visitor Center, and, of course, the historic, reconstructed Fort Snelling.

Tip: You can also check out the historic fort for their Summer Preview Day on Saturday, May 24, for 15-minute History 101 tours and explore-at-your-own-pace demonstrations.

Guests speak with actors at Historic Fort Snelling.

Patio Relaxation

If organized fun isn’t 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 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.

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.