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Top Things to Do this Spring in Saint Paul
The arrival of spring means there are plenty of things to do in Saint Paul. From family-friendly events to art crawls and concerts, these events are the perfect reason to get out of the house, smell the flowers and have some fun.
April
April Star Party | April 4 | 9pm-10:30pm
Head over to Bell Museum for the evening where they’ll have telescopes set up for you to observe the Moon and deep-space objects. Inside, their expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in the planetarium. Free and fun for all ages.
Minnesota Wild Home Games | April 6, 9, 15
The Minnesota Wild wrap up the regular season with four home games in April. The team takes on the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg Jets and the Seattle Kraken at Xcel Energy Center.
St. Paul Saints Home Games | April 8-13, 22-27
The month of April kicks off with six games against the Iowa Cubs, followed by six games against Rochester and one against Louisville. Weekly promotions include Sun Country Travel Tuesdays, Explore Minnesota Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Friday Night Fireworks, Treasure Island Saturdays and Cub Family Sundays.
Mean Girls at the Ordway | April 8-13
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Get ready for an evening of laughs and iconic music from the Broadway production of Mean Girls at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Revisit this beloved story from the early 2000s as a musical!
GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular Car Show | April 12-13
Join for Gopher State Timing Association's 67th annual event, showcasing the hottest rods and custom models on the scene.
Spring Egg Painting | April 12 | 10am-11am
Battle Creek Recreation Center
Join in on Easter fun as the little ones (ages 7-12) can participate in decorating eggs! Children can take home their Easter-themed artwork.
Hill House Easter Egg Hunt | April 18 | 9:30am-4pm
Explore the historic James J. House during the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Don your favorite Easter clothing and have the little ones enjoy a monarch butterfly-themed scavenger hunt.
Fairview Spring Easter Egg Hunt | April 19 | 12pm-3pm
Fairview Park Recreation Center
Enjoy a family-friendly adventure across Fairview Park as you and other young explorers search for Easter eggs.
Minnesota United FC Home Games | April 19, 26
Cheer on the Loons as they match up against Salt Lake, Houston and Kansas City at Allianz Field.
Twin Cities True Vintage Show | April 19 | 10am-3pm
Shop high quality, unique vintage clothing and antique textiles from the 1800s to 1970s. Over 40 dealers will have their wares on display at this historic Fort Snelling location.
Native Nations Fashion Night | April 25 | 5pm-11pm
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
Every year, the Native Nations Fashion Night showcases the talents and cultures of Indigenous designers from across North America. Marvel at the intricate and one-of-a-kind art and apparel at this fashion show.
Saint Paul Art Crawl | April 25-27
Locations vary each weekend: Check the website for details.
The St. Paul Art Collective presents 3 weekends to explore the work of hundreds of talented local artists, live music and dance in galleries, shared spaces and artist lofts throughout the city. Did you know that the St. Paul Art Crawl is the longest running art crawl in the United States?
Minnesota Roller Derby | April 26
It's the final bout of the season, when the best of the best play for All-Star status.
Party for the Planet | TBA 2025
Bring the family out for Como’s annual Earth Day and conservation celebration. Crafts, activities and interpretive opportunities about the earth’s amazing animals and plants will educate you on ways to protect them.
Circus Juventas | April 25-May 4
Take a symphonic stroll through the melodious world of music. From Bach to the Beatles, audience members will bop to iconic tunes and classic songs at the Magical Music Medley Spring Show Performances.
PWHL Minnesota Home Game | April 26
Watch Minnesota's first professional woman's hockey team take on Boston at the Xcel Energy Center.
Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival | April 27
Join the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota and 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.
Spring Flower Show | through April 27
The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory will be decked out in formal topiaries, along with blue delphinium, purple foxglove, snapdragons, fragrant white hyacinth, Spanish bluebells, white daffodils, as well as red and purple tulips-sure to provide some color therapy to those weary of winter.
May
Spring Flower Show (part 2) | May 2-June 8
Marvel at the second showing of the Spring Flower Show, where pastel-hued nature abounds. From blue hyacinths to pink tulips, take in marvelous botanical displays.
