There’s always something fun to do in St. Louis Park. Explore the links on the left to learn more about parks and trails, Westwood Hills Nature Center, the Aquatic Park, the Oak Hill Park Splash Pad, recreational programs, summer concerts and more.
Below are a few upcoming communitywide events. This page is updated regularly, so check back often for more great events! To view a complete list of events and meetings, view the city calendar.
You can also sign up to receive email/text notification of upcoming events!
Walk the Park
Join us at our community walking event where we’ll meet for a 1 to 2-mile leisure walk the second Saturday of every month to explore parts of the St. Louis Park trail system. Walk the Park is free for all ages and is held from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
If it is raining, snowing or the temperature is below 40 degrees, we will walk inside the St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. (meet at door #1 in the front).
Move into Spring Challenge
April 1 – May 16
Get moving this spring and challenge yourself to make or keep up the habit of being active for 30 minutes consistently each day. Being active will look different for each person, so find an active move or activity that increases your heart rate. The goal is to do some kind of movement daily for 46 days. With spring coming, it’s time to reenergize yourself, and movement can help you do that one step, jump or pedal at a time. Submit your tracking sheet by May 22 to be entered into a drawing for a prize. Registered participants who submit their tracking sheets will also receive a one-time use daily pass to the St. Louis Park Aquatic Park. The challenge is for all ages.
- Fee: free
- Registration deadline: April 9
Spring swap series
Join us for the spring swap series with new swaps at new locations on new dates. Attendees will bring items to give away and/or 'shop’ for items to take home. Swap events are a great opportunity to rehome items and reduce waste in our community. These events are free and open to everyone. No items may be sold; everything must be given and taken freely. Visit the waste reduction and reuse page or contact public works at 952.924.2562 for details on what is accepted before attending.
All swaps will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. and are free to attend
- April 23 – Puzzle and board game swap
- Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford St.
- April 30 – Clothing swap
- The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Pollinate the Park Speaker
April 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Learn how to enhance pollinator habitats on your property and promote urban natural landscapes to support biodiversity.
- Fee: free, registration required
Minnehaha Creek Cleanup
April 25, 9 a.m. - noon
Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford St.
Knollwood canoe landing, 8800 Highway 7
Help beautify Minnehaha Creek! Meet at either the Municipal Service Center or the Knollwood canoe landing, 8800 Highway 7 to clean up the creek. Gloves, cleanup tools and disposable bags will be provided. Dress for the weather. For more information, contact the natural resources division at naturalresources@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.924.2699.
- Fee: free, registration appreciated but not required
Annual Kite Fly
April 25, noon – 4 p.m.
Louisiana Oaks Park soccer field, 3520 Louisiana Ave. S.
Pack a picnic lunch, bring your lawn chairs and watch the kites take flight. Or, bring your kite and fly it with members of the Minnesota Kite Society. Free kites for kids while supplies last. The event is for all ages.
- Fee: free, no registration required
Arbor Day Art
May 5, 5 – 8 p.m.
The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Join us for a crafting session to make your own tree-themed paper mâché lantern! Whether your inspiration comes from a sapling, acorn, leaf or even a tree-dwelling critter, we will help you create and decorate a lantern that fits your vision and celebrates the trees planted. During the city’s Arbor Day celebration on May 14, we will mount these lanterns on top of real tree branches to carry at the celebratory tree ramble. This event is open house style, and crafts take about one hour to make. The event is for ages 5 and above; ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Fee: free
- Registration: registration is encouraged, but not required
Arbor Day celebration
May 14, 5 – 8 p.m.
Carpenter Park, 4900 Highway 7
Join us for our annual Arbor Day celebration for tree-focused activities for the family throughout Carpenter Park. Want to help plant trees at the event? Register with Tree Trust at www.treetrust.org/volunteer Registration is not required for all other activities at this event.
Rollin' at the ROC
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Get ready to roll with us at the ROC! Rollin' at the ROC is an exciting roller-skating program for all ages, where everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a pro on wheels or just starting out, join us for some fun on the rink. Enjoy great music, exercise and a fun community atmosphere. Come roll the night away! The event is for all ages.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| May 14 | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| May 28 |
6 – 8 p.m. * Twin Cities Skaters will be there giving free roller-skating lessons. |
| June 18 |
5:30 – 8 p.m. (special Juneteenth skate, free event) * Twin Cities Skaters will be there giving free roller-skating lessons. |
| July 9 | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| July 23 |
6 – 8 p.m. * Twin Cities Skaters will be there giving free roller-skating lessons. |
| Aug. 13 | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| Aug. 27 |
6 – 8 p.m. * Twin Cities Skaters will be there giving free roller-skating lessons. |
| Sept. 10 | 6 – 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 24 |
6 – 8 p.m. * Twin Cities Skaters will be there giving free roller-skating lessons. |
- Fee: $5 per person (includes roller skate rental if needed, limited supply available)
Puzzlepalooza
May 17, 10 a.m. – noon (500-piece puzzle)
May 17, 2 – 4 p.m. (440-piece puzzle)
The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Compete with other teams to complete a 500-piece or 400-piece jigsaw puzzle in the shortest amount of time and win prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third-place winners per session. The number of teams is limited, so register for one or both sessions early! The event is for ages 12 and above.
