Constitution Day Bicycle Rally
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Huset Park, 530 Mill St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
Polish Saturday School in Minneapolis invites you to a Bike Rally celebrating Polish Constitution Day.
Participants will meet at the USAAF Airlift 1944 Warsaw Uprising Memorial in Huset Park and ride from there along the Mississippi River. A detailed route map is available via the event link.
Registration: Please use the provided link to register.
About the Ride: This is a recreational rally, not a race. Participants are encouraged to ride in groups based on age and fitness. Parents must supervise their children throughout the event. The main route takes about 2 hours, with an option to return early to the picnic area. A longer route will be available for experienced riders.
Younger Children: Options include joining from designated parking areas along the route or riding shorter loops at Huset Park.
Weather: The rally will take place in warm weather with light rain. It will be canceled (not rescheduled) in case of cold and heavy rain. Updates will be provided the day before or the morning of the event.
Bikes: Participants must bring their own bicycles; no transport will be provided.

Concert in Honor of Polish Constitution Day
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM, Holy Cross Catholic Church will host a concert in honor of Polish Constitution Day, presented on the eve of Poland’s historic national holiday commemorating the Constitution of May 3, 1791.
The Holy Cross Choir and a chamber orchestra will perform a vibrant program of Polish sacred choral music spanning more than four centuries, from the splendor of the early Baroque to the powerful spiritual language of modern Poland. Many of these remarkable works are rarely performed in the United States, making this a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Poland’s sacred musical tradition.
Holy Cross Director of Sacred Music Samuel Backman writes:
“During my years at Holy Cross, I’ve grown more and more fascinated by the rich cultural traditions of Poland—especially its sacred music. After a great deal of research and many hours preparing and performing editions from the original sources, I’m thrilled to bring these beautiful and often overlooked treasures of Poland’s musical heritage to a twenty-first-century American and Polish-American audience.”
The program will feature music by distinguished Polish composers, including Szarzyński, Gorczycki, Mielczewski, Jarzębski, Surzyński, Klonowski, Dankowski, and Górecki, highlighting the depth and beauty of Poland’s sacred choral tradition. A special highlight of the evening will be Wojciech Dankowski’s beloved Mass in E Minor, cherished in Poland for its noble simplicity and devotional character.
Admission is free, and all are warmly welcome. Whether you come to celebrate Polish culture, rediscover the music of your heritage, or simply enjoy a beautiful evening of choral and orchestral music, we would be honored to have you with us.

European Friendship Ride
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota, 385 Michigan Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Alliance Française, Germanic American Institute, and Czech and Slovak Sokol would like to invite members and friends of PACIM who enjoy going for bike rides to join them on a spring ride they are sponsoring on Europe Day, May 9, 2026. This 32-mile ride will be a circular route between the three organizations, with stops at each. The purposes of the ride are:

to meet others who enjoy both biking and European culture
to acknowledge the shared values and peaceful cooperation that unites the nations of Europe, as recognized by the observance of Europe Day in many countries in Europe
to increase communication and familiarity between the European cultural organizations in the Twin Cities area

For detailed information about this ride, please see the information and registration page at www.sokolmn.org/eurobike26
The ride will start at Sokol’s CSPS Hall in St Paul, ride up the river to the Alliance Française Joly Family Center for International Understanding in Minneapolis, then head back down the other side of the river to the Germanic American Institute house on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. Finally, we will end up back at the Sokol hall. The route is almost all on bike trails or marked bike lanes and offers beautiful views of the Mississippi River and Minnehaha Falls.
Water and snacks will be provided at each stop, along with an opportunity to learn a little about the organization.
To participate in this event, please register and sign the waiver here. To support the host organizations in providing refreshments at the three stops, there is a $15 fee for this event.
To preview the planned route, click here.
Please register by Thursday, May 7.

Polish Fest at Urban Growler Brewing Co.
2026-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, 55114, United States
Join us on Sunday, June 7th starting at 1PM as we celebrate our Polish roots with an afternoon full of beer, food, music, and tradition.

If you’ve never been before, think Oktoberfest… but Polish and in June.

Here’s what you can expect:
Grodziskie — traditional Polish-style smoked wheat beer
Polish sausage and delicious Polish fare served all day
Live performances from the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers from 2PM–3PM

Bring your friends, grab a pint, and celebrate with us in the Taproom & Beer Garden.

