Family + kids spotlight: Caponi Art Park celebration; Cinco de Mayo

April 30, 2011 at 10:19PM

FOUNDERS DAY

Caponi Art Park celebrates the 90th birthday of Anthony Caponi with an open house. Enjoy street performers, watch a video about the park and play Italian games. Children can do their own art projects and families are invited to walk the grounds. (1-4 p.m. Sat. Free. Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Rd., Eagan. 651-454-9412. www.caponiartpark.org.)

HOT AND SPICY

It doesn't matter if you like your salsa muy caliente or not, there's enough variety for everyone during the People's Choice salsa tasting at the Cinco de Mayo Festival. This annual celebration is six blocks of fun and entertainment, including the popular lowrider car show. Live music and dancers will perform on five stages. Other happenings include a community wellness village, sports zone and craft vendors. (4-9 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. Free. District Del Sol, Concord and Robert Sts., St. Paul. www.districtdelsol.com.)

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