Art & Dining After Dark: An Art-Inspired Culinary Adventure
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Join us for an entirely unique, completely delicious way to enjoy Mia: an intimate dining experience, after-hours in the galleries, inspired by Mia’s special exhibition.
The evening features a multi-course, salon-style dinner from Jamie Malone and Paris Dining Club; wine pairings by acclaimed sommelier Bill Summerville; and a private, curator-led tour of the exhibition. Throughout the evening, insights from Mia’s director and curators as well as the culinary team highlight creative expression from field and kitchen to studio and museum.
Wednesday, June 25th / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: Hokusai | Monet – with guest Chef
Wednesday, October 15th / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: José María Velasco: A View of Mexico – with guest Chef
Wednesday, December 10th / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: Scandinavia – with guest Chef
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 / 6-9 pm – Art & Dining: Khmer Bronzes / Cambodian Art – with guest Chef
Stone Arch Bridge Festival is ranked #16 in the Fine Art & Design category!
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Stone Arch Bridge Festival returns to the west side of the Mississippi River. The Stone Arch Bridge is committed to providing a platform for artists to sell their work, and the community to gather safely. More than 200 artists and culinary artists will participate with a broad spectrum of artistic mediums.
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Take a Look
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We’re loving our West River Road location!
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Sunshine Artist Magazine has announced the release of its annual 200 Best, ranking the nation’s best art and craft festivals.
More than 25,000 attendees gather to see Main Street Maple Grove transform into a canvas of chalk art creations with an expanded Kids Zone, additional viewing day, and more!
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Selfie poses with 3D art, chalk-stained fingers and downward looking spectators gathering in downtown Maple Grove are common sights during Chalkfest Maple Grove, which draws more than 25,000 spectators annually. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, Chalkfest Maple Grove is a free, 2-day street art festival with entertainment, food and family fun, presented by the Maple Grove Business Association.
Chalkfest will feature sidewalk chalk art by more than 50 professionals, amateurs, students and art enthusiasts from around the world and as far away as Mexico, Ukraine, Turkey and Colombia. Main Street Maple Grove is transformed into a street art gallery open for public viewing. Don’t forget to snap a photo on one of the 3D art pieces or have one printed out at one of two digital photo booths at the event! Talk about amazing selfies! There is also the free Chalk Zone area by Maple Grove Arts Center between 3 Squares & Broadway Pizza with art activities, chalk classes, chalking squares, a mandala chalk design and more creativity for spectators of all ages.
Chalkfest Maple Grove KIDS ZONE features inflatables, a warped wall climb challenge, ice cream, snow cones, kids activities, yard games, caricatures, temporary tattoos, henna body art, a LIVE kids performance music stage, free digital photo booth, police and fire vehicles and activities
Chalk Art winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8th. The public is encouraged to tour the art all weekend. To see one-of-a-kind creations and to learn more about Chalkfest Maple Grove, go here. Chalk Art will be open for public viewing through Monday, June 9th.
Join us for a free celebration of trains and transportation!
Train Days will include train equipment tours, a vendor marketplace, model trains, concessions, family friendly activities and more.
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Ride Free to Train Days with Metro Transit!
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TRAIN DAYS FAMILY ACTIVITIES
– Kid activity area
– DJ and contests for families
– Craft kits and coloring kits
– Model trains
– Train equipment tours
– Bus tours
– Historic exhibit about Union Depot
– Oversized games (Chess, Checkers, Connect-Four, Jenga)
– Food Trucks
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TRAIN DAYS 2025 EQUIPMENT
Stay tuned for 2025 equipment announcements!
LAND TO LEGACY MUSEUM
Explore a free historical photography exhibit at Union Depot. Land to Legacy walks through an in-depth timeline of the height of train travel and how Union Depot came to be a grand train station.
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TRAIN DAYS VIDEO MINISERIES FROM VIRTUAL TRAIN DAYS 2020
Join us online for a six-part video miniseries, highlighting memories of Union Depot, the history of trains, interviews with railroading experts and more!
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Virtual Train Days – Episode 1 | Memories of Union Depot
Virtual Train Days – Episode 2 | How the Steam Locomotive Changed History
Virtual Train Days – Episode 3 | Luxury Train Travel
Virtual Train Days – Episode 4 | The History of Railroading in Saint Paul
Virtual Train Days – Episode 5 | Q & A With Railroad Experts
Virtual Train Days – Episode 6 | Union Depot and Railroads Today
This video miniseries will feature partners such as The Friends of the 261 and the Minnesota Transportation Museum to showcase interesting lessons and educational insights.
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ALL ABOARD FOR UNION DEPOT COLORING SHEETS!
Download these PDF coloring sheets and wow us with your artwork!
Are you looking for another fun activity for your kids to complete? Download our free 10 page activity book that includes coloring pages, puzzles, word finds, mazes and fun facts
Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest is the official kickoff to summer, where your taste buds are taken on an epic sampling experience!
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Minnesota Monthly’s GrillFest, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Twin Cities PBS, is the official kickoff to summer. Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and more on this fun-filled weekend at CHS Field – Home of the St. Paul Saints.
Close your eyes and picture the perfect summer setting: sunshine on your face, a cool drink in your hand, and the sizzling sound of the grill, searing mouthwatering creations. Welcome to the 13th Annual GrillFest – with a lineup of food & experiences, to get the Minnesota summer party started!
Taste your way through the Burger Battle, presented by COUNTRY Financial, then vote to crown the 2025 champion.
The Der Viener Schlinger is back, and better than ever! Ambassador, the Official Hot Dog of GrillFest, has made some modifications, and now YOU will be able to try launching it, for chances to win fun prizes and bragging rights!
Bring your GrillFest program to vendor booths throughout the event and collect stamps to be entered to win a one-of-a-kind prize package from Flying Dutchman Spirits.
Peep at some sweet new rides from our Official Vehicle Partner, Jeff Belzer KIA. Also stop by their booth for ice cold root beer, always a crowd favorite
Grab your friends and head to the Prairie Organic Spirits Game Zone. No better way to enjoy the day than some friendly competition in the grass.
Grand Old Day is the largest one-day festival in the upper Midwest!
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Saint Paul’s original Sunday fun-day tradition returns with Grand Old Day on the first Sunday in June. With “the first parade of the summer,” over 150 food vendors, a family fun area, art district, and entertainment district with live music from dozens of the Twin Cities’ favorite bands, there is plenty of fun for the entire family! Grand Old Day, produced by the Grand Avenue Business Association.
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Grand Old Day Schedule
8:00 AM – Grand Old Day Fun Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile (Register Here)
9:30 AM – Grand Old Day Parade presented by Flint Hills Resources (Dale St. to Snelling Ave.)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Food & Arts Vendors
Arts & Nonprofit Zone
Sports & Wellness Zone at Willwerscheid Funeral Home parking lot (Grand & Dunlap)
Family Fun Zone featuring 3M Visiting Wizards at Kowalski’s lot (Grand & Syndicate)
