Great River Water Park to Reopen Saturday

We are thrilled to announce Great River Water Park will reopen to the public for lap swim and water aerobics starting Saturday, October 3. Advance reservations are required and CDC and MN Public Health guidelines will be in place. Some activities, amenities, and features are not yet available at this time. Visit the Great River Water Park website for reservations and full details. 

MEA Out of School Time Programs 

MEA for SPPS is October 15-16. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation will offer full and half-day programs at recreation centers across the city to keep youth stay active and engaged during this time. Programs will adhere to CDC and MN Department of Health guidance on COVID-19.

Fall  & Halloween Events

Halloween will look a bit different this year but Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and our partners are finding alternative, fun, and safe ways to celebrate the fall season! Events are free unless otherwise noted. Some events require registration in advance. All events will adhere to the CDC and MN Department of Health guidance on COVID-19. 

In-Person Events

• October 2; 5:30-9:30pm: Movies in the Park: Love, Simon (an LGBTQ+ event) at Como Park Picnic Pavilion *registration required
• October 3; 5:30-9:30pm: Movies in the Park: Beetlejuice at Highland Park Pavilion ($10) *registration required
• October 10-11; 2020 Halloween Bash Adult Softball Tournament ($195/team) *registration required
• October 10; 5:30-9:30pm: Movies in the Park: Poltergeist at Battle Creek ($10) *registration required
• October 17; 5-9pm: Movies in the Park: The Birds at Mears Park ($10) *registration required
• October 24; 1-5pm: Murder at the 19th Hole at Highland Park Disc Golf Course ($35/team) *registration required
• October 24; 5-9pm: Movies in the Park: The Blair Witch Project at Hidden Falls Regional Park ($10) *registration required
• October 27; 6-7:30pm: Trunk or Treat Drive Thru (Hazel Park)
• October 28; 6-7:30pm: Halloween event (Palace)--more details coming soon!
• October 30; 6:30-8pm: East Area Halloween Drive Thru (Battle Creek)
• October 31; 8:30am: Monster Dash 5k, 10k, Half Marathon (various locations) (Price varies) *registration required

Virtual Fall events

• Submission deadline Oct 12: Haunted Story Competition--winning stories and poems will be read by guest storytellers, and shared virtually and at park events this October.
• Varies: Barebones Halloween Show

Winter Youth Basketball Registration

Registration for winter youth basketball runs through October 12. Programs will adhere to MSHSL, CDC and MN Department of Health guidance on COVID-19. For more information, visit the youth winter basketball website. 

Free Meals and Produce Distribution

To address growing food insecurity in Saint Paul due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is partnering with Youthprise, Arts-Us, and the Sanneh Foundation to provide free meal service to Saint Paul families in need. Visit stpaul.gov/freemeals for meal distribution information. Visit the Sanneh Foundation website for information on free produce distribution.