Bonfire and Halloween events
Bust out the flannel, pumpkin spice, and Halloween costumes and get ready to embrace the fall season! Our recreation centers and partner organizations are hosting a variety of fun fall festivals, bonfires, and Halloween parties!
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School-year youth programs
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers after-school and other out-of-school time care for youth at multiple recreation centers across the City.
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Rec Check: This popular program is offered at 23 locations for students in grades 1-5. This free after-school program leads students in a variety of structured, supervised activities that are recreation-focused--arts and crafts, gym games, special field trips, quiet time, music, sports, homework help, and more. A daily snack is also provided. Rec Check Extended offers full day care on select days Saint Paul Public Schools is not in session for $10/day.
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S'more Fun: This program offers all-day and half-day recreational childcare program for grades K-5 at three sites, focusing on structured and unstructured activities designed to help children pursue their own interests, develop friendships, gain confidence, and build independence in a safe, comfortable, and fun atmosphere. Costs range from $12-$42.
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Recreation for Preschoolers: Edgcumbe and Linwood Recreation Centers offer part-day programs geared towards 3-5 year olds. Children participating in this program will have fun, be encouraged to play with others, feel good about themselves, and learn problem solving skills. A daily snack is provided. Children must be toilet trained (no diapers or pull ups). There are currently openings at the Edgcumbe location. Contact Katie.Hemsworth@ci.stpaul.mn.us for registration information.
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Fall Movies in the Parks
Get in the fall spirit with our fall Movies in the Parks Scary Movie series! Shows are free and all are welcome. Costumes are encouraged (especially for "Hocus Pocus" with a costume contest!) Rated R movies are 18+ events. Movies in the Parks are pet friendly events (unless otherwise noted), but pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6ft at all times.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Programs
Zoolympics! Go For The Gold at Como
September 7 & 8, 10am – 4pm
The thrill of the Paris Olympics may be over, but the excitement is just beginning at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! We’re bringing the Olympic spirit to Como with a wild twist—introducing Zoolympics, a free, family-friendly conservation event that will have your little ones jumping, running, and competing like true champions.
Wild Conservation 21+
September 19, 6:30 – 8:30pm
$40/person
Festivities include visiting with Como’s horticulturists and zookeepers, seeing the plants and animals that make Como so special, the Conservation Quest, conservation challenges, games, cash bar, and more! Your ticket will allow you to create the team of your choice to participate in the Conservation Quest through the Goosechase scavenger hunt app.
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Athletic Court Improvements
Improvements to athletic courts are taking place starting in September at Dunning Sports Complex, Langford Park Rec Center, Arlington Arkwright Park, Northdale Rec Center, West Minnehaha Rec Center, Linwood Rec Center, South St. Anthony Park, Newell Park, Clayland Park, Edgcumbe Rec Center and Homecroft Park. Improvements and timelines vary by location. For a detailed project list and timelines, see the Athletic Court Projects page. These projects are funded through the Common Cent Sales Tax.
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Fall activity registration
Fall activity registration is open! Sign up for dance and music, pickleball, martial arts, Zumba, cooking, drones and robotics, yoga, art, senior classes and field trips, skateboarding, and more! Activities and events are available for all ages. Browse fall activities and events.
This fall we have a special array of activities and field trips geared towards Senior-aged participants, including boat tours, pontoon rides, train tour to view fall colors, Chanhassen Theatre, and more!
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Adaptive Recreation programming for September and October
Adaptive Recreation provides a comprehensive recreational program for Saint Paul residents of all ages who have physical and/or developmental disabilities. Activities include a Halloween dance, bonfire night, arts and crafts, yoga, indoor soccer, camping trip, BINGO, music, and more! Schedules for September and October programming are available now.
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Winter basketball registration open
Okay, so we know we just talked about all things fall, but we are also thinking about our state's most well-known season--winter! Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers winter basketball for ages 3-18. Free for ages 9 and up! (Please note that fees apply for ages 4U, 6U and 8U but you can save by utilizing the Early Bird Discount and registering in the first 5 days of the month.) Registration will be open through September 30.
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Seed Squad events with Natural Resources
Our Natural Resources team hosts a variety of activities for all ages to get you outside and exploring nature in your local parks. Seed Squad (Sept 7, 17, 26) needs volunteers to harvest native seed from some of our highest quality natural areas. The collected seed will later be sown and/or propagated and planted to increase plant diversity for wildlife and pollinators. Best suited for families with children ages 8+.
Looking for more ways to volunteer? We offer ongoing and private group volunteer opportunities with our environmental team. You can help maintain a garden bed, remove invasive plant species, mulch trees, pick up trash and more. Great for individuals, sports teams, coworkers and more!
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Upcoming Events
- Sept. 6, 6-9pm - Movie in the Park: Inside Out (Rice & Arlington Fields)
- Sept. 8 - The Pickup Truck Opera (Harriet Island)
- Sept. 8 - St. Paul Bike Classic (Como Regional Park)
- Sept. 11, 5:30-6:30pm - Riverfront History Walking Tour (City House)
- Sept. 13, 8am-2pm, Blood Drive (Jimmy Lee/Oxford Community Center)
- Sept. 13, 5:30-8:30pm - Roller Disco (Rice Park)
- Sept. 14 - MMRF 5k (Phalen Regional Park)
- Sept. 15 - Out of the Darkness 5K (Como Regional Park)
- Sept. 15 - Twin Cities Bike Tour (Citywide)
- Sept. 20, 5:30-8:30pm - Roller Disco (Rice Park)
- Sept. 20, 6-7:30 - Family Fall Bonfire (Hazel Park)
- Sept. 20, 8-10:30pm - Parks After Dark (Crosby Farm Regional Park)
- Sept. 22 - Step Up for Down Syndrome (Como Regional Park)
- Sept. 22 - Twin Cities Veg Fest (Harriet Island)
- Sept. 26, 5:30-8:30pm - Roller Disco (Rice Park)
- Sept. 26 - Light the Night (Harriet Island)
- Sept. 27, 6pm - Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus (PG) (Como Midway Pavilion)
- Sept. 28 - Brave Like Gabe 5k (Como Regional Park)
- Sept 28, 10-11:15am - PreK Nature Adventure (Crosby Farm Regional Park)
- Sept 28, 11:30am-12:30pm - Community Science Meetup (Crosby Farm Regional Park)
- Sept. 28, 12-5pm - Marydale Festival (Marydale Park)
More Events
Music in the Parks
These Music in the Parks events are squeezing in every concert they can before the chilly temps arrive! All events are free unless otherwise noted. Events are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
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Summer Nights in Rice (Rice Park): Last show Thursday, Sept. 12 from 5-7pm
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Como Lakeside Pavilion* (Como Regional Park): Dates and times posted through Sept. 18; Some events may charge admission
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City House* (Mississippi Downtown Riverfront): Dates and times posted through Oct. 10
*Please note, these locations are restaurants so outside food and beverages are not allowed.
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Come work with us!
We have many full and part-time positions available at parks, rec centers, golf courses, athletic complexes, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and more. Positions available for ages 13 and up.
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