Summer Nights in Rice: Moonlight Serenaders of Minnesota
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Summer Nights in Rice is a free outdoor summer concert series occurring on select Wednesdays from 5:00pm -7:00pm, June through August. Enjoy food and drink at a local spot, grab a hot dog at Deb’s Hot Dogs or a sandwich from Jenni’s Cafe in the park, and head to Rice Park for FREE live music, community connections, and hot summer night dancing!
The Moonlight Serenaders is a 14-piece band featuring vocalist Lee Engele and an extensive library of arrangements from the 1920’s through today. Originally formed in 1983, the group of musicians met in North Oaks to play selections from the Big Band Era. Although most of the original band members have since retired and the members have changed over time, many of their original arrangements can still be heard when the band performs.
2026 Upcoming Schedule

August 19: Boiled in Lead (Celtic punk and world music)

Summer Nights in Rice is presented by Rice Park Association in conjunction with the Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project, with support from the Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program and program sponsors the Historic Hamm Building, Landmark Center, Landmark Tower Apartments & Sherman Associates, Park Towers Condominium Association, Schubert Club and The Saint Paul Hotel-The Grill.
In case of rain or inclement weather, concerts will be moved into Landmark Center. Restroom facilities for the concerts will be available at Landmark Center throughout the series.
Sound provided by Alchemy Audio.

Music on the Cortile: Room3
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Music on the Cortile (previously known as Music from the Porch and Music in the Café) presents live performances by musicians in the picturesque Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. Taking place over 5 Thursday lunch hours throughout the summer, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch or pick one up from Jenni’s Cafe!
August 6: Room3
Room3 is a jazz fusion wild card rooted in tradition yet driven by experimentation. Their sound is imaginative, melodic and rhythmically sharp, mixing elements of contemporary jazz, prog rock, funk and more. The collective operates out of Minneapolis most commonly as a five-piece, with Eli Awada on keyboards, Wormdove (aka Beck Anderson) on bass, RAWTWHYLAH (aka Colin Mitchell) on drums, Evan Espinoza Robles on percussion and Mike Green on guitar. Room3 has performed consistently at prestigious venues across the Twin Cities, from The Dakota to the First Avenue Main Room, for over two years, and they were recently selected as one of First Avenue’s “Best New Bands of 2024.” Their debut album, “Bill’s Garden,” is out now.
Upcoming Music on the Cortile Dates:
August 20: anni xo

Public Building Tour
2026-08-09 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-08-16 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-08-23 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-08-30 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-09-06 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-09-20 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-09-27 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-10-04 12:30 - 13:15 and 3 more dates | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join a Landmark Center volunteer tour guide for a free building tour. Learn about the building’s history, gangster connections, and restoration. Tours are held every Sunday, walk-ins are welcome and no reservation is needed.
Tours begin at the Information Desk at 12:30 pm and are 45 minutes in length.

HORA: Castles of Romania - Echoes of History and Legend Exhibit
2026-08-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Visit the Romanian American Cultural Center every Sunday in August to explore the architectural splendor and cultural legacy of Romania’s most iconic fortresses. From the fairytale elegance of Peleș Castle to the imposing silhouette of Bran, the exhibit reveals a landscape shaped by empires, trade routes, and the dramatic sweep of the Carpathian Mountains. Each castle – whether royal residence, military stronghold, or medieval citadel – showcases the artistry, beliefs, and resilience of the people who built and defended them. Through photographs, historical narratives, and regional context, guests will discover how Romania’s castles continue to serve as symbols of identity and imagination.

Rocky Roots Walking Tour
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Rocky Roots Walking Tour
June 10th, July 8th, and August 12th at 10:00 AM
Tours depart from the Landmark Center Visitor Information Desk located on the first floor

With permission from Ramsey County Historical Society, this tour will explore the geological and architectural uniqueness of downtown St. Paul’s stone buildings. Most of the stone used in these buildings were sourced from quarries outside of the St. Paul area, with many being from the Midwest. Every stone carries an ancient story, and every building – a human creation of imagination and toil. This tour will bring to light a few fragments of these stories, where the stone of the earth came together with human ingenuity in architecture and craft. This tour concentrates on Landmark Center and the surrounding neighborhood.
This tour is limited to 20 participants. Tours are free to attend but advanced registration is required! June tour date reservations will be open as of May 4th. July tour date reservations will be open on June 1st, and August tour date reservations will be open on July 6th. If a tour is full, please contact Emma at espooner@landmarkcenter.org or 651.292.3063 to be added to a waitlist.
For a full list of Landmark Center’s summer tours, click here.

