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Sat, Jul 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm
Stillwater Lumberjack Days 2026
Jul 17 - Jul 19
Fri, Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Jul 19 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Jul 18 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Jul 20 @ 10:30 am
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Little Crafters Series
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Mon, Jul 20 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 21 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Jul 22 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 9:30 am
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Watercolor Series
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Mon, Jul 20 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 21 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Jul 22 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Jul 25 @ 7:00 am
Jul 11, 2026
Water & Stone: Geology on the St. Croix Paddle
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Osceola Landing Shafer, MN
The geologic story of the St. Croix River is rich with history and one of the best ways to see for yourself is from the seat of a kayak. Join us as we paddle along this stretch of geologic importance where we’ll witness the iconic Dalles of the St. Croix and learn how water and stone have come together to create this natural beauty. Meet your Wild Rivers Conservancy Paddle Guides! Owen has been planning and leading events as the Outdoor Program Coordinator at the Conservancy since 2024. Previously he has worked as an outdoor guide leading canoe and backpacking expeditions throughout North America, and as an adaptive ski instructor in the mountains of Colorado. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and trained in risk management for a multitude of outdoor settings. October is the Conservancy's Outdoor Program Specialist and 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 throughout his favorite places along the Riverway. Details: This is a fully supported paddle. You will be provided with kayaks, paddles, and PFDs, as well as a shuttle service from your vehicle to start the paddle. Cost: $65 Vehicle Admission: N/A River Stretch: Taylors Falls to Osceola Landing Paddle Length: ~6 miles Paddle Difficulty: Beginner friendly Bathrooms: Located at the start, halfway point, and end of paddle. Where to…
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Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Wine Meets Art Festival
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Spend a day immersed in local art and crafts, savor award-winning local wines, and indulge in local cuisine, all complemented by delightful music! Engage with artists and artisans as you explore their booths. Free Admission! Local Art! Local Crafts! Try our delicious wine slushies! Asian Invasion Food Truck! Winery tour at 12pm! Live Music 1-4pm 7/11 TBD 7/12 Jack Norton-Old Time Blues and Good Time Folk Free mini Massages: Saturday, July 11- Woodbury Spine Wellness Center Sunday, July 12- Parkview Chiropractic Clinic 2026 Wine Meets Art Festival- Current Participating Vendors Acrylic Studio Art-Paintings, Henna Tatoo and Face Painting, https://acrylicstudio.art/ Amy’s Heartfelt Art- Jewelry- www.amysheartfeltart.com Audge Podge Art LLC- Prints- https://www.facebook.com/p/Audge-Podge-Art-LLC-61575225721491/ Bully Love MN- Handmade pet bandanas and human clothing- https://www.facebook.com/Bullylovemn/ Carol’s Glass Creations- Stained Glass- https://www.facebook.com/p/Carols-Glass-Creations-100094595486520/ Emilee Lund Art- Illustrations- https://www.emileelund.com/ Essentially- Essential oil products and Stained Glass- https://www.etsy.com/shop/EssentiallyMN Fleur de Jour Flower Bar- Fresh Flowers- https://www.instagram.com/fleurdejourflowerbar/ Gemstone Talisman- Jewelry and Candles- https://www.etsy.com/shop/gemstonetalisman Liv In Mayhem- Jewelry and Ceramics- https://www.livinmayhem.com/ Lori Ellen Art- Paintings- Facebook and Instagram @loriellenart Lou Cunico, Oil Painter- Paintings and Prints- Instagram Lou Cunico Lynne Ogg Paints- Acrylic Paintings- https://www.etsy.com/shop/LynneOggPaints Nancy Seaton Fused Glass and Watercolors- https://northernwilds.com/unifying-colors-from-watercolors-to-fused-glass-on-the-gunflint-trail/ Ruth’s Beads and Boards- Upcycled Art and Home Décor- Spirit Delights- Candles- https://www.facebook.com/p/Spirit-Delights-61550595947150/ Tabitha’s Treasures- Handmade sewn goods/Home Décor- https://www.eventeny.com/company/?c=397842 Tree Spirited Woman- Author- https://colleenbaldrica.com/ Wander North Jewelry-Jewelry- www.wandernorthjewelry.com Wood, Wine and More-Wood products- https://woodwineandmore.com/ https://www.scvwines.com/calendar
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Jul 15, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lakefront Park Hudson, WI
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.
