Free Events for Saturday, October 4th, 2014
- YMCA Garage Sale: held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, this twice annual sale features clothing, furniture, appliances, books, athletic equipment, and more. Proceeds benefit Camp Widjiwagon and Camp du Nord. October 1-4
- Trial Reenactment Series at the Landmark Center: this theatre program showcases the trials and court decisions that were made when the Landmark Center was the Federal Courts Building. This year's feature is the story of activist Rose Pastor Stokes in "Espionage, Disloyalty & Socialism: The Trial of Rose Pastor Stokes." October 2-4, 7pm. $5 Reservations Recommended
- The Twin Cities Marathon is this weekend, and even if you're not running it, you can still partake in the free activities at the Health & Fitness Expo! October 3rd & 4th at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Of course, it's free to watch the marathon and cheer on the runners too :).
- Learn about St. Paul during one of the free guided tours offered at the State Capitol, Summit Brewery, James J Hill House, Wabasha Street Caves Historic Tours ($6), and Flat Earth Brewing Company .
- Take a free yoga class at the Union Depot at 9:00am. Bring your own yoga mat!
- Visit our neighbors at the Minnesota Museum of American Art to view the newest co-exhibition: Tracks in the Snow: The Minnesota Muslim Experience Since 1880. On display until October 18th.
- The Glockenspiel Restaurant is throwing a big old German bash, Glock-Toberfest, complete with authentic German food, sauerkraut eating contest, beer garden, accordion players, meat raffles, outdoor games, and more. Sounds fun! Begins at noon.
- Head to the Saint Paul Hotel for an evening of jazz with JoAnn Funk! Begins at 7:00pm
- Spend time outdoors hiking, biking, walking, eating, etc. at one of these lovely parks: Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, Lambert's Landing, Mears Park, Harriet Island, Raspberry Island, Upper Landing Park, and Rice Park. Whew!
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- Learn about animals and see them in action at the Como Zoo. Make sure to attend as many of the free attractions as possible!
- Be prepared for anything at Bedlam Lowertown's Super Romp, the first ever at this location! Performance art, cabaret, dance, puppets. music and more. 9:00pm
- If you are a Pioneer Endicott resident, hang out in Pioneer Endicott's Community Room! Bring some friends for a game of pool, or chill by the fire place with a book and beer. Make yourself at home, after all, that's what it is :)
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Free Events Throughout the Year
Libraries are constantly busy with free events, classes, and readings. The George Latimer Central Library in downtown St. Paul has puppet shows, Saturday performances, book clubs, story time, adult classes, special events, and tons more!
All of the tours listed above, plus a few more, are offered on a regular basis for free. Including, but not limited to: Union Depot tours, Landmark Center tours, State Capitol tours, Summit Avenue Walking tours, James J. Hill House tours, Cathedral of St. Paul tours, and Summit Brewery tours.
The Union Depot offers free Game Nights every Wednesday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm, and free yoga classes every Tuesday at noon, and Saturday at 9:00am.
Find free live music throughout the year at : The Saint Paul Hotel, Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar, and Amsterdam Bar & Hall.
Once a month, the Saint Paul Ballet gives a free performance at the Landmark Center. Also once a month, artists in Lowertown open their studios for Lowertown First Fridays.
Of course, there are numerous festivals in Lowertown and Downtown St. Paul, but many are in the warmer months. There's still no harm in marking your calendar a bit earlier for these fun free events: Music in Mears, St. Paul Music in the Park, Nine Nights of Music, Concrete and Grass Music Festival, and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival.
New, free events are always popping up, and we try to keep you posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so follow us!
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