The Secret Holiday Shop is an annual event in early December to prepare kids for the holidays. It is held in the Dakota Lounge in Thompson Park. Kids are brought by their parents or guardians, and there are volunteers to help the kids while the parents/guardians wait in a nearby area. There are tickets for […]

The West St. Paul Halloween Extravaganza is an annual event on Halloween, and it is fun for the whole family. It takes place in Harmon Park, and the festivities include a trick-or-treat trail, a costume contest, a photo booth so everyone's creative costumes can be captured on film. The winning of the coloring contest will […]

Glow Dash is a new event that is hosted in Garlough Park in September. It's fun for the whole family, and it's a 1.36 mile 'dash' that you can walk, run, jog, or push a stroller through the lit up path. You'll want to put on your best glow gear as you do the dash, […]

The West St. Paul Winter Fun Fest is a fairly new tradition, but it's already a popular one. It happens in February, and it's a way to brighten the mood for the community near the end of winter. It is held at Harmon Park, and there is plenty to do for all who enjoy winter […]

West St. Paul Days take place in May every year, and it's a way for the community to celebrate all that is dear to them. There are several activities planned each year, including the Carnival, the Grand Parade, the Harmon Park Festival, and more. It's a week of joyous celebration that is fun for all […]

Fire & Ice is the annual winter festival and a way to get out of the house during the coldest days of winters. Weather permitting, there is a sledding hill for the young ones to enjoy. There are plenty of activities during the fest, including ice skating, fire dancers and fireworks, hayrides, and a youth […]

The Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam is an annual music festival in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in November. There are theme jams with a variety of people, including Clawhammer Mike, Eric Platt & Pamela Longtine, and Mable Houle, among others. There are also workshops on techniques such as fiddle bowing, playing the bass, and how to […]

Primavera is an annual art show that is sponsored by the Plymouth Arts Council at the Plymouth Creek Center in mid-April. It features local and regional artists, and it celebrates all the creativity that exists in the community. There is live music playing while people enjoy the art. The event is free and open to […]

The Plymouth Arts Fair is an annual event scheduled for the end of November. It features more than 30 local and regional artists, and it's a great way to get a jump on your holiday shopping. The art fair has many different mediums on display, including photography, paintings, sculptures, and much more. There will be […]

The Edina Fall into the Arts Festival is held at Centennial Lakes Park, and all proceeds go to the Edina Crime Prevention Fund. It is held in September to celebrate the beauty of autumn. It has happened for the past decade and a half, and it's grown steadily in size every year. Hundreds of artists […]

The Pumpkin Fest is an annual event in October that has been organized by the 50th & France Business and Professional Association for nearly four decades. It's to celebrate the autumn and Halloween, and it's a good time for everyone in the family. There are plenty of activities, such as Mystery Box & Bath Bombs […]

The Edina Art Fair has been held for over a half century, organized by the 50th & France Business and Professional Association, and it's one of the top art fairs in the state, if not the country. It's in June, and it's held in the heart of Edina. There are nearly 300 artists involved, and […]