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Water Street Inn's Winter River-Side Ice Skating Rink - WEATHER PERMITTING

02-28-2025

Presented by Water Street Inn, Charlie's Irish Pub at Water Street Inn, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 30 @ 8:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 8:00 am + 27 more dates and times

Sun, Feb 02 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 06 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 07 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 8:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 8:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 8:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times

Open Daily 8am - 10pm | $ FREE $ | Bring your own skates

 

 

Open Daily 8am - 10pm | $ FREE $ | Bring your own skates

 

 

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Portraits, stories of the human condition

02-15-2025

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 pm + 8 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

When you look at a portrait, do you see stories and emotions that connect you to the subject and artist? In Portraits, stories of the human condition, Jane Grant-Abban, Claire McKevitt, Dan Petrov and Raghda Skeik tell stories through their...

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When you look at a portrait, do you see stories and emotions that connect you to the subject and artist? In Portraits, stories of the human condition, Jane Grant-Abban, Claire McKevitt, Dan Petrov and Raghda Skeik tell stories through their portraiture. They are stories of healing and survivorship, major life events and small moments of spontaneity. All are examinations of the human condition.

On view January 9-February 15Wed-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 12-4pmFREE and open to EVERYONE!

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The Water Where We Live: Art Exhibit and Water Bar

04-18-2025

Presented by A House Unbuilt at A House Unbuilt, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am + 55 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 06 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 06 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Mar 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Mar 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Mar 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 10 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 17 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 18 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

A House Unbuilt is presenting The Water Where We Live, a unique collaborative exhibition between 13 regional artists and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District from January 24 - April 18, 2024.

The exhibition is a collaborative project...

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A House Unbuilt is presenting The Water Where We Live, a unique collaborative exhibition between 13 regional artists and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District from January 24 - April 18, 2024.

The exhibition is a collaborative project organized by Victoria Bradford Styrbicki and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District, with a reception, co-hosted by Megan Miller Fine Art. The reception on March 6 from 4-7pm will feature an arts/conservation dialogue as well as guest speaker Angie Hong, highlighting her new book Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the Water. The exhibition will be open for viewing Mondays through Fridays from 10am - 3pm or by appointment at A House Unbuilt’s Art & Water Space (321 Main Street S (second floor), Stillwater, MN 55082).

The Water Where We Live is part of A House Unbuilt’s ongoing water stewardship initiative. Through the work of watershed districts, conservation management, citizen advocacy, and creativity we can raise awareness about the public’s role in maintaining clean water and how we pursue that at higher levels of municipal and state government. To that end, The Water Where We Live will amplify the hidden stories living in our watershed as well as the ways we can protect the water that flows there.

Opening January 24, 2025, A House Unbuilt’s Art & Water Space in Downtown Stillwater will host a unique exhibition featuring a selection of 13 works on paper that have been created in response to stories and descriptions of the unique organisms living in the watershed. Additionally, the Art & Water Space will host a “water bar,” featuring a tasting of regional drinking water sources, as an activity to spur awareness of our impacts on our waterways.

A 2023 Supreme Court decision revoked the Clean Water Act’s power to protect approximately two-thirds of the nation’s wetlands and millions of miles of rain-fed streams. Many states don’t have their own legal protections for these waters. In states with strong laws, polluting industries are taking action to weaken them. According to a March 2024 GALLUP poll, pollution of drinking water tops environmental worries in the US. The National Wildlife Federation suggests our best approach as advocates of waterways is to advance a message of clean drinking water, which will simultaneously amplify the other concerns that people are apparently less worried about, such as pollution of water bodies, contamination of soil and water by toxic waste, climate change, air pollution, loss of rainforests, and extinction of plants and animals. Through this immersive installation and project collaboration, we can have an impact on clean water in our community, raising awareness and changing behavior.

“The Brown’s Creek Watershed District is excited to partner with the local artists to celebrate the community of unique creatures that call this watershed home, “ said Karen Kill, BCWD Administrator. “The Water Where We Live will give people a new perspective, helping to raise awareness about the issues that impact the watershed and how we can support the health and resilience of our waterways.”

