Safe Summer Nights at El Rio Vista - TONIGHT!
All are welcome | Free event!
Geek out and UnRec
UnRec creates a unique way to recreate! It's not your typical rec. We're tossing out the playbook and popping up with these alternative and unexpected recreation activities like Hobby Horse competitions and Super Smash Bros. showdowns.
Coming up on July 30 from 5:30-7:30pm, join us for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign! (Activities may require registration in advance.)
All events are free and take place at Harriet Island Pavilion.
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Volunteer Planting Event
Bring Pedro Park to life with a fun volunteer planting event on August 18 from 5:30-7pm. Plants, tools and gardening gloves will be provided.
Volunteers will plant the annual beds, enjoy snacks, and spend time with neighbors. For more information, please visit: Volunteer Planting Event | Facebook
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Animal Pet Resource Fair - Next Monday!
Circus Juventas Summer Show Tickets Available!
Get ready for an electrifying journey through time and Tinsel Town with a twist of paranormal intrigue as Circus Juventas presents: Lumière
A ghostbuster-style gang of teens stumbles upon an abandoned, decaying hotel once steeped in the glitz and glamour of Old Hollywood.
Tickets are available for purchase now! For more information and to grab your tickets to this one-of-a-kind show, please visit: Lumière – The Annual Summer Show from Circus Juventas in Saint Paul
Hurry! Opening night is tomorrow, July 25! The show runs on select dates from July 25-August 10.
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Bike Tour of the Phalen Lake Chain
Looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy a summer bike ride? Join us on a 2.5-hour, guided bike tour of Lake Phalen and Keller Lake to learn about watershed restoration projects!
We'll set off at both 9:30am and 2:30pm on Sunday, August 3rd - pick which start time option you'd like to join!
The 10-mile tour will feature watershed restoration sites along the way with informational speakers to describe the work that has been done in the area. This will be a beginner-level ride on paved trails, and riding in the road. *Must have your own bike and be 16+ to participate. Free!
For more information, please visit: Bike Tour of Phalen Lake Chain - Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
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Community Day by the River
- this Saturday
11th Annual Golf Scramble
Join us at Como for our Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on August 11! Enjoy a fun day of golf with the community that helps to raise money for our Como Snowsports Booster Club. Tell your friends and family or gather your own foursome for a golf day! Dinner and a Silent Auction are included after play at the Como Clubhouse.
Buy your tickets today by visiting: https://mountcomo.square.site
Learn more about the event and connect with Como Park Snowsports Booster Club by visiting: 11th Annual Como Golf Scramble | Facebook
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Call for coaches!
We are currently seeking coaches for Flag Football and Soccer (6v6).
Below are a few season details:
- Practices start ASAP. Games begin mid-August and end in early October.
- One practice and one game per week – with game nights occurring at 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm, usually at McMurray Athletic Complex (Lexington & Como).
- Soccer is Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday (depending on age group)
- Flag Football is Wednesday
- Practices are at the recreation center where the team is housed, and dependent on yours and the rec center’s availability.
Coaches are required to:
- Get themselves to practices and games.
- Complete 4 online requirements: Background Check, Concussion Training, Coaching Test, digitally sign our Code of Conduct
- Be committed to be a positive role model and emphasize fun/skill development over winning.
If you are interested, please fill out the volunteer interest survey and reply with the sport you’re interested in coaching, and if there’s a specific area in Saint Paul you’d prefer to coach.
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The Saint Paul Get Down on National Night Out - August 5
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MNUFC Discount Tickets
Saint Paul Parks Conservancy and Minnesota United FC have teamed up to offer discounted tickets to two Leagues Cup matches at Allianz Field on July 30 and August 6, with a portion of ticket sales supporting Saint Paul Parks and Recreation!
Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the Loons while giving back to your community.
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Something Rotten, Jr. by Highland Park Community Center Theatre!
OPENING TONIGHT! The show will run from today, July 24 through August 2. Tickets are available to purchase in-person at Highland Park Community Center or over the phone at 651-695-3706.
Get out and explore with your toddler
*Adults must be present at both activities
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Nature Tots: Nature-based experiences for ages 0-5
This new progam offers activities for kids to explore nature at their own pace. Fridays. Now through August 29 from 10am-12pm at Como Regional Park playground (at the west picnic grounds.)
This is a drop-in program, and no registration needed.
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Park & Play: Pop-up Gaming Truck
Youth summer camps
Summer camps and activities have offerings for tots to teens!
