What's Happening

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

Summit Ave. Regional Trail Master Plan We're engaging with community members to inform and develop a master plan for a regional trail along Summit Ave. from the Mississippi River to Downtown Saint Paul. Visit engagestpaul.org/summit to share your ideas, take a survey, stay informed and connect with City staff.

MEA Break: Rec Check Extended Registration is now open for our Rec Check Extended MEA Break and Winter Break program. Rec Check Extended is for youth in grades 1-5 and runs from 8:30am-5pm, Oct. 21-22 and Dec. 22-23, 27-30 at Edgcumbe, Frogtown, and Hazel Park. Cost is $10/day. Learn more about the Rec Check program at stpaul.gov/RecCheck.

Thrive Outside Initiative  Wilderness Inquiry is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible outdoor experience for all through the Thrive Outside Initiative. Get involved or share your input by filling out their interest form or stopping by their tent at Theodore Wirth Park on Saturday, October 9 between 10am-2pm. The first 50 people to speak with them about Thrive Outside will receive an REI Nalgene bottle.

Swimming Lessons and Aquatics Memberships Great River Water Park at Oxford Community Center has reopened. Memberships are on sale now and registration for fall swimming lessons is open. Visit the website for hours for open swim, lap swim and water aerobics.

Uŋči Maká Wóabdezapi | Recognizing Mother Earth: A Wakan Tipi Center Celebration and Ceremony Join us on Indigenous People's Day, Monday, October 11 from 4-6pm at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary (265 Commercial St.), as we celebrate the first phase of construction for Wakaŋ Tipi Center, alongside Lakota elders, local leaders and the Lower Phalen Creek Project. All are welcome. Please register online for the event.

Featured Upcoming Events

• NEW: Oct. 14 - Hamline Park Playground Grand Opening (Hamline Park)
• NEW: Oct. 17 - Bike with a Ranger (Hidden Falls to River Learning Center)
• Oct. 20 - Neighborhood Bonfire & Fall Celebration (Hayden Heights)
• Oct. 21 - Fall Fest Party (Duluth & Case)
• Oct. 22 - Halloween Party (Palace)
• Oct. 26 - Halloween Drive Thru (Hazel Park)
• NEW: Oct. 27 - Halloween Party (Edgcumbe)
• Oct. 28 - Halloween Party (McDonough)
• Oct. 28 - MJM Halloween Bash (Jimmy Lee)
• Oct. 29 - Drive Thru Halloween Party (Battle Creek)
• Oct. 29 - Halloween Party and Bonfire (Northwest Como)

Find more fall bonfires and Halloween events at stpaul.gov/FallEvents! 

Movies in the Parks: Scary Series

• Fri, Oct 8: “IT” (2017) at Lake Phalen
• Fri, Oct 15: “The Shining” at Mears Park
• NEW: Fri, Oct. 22: "Get Out" at Como Midway Picnic Pavilion 

More details at stpaul.gov/MoviesInTheParks.

Halloween Crafts & Baking

Toddler & Pre-K

• Oct. 23 - Halloween Baking (Battle Creek)
• Oct. 29 - Boo Bash with Kidcreate Studio (Hancock)
• Oct. 29 - Glow in the Dark Halloween Scene Art (Langford Park) 

Youth & Teen 

• Oct. 13 - Pumpkin Painting, Treats & Fun (Phalen)
• Oct. 21 - Pumpkin Carving Contest (Dayton's Bluff & Highwood Hills)
• Oct. 23 - Halloween Baking (Battle Creek)
• Oct. 28 - Fall Craft: Make & Take a Memory (Wilder)
• Oct. 29 - Glow in the Dark Halloween Scene Art (Langford Park)

Featured Upcoming Programs & Activities

Toddler & Pre-K Programs

• Tot Time (Various Locations)
• Kidcreate Craft Parties (Various Locations)
• Messy Fingers with Pat (Langford Park)

Youth & Teen Programs

• Oh, My Glitter! (North Dale)
• Canvas Creators: Snack, Sip & Paint (Arlington Hills)
• Give Thanks - Creating an Art Piece (Wilder)
• Rec Craft (Rice)
• Parents Day Off (Merriam Park)
• Parents Night Out (Langford Park)
• Red Ballers Tennis (Northwest Como)
• Drones on the East Side- Intro to Drones 2 (Arlington Hills)
• Floor Hockey Camp (McDonough)
• Black Light Dodgeball King's Kone (Battle Creek)
• Baking Classes (Various Locations)
• Babysitting Training (Various Locations)
• Basketball Camps, Classes & Contests (Various Locations)
• Arts and Craft Classes (Highland Park)
• Paint Night for Teens (Highwood Hills)
• Create a Craft with Arlington Staff (Arlington Hills)
• College Essay Paper Support (Highland Park)
• Guitar Lessons (Edgcumbe)
• Individual Music Lessons (Highland Park)
• Boxing (Linwood & El Rio Vista)
• Cooking Classes (Various Locations)
• Hip Hop Dance (MLK, Jimmy Lee, Hazel Park)
  
• Teen Days (Wilder, Phalen, El Rio Vista, Highwood Hills)
• Martial Arts (Various locations)

Adult & Senior Programs

• Senior Field Trip: Play In Bloomington (Jimmy Lee)
• Sewing Machine Maintenance- Clean & Lubrication (North Dale)
• Meditation & Movement 55+ (Online)
• Egg Roll Making (North Dale)
• Fitness in the Parks (Various Locations)
• Individual Music Lessons (Highland Park)
• Meditation & Movement 55+ (Online)
• Social Needle Work Time (North Dale)
• House Plant Success (Online)
• Senior Programs & Trips (Various Locations)
• Yoga (Linwood, Palace & North Dale)
• Pilates (Langford Park)
• Dance (Jimmy Lee & McDonough)
• Chicago Style Stepping (Frogtown, MLK & West Minnehaha)
• Judo (Rice & Hancock)
• Karate (Jimmy Lee)
• Soo Bahk Do (Linwood & Langford Park)

Visit stpaul.gov/RecReimagined to browse more upcoming activities and events. 

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General Updates & Reminders

• Wolves are back at Como Zoo! Leading up to Wolf Awareness Week (October 17-23), Como is excited to welcome two new resident wolves into Como’s Wolf Woods habitat, and announce the opening of a new wolf traveling exhibit.
• All recreation centers are open. See our new fall hours. Masks are required to be worn while inside all recreation center buildings. 
• Pre-registration is no longer required for open gym. Check our open gym schedules for upcoming youth, teen, and adult programs including pickleball, basketball, volleyball, badminton and more. 

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