The advocacy action of The Water Where We Live is complemented by a Congressional advocacy action, related to Conservation programs in the 2025 Farm Bill.

A House Unbuilt and its Art & Water Space 

A House Unbuilt works at the intersection of arts, policy and engagement along the Mississippi River Watershed. As a collaborative organization, we work with others to move people into action around the issues of art, water, and ecology through creativity. Learn more about A House Unbuilt at www.ahouseunbuilt.com. The Water Where We Live is made possible by the generous support of the Brown’s Creek Watershed District. For more information visit www.ahouseunbuilt.com/watershed. 

 

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Soma Yoga Practice at Marine Mills Folk School

02-08-2025

Presented by Marine Mills Folk School at Marine Mills Folk School, Marine on Saint Croix
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 01 @ 10:30 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:30 am

Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved...

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Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability and function.

Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically tight areas and find your best classic asana variation for a practice that is generous and kind to your body.

Please note this class will meet the following Saturdays:
Jan/Feb Series:  Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 2025

Drop ins welcome.  Cost will be $12 per session payable before class.

Students are asked to bring:

mat
strap
pillow or bath towel
Water bottle encouraged!

Skill Level
Beginner, or those wanting to include a gentle reset practice for their bodies

Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $60 for the January and February sessions.

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

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Let’s Go Ice Fishing

02-01-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lakeside Park in Bayport, Bayport
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 01 @ 10:30 am

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for catch and release thanks to an educational waiver from the Minnesota DNR.

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Midwinter Family Fun

02-01-2025

Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy, Afton
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 01 @ 5:00 pm

🌲 Guided hikes with Belwin naturalists
📖 Storytimes in the woods for kids 5 and under, led by Jenny Hanlon of Stillwater Schools ECFE
✨ Stargazing at the Joseph J. Casby Observatory
🔥 S’mores around campfires

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🌲 Guided hikes with Belwin naturalists
📖 Storytimes in the woods for kids 5 and under, led by Jenny Hanlon of Stillwater Schools ECFE
✨ Stargazing at the Joseph J. Casby Observatory
🔥 S’mores around campfires

The event is free and will take place at the Hilltop Classroom at the Education Site (1553 Stagecoach Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001). No RSVP is required. Just show up and enjoy! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Let's Go Ice Fishing

02-02-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lake Jane, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 02 @ 10:30 am

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for catch and release thanks to an educational waiver from the Minnesota DNR.

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour featuring Carter Wilson & Barbara Nickless

02-05-2025

Presented by Valley Bookseller at Lowell Inn, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 05 @ 5:00 pm

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to chat with your favorite mystery authors? This event for local mystery writers and their fans always includes lively discussion and a great time!  A cash bar is also available so come early to mingle.

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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to chat with your favorite mystery authors? This event for local mystery writers and their fans always includes lively discussion and a great time!  A cash bar is also available so come early to mingle.

Tickets are $10 and include a $5 shopping coupon for the night of the event.

Please Note: We have changed the start time to 5pm for the 2025 season.

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Galentine's Cookies & Cocktails

02-06-2025

Presented by Feller at Lora Event Center, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Feb 06 @ 6:00 pm

Join our Pastry Chef Thea to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun and interactive workshop combining the best of sweet and spirited! Join our pastry chef and our bar team for an unforgettable evening of cookie decorating and cocktail...

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Join our Pastry Chef Thea to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun and interactive workshop combining the best of sweet and spirited! Join our pastry chef and our bar team for an unforgettable evening of cookie decorating and cocktail mixing.

Start by learning the art of decorating beautiful, delicious cookies with our pastry chef. Then, shake things up as our bar team teaches you how to craft the perfect cocktails to pair with your sweet creations. As a special treat, you’ll leave with your beautifully decorated cookies and a mixer to recreate your cocktail at home. Bring your besties for a night of creativity, laughter, and tasty delights!

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"Cabin Fever" Craft & Vendor Show

02-08-2025

Presented by RSG Development at Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am

Time again for our annual "Cabin Fever" Craft & Vendor Show on February 8 at the elegant Oak Glen Golf & Event Center in Stillwater.  We have great crafters, vendors, gifts of all kinds. Let us give you a break from the winter blues with our...

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Time again for our annual "Cabin Fever" Craft & Vendor Show on February 8 at the elegant Oak Glen Golf & Event Center in Stillwater.  We have great crafters, vendors, gifts of all kinds. Let us give you a break from the winter blues with our tropical themed atmosphere and the cash bar is open too.  Check out all the new things our vendors have for 2025!     Open from 10am – 4pm.  Share our facebook event and meet up with those friends you haven’t seen all winter!

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Game Night at the Washington County Historic Courthouse

02-22-2025

Presented by Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 5:00 pm

Bring your family and friends to engage in a little friendly competition. A variety of board games will be available to play.

The event is free to attend. All ages are welcome.

Bring your family and friends to engage in a little friendly competition. A variety of board games will be available to play.

The event is free to attend. All ages are welcome.

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Solo Piano Concert

02-09-2025

Presented by Marine Candlelight Series at Christ Lutheran Church, Marine on Saint Croix
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 09 @ 4:30 pm

Prepare to be moved by the expressive interpretations and technical virtuosity of Denis Evstuhin!

🕰️ Date & Time: Sunday, February 9, 2025, music begins at 4:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: General admission, ranging from $10-$45
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Prepare to be moved by the expressive interpretations and technical virtuosity of Denis Evstuhin!

🕰️ Date & Time: Sunday, February 9, 2025, music begins at 4:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: General admission, ranging from $10-$45
📍 Location: Christ Lutheran Church (150 5th St, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047)

After the concert, enjoy refreshments and engaging conversations with the musician and fellow attendees. Come for the beautiful music and stay to connect with the community.  Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! Get your tickets now and be part of a magical experience. 🎶

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Exploring the St. Croix, Adventures on and off the water

02-11-2025

Presented by Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails at Scandia Community Center, Scandia
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Feb 11 @ 6:30 pm

Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Presents

Angie Hong

Exploring the St. Croix

Adventures on and off the water

February 11, 6:30 pm, Scandia Community Center

14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073

The 8000 sq. mile St. Croix River watershed...

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Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Presents

Angie Hong

Exploring the St. Croix

Adventures on and off the water

February 11, 6:30 pm, Scandia Community Center

14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073

The 8000 sq. mile St. Croix River watershed is a magical place that offers wilderness experiences, only an hour or two from home. Local author and conservation educator Angie Hong will read excerpts from her new book and share favorite places to hike, paddle, and find wildlife like bison, skinks, and sandhill cranes. You will learn about local conservation success stories in Scandia and nearby communities. Expect to leave feeling inspired and ready to explore the great outdoors!

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Carpenter Nature Center WI Campus Preschool Story Time

02-12-2025

Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus - Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, Hudson
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am

Theme: Winter is Coming

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus - 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016

Children must be accompanied by an...

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Theme: Winter is Coming

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus - 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 per child for ‘Friends of CNC.’

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Carpenter Nature Center MN Campus Preschool Story Time

02-14-2025

Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center, Hastings
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am

Theme: Beary Special Valentine

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033

Children must be accompanied by...

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Theme: Beary Special Valentine

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 per child for ‘Friends of CNC.’

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2025 Valentine's Day DInner

02-14-2025

Presented by Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 14 @ 4:00 pm

Let a strolling accordionist serenade you and your sweetheart while you indulge in a plate full of Schweinebraten (tender pork roast) smothered in Kirsche-Soße (a savory cherry sauce) plated atop a bed of Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) served...

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Let a strolling accordionist serenade you and your sweetheart while you indulge in a plate full of Schweinebraten (tender pork roast) smothered in Kirsche-Soße (a savory cherry sauce) plated atop a bed of Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) served with Rotkohl (sweetened red cabbage) and Kartoffelbrei (creamy mashed potatoes). Make sure to save room to share a lovingly crafted Rote Grütze (red berry dessert) dolloped with homemade Schlagsahne (whipped cream). This delectable feature for lovers is available with a complimentary drink for the each of you exclusively at Gasthaus for only $100: a limited selection of optional cold appetizers to share is available for an additional charge.
Reservations to indulge in our Valentine’s Day dinner are required with seatings every half-hour from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Please visit gasthausbavarianhunter.com/2025-valentines-day/ for more information!

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The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show

02-14-2025

Presented by The Murder Mystery Co at Stillwater Event Center, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm

Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery experience where every clue brings you closer to the truth—or deeper into suspicion. Mingle with...

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Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery experience where every clue brings you closer to the truth—or deeper into suspicion. Mingle with intriguing suspects, uncover shocking secrets, and savor a mouthwatering three-course meal. But watch out—you could end up as the cold-blooded killer! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of suspense and laughter. Grab your tickets now!

Participate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster”, each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance”, or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year”. Whether it's a billionaire’s masquerade, a 1980s bash, or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun—each month brings a fresh adventure!

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Let's go Ice Fishing

02-15-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Interstate State Park - Wisconsin, Saint Croix Falls
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:30 am

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

If you are 16 years old or older, you will also need to bring a valid fishing license. If you don’t have one, you can buy them here for WI: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses

A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Willow River State Park. For more information, please visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Carpenter Nature Center WI Campus Great Backyard Bird Count

02-16-2025

Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus - Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, Hudson
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 11:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 11:00 am

Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, Hudson, WI 54016

Join us at Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Indoor and outdoor bird viewing areas available for self-guided...

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Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, Hudson, WI 54016

Join us at Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Indoor and outdoor bird viewing areas available for self-guided birding.

Stop by the Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center on Saturday February 15th or Sunday February 16th between 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and chat with CNC naturalists and birding experts. This event is accessible to everyone. All levels of bird enthusiasts welcome.

How to Participate: Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds. Click the LINK HERE.

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Let's Go Ice Fishing

02-15-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Interstate State Park - Wisconsin, Saint Croix Falls
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

If you are 16 years old or older, you will also need to bring a valid fishing license. If you don’t have one, you can buy them here for WI: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses

A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Willow River State Park. For more information, please visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Family Snowshoe & Bonfire Picnic

02-15-2025

Presented by Wahoo Adventures at Oakdale Nature Center and Park Preserve, Lake Elmo
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm

Family Friendly Moonlight Snowshoe & Bonfire - $25.  Enjoy a leisurely snowshoe trek following (two - one short, one longer) beautiful ice luminary lit trail through the wooded Oakdale Nature Center.  Join us back at the Oakdale Discovery...

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Family Friendly Moonlight Snowshoe & Bonfire - $25.  Enjoy a leisurely snowshoe trek following (two - one short, one longer) beautiful ice luminary lit trail through the wooded Oakdale Nature Center.  Join us back at the Oakdale Discovery Center or the bonfire for hot dogs, chips, s'mores, and hot chocolate.  A great way to celebrate winter in Minnesota!  The luminary lit trail will close at 8:30pm.  Snowshoes included or you can bring your own.

Perfect for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, kids, and grandkids - and friendly, leashed pup.

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Water Street Inn's Winter River-Side Ice Skating Rink - WEATHER PERMITTING

02-28-2025

Presented by Water Street Inn, Charlie's Irish Pub at Water Street Inn, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 30 @ 8:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 8:00 am + 27 more dates and times

Sun, Feb 02 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 04 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 06 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 07 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 8:00 am Sun, Feb 09 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 8:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 8:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 8:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 8:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 8:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 8:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 8:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 8:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times

Open Daily 8am - 10pm | $ FREE $ | Bring your own skates

 

 

Open Daily 8am - 10pm | $ FREE $ | Bring your own skates

 

 

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Portraits, stories of the human condition

02-15-2025

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 01 @ 12:00 pm + 8 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

When you look at a portrait, do you see stories and emotions that connect you to the subject and artist? In Portraits, stories of the human condition, Jane Grant-Abban, Claire McKevitt, Dan Petrov and Raghda Skeik tell stories through their...

