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Sun, May 3 @ 11:00 am
The MN Boychoir
May 03
The MN Boychoir
Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts
May 03
Sun, May 3 @ 2:00 pm
CROP ART: seeds, glue and a toothpick
May 04 - May 10
Mon, May 4 @ 7:45 am
Tue, May 5 @ 7:45 am
Wed, May 6 @ 7:45 am
Thu, May 7 @ 7:45 am
Fri, May 8 @ 7:45 am
Sat, May 9 @ 11:00 am
Sun, May 10 @ 2:00 pm
Wed, May 6 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, May 7 @ 6:30 pm
Thu, May 7 @ 5:00 pm
St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour
May 08 - May 10
Fri, May 8 @ 10:00 am
Sat, May 9 @ 10:00 am
Sun, May 10 @ 10:00 am
Sat, May 9 @ 6:00 am
May 03, 2026
Creating Sacred Spaces
Presented by Treehaus Studio at Treehaus Studio Osceola, WI
In this workshop, you will design and hand-build your own altar, which will serve as the focal point of your sacred space. Before you begin crafting your altar, choose a quiet, clean area in your home or studio where it can remain undisturbed, such as a corner or a small table. Bring measurements of your space so we can design our altars to fit seamlessly into your designated area. It's essential to clearly define the purpose of your healing altar. Consider whether it is intended for physical, emotional, or spiritual healing for yourself or a loved one. You may choose to focus on the overall concept of healing or dedicate the altar to a specific ailment or situation. Once you've set your intentions, consider adding additional symbolic objects, such as candles, tea, stones, soil, feathers, bells, or offerings like flowers or clean water. The "Creating Sacred Spaces" workshop consists of two in-studio sessions at Treehaus Studio. The first session is for designing and hand-building your altar, while the second session will focus on glazing or painting. The studio will also be open for anyone who needs extra time to complete their altar.
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May 03, 2026
Paint, Plant and Sip!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Join professional artist Erin Fahey to paint your own beautiful flower pot! Enjoy this fun class on your own or bring someone special (like mom) to share in the fun! The class is enjoyable and relaxing. Erin provides a friendly, pressure-free atmosphere for participants of all skill levels, where creativity is encouraged. No matter if you're an experienced artist or a novice, everyone can feel comfortable! Leave the cleanup to us! All materials are supplied (Includes a 6" Terra Cotta clay pot and a plant from the greenhouse with every project) Your first drink is included- glass of wine-Ages 21+, or N/A beverage (mocktail) Tickets Contact: info@mosaicfilledlife.com or call 952-210-1019
Learn More May 03, 2026
Sourdough for Beginners with The Sourdough Lady!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Whether you're brand new to sourdough or you've tried and struggled before, this class will demystify the process and give you the confidence to bake delicious, naturally fermented bread in your own kitchen. This cozy 2-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to the world of sourdough baking—with 1 glass of wine or mocktail included! More details: What is covered-What to bring-What you take home Tickets
Learn More May 03, 2026
The MN Boychoir
Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Hudson, WI
As the oldest boy choir in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Boychoir has been captivating audiences since 1962. With a diverse repertoire spanning sacred, classical, folk, and contemporary music in over 30 languages, these talented young singers deliver performances that are both musically exceptional and deeply moving. Join us for an evening that celebrates the pure, uplifting power of choral music.
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May 03, 2026
Wine & Whiskers Pet Fair
Presented by Rustic Roots Winery at Rustic Roots Winery Scandia, MN
Browse local pet vendors, discover treats, goods, and services for your favorite companions, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the vines. Beverages and food available for purchase. Leashed and well-mannered pets are welcome. This is a rain-or-shine outdoor event. Calling All Pet Vendors! We are currently accepting vendor applications for this outdoor event. Pet boutiques, treat makers, trainers, groomers, rescues, nonprofits, artists, and pet-focused businesses are encouraged to apply. Interested in participating? Please fill out our Pet Fair Form. Space is limited.
Learn More May 04, 2026 - May 10, 2026
CROP ART: seeds, glue and a toothpick
Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at UW - River Falls, Chalmer Davee Library River Falls, WI
A Minnesota State Fair tradition since 1965, experienced and amateur artists spend long winters making intricate Crop Art by gluing seeds to boards. This locally-made Seed Art will be on tour—each week at a new location. CURRENT WEEK: MAY 4- 10 / UW- RIVERS FALLS CHAMLER DAVEE LIBRARY / MON-THURS 7:45AM-10PM, FRI 7:45AM-4:30PM, SAT 11AM-4PM, SUN 2-10PM ON VIEW MARCH 17-MAY 4 MARCH 17-22 / STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY / MON-TH 10-8PM, FRI-SAT 10-5PM, SUN 1-5PM MARCH 23-29 / PLEASANT HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY/ MON-TH 9AM-8PM, FRI-SAT 9-5PM, SUN 1-5PM MARCH 30- APRIL 4 / SOMERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY / MON, WED, FRI 9AM-6PM, TUES & THURS 9AM-7PM, SAT 9AM-1PM APRIL 6-11 / BAYPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY / MON, WED, THURS 10AM-8PM, TUES 10AM-6PM, FRI 10AM-5PM, SAT 10AM-3PM APRIL 13- 18 / ST. CROIX FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY / MON-FRI 9:30AM-6PM, SAT 9:30AM-1PM APRIL 20-25 / WILBERG MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF OSCEOLA / MON-FRI 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM APRIL 27- MAY 2 / RIVER FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY / MON-THURS 10AM-8PM, FRI 10AM-6PM, SAT 10AM-2PM 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.
