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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).
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Feb. 14 | St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S., meet at door 1 to walk indoors |
| March 14 | St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S., meet at door 1 to walk indoors |
| April 11 | Lamplighter Park, meet at West 16th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue South |
Disco Ball Ice Skating
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Ice skate as a DJ spins tunes and lights up the ice. The events are for all ages.
| Dates | Time |
|---|---|
| Jan. 23 | 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. |
| Feb. 13 | 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. |
- Fee: $5 per person, ice skate rentals available for $3 per pair
New Year's Gnome Search
Each week in January, a different New Year's gnome will be placed in one of the city's parks. Once a gnome is placed in a park, it will remain there until the end of January. We will give out clues to help locate the different gnomes each week on Tuesday morning through social media and GovDelivery emails.
It is said that those who snap a photo with one of the New Year's gnomes will have some of its good luck transferred to them! Share your photos with us through social media by posting them in the comments section of our weekly clue posts. The program is for all ages.
New this year: Anyone who submits photo proof that they found all four gnomes will win a daily Aquatic Park pool pass! Proof must be submitted in person at the front desk of The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, before the end of February.
BundledUp! Winter Fun Day
Jan. 24, noon – 3:30 p.m.
Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.
It's time for outdoor winter fun for all ages. Activities include bonfires, cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, crafts, cocoa, hay rides, s'mores, music and raffle. There will also be appearances from vendors and Westwood Hills Nature Center animals. Activities are subject to change. The event is for all ages.
- Fee: free, no registration required
Inspired by: Black History Month
In February, join us in our city parks for "Inspired by: Black History Month.” Through the program, short biographies of Black and African American City of St. Louis Park and school district employees will be displayed throughout the city’s parks, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to learn more about those that make up our community and workforce. Each poster will highlight one employee and will include someone that inspires them when it comes to Black history. Park visitors will have the chance to celebrate Black History Month with us by learning about the influential people throughout Black history who have inspired our employees.
Puzzlepalooza Jamboree
Feb. 16, 10 a.m. – noon (ages 12+)
Feb. 16, 2 – 4 p.m. (ages 8 – 14)
The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive
Everyone is going puzzle crazy lately. We will be doing TWO challenges in one day and one will be for kids! Compete with other
teams to complete a 400-piece (ages 8 – 14) or a 500-piece (ages 12+) jigsaw puzzle in the shortest amount of time, and win prizes. Team size is up to four people (ages 8 – 14 session can include one supervising adult if needed). A different puzzle will be used for each session. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third-place winners in each session. The number of teams for each session is limited, so register early!
- Fee: $40 per team per session (One person per team registers.)
- Registration deadline: Feb. 15 or when full
Frosty Mug Crawl
Feb. 21, 3 – 7 p.m.
The Shops at West End, 1621 West End Blvd.
Join us for the fourth annual Frosty Mug Crawl. Attendees will make their way down West End Boulevard with their parks and recreation passport, good for free and discounted beverages valid at various West End businesses. Those that register will also receive an event shirt to celebrate completing the event. The event is for ages 21 and above.
- Fee: $35 per person
- Registration deadline: open until full
ShamROC Ice Bowling
March 14, 1 – 5 p.m.
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Have you ever wondered what it's like to bowl on ice? You're in luck! Sign up for the annual ShamROC Ice Bowling event! Bow four frames to win fabulous prizes, and stay for food, drinks, music and fun. Register your team of four and secure your timeslot. For rules, registration and more information, visit the ShamROC Ice Bowling page.
Annual Spring Ice Show
March 21, 7 p.m.
March 22, 1 p.m.
The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
Come one, come all to see the St. Louis Park Skate School skaters put on a show for you! The event is for all ages.
- Fee: $10 in advance / $12 at door
- Children 3 and under are free to attend.
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
Lions Club Egg Hunt
April 4, 10 a.m.
ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive
Participants will hunt for candy and special eggs in separate age categories. Each participant will receive a bag to collect their goodies. Bring your camera for a picture with the St. Louis Park Bunny! Prizes will be awarded for the coloring contest for ages 8 and under. Pick up a color sheet at The Rec Center or download it when you register. Bring your completed masterpiece to the event. The event is sponsored by the St. Louis Park Lions Club. The event is for ages 3 – 8. Egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m.
- Fee: $6 per person, no fee for supervising adult
- Registration deadline: April 3 or when full
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 16 – Arts and craft supply swap
- Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford St.
- April 23 – Puzzle and board game swap
- Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford St.
- April 30 – Clothing swap
- ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive