• Concert in German Park moved to Monday July 1 with Music by Leonardo, who provides entertaining, educational and funny musical fun for kids and adults.  This special concert is being sponsored through a partnership with the New Ulm Public Library.  Bring the family early to enjoy Rec on the Go from 6-7 p.m. and a puppet wagon show at 6:15 p.m. Full concert schedule available here:  https://newulmmn.gov/277/Activities

• Wednesday Municipal Band Concerts are held in German Park Wednesdays throughout the summer.

• Red, White and Blue Splash Tuesday July 2 from 12-2:30 p.m. at Washington and Lincoln wading pools. Bonus activities include Rec on the Go, Bounce House and more. This is a free event!

• Rec Center Independence week hours 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. (closing early). Closed all day on Thursday, July 4 and open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday July 5 (open late). Open regular hours Saturday and Sunday.

• Puppet Wagon shows run Tuesdays at Harman Park 9:30 a.m., Highland 10:15 a.m. and Lincoln at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at Washington 9:30, North 10:15 and Hermann Heights at 11. Then catch them at German Park at 6:15 p.m. prior to Concert in the Park. There are no shows July 1-5.

• Rec on the Go is a traveling program that provides games, crafts and fun at designed times and locations through August 8. Tuesdays they will be at Highland Park 10-11:30 a.m. and Riverside Park 12-1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at North 10-11:30 a.m. and Lincoln 12-1:30 p.m. Catch them Thursday evenings before Concerts in the Park from 6-7 p.m. This program is made possible through a partnership and funding from Community Education.

• Camp Programs for 4-6 and 7-11 year olds provide a fun and safe environment for kids to socialize, create and get plenty of exercise. Check out the weeklong themes with flexible scheduling. Register online at newulmmn.gov

• Art programs offered this summer include Pottery and Ceramics. Register online at newulmmn.gov Puppet Wagon and Rec on the Go schedules can be found here: https://newulmmn.gov/277/Activities

• Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts are closed until late July for construction. Pickleball is available at the Rec Center.

•Wading Pools at Lincoln and Washington Parks open daily 12:30-6 p.m. through August 18. These pools are for kids age 8 and under and have free admission. There is no lifeguard on duty. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Air temp must be at least 72 degrees or warmer for pools to open.

•Splash Pad is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Hermann Monument open daily Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 Admission (children 5/under free with adult) Monument closed during inclement weather.

•Skating at the Civic Center open skate: Sundays 1:15-2:45 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

•Open Figure Skating available Mondays 1:15-2:30 p.m.

•Open Hockey at the Civic Center General Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., PW/younger Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m. and Bant. And older Thursdays (through July 18) 8:15-9:30 p.m.

•Full Summer Program Brochure is on our website and online registration for our summer programs is available now online at newulmmn.gov or in person at the Rec Center.