Special Events 2013
NEW Parktacular Senior Dinner and Ambassador Coronation
 Thursday, June 13, 4:30-8 pm
Enjoy a special evening of great food, upbeat entertainment, door prizes and more! Cyril Paul and the Calypso Monarchs set the stage, with their toe tapping melodies of calypso, rumba, cha cha and reggae. 55+ or Empty Nesters. $15 per person. Download the Registration Form.
Marriott Minneapolis West, 9960 Wayzata Blvd
NEW Rock the Block with Casablanca Orchestra (CB0)
Sponsored by The Shops at West End and Discover St. Louis Park
NEW Friday, June 14: 6:30-11:30 pm (Gates: 6:00 pm)
 We are back at The West End to Rock the Block at the biggest Parktacular Block Party yet! Ease into the evening with the acoustic sounds of Ragtown. Then finish off your night dancing to The Casablanca Orchestra, known as simply CBO for their special brand of rock and Soul. Ample food and drink available for purchase, including alcoholic beverages for those 21+ with ID. $5 per person, or FREE with 2013 Parktacular Button, available at the gate for $5 each) Free admission for those 15 and under.
Sponsored by the City of SLP, Discover SLP, The Shops at West End and Morrie's 394 Hyundai.
Friends of the Foundation Benefit for SLPCF
Friday, June 14: 5:30 - 7 pm
Join us for a fundraiser to benefit the St. Louis Park Community Foundation (SLPCF). The SLPCF funds projects within the city of St. Louis Park, acting as an umbrella foundation for organizations like STEP, Meadowbrook Collaborative, Children First and many other nonprofits. SLPCF has granted more than $250,000 for projects in our city. This event is 21+ and advanced reservations are required as seating is very limited. Stay tuned for details on how to register for this worthy event.
Dad Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk/Roll
NEW Saturday, June 15: 8 am
 Run for or with your dad! Join us for a family friendly 5K and the kids "Almost a Mile" run/walk. Both courses travel along paved trails before finishing in Wolfe Park. 5K participants receive a technical running shirt and goodie bag. Proceeds from the event benefit St. Louis Park Flyers Track and Field Club, our sponsors. The kids "Almost a Mile" starts at 7:45am, the 5K at 8am Register for Dad Dash and/or Almost-a-Mile online or the day of race, by 7:30am. $20 in advance, $25 day of race. Almost-a-Mile is $5
Ladies can sign up for a six week training class for ladies on Thursday nights starting April 25. Sign up for Ladies "Ease into" 5K online for and your registration includes a FREE entry into the Dad Dash event. 18+ $45
Gene Berg Baseball Tournaments: June 13-14 -15
June 13 - 15
 Make it a weekend of Parktacular and baseball! Teams can compete for $375 in one of two St. Louis Park Legion Baseball Tournaments. Register via links below. For more information, contact Mark at 952-595-7210.
Registration Information for Gene Berg Parkwood Baseball Tournament at Carlson Field
Registration Information for Gene Berg/Rawlings Baseball Tournament at Derrick Keller Field
Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive
 Saturday, June 15: 10 am - 4 pm
Join others in making this important donation to assist people in our community. Each blood donor will receive a free door prize entry form! Please sign up to donate and use sponsor code 3697. Be sure to follow through to confirmation. Should you have any questions about the blood drive or eligibility requirements, contact Julia at 612-332-7164 or jbeauchaine@mbc.org. Please remember to eat before donating, bring a picture ID, and have had no cold or flu symptoms for 3 days prior.
Rec Center Parking lot
Taste of St. Louis Park Food Sales
Sponsored by SLP American Legion
Saturday, June 15: 11 am–10 pm
 Come celebrate the opening of the NEW Parktacular Food Garden (aka Taste of St. Louis Park) at its NEW location, along the creek, adjacent to the Amphitheater. Come hungry and enjoy all sorts of tasty treats from our NEW and returning food vendors. Food service will go all day and all through the FREE evening concert, featuring Beatles Tribute Band, Rubber Soul. Many items $5 or less. For more information, visit Taste of St. Louis Park.
Water Slides and Inflatables
NEW Saturday, June 15: 2 am -8 pm
NEW and returning inflatable attractions make for wet and wild fun for all ages, kids, teens, and adults! NEW this year, the Hippo Slide is the largest inflatable waterslide in the world! Get a wrist band for $15 for unlimited rides on all waterslide and inflatable attractions. Also new this year is Tiki Island, a huge combination inflatable with slides, obstacles, and more! We will also have returning favorites - like Water Wars, Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course, Spinning Berry and the Hi-Striker Game, plus smaller slides and bouncers for the little ones. A big favorite, the Eurobungy is back, an amp-ed up trampoline of sorts. New hours from 2pm - 8pm make for 6 hours of wet and wild fun at Parktacular! ALL AGES, swimwear is required for waterslides. $15 unlimited wristband or $1 per ticket. One FREE 2 ticket ride with a Parktacular Button! Eurobungy separate: $7. ATM machine available in the Rec Center.