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When you look at a portrait, do you see stories and emotions that connect you to the subject and artist? In Portraits, stories of the human condition, Jane Grant-Abban, Claire McKevitt, Dan Petrov and Raghda Skeik tell stories through their portraiture. They are stories of healing and survivorship, major life events and small moments of spontaneity. All are examinations of the human condition.

On view January 9-February 15Wed-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 12-4pmFREE and open to EVERYONE!

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The Water Where We Live: Art Exhibit and Water Bar

04-18-2025

Presented by A House Unbuilt at A House Unbuilt, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am + 55 more dates and times

Tue, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 03 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 04 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 05 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 06 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 06 @ 4:00 pm Fri, Mar 07 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Mar 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Mar 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Mar 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Mar 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Mar 28 @ 10:00 am Mon, Mar 31 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 04 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 07 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 09 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 10 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 11 @ 10:00 am Mon, Apr 14 @ 10:00 am Tue, Apr 15 @ 10:00 am Wed, Apr 16 @ 10:00 am Thu, Apr 17 @ 10:00 am Fri, Apr 18 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

A House Unbuilt is presenting The Water Where We Live, a unique collaborative exhibition between 13 regional artists and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District from January 24 - April 18, 2024.

The exhibition is a collaborative project...

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A House Unbuilt is presenting The Water Where We Live, a unique collaborative exhibition between 13 regional artists and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District from January 24 - April 18, 2024.

The exhibition is a collaborative project organized by Victoria Bradford Styrbicki and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District, with a reception, co-hosted by Megan Miller Fine Art. The reception on March 6 from 4-7pm will feature an arts/conservation dialogue as well as guest speaker Angie Hong, highlighting her new book Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the Water. The exhibition will be open for viewing Mondays through Fridays from 10am - 3pm or by appointment at A House Unbuilt’s Art & Water Space (321 Main Street S (second floor), Stillwater, MN 55082).

The Water Where We Live is part of A House Unbuilt’s ongoing water stewardship initiative. Through the work of watershed districts, conservation management, citizen advocacy, and creativity we can raise awareness about the public’s role in maintaining clean water and how we pursue that at higher levels of municipal and state government. To that end, The Water Where We Live will amplify the hidden stories living in our watershed as well as the ways we can protect the water that flows there.

Opening January 24, 2025, A House Unbuilt’s Art & Water Space in Downtown Stillwater will host a unique exhibition featuring a selection of 13 works on paper that have been created in response to stories and descriptions of the unique organisms living in the watershed. Additionally, the Art & Water Space will host a “water bar,” featuring a tasting of regional drinking water sources, as an activity to spur awareness of our impacts on our waterways.

A 2023 Supreme Court decision revoked the Clean Water Act’s power to protect approximately two-thirds of the nation’s wetlands and millions of miles of rain-fed streams. Many states don’t have their own legal protections for these waters. In states with strong laws, polluting industries are taking action to weaken them. According to a March 2024 GALLUP poll, pollution of drinking water tops environmental worries in the US. The National Wildlife Federation suggests our best approach as advocates of waterways is to advance a message of clean drinking water, which will simultaneously amplify the other concerns that people are apparently less worried about, such as pollution of water bodies, contamination of soil and water by toxic waste, climate change, air pollution, loss of rainforests, and extinction of plants and animals. Through this immersive installation and project collaboration, we can have an impact on clean water in our community, raising awareness and changing behavior.

“The Brown’s Creek Watershed District is excited to partner with the local artists to celebrate the community of unique creatures that call this watershed home, “ said Karen Kill, BCWD Administrator. “The Water Where We Live will give people a new perspective, helping to raise awareness about the issues that impact the watershed and how we can support the health and resilience of our waterways.”

The advocacy action of The Water Where We Live is complemented by a Congressional advocacy action, related to Conservation programs in the 2025 Farm Bill.

