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Carpenter Nature Center MN Campus Apple Festival
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Sat, Oct 10 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Oct 11 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am
Apr 22
Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Carpenter Nature Center MN Campus Apple Festival
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center Hastings, MN
Celebrate the harvest at Carpenter Nature Center’s annual Apple Festival! This event is free and is held rain (or snow) or shine. Enjoy pick-your-own apples, hayrides (weather permitting), cider-making demonstrations, live music, live animal programs, children’s activities, apple brats, baked goods, and more! Learn about the animals of the St. Croix River Valley in our Visitor Center, and take a hike with your family on the trails!
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Stillwater Fall Craft & Vendor Show
Presented by RSG Development at Stillwater Area High School Stillwater, MN
Halloween, fall decor, Christmas decor and gifts, beautiful clothing, jewelry, home decor, sweets and treats, candles, heath & beauty, essential oils, ceramics, baby, toddler, children’s, quilts, gourmet dips, fused glass, kitchen, art work, paintings, wood turnings, signs, woodworking, hand-crafted gifts - and so on and so on!! See you there - bring a friend and start your holiday shopping. Crafters call or email for vendor sign up information, always fills fast. Saturday, October 17th – open from 10am – 4pm. Our event is always held on MEA weekend. Please share our facebook event with friends and family.
Learn More Apr 22, 2026
Book Discussion: The Seed Keeper- Osceola
Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola Osceola, WI
Everyone is welcome to join a book discussion about The Seed Keeper, the 2022 Minnesota Book Award winner for Fiction. This haunting novel spans several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. APRIL 22 / 6pm / Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola This project was supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov. NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley is also supported by the Human Family Unity Foundation. Other locations and times holding discussions for The Seed Keeper: APRIL 8 / 6:30pm / St. Croix Falls Library APRIL 15 / 1pm / Somerset Public Library APRIL 9 / 6pm / Bayport Public Library (for Young Adults)
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Apr 22, 2026
Earth Day Trash Dash 2026
Presented by Sustainable Stillwater MN at Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo Stillwater, MN
Join Sustainable Stillwater MN for a one-hour Trash Dash at Lowell Park. Volunteers will work together to remove litter from the park and surrounding areas, helping protect local wildlife, prevent pollution from reaching the St. Croix River, and keep our community spaces clean and welcoming. The event begins with a short welcome and safety overview, followed by about 30-45 minutes of cleanup. All equipment—including gloves, safety vests, and litter pickup tools—will be provided. Trash Dashes are family-friendly, accessible, and open to volunteers of all ages. Come spend an hour caring for the land and celebrating Earth Day with your community.
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Apr 22, 2026
Seed Art for Adults- All Abilities
Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at Pleasant Hill Library Hastings, MN
Learn about the Minnesota tradition of making art with seeds and create your own unique mosaic. Presented by Caponi Art Park. APRIL 22 / 9:30-11am / For All Abilities, Registration Required / Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings Registration link: https://dakotacountylibrary.libcal.com/event/15613451 This project was supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov. NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley is also supported by the Human Family Unity Foundation.
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