Connect With Our River and Parks

Explore the vibrant events and activities happening across Saint Paul’s parks and river spaces, where nature and community come together. This calendar features programs and experiences hosted by the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy and our partners, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and enjoy the outdoors year-round.

What's On

The Great Park Walk

May 27-Aug 23

Join The Great Park Walk and explore Saint Paul’s parks in many ways – Nature, Art & History, Physical Fitness or Family Fun. Download the Goosechase app and get started. Join the final mission – the River Walk Challenge – on August 23rd!

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The Cellar Dwellers

Thursday, July 23

Mancini’s Char House

Buffet Dinner: 5–7 PM

Live Music: 7–9 PM

Join us for a lively evening of food, music, and community as we come together to support a new playground at Dousman Park.

This special fundraiser brings neighbors, park supporters, and music lovers together for a night dedicated to helping create a vibrant new play space for families in Saint Paul.

The evening begins with a buffet dinner from 5–7 PM, followed by live music from The Cellar Dwellers from 7–9 PM at Mancini’s Char House, one of Saint Paul’s beloved local gathering spots.

Come enjoy great food, live music, and good company while helping invest in the future of Dousman Park and the families who will enjoy it for years to come.

Melodies & Markets on the Mississippi

Wednesday evenings 5:30-7:30pm I Market from 4-8 pm.

Harriet Island

Aug 19, 26; Sept 2, 9

Melodies & Market on the Mississippi is a free, family-friendly event series at Saint Paul’s Harriet Island Regional Park, featuring live local music, food trucks and local vendors. 

Play Ball

Thursday October 1st

5.30 PM

Harriet Island

Time for your glad rags, old sport! Come play like they did in 1926 – fine dining, lovely libations, lively auction, swinging’ to music of the roaring 20’s! Truly a night of joyful exuberance, all to ensure our parks & recreation programs continue to grow, thrive and inspire generations to come!