A House Unbuilt and its Art & Water Space 

A House Unbuilt works at the intersection of arts, policy and engagement along the Mississippi River Watershed. As a collaborative organization, we work with others to move people into action around the issues of art, water, and ecology through creativity. Learn more about A House Unbuilt at www.ahouseunbuilt.com. The Water Where We Live is made possible by the generous support of the Brown’s Creek Watershed District. For more information visit www.ahouseunbuilt.com/watershed. 

 

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Soma Yoga Practice at Marine Mills Folk School

02-08-2025

Presented by Marine Mills Folk School at Marine Mills Folk School, Marine on Saint Croix
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 01 @ 10:30 am Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:30 am

Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved...

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Soma yoga is a very gentle and slow-paced practice to decrease tension in chronically tight areas, focusing on alignment and stability when finding our classic asanas (yoga poses). This is a great practice to “reset” our bodies for improved mobility, stability and function.

Learn a series of gentle somatic movements to relieve tension in chronically tight areas and find your best classic asana variation for a practice that is generous and kind to your body.

Please note this class will meet the following Saturdays:
Jan/Feb Series:  Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 2025

Drop ins welcome.  Cost will be $12 per session payable before class.

Students are asked to bring:

mat
strap
pillow or bath towel
Water bottle encouraged!

Skill Level
Beginner, or those wanting to include a gentle reset practice for their bodies

Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $60 for the January and February sessions.

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

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Let’s Go Ice Fishing

02-01-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lakeside Park in Bayport, Bayport
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 01 @ 10:30 am

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for catch and release thanks to an educational waiver from the Minnesota DNR.

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Midwinter Family Fun

02-01-2025

Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy, Afton
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 01 @ 5:00 pm

🌲 Guided hikes with Belwin naturalists
📖 Storytimes in the woods for kids 5 and under, led by Jenny Hanlon of Stillwater Schools ECFE
✨ Stargazing at the Joseph J. Casby Observatory
🔥 S’mores around campfires

The event is free and...

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🌲 Guided hikes with Belwin naturalists
📖 Storytimes in the woods for kids 5 and under, led by Jenny Hanlon of Stillwater Schools ECFE
✨ Stargazing at the Joseph J. Casby Observatory
🔥 S’mores around campfires

The event is free and will take place at the Hilltop Classroom at the Education Site (1553 Stagecoach Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001). No RSVP is required. Just show up and enjoy! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Let's Go Ice Fishing

02-02-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lake Jane, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 02 @ 10:30 am

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for catch and release thanks to an educational waiver from the Minnesota DNR.

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour featuring Carter Wilson & Barbara Nickless

02-05-2025

Presented by Valley Bookseller at Lowell Inn, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 05 @ 5:00 pm

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to chat with your favorite mystery authors? This event for local mystery writers and their fans always includes lively discussion and a great time!  A cash bar is also available so come early to mingle.

Tickets...

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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to chat with your favorite mystery authors? This event for local mystery writers and their fans always includes lively discussion and a great time!  A cash bar is also available so come early to mingle.

Tickets are $10 and include a $5 shopping coupon for the night of the event.

Please Note: We have changed the start time to 5pm for the 2025 season.

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Galentine's Cookies & Cocktails

02-06-2025

Presented by Feller at Lora Event Center, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Feb 06 @ 6:00 pm

Join our Pastry Chef Thea to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun and interactive workshop combining the best of sweet and spirited! Join our pastry chef and our bar team for an unforgettable evening of cookie decorating and cocktail...

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Join our Pastry Chef Thea to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun and interactive workshop combining the best of sweet and spirited! Join our pastry chef and our bar team for an unforgettable evening of cookie decorating and cocktail mixing.

Start by learning the art of decorating beautiful, delicious cookies with our pastry chef. Then, shake things up as our bar team teaches you how to craft the perfect cocktails to pair with your sweet creations. As a special treat, you’ll leave with your beautifully decorated cookies and a mixer to recreate your cocktail at home. Bring your besties for a night of creativity, laughter, and tasty delights!