New camps at Lake Phalen this year: More details, are available on Phalen Beach's webpage. All experience levels welcome.
- Camp Phalen: Paddle Sports & Outdoor Adventures (ages 12-17) Free, drop-in, Saturdays & Sundays through August 3 from 11am-12pm
- Camp Phalen: Jr. Lifeguard Academy (ages 15-17) Free, drop-in, Fridays through August 8 from 3-5pm
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NEW! CAMP PHALEN DAY CAMPERS (ages 8-12)
$275 for residents, registration required, August 4-7 and 11-14 from 9am-3pm. More details found below.
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN FOR BOTH SESSIONS!
Upcoming Summer Camps and Clinics
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Activity #
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Activity Name
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Location
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Ages
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Dates
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Day
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Time
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Cost (Resident/Non-Resident)
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Week of July 28
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| El Rio Vista Recreation Center-249 |
Jr. World Travelers Camp |
El Rio Vista Recreation Center |
8 - 13yr |
07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025 |
M - Th |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
$86.46/$129.69 |
| El Rio Vista Recreation Center-250 |
Jr. Pokemon Training Camp |
El Rio Vista Recreation Center |
5 - 10yr |
07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$86.46/$129.69 |
| Linwood Recreation Center-280 |
RC Wars Camp |
Linwood Recreation Center |
8 - 13yr |
07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025 |
M - Th |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
$126.00/$189.00 |
| Linwood Recreation Center-282 |
Super Mario - Themed Game Coding Camp |
Linwood Recreation Center |
8 - 13yr |
07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$132.00/$198.00 |
| Northwest Como Recreation Center-145 |
Multi-Sports Camp |
Northwest Como Recreation Center |
7 - 12yr |
07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$60.00/$90.00 |
| Phalen Recreation Center-126 |
Canoe Camp Session 2 |
Phalen Regional Park |
9 - 17yr |
07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025 |
M - Th |
8:00 am - 3:30 pm |
$170.00/$255.00 |
| Wilder Recreation Center-59 |
11 - 14 Girls' Flag Football Clinic |
Wilder Recreation Center |
11 - 13yr |
08/01/2025 - 08/29/2025 |
F |
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Free |
Week of August 4
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| Frogtown Community Center-130 |
Multi-Sports Camp |
Frogtown Community Center |
10 - 14yr |
08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$60.00/$90.00 |
| Highland Park Community Center-226 |
3rd Lair Skateboarding Camp August |
Highland Park Community Center |
7 - 15yr |
08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$200.00/$300.00 |
| Highland Park Community Center-232 |
Skyhawks Track and Field Camp |
Highland Park Community Center |
6 - 12yr |
08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$104.00/$156.00 |
| Highland Park Community Center-234 |
Dance Camp |
Highland Park Community Center |
6 - 11yr |
08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
$104.00/$156.00 |
| Linwood Recreation Center-281 |
Jr. Engineering: Theme Parks Camp |
Linwood Recreation Center |
5 - 10yr |
08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$120.00/$180.00 |
| Linwood Recreation Center-319 |
Robotic Builders Camp |
Linwood Recreation Center |
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08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
$126.00/$189.00 |
| Palace Community Center-136 |
Fidget Toys & Slime w - Kidcreate Studio Camp |
Palace Community Center |
4 - 9yr |
08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$100.00/$150.00 |
| Palace Community Center-137 |
Game On! w - Kidcreate Studio Camp |
Palace Community Center |
5 - 12yr |
08/04/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
M - Th |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
$100.00/$150.00 |
| Hayden Heights Recreation Center-95 |
Wide Receiver Camp |
Hayden Heights Recreation Center |
8 - 14yr |
08/05/2025 - 08/07/2025 |
Tu Th |
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Free |
Week of August 11
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| El Rio Vista Recreation Center-243 |
River Camp |
El Rio Vista Recreation Center |
7 - 12yr |
08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025 |
M - F |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
$150.00/$225.00 |
| Groveland Recreation Center-37 |
Soccer Camp |
Groveland Recreation Center |
7 - 12yr |
08/11/2025 - 08/14/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$104.00/$156.00 |
| Hancock Recreation Center-88 |
Volleyball Skills Camp |
Hancock Recreation Center |
8 - 11yr |
08/11/2025 - 08/14/2025 |
M - Th |
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Free |
| Palace Community Center-146 |
Skateboarding Camp - August |
Palace Community Center |
7 - 16yr |
08/11/2025 - 08/14/2025 |
M - Th |
9:00 am - 12:00pm |
$200.00/$300.00 |
Browse more summer camps on our summer camps webpage, including camps and programs are available through our partner organizations.
