Highland District Council

10/08/2026

It's spooky season! Find costumes, party supplies and more at the the city Solid Waste and Recycling Facility.

Looking for a unique costume or spooky party decorations? Check out a local swap!

City of Saint Paul - Government Costume & Party Supply Swap
- Every Wednesday in October, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Friday, October 10, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 11 & 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Hosted at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility
Learn more at stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/garbage-and-recycling/waste-reduction-and-reuse.

Washington County, MN Government Costume Swap
- Wednesday, October 14, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Hosted at both the North and South Environmental Centers
Learn more at washingtoncountymn.gov/3775/Reuse-and-Donation-Opportunities.

| City of Saint Paul - Government | Washington County, MN Government

10/06/2026

October 5-9 is National Voter Education Week.
Get to know your ballot! Your ballot isn’t a pop-quiz; you can review it beforehand to understand the candidates, as well as any ballot measures or amendments. View your sample ballot at: MNVOTES.GOV/MYBALLOT

10/06/2026

Homework Center at our neighborhood library. 🚌 📚

Homework Centers are open for the school year at Saint Paul Public Library! Students of all ages are welcome to drop in to work on homework on their own or with a homework center tutor. Computers, printers, reference books, and school supplies are available. Homework Centers are free, and no registration is required – just drop in! Find homework centers at Arlington Hills, Highland Park, Rice Street, Rondo Community, and Sun Ray libraries and the full list of hours on sppl.org/homework.

10/06/2026

💧 Climb to the top and take in one of the best fall views in Saint Paul!
Join us for the Highland Park Water Tower Fall Open House and explore this historic landmark while taking in the fall colors from above.

📅 October 10 & 11
⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Highland Park Water Tower, 782 Snelling Ave. S, Saint Paul
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Bring your friends and family and experience a unique piece of Saint Paul history from a whole new perspective. 🍂

10/04/2026

See you on Thursday at Highland Park Community Center!

🔥 Bonfire
🍫 S'mores
🎵 Music
🍴 Food trucks - The Triple Sip Nothing Bundt Cakes BD Sammies
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Bounce house

10/03/2026

See those yellow vests? Those are your neighbors picking up litter along West 7th. We could use more help! Swing by 5 Star Cafe for supplies, vests and coffee. We're here til 11.

10/03/2026

Lots of great coffee shops in the neighborhood! Tag your favorites in the comments. ☕🧣🫖🍁🧋

10/02/2026

Proposed zoning changes would affect part of West 7th in Highland. Learn more on Monday.