Cedarhurst Mansion

Head over to Saint Paul’s West Side for "La Fiesta Mas Caliente de Minnesota"—Minnesota’s Spiciest Celebration—Cinco de Mayo! Mexican and other Latino organizations celebrate their culture by hosting a variety of performances. Aside from delicious food, you can expect to see a colorful parade, a lowrider car show and music to keep the party going all day (and evening) long.

Hear the voice of the African American community by enjoying entertainment at the Penumbra Theatre. This well-respected, nationally recognized theater presents works depicting emotional, relevant and valuable experiences from an African American perspective. The Penumbra Theatre Company has grown since its founding in 1976 to one of the exclusive top regional theaters.

Hidden in the four-acres beside the zoo, Como Town is a lesser-known attraction in Como Park but an excellent one for children between the ages 2 and 12. This amusement park offers rides such as a carousel, bumper cars, a Tilt-A-Whirl and more! In addition to the rides and Splash Zone, Como Town offers carnival games, puppet shows and other family-fun.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise as you travel down Saint Paul’s bustling harbor through the Mississippi National Great River Park. Padelford Riverboats offers public cruises such as the fall sightseeing cruise, meal cruises and other specialty cruises, filled with entertainment as you take in the beauty of Saint Paul.