- Fee: $40 per team (up to four people per team)
- Registration deadline: open until full
Mini U.S. Open
June 13, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Brookview Golf Course, 200 Brookview Parkway S., Golden Valley
Enjoy a family celebration of the legendary U.S. Open! Adults caddie for their little champions while playing a round of golf at Brookview’s Par 3 Course. Celebrate with a photo holding the Champions’ Cup and receive a spending voucher for the Three One Six Bar + Grill. Schedule tee times by calling 763.512.2345. Prizes are awarded for the best dressed groups. Clubs will be provided upon request. All golfers must preregister; no fee for supervising adult. The event is for ages 3 – 14; golfers must be accompanied by an adult.
- Fee: $18 per golfer (resident) / $23 (non-resident)
- Registration deadline: June 1 or when program is full
Juneteenth Event Series
Hosted by St. Louis Park Community Education, St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation and Hennepin County Library, our event series is a celebration of freedom, resilience and cultural heritage. The events are for all ages.
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| June 15 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. |
Juneteenth family movie night: Soul Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. |
| June 16 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Black Storytellers Alliance St. Louis Park Library, 3240 Library Lane |
| June 17 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Summer Concert Series kickoff: SoulFlower Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive |
| June 18 | 5:30 – 8 p.m. |
Juneteenth roller skating: Rollin' @ the ROC ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive |
- Fee: Free, registration required for some events
Fire department open house
June 16, 5 – 7:20 p.m.
Fire Station 1, 3750 Wooddale Ave. S.
More details will be available closer to the event!
*The Park 'N' Play vehicle will be at this event.
Parktacular
June 18 – 20
View more information and event details on the Parktacular website.
*The Park 'N' Play vehicle will be at this event on June 20.
Trail of Small Wonders
Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.
Experience the magic of nature alongside enchanting tiny dwellings. Create your own small wonder at artist-led workshops, attend the Opening Day Festival, or come on your own to explore the trail. The events are for all ages.
Fireworks Celebration
July 3, 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S.
Have a night to remember with your family and friends at this community celebration. Enjoy food trucks, entertainment, music
and fireworks. Rain date is Thursday, July 9. The event is for all ages. Entertainment and food trucks from 7 – 10 p.m. Fireworks begin promptly at 10 p.m. The Park 'N' Play vehicle will be at this event.
- Fee: free, no registration required
Skateapalooza
July 22, 5 – 8 p.m.
Carpenter Park, 4900 Highway 7
Professional skaters from 3rd Lair will be handing out free skate items, showing off their skills and offering free skate lessons! There will be food vendors, giveaways and a festive atmosphere. Rain date is Wednesday, July 29. The event is for all ages. The Park 'N' Play vehicle will be at this event.
- Fee: free, no registration required
Penny Carnival
July 24, noon – 2 p.m.
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Gather your pennies for fun games, music and more! Games and activities cost between 2 – 4 cents per play. Refreshment coupon may be purchased for $1. Cash only. The event is for ages 3 and above. The Park 'N' Play vehicle will be at this event.
- Fee: free, no registration required
St. Louis Park Community Talent Show
Aug. 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive
Park Theater Company will host its 17th annual St. Louis Park Community Talent Show as part of the St. Louis Park Summer Concert Series. A variety of talent of all ages is welcomed. Email theparktheater@gmail.com or call 952.935.5762 if you are interested in performing. Auditions will be held July 28. The event is for all ages.
- Fee: free, no registration required
Movies in the Park
Get your popcorn ready, free outdoor movie nights are back! Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and your own snacks. The movies are for all ages.
| Day | Time | Movie | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 27 | 8:15 p.m. | Minecraft | Ainsworth Park, 7700 W. 18th St. |
| Sept. 4 | 8 p.m. | Zootopia 2 | Fern Hill Park, 4421 W. 28th St. |
| Sept. 19 | 8 p.m. | Super Mario Galaxy | Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave. S. |
| Sept. 26 | 8 p.m. | Wicked 2 | Browndale Park, 4525 Morningside Road |
- Fee: free, no registration required
St. Louis Park Art Fair
Set. 12
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
The St. Louis Park Art Fair is made possible by a partnership between Friends of the Arts and the City of St. Louis Park. St. Louis Park has a growing art fair, bringing the community together and celebrating local artists and makers. The event is for all ages.