AAW: Woodturning Demonstration
2026-08-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | AAW Gallery of Wood Art – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Suite 222, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Experience the magic of woodturning with the American Association of Woodturners’ (AAW) free demonstrations held every third Sunday, 1–4 pm, at the Gallery of Wood Art. Watch as expert turners from the American Association of Woodturners’ transform blocks of wood into spinning tops and other creative treasures — shavings flying and creativity flowing! This is a family-friendly, informative, fun, and free experience you won’t want to miss!

Rice Park Walking Tour
2026-08-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Rice Park Walking Tour
June 17th, 4 pm*
July 15th, 10 am
August 19th, 4 pm*
Tours depart from the Landmark Center Visitor Information Desk located on the first floor

Stroll through one of St. Paul’s oldest public parks: Rice Park, located in the heart of the cultural district in downtown. Flanked by architectural and cultural giants: Landmark Center, the Saint Paul Hotel, the Central Library, and the Ordway, this park is beloved as an oasis of green space, beautiful landscaping, and as a site for public art and performances. Please make sure to arrive and find parking about ten minutes before the tour starts. Tours depart from Landmark Center’s Visitor Information Center located on the first floor by the 5th street entrance.
This tour is limited to 20 participants. Tours are free to attend but advanced registration is required! June tour date reservations will be open as of May 4th. July tour date reservations will be open on June 1st, and August tour date reservations will be open on July 6th. If a tour is full, please contact Emma at espooner@landmarkcenter.org or 651.292.3063 to be added to a waitlist.
For a full list of Landmark Center’s summer tours, click here.
*These tours take place just before our free Summers Nights in Rice concert series! The tour of the park will end just before the music starts. Check out the full Summer Nights in Rice schedule here.

Summer Nights in Rice: Boiled in Lead
2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Summer Nights in Rice is a free outdoor summer concert series occurring on select Wednesdays from 5:00pm -7:00pm, June through August. Enjoy food and drink at a local spot, grab a hot dog at Deb’s Hot Dogs or a sandwich from Jenni’s Cafe in the park, and head to Rice Park for FREE live music, community connections, and hot summer night dancing!
Boiled in Lead is the longest-running Celtic punk band in America, and an important part of the foundation of what became Minnesota punk rock. Bob Mould was among those who praised the band’s first self-released LP (“Even the fiddles rock,”) and the Hüskers invited the band to play an early show at Goofy’s Upper Deck. An Onion A&E quote describes the band’s approach well: “…the prime purveyor of a style of Celtic music infused with punk-rock attitude, developing over the years with a hard-driving swirl that combined Irish folk with heavy rock and elements of styles from all over the world. …one of the best bands Minnesota’s ever produced. …even without amplification, Boiled In Lead can summon up furious punk-folk energy.” Boiled in Lead features Todd Menton (vocals, guitar, mandolin, bodhrán, whistle), Drew Miller (bass guitar, dulcimer), Morris Engel (drum kit) and Haley Olson (violin, vocals).
Summer Nights in Rice is presented by Rice Park Association in conjunction with the Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project, with support from the Saint Paul Cultural STAR Program and program sponsors the Historic Hamm Building, Landmark Center, Landmark Tower Apartments & Sherman Associates, Park Towers Condominium Association, Schubert Club and The Saint Paul Hotel-The Grill.
In case of rain or inclement weather, concerts will be moved into Landmark Center. Restroom facilities for the concerts will be available at Landmark Center throughout the series.
Sound provided by Alchemy Audio.

Music on the Cortile: anni xo
2026-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Music on the Cortile (previously known as Music from the Porch and Music in the Café) presents live performances by musicians in the picturesque Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. Taking place over 5 Thursday lunch hours throughout the summer, these concerts offer an opportunity to hear talented local musicians. Best of all, they’re free and open to everyone. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch or pick one up from Jenni’s Cafe!
August 20: anni xo
anni xo (they/them) is a young queer musician hailing from Minnesota who found solace in music as a means to explore their identity and embrace the complexities of life. Inspired by the likes of boygenius, Annie Dirusso, and Dora Jar, anni’s music is a refreshing blend of alternative songwriting and pop stylings that expertly convey themes of love, loss, and the struggles of youth in a post-modern landscape. Onstage, anni xo is joined by a talented ensemble of musicians, including Maddie Thies (any pronouns) on bass guitar, Riley Jacobson (he/him) on electric guitar, Aurelio Sandoval (he/him) on drums, and Hunter SinClair Hawthorne (he/him) on keys and production.

