Freeze Fest 2025
Explore the Outdoors with the Natural Resources Team
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Parks After Dark: Owl Prowl
Participants are invited on a nighttime walk along the Mississippi River to learn about local owl species. We will listen for owl calls as we walk!
March 6, 7:30-9pm | $3/person
Registration is required! Visit the Owl Prowl webpage to register and learn more.
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ExploraTots - An outdoor experience for children and their adults
ExploraTots is a nature-based Pre-K program designed for children ages 3-5 and their families (siblings are welcome too!) Together you and your child will connect to nature, meet new friends, and practice skills that can improve school-readiness. This program meets every second Saturday and third Wednesday of the month, from February 15 through May 14. Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. Please make sure to register all attendees.
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Lunchtime Music in the Park series accepting musician applications through tomorrow, Feb 21
Our Music in the Parks lunchtime series in Mears Park is back for 2025! We are now accepting applications through Friday, February 21 for volunteer performers for shows in Mears Park in downtown Saint Paul. Shows occur on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the noon lunch hour throughout the summer from June 17-August 20. Please fill out the Music in Mears 2025 Volunteer Performer Application if you are interested in performing.
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End-of-year Family Ski Day at Wild Mountain - this Sunday, February 23
Wild Mountain is teaming up with Como Park Snowsports Booster Club to offer a day of discount skiing at Wild Mountain on February 23! (Pick up your tickets and rentals from 10am-2pm.) Claim your special discount on tickets and rentals!
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Right Track youth employment program seeking employers and accepting applications for summer 2025
For over a decade, the City of Saint Paul’s youth employment and training program Right Track has provided high quality internship and career exploration opportunities to thousands of youth who live in a cost-burdened household or have a barrier to employment. The summer 2025 internship application for Saint Paul residents ages 14-21 is open through February 28.
Additionally, Right Track is pleased to announce that Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) has been selected as the 2024 Employer of the Year, recognizing employer partners who have gone above and beyond to provide meaningful experiences for Right Track interns. Employers interested in hosting a 2025 intern are encouraged to contact Nardos.tesfalidet@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Applications to host Right Track interns are due Friday, March 14. Learn on the Right Track webpage.
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Spring activity registration is open
Temperatures are warming up, and spring is well on its way! Parks and Recreation has some exciting spring activities and events to look forward to! Spring activity registration is open for all recreation and community centers.
Sign up for yoga, cribbage, kickball, arts & crafts, martial arts, cooking classes, book clubs, sports clinics, video game tournaments, dancing, movie nights, and more! Browse and register for spring activities.
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Announcing the Annual Battle Creek Prom Sale!
Donations for lightly used dresses, shoes, suit coats/pants, and accessories are being accepted through March 28. Donations can be dropped off at Battle Creek Recreation Center during business hours.
Winter activities and events still happening through February
Browse and register for winter activities.
There's snow place like Saint Paul! Embrace the frosty season with winter parties and events. Activities include skating (ice and roller), crafts, games, vendors, music, food, warm fires, and more. Layer up, show up, and we'll provide the winter fun!
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Upcoming Winter Events
Calling all coaches for spring Volleyball and Futsal
Have you ever been interested in coaching and leading a team to victory? We are hiring coaches for our spring volleyball and futsal teams!
This is a great opportunity for adults to stay involved in their favorite sports and community. Interested coaches should fill out the volunteer form (list which sport you'd like to coach in the comments) and someone will reach out to you. Or, call Municipal Athletics at 651-558-2255 or email muni@ci.stpaul.mn.us to get connected.
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The Yacht Club Festival
Join us for the second annual Yacht Club Festival on Harriet Island Regional Park! Green Day, Hozier, and Fall Out Boy will headline festival, returning July 18-20, 2025. The festival is three days, with a cumulative 25 artists across two stages. Tickets are selling out fast!
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Come work with us!
Throughout the year, we offer many full and part-time positions available at parks, rec centers, golf courses, athletic complexes, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and more. Current job openings are listed below.
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Parks and Recreation activities and FYIs: For all your outdoor and staying-warm needs!
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