Westside Cinco de Mayo | May 2-3
Discover the essence of Mexican culture in the Capital City from May 2-3 along Cesar Chavez Street. Event hours will run from 3pm to 9pm on May 2 and 11am to 6pm on May 3. Enjoy a lively parade, live entertainment, delicious food vendors and more!
St. Paul Saints Home Games | May 6-11, 20-25
There are 12 home games this month, so get over to CHS Field and cheer on the Saints. Weekly promotions include Sun Country Travel Tuesdays, Explore Minnesota Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Friday Night Fireworks, Treasure Island Saturdays and Cub Family Sundays.
Bike MS: Twin Cities Ride 2025 | May 10
Enjoy scenic views and the opportunity to cycle around the Twin Cities and along the Mighty Mississippi in an effort to bring awareness to multiple sclerosis. Choose between a 15, 30 or 45-mile ride.
Minnesota Songkran Festival | May 10-11
Minnesota State Capitol
Celebrate the Thai New Year on the capitol grounds with water fights (to wash away the old and welcome the new), lively parades and tasty street-style food.
Minnesota United Home Games | May 15, 18
Cheer on the Loons as they match up against the LA Galaxy and the Portland Timbers at Allianz Field.
Minnesota Wind Chill Home Games | May 17
Cheer on the Wind Chill team as they compete in a game of ultimate frisbee against the Chicago Union. The Sea Foam Stadium includes an onsite beer garden, a balloon artist, food and ice cream trucks, and disc games.
Whoa, Nellie! The Outlaw King of the Wild West | May 17-June 8
This show follows the journey of a fake detective that was a Minnesota media sensation in the late 1800s. Sit on the edge of your seat as you watch the comedic and compelling story of Nellie King.
ALS Superhero Dash | May 17
This family-friendly event is for runners, casual walkers, children and ALS supporters in the community. Create your own team and choose between a 5K or 10K race.
Hmong American Day Festival | May 17-18
The Hmong American Day Festival is a two-day tradition, where live music, engaging activities, and delectable bites await. Join the Hmong community in cultural festivities at this celebration!
Stars on Ice | May 21
Watch your favorite skating Olympians and U.S. national champions grace the ice at Xcel Energy Center! Experience dazzling performances from gravity-defying athletes such as Amber Glenn, Satoko Miyahara, Illia Malinin, and Isabeau Levito.
Kickoff to Summer at the Fair | May 22-25
Enjoy State Fair food favorites from over 30 vendors, live music on three stages, attractions for the whole family and more than 20 specialty Minnesota merchants to shop. Get the lay of the fairgrounds as you run your way through the course to the finish line during the annual Milk Run 5K on Saturday, May 25.
Taco and Margarita Festival | TBA 2025
Head to the home of the St. Paul Saints to enjoy a day filled with savory handhelds and refreshing margaritas. Choose between three admission levels (General, VIP and Ultimate VIP) for an unforgettable and tasty experience.
Flint Hills Family Festival | May 30-31
World-class performances from around the world return to downtown Saint Paul for the Flint Hills Family Festival’s 25th year. This popular event sponsored by the Ordway will include low-cost indoor performances, face painting and balloon artists, food trucks and a beer garden.
Water Fest | May 31 | 11am-4pm
Bring the family to Lake Phalen for Water Fest, a free event offering a variety of watersports including paddling, fishing, sail boating and more. The fun doesn't stop once you're back on land—the event also features arts and crafts, exhibits, performances and food trucks.
Minnesota Monthly’s 13th Annual GrillFest | May 31-June 1 | 1pm-5pm
Soak up the sunshine, sip refreshing drink samples and enjoy food hot off the grill. Don’t miss the Burger Battle, Bloody Mary Battle and Margarita Mania Battle.
JUNE
Grand Old Day | June 1 | 8am -6pm
Grand Avenue from Dale to Fairview
Grand Old Days welcomes the return of the parade, fun run, art fair, family area and live music on multiple stages. As the largest free celebration in the Midwest, it makes it the ultimate Saint Paul spot to kick-off summer!