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"Cabin Fever" Craft & Vendor Show

02-08-2025

Presented by RSG Development at Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 10:00 am

Time again for our annual "Cabin Fever" Craft & Vendor Show on February 8 at the elegant Oak Glen Golf & Event Center in Stillwater.  We have great crafters, vendors, gifts of all kinds. Let us give you a break from the winter blues with our...

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Time again for our annual "Cabin Fever" Craft & Vendor Show on February 8 at the elegant Oak Glen Golf & Event Center in Stillwater.  We have great crafters, vendors, gifts of all kinds. Let us give you a break from the winter blues with our tropical themed atmosphere and the cash bar is open too.  Check out all the new things our vendors have for 2025!     Open from 10am – 4pm.  Share our facebook event and meet up with those friends you haven’t seen all winter!

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Game Night at the Washington County Historic Courthouse

02-22-2025

Presented by Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 08 @ 5:00 pm Sat, Feb 22 @ 5:00 pm

Bring your family and friends to engage in a little friendly competition. A variety of board games will be available to play.

The event is free to attend. All ages are welcome.

Bring your family and friends to engage in a little friendly competition. A variety of board games will be available to play.

The event is free to attend. All ages are welcome.

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Solo Piano Concert

02-09-2025

Presented by Marine Candlelight Series at Christ Lutheran Church, Marine on Saint Croix
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 09 @ 4:30 pm

Prepare to be moved by the expressive interpretations and technical virtuosity of Denis Evstuhin!

🕰️ Date & Time: Sunday, February 9, 2025, music begins at 4:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: General admission, ranging from $10-$45
📍 Location:

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Prepare to be moved by the expressive interpretations and technical virtuosity of Denis Evstuhin!

🕰️ Date & Time: Sunday, February 9, 2025, music begins at 4:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: General admission, ranging from $10-$45
📍 Location: Christ Lutheran Church (150 5th St, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047)

After the concert, enjoy refreshments and engaging conversations with the musician and fellow attendees. Come for the beautiful music and stay to connect with the community.  Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! Get your tickets now and be part of a magical experience. 🎶

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Exploring the St. Croix, Adventures on and off the water

02-11-2025

Presented by Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails at Scandia Community Center, Scandia
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Feb 11 @ 6:30 pm

Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Presents

Angie Hong

Exploring the St. Croix

Adventures on and off the water

February 11, 6:30 pm, Scandia Community Center

14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073

The 8000 sq. mile St. Croix River watershed...

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Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails Presents

Angie Hong

Exploring the St. Croix

Adventures on and off the water

February 11, 6:30 pm, Scandia Community Center

14727 209th St N, Scandia, MN 55073

The 8000 sq. mile St. Croix River watershed is a magical place that offers wilderness experiences, only an hour or two from home. Local author and conservation educator Angie Hong will read excerpts from her new book and share favorite places to hike, paddle, and find wildlife like bison, skinks, and sandhill cranes. You will learn about local conservation success stories in Scandia and nearby communities. Expect to leave feeling inspired and ready to explore the great outdoors!

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Carpenter Nature Center WI Campus Preschool Story Time

02-12-2025

Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus - Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, Hudson
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am

Theme: Winter is Coming

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus - 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016

Children must be accompanied by an...

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Theme: Winter is Coming

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus - 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, WI 54016

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 per child for ‘Friends of CNC.’

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Carpenter Nature Center MN Campus Preschool Story Time

02-14-2025

Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center, Hastings
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am

Theme: Beary Special Valentine

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033

Children must be accompanied by...

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Theme: Beary Special Valentine

Space is limited and reservations are required, please call CNC at 651-437-4359.

Location: Carpenter Nature Center Minnesota Campus, 12805 St. Croix Trail South, Hastings MN 55033

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Fee: $6 per child or $4 per child for ‘Friends of CNC.’

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2025 Valentine's Day DInner

02-14-2025

Presented by Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 14 @ 4:00 pm

Let a strolling accordionist serenade you and your sweetheart while you indulge in a plate full of Schweinebraten (tender pork roast) smothered in Kirsche-Soße (a savory cherry sauce) plated atop a bed of Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) served...