Sprockets, Saint Paul's out-of-school time network, has compiled a program map of youth opportunities all across the City.
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Upcoming Summer Events
There is something for everyone to enjoy this summer, check out our full events listing and find more details at stpaul.gov/summer-events.
- July 24, 6-8pm: Groovin' in the Garden, The Flamin' Oh's (Marjorie McNeely Conservatory) *rescheduled date
- July 24, 5-7pm: Safe Summer Nights (El Rio Recreation Center)
- July 25, movie begins at dusk: Movies in the Parks - Clueless (Como Midway Pavilion)
- July 25-Aug 10, Circus Juventas (Highland Park)
- July 26, 9:30-11:30am: Community Day by the River (Crosby Farm Regional Park)
- July 26, Water Lantern Festival (Phalen Regional Park)
- July 28, 11am-5pm: Animal Pet Resource Fair (Harriet Island Regional Park)
- July 30, 6-8pm: Groovin' in the Garden, School of Rock –St. Paul & Plymouth House Bands (Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
- July 25-Aug 10, Circus Juventas (Highland Park)
- Aug 1, 12-6pm: Amazing Race (Como Park)
- Aug 3, Little Africa Festival (Hamline Park)
- Aug 5, 5:30-8pm: The Get Down 4 - National Night Out (Martin Luther King Recreation Center)
- Aug 5, 6-7:30pm: National Night Out (MLK)
- Aug 7, 5-7pm: Safe Summer Nights (West Minnehaha Recreation Center)
- Aug 8, 3pm - Aug 10, 7pm: Irish Fair of Minnesota (Harriet Island Regional Park)
And much more! Browse More Summer Events
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Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Wilder Recreation Center
Music in the Parks
NEW! Melodies & Market on the Mississippi coming in August
This new Melodies & Market on the Mississippi event offers free music at the Harriet Island stage, local vendors to browse and shop, drinks for purchase from Gambit Brewing Co. and food trucks, Sweet Dairy and El Burrito Mercado.
- Melodies are offered 5:30 - 7:30pm, August 13 - September 3.
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August 13: Funk N Spuds
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August 20: Gentleman’s Anti-Temperance League
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August 27: Will Effertz
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September 3: Jazicality
- Market vendors on site 4 - 8pm, August 20 - September 10. (Hosted by the West Side Farmers Market). Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out this application form.
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More Music in the Parks
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Explore Downtown!
Downtown Summer in the Parks Events
Discover summer in Downtown Saint Paul's parks. Our downtown parks will come alive this summer with a vibrant lineup of activities for everyone to enjoy - featuring outdoor fitness classes, live music, art installations, dancing, food trucks, festivals, and more. Dive into the lineup and experience summer in the city like never before!
Featured Downtown Events & Activities
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By a Thread :: Downtown Saint Paul Stories
Saint Paul Farmer’s Market
“The Saint Paul Farmer's Market has been open for over 170 years. It was established in 1854 by the St. Paul Growers' Association and is recognized as the longest-running farmers' market in Minnesota.
On a recent weekend trip, I met wonderful vendors and saw the happiest patrons. In a world where everything is fast and synthetic, it felt especially delicious to stroll the isles and connect using eye contact rather than likes or emojis. I left the market with bags brimming with local produce and goodies. But more than that, I left the Farmer's Market feeling a deeper connection to my community.
The Saint Paul Farmer's Market is open Saturdays 7am-1pm and Sundays 8am-1pm. I highly recommend you take a trip down this summer and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and flavors.”
Read more of Katie Howie’s unique blend of portraiture and narrative at By a Thread :: Downtown Saint Paul Stories or on Instagram.
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Summer in Saint Paul
Look out for these pop-up recreation programs in your neighborhood to get out and explore:
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Come work with us!
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Updates & Reminders
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Aquatics updates
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Youth summer programs
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Dock & Paddle is located within the Como Lakeside Pavilion in Como Park. They host numerous shows and performances throughout the summer. (Please note that some events may charge admission.)
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Closures and Special Notices
- Planning a visit to a park or recreation center? Be sure to review the latest closures and important notices from Saint Paul Parks & Recreation on our Closures and Special Notices page.
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