What’s Going On

Splash Into Summer Pool Event

Friday, June 13, 5 – 8 p.m.

Join us at the Rec Center Aquatic Park for an evening of fun in the water. Free entry when you show your Parktacular Button.

Grand Day Parade

Saturday, June 14, Noon – 2 p.m.

The signature event of Parktacular is the Grand Day Parade. The parade became a staple of summer in St. Louis Park even before the celebration was named Parktacular. Year after year, curbs are covered with blankets and boulevards are lined with chairs to watch. Please be socially distant as you decide where to watch this year. The Grand Day Parade takes place rain or shine and is one of Parktacular’s most popular events.

Pickleball at Parktacular

Saturday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Michael Lynne’s Tennis Shop. Join us for the inaugural Pickleball at Parktacular Tournament. We will have 3 brackets starting at 8:00 am. Brackets include recreational, intermediate and competitive. Round robin format followed by single elimination. All games self-officiated.

Business Expo

Saturday, June 14, 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

It’s the Parktacular Business Expo! Stroll along the paths and learn about St. Louis Park area organizations and businesses, gather information, freebies and more. From crafters to chiropractors and everything in between, find what you need here for yourself and your family.

It’s the Parktacular Business Expo! Stroll along the paths and learn about St. Louis Park area organizations and businesses, gather information, freebies and more. From crafters to chiropractors and everything in between, find what you need here for yourself and your family.

Kidtacular

Saturday, June 14, 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Kidtacular will have lots of things for kids of all ages to do. There will be a petting zoo, juggling demonstrations, a fishing clinic, music and much more!

Tommy’s School of Fishing

Saturday, June 14, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Tommy was taught the fine art of panfishing by his Chickasaw Grandmother in the backwoods of Oklahoma. He’s fished from the reservoirs and rivers of Nowhere Nevada to the Umpqua of the Northern Pacific, to the Paradise of 10,000 Lakes. With 14 distinct species and a thousand verifiable catches, join SLP’s resident “Atomic Tommy”, and learn the basic as well as pro fishing tips. Rods and reels provided for school. Afterwards, fishing for kids and families all day in our stocked pond, until 6 pm. Bring your own rod and reel! Note that anglers 16 and older must be licensed.

Food Trucks

Saturday, June 14, Noon – 9 p.m.

Food trucks will be in the park throughout the afternoon and evening serving tasty items. Trucks include: Taco Libre, Parrillas Express, The Wienie Wagon and Soft Serve Ice Cream.

Ecotacular

Saturday, June 14, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ecotacular is back in 2023! Come visit Wolfe Park to enjoy environmentally-friendly activities and demonstrations for the whole family!

Rock the Park Concert

Saturday, June 14, 6 – 9:30 p.m.

We are working on getting the band lined up for 2025. They will be sure to keep you dancing the night away. Food and beverages will be available. Gates open at 5:30 right in Wolfe Park. Free admission.

Miniature Art Hunt

Starts June 9 and runs until all are found.

The 16th Annual Miniature Art Hunt begins Sunday, June 9th. This year’s theme is Kites.

Juneteenth at the ROC

Sunday, June 15, 1pm- 4pm

Food – Shopping – Entertainment – Fun

St Louis Park Parktacular Ambassador Coronation

Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 pm – Rec Center – Banquet Rm.

Join us as welcome our new 2025-2026 St. Louis Park Parktacular Ambassadors, Senior Ambassadors and Junior Ambassadors!

Low Waste Event

Parktacular strives to be a low waste event and in order to meet this goal we need participation from the event attendees!

Getting Involved

There are many ways to participate in Parktacular!

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