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Let a strolling accordionist serenade you and your sweetheart while you indulge in a plate full of Schweinebraten (tender pork roast) smothered in Kirsche-Soße (a savory cherry sauce) plated atop a bed of Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) served with Rotkohl (sweetened red cabbage) and Kartoffelbrei (creamy mashed potatoes). Make sure to save room to share a lovingly crafted Rote Grütze (red berry dessert) dolloped with homemade Schlagsahne (whipped cream). This delectable feature for lovers is available with a complimentary drink for the each of you exclusively at Gasthaus for only $100: a limited selection of optional cold appetizers to share is available for an additional charge.
Reservations to indulge in our Valentine’s Day dinner are required with seatings every half-hour from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Please visit gasthausbavarianhunter.com/2025-valentines-day/ for more information!

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The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show

02-14-2025

Presented by The Murder Mystery Co at Stillwater Event Center, Stillwater
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm

Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery experience where every clue brings you closer to the truth—or deeper into suspicion. Mingle with...

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Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery experience where every clue brings you closer to the truth—or deeper into suspicion. Mingle with intriguing suspects, uncover shocking secrets, and savor a mouthwatering three-course meal. But watch out—you could end up as the cold-blooded killer! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of suspense and laughter. Grab your tickets now!

Participate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster”, each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance”, or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year”. Whether it's a billionaire’s masquerade, a 1980s bash, or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun—each month brings a fresh adventure!

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Let's go Ice Fishing

02-15-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Interstate State Park - Wisconsin, Saint Croix Falls
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:30 am

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

If you are 16 years old or older, you will also need to bring a valid fishing license. If you don’t have one, you can buy them here for WI: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses

A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Willow River State Park. For more information, please visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Carpenter Nature Center WI Campus Great Backyard Bird Count

02-16-2025

Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus - Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, Hudson
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 11:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 11:00 am

Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, Hudson, WI 54016

Join us at Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Indoor and outdoor bird viewing areas available for self-guided...

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Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center, 279 South Cove Rd, Hudson, WI 54016

Join us at Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin Campus for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Indoor and outdoor bird viewing areas available for self-guided birding.

Stop by the Al and Laurie Hein Visitor Center on Saturday February 15th or Sunday February 16th between 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and chat with CNC naturalists and birding experts. This event is accessible to everyone. All levels of bird enthusiasts welcome.

How to Participate: Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds. Click the LINK HERE.

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Let's Go Ice Fishing

02-15-2025

Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Interstate State Park - Wisconsin, Saint Croix Falls
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm

We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations....

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We’ll have all the necessities to help you or your child to catch your first fish. Participants will learn how to use the equipment, fish species identification, rules and regulations, and connections between clean water and fish populations. All you need to bring is excitement to learn and winter weather gear to stay warm on the ice.

If you are 16 years old or older, you will also need to bring a valid fishing license. If you don’t have one, you can buy them here for WI: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses

A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Willow River State Park. For more information, please visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission

Let’s Go Ice Fishing is brought to you in partnership with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, and with funding from the National Park Foundation.

Suggested donation: $10 per family

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.

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Family Snowshoe & Bonfire Picnic

02-15-2025

Presented by Wahoo Adventures at Oakdale Nature Center and Park Preserve, Lake Elmo
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm

Family Friendly Moonlight Snowshoe & Bonfire - $25.  Enjoy a leisurely snowshoe trek following (two - one short, one longer) beautiful ice luminary lit trail through the wooded Oakdale Nature Center.  Join us back at the Oakdale Discovery...

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Family Friendly Moonlight Snowshoe & Bonfire - $25.  Enjoy a leisurely snowshoe trek following (two - one short, one longer) beautiful ice luminary lit trail through the wooded Oakdale Nature Center.  Join us back at the Oakdale Discovery Center or the bonfire for hot dogs, chips, s'mores, and hot chocolate.  A great way to celebrate winter in Minnesota!  The luminary lit trail will close at 8:30pm.  Snowshoes included or you can bring your own.

Perfect for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, kids, and grandkids - and friendly, leashed pup.

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