Learn More Jul 16, 2026
Music in the Park - Flannel Brothers
Presented by River Falls Community Arts Base (CAB) at Veterans Park (River Falls) River Falls, WI
The Flannel Brothers originally formed in October 2015 and kicked off their first performance at Tin Bins in Stillwater, MN in January of 2016. The band has an incredible following that has had them performing at restaurants, wineries, breweries, paddle boats, bars, private parties and more ever since. The Flannel Brothers are almost guaranteed to bring 10% more joy to your day, night and life than if you had not attended one of their shows (we believe this to be a scientific fact... but studies are still confirming this information). They do this through three-part harmonies, guitars, mandolins, percussion and infectious grooves and performances that you will both FEEL and REMEMBER!!
Learn More Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Stillwater Lumberjack Days 2026
Presented by at Downtown Stillwater Stillwater, MN
Join us for one of Stillwater's favorite traditions, where the heart of Stillwater comes alive with energy, excitement and community spirit - Lumberjack Days! Enjoy live music all weekend long, test your skills in a bocce ball tournament or in the downhill derby. Sample local wine & spirits. Browse unique vendors, savory tasty treats and explore the fun-filled children's market plus so much more. And the weekend wouldn't be complete without the wonderful parade! From family-friendly fun to festive nightlife, there's something for everyone at Lumberjack Days Visit lumberjackdays.com for a full schedule of activities.
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Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market - July
Presented by RSG Development at Washington County Fairgrounds Stillwater, MN
This fun outdoor event is held once a month May thru Sept. at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Stillwater/Lake Elmo area. (Located just south of Hwy 36 on Hwy 15, also called Stillwater Blvd.) Our vendors and crafters have an offering of everything from A to Z!! Find antiques, household, furniture, garden art, clothing, tools, sports, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, food, arts and crafts, new, old, rusty and rustic, local fresh produce and much, much, more. Awesome food vendors on site too! FREE admission and parking. Find us in the South Parking Lot area of the Fairgrounds. Visit our website for more information and like us on Facebook @ stillwaterfleamarket to get up-to-date information. Signing up vendors now for this season. Booth space only $65 for the whole weekend. Hours 9am-3pm both Saturday and Sunday. 2026 dates: May 16-17, June 27 -28, July 18-19, August 29-30, September 26-27
Learn More Jul 18, 2026
Wild Wanderers: Summertime by the River
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Arcola Bluffs Day Use Area Stillwater, MN
The Wild Wanderers Hiking Club invites people of all ages to explore the St. Croix and Namekagon Riverway through guided hikes in some of the most beautiful lands that define our region. We strive to encourage a love of the outdoors, connections to nature, others, and ourselves, through shared appreciation for our natural environment. It may be hot out, but it's still a great time to get together and hike along the beautiful St. Croix River! Join us at Arcola Bluffs Day Use Area, a wonderful trail area managed by our friends at the National Park Service. Ages: All ages Price: $10
Learn More Jul 20, 2026
Carpenter Nature Center St. Croix Valley Golf Scramble
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Hastings Golf Club Hastings, MN
Tax-deductible event! Sponsorships available! Grill-out Lunch | BBQ Rib Dinner | Raffles | Special Games | $20 Mulligans | Buy-a-Drive | Hole-in-One Contest | Longest Drive | Longest Putt Check-in & Lunch | Beginning at 10:30am Shotgun Start | 12:00pm Social Hour | Starting at 5:00pm Dinner & Prizes | Following Social Hour $125 per golfer OR $500 per foursome Premium Individual and Team ticket packages available! Registration fee includes green fees, golf cart, meals, and a $30 donation to CNC
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Summer Camp - Art Camp - Little Crafters Series
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting When: Monday-Friday from 9:30AM - 1PM Cost: Early Bird - $215, After Feb. 14 - $250, Discounts for multiple campers Projects: Squeegee Art 12x16 Plank Wood Sign DIY Canvas Apron Cactus Rock Set Canvas Pillow Cover Please note: projects may vary from above.
