Events for August 2026
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Wed, Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm
Wed, Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm
Live Music on The Freight House Patio
Aug 20 - Oct 22
Thu, Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 3 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm
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Thu, Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm
Summer Artisans’ Market
Aug 20 - Oct 15
Thu, Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm
Thu, Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm
Thu, Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm
Friday Night Patio Music at The Freight House
Aug 21 - Oct 30
Fri, Aug 21 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Sep 11 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Sep 25 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Oct 2 @ 6:00 pm
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Sat, Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm
Aug 19, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Osceola Landing Shafer, MN
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish but don’t have gear? Are you beginning your fly fishing journey but can’t quite nail a perfect cast? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway reveal the mysteries of fly fishing to you! By the end of this dry land course, you’ll have all the knowledge you’ll need to catch your first fish on the fly! Thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation, we will provide all the necessary equipment and teach you the basics such as knot tying, fly casting, wading safety, fish species identification, regulations & ethics. All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and water bottle! This course is recommended for 13 years old and older. Meet your instructor: October Yates is an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding people throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
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LEVITT AMP SCANDIA MUSIC SERIES by OMC - Indigenous (blues/rock)
Presented by Scandia Heritage Alliance at Scandia Community Center Scandia, MN
INDIGENOUS is a Native American blues-rock band led by guitarist, vocalist Mato Nanji (MA-TOE NON-GEE). Their music is influenced by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. Mato has been a member of the critically acclaimed Experience Hendrix Tour since 2002. Born and raised on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, INDIGENOUS has always been a family band, rooted in the the deep bonds of the Dakota Tiospaye. Today, that legacy continues with Mato's sons stepping into the spotlight to carry the music forward. Get ready to rock Scandia, this show is not to be missed! #MusicMoves FREE & FAMILY FRIENDLY. Food trucks and farmer's market 3-8 P.M. Outdoors on the Scandia Community Center Lawn - bring your own blanket or chairs. MIDCO DAY at SCANDIA FARMER'S MARKET!! Get your FREE Midco bag and food truck coupon -- first come, first serve. Vote on your favorite story in the Kids' Story Contest. KIDS' ACTIVITIES: Indigenous art activities with the Minnesota History Center; Learn about the St. Croix River watershed from North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area; Visit EDDY, Wild Rivers Conservancy's mobile visitor experience with hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, Riverway scavenger hunts, short films, and resources to help you explore the St. Croix River; Kids art activities by Prairie Restoration and Honeycomb Cottage. FOOD TRUCKS include Alpaca to Lunch (Puruvian); Big Star (Asian); 3 Chiefs Frybread (Native American); Meisters (burgers); Misfit Coffee Co.; Scandia Creamery (Swedish meatballs and dessert); Scandia-Marine Lions (ice cream). THANK YOU…
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Aug 19, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
Pastries and Pups on the Plaza.
Presented by Ascension Episcopal Church at Asension Erickson Plaza Stillwater, MN
Stop by for free coffee, juice and pastries. You can make it a quick snack or stay and chat with neighborhood friends old and new. Erickson Plaza is on 4th Street N across from Stillwater City Hall.
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Specialty Silver Smithing Stacker Ring workshop!
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Join us for a Specialty Silver Smithing Ring workshop! Create 3 beautiful sterling silver stacker rings in a combination of different styles for $119. You'll learn how to create a rounded, decorative and hammered sterling silver ring in this 2 hour class. Minimum age is 15 or 12 with a parent. NOTE: This class is limited to 12 attendees - sign up early We invite you to bring your favorite food or drink to fuel your creativity.
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Aug 20, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
2026 Yoga In The Pines
Presented by Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Stillwater, MN
The yoga class is suitable for all levels (no experience necessary). Please bring your own mat and towel.
