What's happening at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

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What's Happening

The latest events, activities, and news at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation!

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MEA Programs:

No School Days Oct. 15 & 16

Does your child have plans for MEA break next week? Sign them up for one of these great free or low-cost programs. Activities range from swimming and crafts to a visit to a pumpkin patch or a roller rink!

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Half Day Programs

Half Day Camps

Oct. 15 & 16 from 1pm-4pm*

Ages 6-12

Activities vary, but may include gym games, crafts, field trips, outdoor activities and more.

Duluth and Case (Free)

Langford ($5)

Merriam Park (Free)

Martin Luther King (Free)

Hancock (Free)

*Early arrival may be required for field trip days. See registration site for details.

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All Day Camps

Full Day Camps

Oct. 15 &16 from 8am-5pm

Ages 6-12

Cost: $10

Activities vary, but may include gym games, crafts, field trips, swimming, outdoor activities and more. A daily snack is included, but children should bring a bag lunch.

Jimmy Lee Recreation Center

North Dale Recreation Center

Hazel Park Recreation Center

West Minnehaha Recreation Center

Edgcumbe Recreation Center

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Special Programs

Special Programs

NXT Robotic Engineering - Merriam Park (Ages 7-12, Oct. 15 &16, 9am-12pm, $68)

Frozen: Olaf Art - Groveland (Ages 4-8, Oct. 15, 11am-1pm, $30)

Start Wars: R2D2 Art - Groveland (Ages 5-8, Oct. 15, 1:30pm-3:30pm, $25)

 

Other News and Events

Art Crawl

Saint Paul Art Crawl

The Saint Paul Art Crawl, a celebration of art, music, and dance, is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 9, 10 & 11 throughout Saint Paul. Watch the video to learn more, or visit them online.

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Linwood Bonfire

Linwood Fall Bonfire

Warm up from the chilly autumn air at the annual Linwood Fall Bonfire. Activities include a bouncy house, root beer floats, snacks and live music. No registration necessary. Call Linwood Recreation Center at 651-298-5660 for more information.

When: Saturday, October 10 from 5pm-9pm

Where: Linwood Recreation Center 860 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

Cost: Free

Ages: All

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Green Time

Green Time

Swap some screen time for green time! Meet up with other families for unstructured nature play. Discover the benefits of outdoor time for children's development, academic performance, and emotional well-being. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, contact Faith Krogstad at 651-632-2455.

Register Online

When: Thursdays, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19 from 10am - 11:30am

Where: Phalen Lakeside Activities Center 1530 Phalen Dr.Saint Paul, MN, 55106

Ages: All

Cost: Free

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Como Park Ski Center

Be an instructor at Como Park Ski Center!

Do you like downhill skiing, snowboarding, or cross country skiing? Do you have a knack for teaching and a love for the outdoors? Apply today to be a instructor at Como Park Ski Center!

Como Park Ski Center is located on the Como Golf Course and offers lessons to over 9,000 students each winter, some as young as 4-years-old. Lessons are held on weekends and Wednesday and Thursday evenings from mid-December through early February. Salary starts at $9/hr and is based on experience. Training begins in November.

To inquire further about an instructor position, please send your experience, general availability, and contact info to tyler.mckean@ci.stpaul.mn.us before October 30.

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Music in the Parks

The Music in the Parks shows listed below are free and open to the public. For more information, visit us online at stpaul.gov/musicintheparks. 

Music in the Parks
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