Learn More May 04, 2026
Tour of private prairie
Presented by The Prairie Enthusiasts, St. Croix Valley Chapter at Bouthilet prairie Osceola, WI
Alex Bouthilet will lead us on a tour of his prairie. This prairie started as a dense sod of exotic cool-season grasses. About 12 years ago it was inter-seeded with native prairie species and has been burned annually in the dormant season since then. During the tour we’ll look at how repeated fire and inter-seeding have gradually shifted the site toward a more diverse native prairie, along with what has worked well and what challenges still remain.
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May 05, 2026
SMINC Spring Fundraiser
Presented by Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center at Lake Elmo Event Center Lake Elmo, MN
We are so excited to announce this year’s fundraiser dinner will be Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30 p.m., at the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center (note to previous attendees this is a slightly earlier start than in the past). Their chef has promised that this year’s dinner will be as delicious as it was last year. We are honored to welcome this year, as our featured speaker, Angie Hong. Angie is a longtime friend of the nature center, and Sunfish Lake Park. She is the coordinator for Minnesota’s East Metro Water Resource Education Program, and she contributes a regular column to the Stillwater Gazette. Her book, Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the water (which features our own Sunfish Lake Park), was recently published by University of Minnesota Press.
Learn More May 06, 2026
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour featuring Mindy Mejia
Presented by Valley Bookseller at Lowell Inn Stillwater, MN
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.
Learn More May 07, 2026
Exploring the Arts with Steve Schroer: Classic Hollywood
Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, MN
Shortly after pictures began to move, artists figured out how to make them without pointing a camera at reality. This talk will sketch the history of American animation from the beginning into the 1960s. We will pay plenty of attention to the big two – Disney and Warner Brothers – but we will also consider smaller players, including Fleischer Studios, Walter Lantz, Terrytoons, Jay Ward, and Hanna-Barbera. Program is free. Registration is required.
Learn More May 07, 2026
The Fight to Save America’s Prairie — A Public Talk in the St. Croix Valley
Presented by The Prairie Enthusiasts, St. Croix Valley Chapter at Memorial Lutheran Church Afton, MN
A quiet tragedy is unfolding on the American prairie: We are plowing up the continent’s remaining grasslands at the rate of roughly 1 million acres a year— nearly as fast as we are destroying the Amazon rainforest. This is a disaster for wildlife, climate change, clean water and the lakes and rivers of the heartland. But across the prairie many beacons of hope are emerging. In Minnesota, Montana and other states, conservation groups are restoring and re-wilding large grassland expanses. There is even hope in Washington: the American Grasslands Conservation Act would reward farmers, ranchers and other landowners for preserving healthy grasslands. Yet prairie enthusiasts are battling some of the mightiest forces in America: Agrochemical conglomerates that profit from row-crop agriculture; commodity lobbyists who fiercely defend federal subsidies that drive the plow; a food industry built on endless supplies of cheap corn and soybeans. In the 19th century we lost 99 percent of the tall-grass prairie to the plow. Today, can we save the great grassland expanses that remain? Our Speakers Dave Hage Independent Journalist Dave Hage oversaw environmental and health reporting at the Minneapolis Star Tribune for a dozen years, editing projects that won a Pulitzer Prize and an Edward R. Murrow Award, among other honors. His previous books include No Retreat, No Surrender: Labor’s War at Hormel, and Reforming Welfare by Rewarding Work. A Minneapolis native, he lives in St. Paul with his wife. Josephine Marcotty reporter • Star Tribune Josephine Marcotty is an award-winning environmental journalist who…
Learn More May 08, 2026 - May 10, 2026
St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour
Presented by St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour at Online/Virtual Space
Join us on May 8, 9 & 10, 2026 for the 34rd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour! The St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour is an annual gathering of exceptional potters and pottery enthusiasts in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley of Minnesota. The studios are a short drive from each other, allowing some or all to be visited in a single day, and within an hour of the Twin Cities. Admission is free and open to everyone.
Learn More May 09, 2026
Carpenter Nature Center WI Campus Wings of Spring Festival
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus - Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center Hudson, WI
Location: Al & Laurie Hein Visitor Center on the Carpenter Nature Center Wisconsin Campus | 279 South Cove Road, Hudson WI, 54016 Program Fee: FREE to attend Join Carpenter Nature Center, Tropical Wings, and the St. Croix Valley Bird Club for a morning of birding! Guided hikes for birders of all skill levels Bird banding demonstrations Activities include birding 101, kids crafts, native planting for birds, preventing window strikes, and more! Sample and learn about bird-friendly coffee Click here for more information
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May 09, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Jewelry Pop-Up Shop!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Kindred Spirit's pop-up shop offers a stunning selection of handcrafted items, each made with high-quality beads and crystals. Each piece is crafted with passion, ensuring you acquire a meaningful treasure to cherish. These aren't just accessories; they're art pieces reflecting creativity and craftsmanship, perfect for personal treats or Mother's Day gifts. Enhance your visit with a special promotion: purchase a glass of wine and enjoy a $5 discount on your jewelry purchase. This creates a relaxing shopping experience as you explore the beautiful items. Enjoy a glass of wine and discover perfect handcrafted treasures for yourself or loved ones. We look forward to welcoming you!
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May 09, 2026
Wine and Unwind Free Mini Massage
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Wine + mini massage = fun and relaxation Enjoy some delicious SCV wine (Ages 21+) or Non-Alcoholic beverages and relax with a free mini massage! No reservations required or available for wine or mini massage *Mini-massage provided by Woodbury Spine Wellness Center
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