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Aug 20, 2026
Art Club- Speed Curating
Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix Stillwater, MN
ARTISTS! Sign up for Speed Curating on August 20th from 6-8pm. Featured curators: Alex Legeros, Megan Johnston, and Thomas Puztier. Artists are invited to bring images (digital or physical) of 2-3 pieces of work and their short elevator speech. Guest curators will provide feedback about their work and insight on exhibition possibilities. Artists will rotate between the curators approximately every five minutes for a total of 15 minutes. Limited spots available! Free to sign up! Register today at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4BAFA72AA7F85-64885605-speed Meet your Curators: Alex Legeros is the Executive Director of Franconia Sculpture Park and a lifelong arts leader. Alex has over two decades of experience supporting art and artists, making decisions that have directed millions of dollars through private, nonprofit, foundation, and government institutions. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Leadership program, Alex connects lessons from growing up in a family of artists, serving in the US Army, leading more than 1800 arts events, and entertaining millions of audience members and visitors during his career. Thomas Putzier is a queer conceptual artist investigating the complex relationships among the social, political, and economic systems that shape society today. Exhibitions include Franconia Sculpture Park, Gallery 120, I-Park Foundation, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Neon Museum, and Sagehen Creek Field Station, among others. Putzier received a MFA from University of Nevada Reno at Lake Tahoe and a BFA in Art and Architecture from University of Illinois at Chicago. Permanent collections include Neon Museum,…
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Heart Mountain Japanese Internment Camp & Interpretative Center
Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, MN
Allen Rapacz will give a talk about the bombing of Pearl Harbor and subsequent internment of Japanese Americans, focusing on the Heart Mountain Japanese Internment Camp where Japanese-Americans were detained during World War II. At its height Heart Mountain detained 10,767 people and 14,000 Japanese-American internees passed through the camp during the roughly 3 years that it operated. Surrounded by barbed wire and 9 guard towers, the camp was an imposing detention center far from the coastal Californian and Washington homes of the people sent there. Currently the site is home to the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center, which tells the stories of the detained Japanese-Americans and preserves this moment of the country's history to educate future generations. Allen Rapacz, a 1982 graduate of North Dakota State University, began his architectural career with Foss Architects in the Fargo Moorhead region of North Dakota and Minnesota. In October 1982, he relocated to Billings, Montana, where he helped establish and operate the firm’s branch office. In 1986, Schutz Foss Architects (SFA) was formed and has since grown into a respected regional architectural design firm. Licensed in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Utah, the firm provides a broad range of design services, including civic, healthcare, liturgical, and residential projects. Many Design Awards have been achieved including a National AIA award in 2016. Throughout his career, Allen Rapacz has provided design leadership and played a key role in project development and firm expansion, including the establishment of…
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Aug 20, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Lake Elmo, MN
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Or want your kids to learn but you don’t have the gear? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish. Learn fishing basics such as equipment use, fish species identification, fishing regulations & ethics. You’ll even get to try out some Junior Ranger Angler activities! All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and a water bottle! This event is open to all families and first-time anglers. No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for CATCH and RELEASE, due to an educational fishing license waiver with MN DNR. Vehicle Admission: A Washington County Parks System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Lake Elmo Park Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/508/Permits-and-Passes Meet your instructor: October Yates is an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding people throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
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Live Music on The Freight House Patio
Presented by The Freight House at The Freight House Stillwater, MN
Thursday Night Patio Music at The Freight House Spend your Thursday evenings with live music on the patio at The Freight House from 6–9pm. Enjoy great food, cold drinks, scenic St. Croix River views, and live performances from some of the area’s best local musicians. Whether you're meeting friends for dinner, starting the weekend early, or just soaking up a summer evening in Stillwater, our patio is the perfect place to unwind. Every Thursday | 6–9pmPatio Seating • Full Food & Drink Menu • Weather Permitting Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy live music along the river at one of Stillwater’s favorite patios.
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Music in the Park - The Denny Cooper Band
Presented by River Falls Community Arts Base (CAB) at Veterans Park (River Falls) River Falls, WI
Fantastic songs – the hits, standards, and gems – from the Golden Age of popular recorded music make people feel alive when performed by this River Falls-based singer-guitarist. Denny Cooper, whether performing solo or accompanied by talented area musicians, delivers high-end entertainment from all genres of music, with a special focus on songs from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Denny grew up on rock 'n' roll and country music, apprenticed in folk songs and the British Invasion, and matured as the frontman in a Twin Cities blues band for 10 years. Since then, he has expanded into R&B, bluegrass, and world music, making his song selection varied, compelling, and enjoyable, with a strong appeal to the memories of young and old alike. Denny’s greatest musical strength is his ability to express the feeling of a great song with vocal power, range, and vibrancy.