Uncle Sam Worked Here Tour
2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Uncle Sam Worked Here Tour
June 24th, July 22nd, and August 26th at 10 AM
Tours depart from the Landmark Center Visitor Information Desk located on the first floor

For more than 60 years in downtown Saint Paul, the U.S. Government made its home in the Federal Building, now known as Landmark Center. In conjunction with America’s 250th, take a tour of Landmark Center that concentrates on the government agencies that called this historic and formidable building home. Whether you were here to mail a letter, take the oath of citizenship, or settle disputes, all were once handled within these granite walls.
This tour is limited to 20 participants. Tours are free to attend but advanced registration is required! June tour date reservations will be open as of May 4th. July tour date reservations will be open on June 1st, and August tour date reservations will be open on July 6th. If a tour is full, please contact Emma at espooner@landmarkcenter.org or 651.292.3063 to be added to a waitlist.
For a full list of Landmark Center’s summer tours, click here.

Climb to the Top (North Tower)
2026-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes exploration of Landmark Center’s North Tower. Get a bird’s eye view of downtown Saint Paul by climbing the steps and walking through a secret door to get to the top. This is the one rooftop you don’t want to miss this summer. Don’t forget your camera!
Free, Self-guided, No reservations required.
2026 Climb To The Top dates:

Wednesday, July 1st: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, August 5th: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday, September 13th*: 11:00am – 1:00 pm

*NEW THIS YEAR – We added a weekend date for those who can’t join us midweek!
The North Tower is accessible only via stairs, 61 steps total from the 6th floor landing to the top. Or skip the elevator all together and climb the 198 stairs from the first floor.

Sundays at Landmark: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
2026-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us at Landmark Center for the 20th annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! Historically, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival has marked the end of harvest time – a time to rest, reflect, and enjoy time with family and friends. This event is free and open to all! Enjoy cultural performances, crafts, lantern making, a community fair, food for purchase, and mooncake samples. The event will end with a Lantern Parade through Rice Park. Book signing will feature Trần Thị Minh Phước and local authors.
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

Sundays at Landmark: Saint Paul Civic Symphony
2026-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us at Landmark Center for the season opener of the Saint Paul Civic Symphony! For 81 seasons, the Saint Paul Civic Symphony has been sharing their love of the classical repertoire, both old and new. The orchestra is an autonomous, nonprofit organization made up of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds. It is funded by membership contributions, audience donations, grants, and fundraising activities.
This concert is free and open to the public!
Sundays at Landmark is a series of cultural and art events that are designed to entertain, enrich, and celebrate the diversity within our community. Sundays at Landmark is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

Ballet Tuesdays: Coppelia
2026-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for a FREE dance program in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory! Enjoy excerpts from Arthur Saint Léon’s Coppelia, featuring the Junior Performance Ensemble of Ballet Co.Laboratory. This romantic era comedy is full of love, hope, and mischief, all set to the charming score by Léo Delibes.
After the performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers. Ballet Tuesdays are free and open to the public, no reservations required!
2026/2027 Ballet Tuesdays Season
October 20, 2026: Coppelia – A Whimsical Tale with Storybook Charm
November 24, 2026: Nutcracker in Wonderland – Enchanting Twist on a Holiday Classic
February 16, 2027: Where the Wild Things Are – Let The Wild Rumpus Start
April 13, 2027: Billy Elliot: The Ballet – Some Dreams Refuse To Be Silenced
May 4, 2027: Seasons – Nature’s Everchanging Dance

Sundays at Landmark: Great Pumpkin Halloween Festival
2026-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The Great Pumpkin Halloween Festival is back—and bigger than ever! This year’s festivities include all the favorites: a lively costume parade, face painting, crafts, a DJ spinning dance tunes, and, of course, plenty of candy. Carnival-style games like Plinko, fishing for prizes, ring toss, bag toss, a cake walk, and more make this event one you don’t want to miss!
Join us on Sunday, October 25, from 1–3 pm in the Musser Cortile at Landmark Center. The costume parade begins at 2 pm, and all attendees are encouraged to show off their Halloween best.
The celebration doesn’t stop on the first floor! Both the Schubert Club Music Museum (second floor) and the Romanian American Cultural Center (third floor) will be open with special spooky programming—free for all guests.
Don’t miss this chance to experience Halloween fun throughout Landmark Center—where history meets haunt!
Sundays at Landmark is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.
