What's Happening

The latest news, events, and activities from Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.

Fall Swimming Lessons Fall swimming lesson registration is now open. Lessons begin the second week in September at Great River Water Park. Cost is $60/person for an 8-week session. Lessons are available for all ages.

Fall Activity Registration Fall activity registration is now open. Browse and register for fall activities and events including Halloween parties, art programs, tot times, after-school programs, dance classes, community bonfires and more in the Fall Activity Guide or online at stpaul.gov/fallfun.

NOTICE: The Wilder Recreation Center building will be closed for floor renovations starting this Friday, August 16. The estimated re-opening date is Monday, August 26.

Featured Upcoming Events

• Daily: Music in the Parks @ Como Lakeside Pavilion, Mears Park or Rice Park
• Daily: Fitness in the Parks @ Multiple sites across Saint Paul 

• Friday, August 16: Movies in the Parks: The Lego Movie @ Battle Creek Recreation Center
• Saturday, August 17: Lowertown Guitar Festival @ Spring Cafe/Como Lakeside Pavilion
• Saturday, August 17: Food Truck Festival @ Mears Park 
• Sunday, August 18: Japanese Obon Festival @ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
• Tuesday, August 20: Movies in the Parks: Bumblebee @ Jimmy Lee Recreation Center
• Thursday, Aug 22: Water Party @ Linwood Recreation Center
• Thursday, Aug 22: Safe Summer Nights @ Oxford Community Center
• Thursday, Aug 22: Lowertown Sounds @ Mears Park
• Friday, Aug 23: Movies in the Parks: The Grinch (2018) @ Edgcumbe Recreation Center
• Thursday, Aug 29: Safe Summer Nights @ Highwood Hills Recreation Center
• Thursday, Aug 29: Lowertown Sounds @ Mears Park
• Friday, Aug 30: Family Fun Night @ Jimmy Lee Recreation Center
• Wednesday, Sept 4: Family Fishing Night @ Phalen Regional Park
• Saturday, Sept 7: Red Bull Flugtag @ Harriet Island Regional Park

Upcoming Music in the Parks Shows For more upcoming Music in the Parks shows, visit stpaul.gov/musicintheparks. All shows are free unless noted with a ($).

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