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Summer Artisans’ Market
Presented by Rustic Roots Winery at Rustic Roots Winery Scandia, MN
Browse booths filled with handcrafted goods, unique gifts, art, jewelry, home décor, specialty treats, and more. Sip your favorite wine while you stroll the market, enjoy the vineyard views, and discover something special from our local artisans. Market runs from 4:00–7:00 PM with live music to set the perfect summer vibe. Bring your friends, grab a glass, and make a night of shopping, sipping, and supporting local. Free to attend — come shop, sip, and stay awhile! May 21st Live music with Paul Seeba June 18th Live music with Michael August July 16th Live music with Alyssa Vlasak Aug. 20th Live music with Glen Everhart Sept. 17th Live music with Sarah VanValkenburg Oct. 15th Live music with Paul Seeba
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Friday Night Patio Music at The Freight House
Presented by The Freight House at The Freight House Stillwater, MN
Friday Night Patio Music at The Freight House Start your weekend with live music on the patio at The Freight House every Friday from 6:30–9:30pm. Enjoy scenic St. Croix River views, great food, cold drinks, and an energetic lineup of live local music all summer long. Whether you're gathering with friends, heading out for date night, or looking for the perfect place to kick off the weekend, Friday nights at The Freight House are all about river vibes, good music, and summer fun. Every Friday | 6:30–9:30pm Patio Seating • Full Food & Drink Menu • Weather Permitting Come early, grab a table, and enjoy one of Stillwater’s favorite riverfront patios.
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Argentine Grill at the Outing Lodge
Presented by The Outing Lodge at Pine Point at The Outing Lodge at Pine Point Stillwater, MN
Argentinian Asado Saturday August 22 2026 Join us for a celebration of Argentinian Culture and Cuisine at The Outing Lodge in Stillwater, Minnesota! Come and savor the flavors of the season and sip summer wines with us. Seating is elegant communal seating at long feast-style tables, in the true style of an Argentinian Asado or you may ask for your individual table. Meats will be served in stages during the event. Salads will be buffet style. $89 per person Early Bird price through August 10th $99 per person after We plan on having our patio open for social hour if weather allows! We also plan to include live music as part of this event! Please contact us with any food restriction requests. Thank you! Please contact us if you would like to be seated with another group that has purchased tickets separately. Please, note : EVENT STARTS AT 6:30 PM PLEASE, ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN 6:30 PM Feel free to email or call us with any questions: info@outinglodge.com 651-439-9747 All Event Tickets are non-refundable, but in the event of illness or emergency, please call or email us ASAP and we will discuss options such as transferring tickets to other guests or having a credit towards a future event or B&B stay.
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Aug 22, 2026
Carpenter Art Festival
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus Hudson, WI
Join us at the CNC Wisconsin Campus for the Carpenter Art Fest featuring nature-oriented artists and vendors producing jewelry, ceramics, photography, sculptures, dried gourds and more. Participating artists donate a portion of their sales from the event to support the environmental educational programs at the Carpenter Nature Center. Local vendors from the Hudson area will be at the festival providing various food and drinks. This event is FREE and will be held rain or shine.
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Aug 22, 2026
Members Show Closing Reception
Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix Stillwater, MN
Once a year, the gallery fills with new and current artwork from more than 50 member artists. This is your chance to see what’s being created in art studios around the Valley—all in one place! Opening Party: Thursday, July 9, 6-8pm Closing Party: Saturday, August 22, 2-4pm Awarded at Opening: Best In Show Award Visual Arts Committee Award Awarded at Closing: Audience Award This exhibition is apart of programming at ArtReach St. Croix whose mission is to connect communities and the arts. This activity is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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