Don’t forget to say “Hello” at the PACIM table and see what programming we have to offer in the following months!

Na zdrowie!

Polish Fest at Sacred Heart of Jesus
2026-07-18 11:00 - 18:00 | Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Church, 2114 5th Street NE, Minneapolis, 55418
Sacred Heart of Jesus Polish National Church invites everyone to its annual Polish Festival, featuring polka music, authentic Polish food and beer, raffles, and games with amazing prizes.
Polish Food: Gołąbki, pierogi, Polish sausage, sauerkraut (kapusta), hot dogs, rye bread, chips, desserts, soft drinks, Polish beer, and coffee.
Games and activities for both adults and children.
For more information, call (763) 226-1626.

Slavic Experience 2026
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | The ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416, United States
Slavic Experience Is Back

…and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever.
Celebrate the universal human values we all share, for two magical days in August, the way they’ve been celebrated in Eastern and Central Europe for centuries untold.
Food. Music. Family. Art. Community. Freedom. Friendship. Love.
All are welcome. Because all are one.
PACIM is proud to sponsor Slavic Experience 2026. Please visit our table at the festival to learn more about PACIM and share your thoughts on how we can better serve the community.

Polish Picnic 2026
2026-08-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Huset Park, 530 Mill St NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 15, and join us at Huset Park in Columbia Heights for Polish Picnic 2026!
The event is organized by PACIM, Sister Cities International Columbia Heights, and the Polish Saturday School, and will feature:
🎶 Live music and traditional dance performances by Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo Polka Band, Joe and Jerry Band, and Dolina Polish Folk Dancers.
🖼️ Exhibition of paintings by Teresa Cieńska-Hollanek.
🍽️ Delicious Polish cuisine (individual plates or combos) and nonalcoholic Polish beer or raddler available for purchase (BYOB*)

Bigos (Hunter Stew)
Gołąbki (Cabbage Rolls)
Pierogi
Grilled Kiełbasa
Szarlotka (Apple Cake)

🎈 Entertainment for all ages, including:

Games, arts, and crafts
Splash pad
Playground

🤝 Participation by many local organizations and community groups
…and much more!
Tentative schedule:
11:00 AM Ceremony honoring American and Polish soldiers at the 1944 USAAF Warsaw Airlift Memorial
11:30 AM Food service and festivities start
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo Polka Band **
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Performance by Dolina Folk Dancers
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Joe and Jerry Band **
The event is free and open to everyone.
If you are able to help at the event, please contact us at office@pacim.org or just sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D45A4AC22A5FB6-57246920-polish#/ Volunteers will receive a discount for meal and beverage purchases. In addition, those helping with food service will receive a PACIM-logo t-shirt** (while supplies last) to wear during the event and keep afterward.
* Citi Ordinance $10.201 prohibitions on consumption of alcohol in city parks do not apply to Huset Park on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
** Entertainment is partially funded by a grant from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.
*** PACIM custom t-shirts are printed and delivered by OOSHIRTS.

Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Tadeusz Kościuszko’s Service to America
2026-08-30 11:45 - 13:45 | Polish Cultural Center and Museum, 102 Liberty Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Polish Cultural Center and Museum in Winona, MN, invites you to a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Tadeusz Kościuszko’s service to America. On August 30, 1776, Tadeusz Kościuszko joined the Continental Army and became an engineering hero of West Point, Saratoga, and the American Revolution.
The program includes:
Social Gathering
Piano Recital
Dr. Eric Brisson, Chair, Music Department, Winona State University
Compositions by Frédéric Chopin:

Nocturne in E-flat Major
Mazurek in B minor, Op. 33, No. 4

Compositions by Tadeusz Kościuszko:

Polonaise in C Major
Polonaise in B-flat Major
Waltz in G Major

Composition by Michał Kleofas Ogiński:

Polonaise in A Minor – Farewell to My Homeland
Pożegnanie Ojczyzny / Les Adieux à la Patrie

Tadeusz Kościuszko: A Man Before His Time
A biographical film by Alex Storozynski
More information and reservations at Polish Cultural Center and Museum

Nordeast Polish Fest at Holy Cross
2026-09-11 17:00 - 2026-09-12 22:00 | Church of the Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
Come celebrate Polish culture, music, food, and community!
PACIM is proud to support this event as a major sponsor.
