The Schubert Club's free lunchtime Courtroom Concert series continues Thursday, November 12, 2026 at noon with cellist Patricia Ryan and pianist Joe Trucano in Courtroom 317 of St. Paul's Landmark Center.
Downtown St. Paul lights the Salvation Army's Tree of Lights, a 40-foot digital tree with a light show set to Christmas music, at a ceremony in Rice Park on November 14, 2026. The city hasn't posted a time.
St. Paul's European Christmas Market fills Union Depot's East Plaza for five weekends, November 20 to December 20, 2026: Fridays 3 to 9pm (Nov 27 from 1pm), Saturdays 11am to 9pm and Sundays 11am to 6pm. Heated warming tents and holiday atmosphere; food, drinks and gifts cost extra.
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Carols by Minnesota composers fill the Landmark Center's Cortile at this free Schubert Club Courtroom Concert, Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 6pm (also at noon the same day).
The Artaria String Quartet plays a free lunchtime Schubert Club Courtroom Concert on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at noon in Courtroom 317 of St. Paul's Landmark Center.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival parade route · St. Paul
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival's daytime parade steps off Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 2pm. Free to watch from the curb; check the Winter Carnival site for the route.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival parade route · St. Paul
The Winter Carnival's evening torchlight parade runs Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 5:15pm. Free to watch; check the Winter Carnival site for the route.
Verified Oct 27 · wintercarnival.com
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