2026 Ice Cream Social

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Hamline Midway Coalition Join Hamline Midway Coalition for our 6th Annual Neighborhood Ice Cream Social at Hamline Park! This free, all-neighbors-welcome event is a chance to enjoy a summer evening together with FREE ice cream from Sweet Fruci’s, live music, stilt walkers and performers, free art, games, and plenty of friendly faces from around the […]

Corridor Story: Midway Saloon

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Midway Saloon is bringing the full moon by Sabine Benda Whether you are looking for a beer or a show, this local bar guarantees a unique experience. The Midway Saloon boasts 50 beers and 100 whiskeys. Today the bar serves over 200 whiskeys. The Midway Saloon runs on a loyal customer base, a commitment to […]

Mosaic on a Stick

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Mosaic on a Stick Mosaic on a Stick has been creating an inclusive community art space in the Midway since 2004 — a Black-, Indigenous-, and woman-owned space where art, creativity, and connection come together. https://youtu.be/VtBQYhhZCnY In addition to their studio and art supply shop, Mosaic on a Stick has helped create murals, public art, […]

Corridor Story: Pho Pasteur

Photograph of Pho Pasteur owners Hien Nguyen (left) and Tien Phan (right)

Pho Pasteur is on a Roll by Sabine Benda Neighborhood restaurant delivers hearty meals and a friendly place to dine out in a space that feels like home. Hien Nguyen (left) and Tien Phan (right) have owned and operated Pho Pasteur since July of 2019. Vietnamese restaurant Pho Pasteur has cemented its place as a […]

Urban Lights Music

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Urban Lights Music Urban Lights Music isn’t just a record store — it’s part of the story of Midway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whzOg3WNh7I Since 1993, the shop has been a gathering space for music lovers, DJs, national recording artists, and neighbors who come in to flip through records, talk music, and connect. Owner Tim Wilson talked with us […]

Urban Lights

Urban Lights Date: Saturday, March 28thTime: 5:00–9:00 PMLocation: Urban Lights Music (1449 University Ave W) We’re bringing the March Midway Meet Up to Urban Lights. For more than 30 years, Urban Lights Music has been part of the rhythm of the Midway.Since 1993, it’s been a gathering space for music lovers, DJs, national recording artists, and neighbors who just […]

Art in the Park

On October 11, the Hamline Midway Coalition hosted “Art in the Park” at Dickerman Park as part of the Fall 2025 St Paul Art Crawl. This event was part of the St. Paul Art Crawl and featured free t-shirts, pin-making, and canvas-making. The event was made possible through funding from the City of St. Paul’s Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program.

Community Tree Planting October 11th

Tree Planting October 11th! This year’s trees will be getting planted on the 11th and we need volunteers! If you would like to help with tree planting fill out this form.  Many ash trees have been lost to the invasive emerald ash borer and there’s less canopy coverage where BIPOC and low-income residents tend to live. Data […]

Community Peace Celebration

The Hamline Midway Environmental Committee is proud to participate in this year’s Community Peace Celebration! Now in its 29th year, this joyous event features an afternoon of live music, delicious food, community resources, and fun activities for all ages. 

Test Plot MN Work Day

St Paul TEST PLOT is on the Bee Line at Lexington and Pierce Butler Rt. This is the first TEST PLOT outside of CA.  This native pollinator planting is both part of local Bee Line efforts supported by Midway and Frogtown communities, and connected in spirit to the original TEST PLOT parcels in California.