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Next door to the Xcel Energy Center, The Saint Paul RiverCentre, a convention and exhibit hall in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, is one of the largest multipurpose convention facilities in the Upper Midwest. It is the venue for a variety of special events including concerts, trade shows, community events and banquets.

Related and Nearby:

• Roller Derby with Kids
• Ordway Center for Performing Arts
• Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul
• Rice Park, Saint Paul
• Landmark Center, Saint Paul
• George Latimer Central Library

Family Fun at Saint Paul RiverCentre:

Many of their events at this entertainment venue are industry related and not particularly family-focused. However, there are a handful of events each year that families will enjoy, including:

• Minnesota Roller Derby matches (held in the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium — part of the RiverCentre entertainment complex)
• Concerts
• Dog shows
• Family festivals. The former Festival of Nations was annually hosted at the RiverCentre. Other cultural festivals are also often hosted here.
• Kid-friendly expos. The Twin Cities Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is traditionally held here.

Family-Friendly Amenities

• Baby Changing. All restrooms have baby changing stations.
• Breastfeeding. Private nursing rooms are located on the ballroom level by the women’s restroom and inside the women’s restroom in Hall A
• Checking in with the Babysitter. Free Wi-Fi is available within the RiverCentre.
• Grabbing Cash: An ATM is located next to the Xcel Energy Center Box Office.

Useful Links:

• Upcoming Events Calendar
• Get up-to-date info, including traffic & weather delays on Facebook.
• Downtown St. Paul Parking Locations and Rates information.  (If you are a Science Museum member, take advantage of easy parking in the SMM ramp, where you will also get the member discount during museum hours.)