St. Paul's Lively Weekend: Music, Markets, and More

04/09/2025 2 min
St. Paul's Lively Weekend: Music, Markets, and More

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Pedro Park in downtown St. Paul is making its big debut tonight from 4 to 6 PM with a lively ribbon-cutting, music, and refreshments. If you want to kickstart the weekend early, this grand opening will set the tone. Meanwhile, Wednesday evenings on Harriet Island through September 10 feature Melodies and Market on the Mississippi, with free live music, local vendors and all your favorite food trucks. Fans of skating can head to Rice Park for free roller disco sessions every Friday night in September, featuring music from DJ Presto and complimentary skate rentals.On Sunday at 9 AM, Zumba returns to Harriet Island Regional Park as part of Fitness in the Parks. Over in Lowertown, visit the Lowertown Farmers Market on Saturdays, from 7 AM to 1 PM, for local produce and crafts, or pick up a bite from one of the regular food trucks parked at Rice Park on Wednesdays and Kellogg Mall Park on Thursdays between 10 AM and 2 PM.Families, do not miss Cafesjian’s Carousel’s 110th birthday bash on Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM in St. Paul—rides are only two dollars and volunteers will be in full period costume. Also on Sunday, the Minnesota Children’s Museum offers free admission for First Free Sunday—but grab your spot online early. Fort Snelling is hosting Archaeology Day this Saturday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, where families can dig into Minnesota’s past with interactive demos, tools, and explorable exhibits.Apple orchard season is starting, and both Minnetonka Orchards in Minnetrista and Deer Lake Orchard in Buffalo are open daily with apple picking, hayrides, live music, lawn games, and signature apple doughnuts. Minnetonka runs activities from 10 AM to 6 PM for a flat fee, while Deer Lake features both free entry and pay-as-you-go options most days.For something totally unique, Raspberry Island continues to host Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island, a vibrant outdoor art exhibit with sculptures on view through late October. Over at the Science Museum of Minnesota, you can catch Museum Nights every Friday and Saturday evening: enjoy science demos, food, drinks, and Omnitheater screenings. And if you’re feeling creative, try a candle-making workshop at Roseline’s Place on Grand Avenue or join the UnRec pop-up activities at Harriet Island for offbeat recreation with a twist.The St. Paul Saints continue to entertain baseball fans this week—expect their classic blend of minor league action, zany promotions, and family fun at CHS Field.Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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