Inflatables sponsored by Loffhagen State Farm Insurance
 Kidtacular Family and Kids Activities
Sponsored by Nordic Ware
Saturday, June 15: 10 am-6 pm
Kidtacular at Parktacular is the name for all the kid and family friendly activities going on all day in Wolfe Park.
DNR Fishing Clinic: 10 am–Noon
Kids will learn to cast, identify fish, and throw a line off the Wolfe Park Fishing Pier. Rods and reels provided free.
Family Fishing Clinic: Noon-6pm
Kids and Family Activities: 2-6 pm
NEW and returning kids and family activities! NEW MN Pro Paintball Shooting Range, NEW Nickelodeon Universe Scream Team, Fantasy Corral petting zoo sponsored by SLP Noontime Rotary, balloon artist sponsored by Lupient of Golden Valley, facepainting sponsored by Midwest Dental, reptiles and pond critters from Westwood Hills Naturalists, fun with Park Flyers Track and Field and The Little Gym, SLP Police and Fire Departments, Pony Rides ($2 or FREE with Parktacular Button) and more! Click for the complete Kidtacular Schedule.
Free Kayak/Canoe Rides sponsored by Hoigaard's
S aturday, June 15: 2-6 pm
Join the staff from Hoigaard's for complimentary canoe & kayak rides on the pond at Wolfe Park, next to the St. Louis Park Aquatic Park. Hoigaard's will be bringing a variety of canoes and kayaks for young and old to use, free of charge! Come down and paddle to your heart's content!
Park Nicollet Health Services Health Fair
Saturday, June 15: 2-6 pm
This one's for the ladies! Enjoy information, contests, prizes, giveaways and MORE as various women's health issues are highlighted in this Women's Be Well event, sponsored by Park Nicollet Heath Services. From varicose veins to eating disorders, from breast health to childbirth, there is much you can learn and do to Be Well! .
MN Pro Paintball Shooting Range
 NEW Saturday, June 15: 2 - 6 pm
Stop by MN Pro Paintball's Shooting Range to test out the brand new JT Splatmaster! Who has the best shot in your group? Each person will have 5 shots to see who can hit the most targets. Safe fun for all ages, and it's FREE!
Kidtacular, south of the bridge Wolfe Park
Nickelodeon Universe Scream Team
NEW Saturday, June 15: 2 - 6 pm
Nickelodeon Universe wants your scream! Visit the Scream Team Booth at Kidtacular. Check in for your scream session, label your bottle, and SCREAM! See how loud you can go on the Scream Meter, and when it's all said and done, take your scream home in a bottle.
Kidtacular, south of the bridge Wolfe Park
Promote Yourself Tradeshow
Saturday, June 15: 2 - 6 pm
 Here's a "Show and Tell" experience for community businesses and organizations. Visit the booths of these local groups to find out more about them and the services or products they have to offer! Free items will be given away at many of the booths!
Early Bird registration deadline June 1, 2013
Download Application.
Parktacular Miniature Art Treasure Hunt
Awards Saturday, June 15: 4:30 pm
The Parktacular Art hunt is back! On May 30, 2013 ten original artworks will be hidden in the public parks of St. Louis Park and you are invited to find them. Each winner gets to keep the art and win a prize, awarded at the Parktacular event. To find visual photo clues, updates and photo of the hunt visit the artist's website, www.williamhessian.com. The artwork is hidden in plain sight, but finding hidden art is not as easy as it might sound as the miniature paintings are only 1 inch by 1 inch. NEW this year, the artist will have an interactive Meet and Greet booth in the Kidtacular area. Meet William and paint with him, and pick up expert artist tips and tidbits. View more information and park locations.
Wolfe Park Amphitheater
 Knights of Columbus Bingo
Saturday, June 15: 5-10 pm
Play this challenging game of luck! Prizes or cash awarded to the winners. All proceeds go towards KOC community service activities. Cost: 3 cards/$1 or 50 cents each.
Wolfe Park Pavilion
Saturday Night FREE Concert with Rubber Soul
 Saturday, June 15: 7-10 pm
Back by popular demand, Beatles Tribute Band Rubber Soul is our FREE Concert on Saturday night. They play, and dress, the parts of John, Paul, George and Ringo, throughout the years like no other. Sing along!
Wolfe Park Amphitheater
Belgian Waffle Brunch
Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop #282
Sunday, June 16: 9 am–1 pm
 Don't miss the delicious waffles by the famous Dad's Waffle Company. Boy Scout Troop #282 is our sponsor this year. Proceed go towards the Scout's efforts in our community. $7 per person at the door, free for children ages 5 and under.
Rec Center Banquet Room
Community Faith Service
 Sunday, June 16: 10:30 am–Noon
Parktacular will host a community faith service, lead by the SLP Evangelical Free Church. The Faith Community of St. Louis Park is encouraged to participate in the service. Contact Pastor Bob at bobaamos@comcast.net. Please note the new time.
Free parking available at Rec Center and Excelsior & Grand parking ramps.
Wolfe Park Amphitheater
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