Summer is just around the corner and there’s no shortage of fun things to do in West St. Paul. Check out our list of summer events in West St. Paul. Mark your calendar and take a break from work to enjoy the summer fun.

May

We’ll gear up for summer with a few events in May:

• May 18 - 3-6 p.m. - Rock the Barn at Dodge Nature Center - The annual farm and music festival with all kinds of outdoor activities.

• May 19 - 1:30-3 p.m. - Bike Rodeo at Wentworth Library - Bike safety event including free helmets (while they last), minor bike repairs, bike safety instruction, and short bike ride.

June

Summe really kicks into high gear as school lets out and West St. Paul hosts their annual Explore West St. Paul Days celebration.

• June 6-9 - Explore West St. Paul Days at various sites across the city

• June 6 - 6-8 p.m. - Sketches of Minnesota at the WSP Sports Complex - An evening of community inspired improv comedy (free registration required).

• June 7 - 6-9:45 p.m. - Food trucks, concert & fireworks at the WSP Sports Complex - The night kicks off with a police K9 demo and then concert from POPROCKS, plus fireworks to end the night.

• June 8 - 10:30 a.m. - Parade on Charlton Street - Come on out for the annual West St. Paul parade and stay for West Fest.

• June 8 - Noon-3 p.m. - West Fest at Harmon Park - After the parade, Harmon Park will host food trucks, vendors, activities, and more.

• June 8 - 2-6 p.m. - Explore 1800 Oakdale - Clothesline Laundromat and El Destino Market host an event with bounce houses, cultural performances, discounts, and more.

• June 8 - 6-10 p.m. - Food trucks & concert at the WSP Sports Complex - Another night of food trucks and a concert from Free and Easy.

• June 9 - 8:30 a.m. - West St. Paul Rider at Garlough Park - A 6.5-mile family bike ride around West St. Paul.

• June 9 - 2-5 p.m. - Juneteenth BBQ - Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) hosts a celebration with food, arts and crafts, music, and more.

• June 9 - Noon-3 p.m. - Take a Kid Fishing at Thompson Park - A free, instructional event with no experience or equipment required.

• June 19 - 5-8 p.m. - Juneteenth Celebration at Dodge Nature Center - ROCC and the Dodge Nature Center team up for their fourth annual Juneteenth event, featuring food, music, activities, and more.

• June 20 - 6-9 p.m. - Summer Solstice Party at Thompson Park - A free festival with music, food, and fun.

July

Summer fun continues in July.

• July 6 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - West St. Paul Food Truck Festival at MGM Wine & Spirits - Nearly a dozen food trucks gathering in one spot for a feast for foodies.

• July 12 - 6-8:30 p.m. - WSP Pride Roll Out at Harmon Park - A community skating party on the eve of the local Pride event.

• July 13 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - WSP Pride in the Park at the WSP Sports Complex - The annual LGBTQ+ Pride event with performances, vendors, food trucks, charity auction, and more.

• July 13-14 - Middle Eastern Festival at St. George Church - A cultural celebration including food, dancing, kids’ activities, and camel rides.

Many of these events are a short distance from Evolve Workplace, so be sure to check them out and enjoy the summer.