Saint Paul Saints Home Games | June 3-8, 17-22 & 24-29
There are 18 home games this month, so get over to CHS Field and cheer on the Saints. Weekly promotions include Sun Country Travel Tuesdays, Explore Minnesota Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Friday Night Fireworks, Treasure Island Saturdays and Cub Family Sundays.
Breakaway Music Festival | June 6-7
For the first time ever, Allianz Field will be hosting concerts with this two-day festival filled with loads of music and activities. The lineup includes electronic music artists like Acraze, Jev, J. Worra, and Mojave Grey.
Art in the Hollow | June 7
Proclaimed “the best hidden art festival in the Twin Cities”, this is one you’re going to want to find! Swede Hollow Park will be filled with local art. You can park your car at Saint Paul Brewing (one of the coolest patios around) and make your way to the park for art, nature, food history and community.
St. Anthony Park Arts Festival | June 7
St. Anthony Park Branch Library
Make your way to the St. Anthony Park Library lawn for this one-day juried art show. Also includes a book sale, plant sale, art activities, food and music.
Train Days | June 7-8 | 10am-4pm
Tour locomotives and rail cars, shop the vendor marketplace, see large model train setups, explore a historic photo exhibit and enjoy food trucks. All ages fun includes a DJ, dance area, bounce house, crafts and oversized games.
Rose Fest | TBA 2025
Kellogg Mall Park
This celebration of everyone's favorite summer sippers returns to Kellogg Park in sunny downtown Saint Paul. Now in its second decade as an annual rite for the city’s wine drinkers, Rosé Fest is back and bigger than ever before. Tickets include 10 wine samples, a light bite catered by Revival and access to live entertainment and other activities.
Lowertown Sounds | June-August
Head to Mears Park for a community summer concert series featuring music accompanied by food trucks and local beer and wine vendors.
Summer Flower Show (part 1) | June 13-September 14
The Summer Flower Show is the longest of the five flower shows. Color schemes and flowers are TBD.
Asian Street Food Night Market | June 14-15
425 Rice St
Gather to taste delicious modern-fusion Asian cuisine alongside activities, performances and appearances from local artists.
Deutsche Tage (German Days) | June 14-15
Join the Germanic-American Institute on their beautiful Summit Avenue grounds for Deutsche Tage (Deutsche Tage? Oh, German Days!). The annual celebration of German heritage and community will feature art, music and delicious food.
STP Pride Festival | June 14-15
St. Paul Pride Festival is a LGBTQIA+ Pride event that inspires, educates, and celebrates our diverse community and world. Spend the day in Rice Park for vendors, food and drink and live entertainment.
Minnesota United Home Games | June 14 & 25
Cheer on the Loons as they match up against Kansas City, Dallas and the Austin Aztex at Allianz Field.
Twin Cities Jazz Festival | June 20-21
Locations vary: Check the website for more details.
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival spans across the city, but most of the action is in Lowertown. In this two-day musical extravaganza, national headliners and local legends will attract music lovers near and far.
Twin Cities Pride Family Fun Day | June 22
Como Regional Park: East Pavilions
The Twin Cities Pride Festival is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the nation. Each year, it includes a Family Fun Day in Saint Paul’s Como Park with food, fun and games for kids.
Little Mekong Night Market | June 28-29
Located in the heart of the Little Mekong District in the Midway neighborhood is this unique street festival that celebrates Asian and BIPOC small businesses by showcasing local products, services, arts and crafts, food, performances and more. The event is inspired by the night markets in Southeast Asia.
Hmong International Freedom Festival | June 28-29
McMurray Field at Como Regional Park
Join more than 50,000 visitors for the 42nd annual Hmong International Freedom Festival. As the largest Hmong Sports event in the country, the festival hosts games of soccer, volleyball, flag football, Kato (similar to volleyball, but without the use of hands and arms), Top Spin and Cornhole, as well as two stages for dance and vocal performances. In addition to sports, there will also be numerous food stands and merchandise booths.
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