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Summer Camp - Art Camp - Watercolor Series
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting When: Monday-Friday from 9:30AM - 12:00PM Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and drink to enjoy during breaks. Cost: Early Bird - $215, After Feb. 14 - $250, Discounts for Multiple Campers Projects: T-shirt and Watercolor Techniques Watercolor Notecards Watercolor Map Watercolor Frame & Template Watercolor Tote Bag
Learn More Jul 23, 2026
Music in the Park - Tommy Bentz Band
Presented by River Falls Community Arts Base (CAB) at Veterans Park (River Falls) River Falls, WI
Tommy Bentz’s sound gives credence to the fact that many faces and different genres of music have allowed him to create his own sound: one that blends ideals from many flavors of music into one (kind of like at the ice cream store he managed as a teen). The distinct movement, layering, and syncopation of his style, though intense, is immediately accessible to the listener. Some may say that Tommy Bentz's greatest asset is his confident and mature electric slide guitar style; others will argue that his insightful lyrics and adept layering of sound are what keep them coming back to hear him play again and again. Regardless, with three full length albums under his belt - each a landmark of musical growth in a coming-of-age fashion, Tommy Bentz represents a man with spirit, drive, thoughtful journeys, and musical ability that so many musicians strive to achieve.
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Su Love: Featured Author and Open Mic (Theme: Wauƞṡida-Compassion)
Presented by Arrow Broken Poetry Collective at Marine Village Hall Marine on Saint Croix, MN
Join us on July 23rd, 2026 for poetry and community! Arrow Broken Poetry Collective is honored to welcome Su Love as our featured artist. Su Love’s long career as a choreographer and dancer informs her artistic aesthetic and poetry practice. Her six published books of poetry include Weight of Light, a Pushcart Editors’ Book Prize nominee; Buddha, Proof a Minnesota Book Award finalist; and The Memoir of Mona Lisa, published in Ireland by Salmon Poetry. Published chapbooks include Wild Hush and Unamuno Author Series #22 (Madrid). Journals and anthologies in which Su's poems appear include Collecting Life, a Colorado Book Award Finalist, and Queer Nature Anthology, a Lambda Literary Award finalist. Su’s poetry has also been honored by the Jane Kenyon Poetry Prize and the Joy Harjo Poetry Award. Su is deeply grateful for the many small presses, editors, production teams, and curators who have helped deliver her poems to readers in beautiful vessels. Su is also deeply grateful for supportive grants and residencies from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Arts Council, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Tofte Lake Center, Pine Needles/St. Croix Watershed Research Station, Red Wing Arts, Lake Region Arts Council, Duvall Arts Council, Vermont Studio Center, Desperate Literature, and American Space Madrid. As a maker of books, Su co-founded Laurel Poetry Collective, a small press of handsome poetry and, for many years, Su was the managing and production editor at the University of Minnesota Institute on Crime and Public Policy. Additionally, she taught graduate-level creative writing, undergraduate…
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Jul 25, 2026
Opera on the River
Presented by St. Croix Valley Opera at Lowell Park - South Stillwater, MN
We encourage you to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to enjoy an evening in the park! There will be a VIP section with catering up front. You can find more information at www.scvopera.org/ootr The evening will take the audience on a magical sunset trip down a river of music, from lush, romantic arias and comedic duets to rousing chorus numbers from some of the world's most beloved opera classics, as well as fan-favorite musical theatre numbers. Rain Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN
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St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
Presented by Run Stillwater at Water Street Inn Stillwater, MN
The St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon, 10K and 5K starts in western Wisconsin and ends in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota – one of America’s most scenic small towns. This diverse course includes scenic tree-lined roads, picturesque farms, the beautiful Loop Trail between Minnesota and Wisconsin and crosses the St. Croix River over the St. Croix Crossing bridge. Runners love this fully-paved course finishing at the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge in downtown Stillwater. Conveniently located in the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area, the St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon showcases the best of the St. Croix River valley.
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Jul 26, 2026
Emerald Festival Arts/Handcrafts/Farm & Flower market.
Presented by St Croix Catholic Iconographers Guild at St Michael's Stillwater, MN
Open to all Artists and Cottage Food industries. This has been a very popular annual event held on the St. Michaels campus in Stillwater. New this year we are trying to recruit more farm related items and thus the call for cottage food industries. SUNDAY JULY 26TH, 2026 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. $30 COVERS THE FEE OF AN 8-FT TABLE. St Croix Catholic iconographers guild has been instrumental in the success of this event and will again be present. Join us. Application due by May 15th
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