Events for October 2026
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Thu, Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Nov 13 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 8:45 am
Sun, Nov 1 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Nov 1 @ 1:00 pm
Wed, Nov 4 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Nov 7 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Nov 12 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Nov 14 @ 9:00 am
Oct 29, 2026 - Dec 16, 2026
Jewelry Class: Stacked Bracelets Inspired by Special Places around the US/Globe
Presented by Marquess Studios at Marquess Studios Stillwater, MN
Inspired by your favorite international vacation spot or a country of your heritage. Join us to make a set of 3 stacked bracelets with gold, silver, and neutral tones to wear every day. Embellish with a vintage coin from around the world to make it even more special! We will help you customize the size to fit your wrist comfortably and teach you how to make bracelets that will last for years! Ages 8+ ($34 Youth, $48 Adult).
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Mona Susan Power: Featured Author and Open Mic (Theme: Wóohitika—Courage)
Presented by Arrow Broken Poetry Collective at Marine Village Hall Marine on Saint Croix, MN
Join us on October 29, 2026 for poetry and community! Arrow Broken Poetry Collective is honored to welcome Mona Susan Power as our featured artist. Mona Susan Power is the author of four books of fiction, including The Grass Dancer (a National Bestseller awarded a PEN/Hemingway Prize), Roofwalker (a collection of stories and essays awarded the Milkweed National Fiction Prize), Sacred Wilderness (a novel which received the Electa Quinney Award), and A Council of Dolls (winner of the Minnesota Book Award and High Plains Book Award, longlisted for the National Book Award and the Carol Shields Prize). She's a graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She is also the recipient of several grants in support of her writing which include an Iowa Arts Fellowship, James Michener Fellowship, Radcliffe Bunting Institute Fellowship, Princeton Hodder Fellowship, USA Artists Fellowship, McKnight Fellowship, and Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Fellowship. Her short stories and essays have appeared in numerous publications and anthologies including The Best American Short Stories series, The Atlantic Monthly, The Paris Review, The Missouri Review, Ploughshares, and Granta. Mona is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna Dakhóta), born and raised in Chicago. During her childhood she was a member of the Chicago Indian Village movement, a group organized to protest the conditions of Native people lured to urban areas with promises of secure jobs and good housing, that seldom materialized. In 1979, a documentary following the experiences of this group was…
Learn More Oct 31, 2026
Stillwater Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Presented by at Portside Stillwater, MN
Get Spooky With US This Halloween! Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! Here's What You Get: Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd of Spooky Crawlers! 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, & After Party Professional Photographers Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard Exclusive Drink Specials Food Specials at Select Venues Awesome After Party Custom Halloween Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers Access To Our Stillwater Pub Crawl Map Get tickets NOW before prices go up! _______________________________________ Get ready to celebrate Halloween like never before! On October 31st, join us for a spooktacular bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails, outrageous costumes, and an electrifying atmosphere. We’re making our way through Stillwater’s top bars with exclusive drink deals, Halloween-themed entertainment, and surprises lurking around every corner. Grab your friends and throw on your most hilarious, horrifying, or out-of-this-world outfits—because this night is all about bold looks and big scares. Each stop on the crawl will bring a new vibe, from bone-rattling beats to ghoulishly good drinks. Whether you're dressed as a vampire, villain, or just out to vibe, this is the place to be for Halloween night. Stillwater is turning up the fright and fun — and you won’t want to miss a moment. _______________________________________ For all the latest venue information, special offers, event details, and ticket purchases, be sure to visit our website! It's your one-stop…
Learn More Oct 31, 2026
Tai Chi by the River Halloween Extravaganza!
Presented by Healing Within Acupuncture & Wellness Studio at Lowell Park - North Stillwater, MN
Join Healing Within Studio for the annual Tai Chi by the River Halloween Extravaganza! Costumes are optional, but strongly encouraged. We start with an easy-to-follow Qi Gong warm up exercise. Then follow along or watch Tai Chi Yang 24 Form. The sequence of movements are called out so you can follow along, even if you've never done tai chi before. Stay to watch a demonstration of the Kung Fu Fan Form. We will end with a flash mob dance of Michael Jackson's Thriller! Come to watch or jump right in. All are welcome to join us for this fun Halloween celebration at Lowell Park!
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Oct 31, 2026
Wine-O-Ween!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Each adult wearing a costume will receive a free glass of wine with each paid wine flight, and each child visiting with an adult will receive free candy!
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Nov 01, 2026
Candle-making Experience!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Kick off the holiday season with a relaxing morning and one-of-a-kind Candle Making Experience with TS Home Studio. Gather your friends, enjoy a glass of wine, and create a custom candle that will fill your home with the warmth and fragrance of the holiday season. Whether you're making it for yourself or creating a heartfelt handmade gift, we can't wait to spend the morning with you! Beginning at 11AM, our Scent Consultant will guide you through blending your own signature fragrance from a library of 50 premium fragrance oils, then you'll pour your candle into a beautiful 14oz wood-wick vessel crafted with 100% natural soy wax. After your candle is poured, settle in and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the vineyard while your candle cools. Your ticket includes one complimentary glass of wine or mocktail to sip as you relax, visit with friends, and embrace the cozy spirit of the season. Your experience includes: • One custom-poured 14oz soy candle with a crackling wood wick • One complimentary glass of wine or a mocktail • Access to 50 premium fragrance oils to create your signature scent • Step-by-step instruction from our Scent Consultant *No experience necessary Tickets sold through TS Home Studio
Learn More Nov 01, 2026
Fall Landscapes Painting Class
Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI
Instructor : Emma Irwin Dates: Sunday, November 1 Time: 12-3pm Location: WHAT Art School, downtown Saint Croix Falls Class Duration: 3 hours Class Size: 12 students maximum Ages: 18+ Price: $65 + $10 Materials + $8 Admin Fee Member Price: $52 + $10 Materials + $8 Admin Fee Description: This class is for anyone who wants to paint a landscape for the first time without getting overwhelmed by... painting a landscape. We’ll work from a reference image and focus on simplifying what we see. Along the way, you’ll get a feel for composition, color, depth, and how to not get stuck trying to make everything “perfect.” Acrylic paint is fast, fixable, and great for experimenting, so this is a good place to loosen up and try things. You’ll head home with a finished (or nearly finished) piece and a clearer idea of how to approach painting a scene on your own. Details: ● 3 hours ● All Materials provided ● No experience needed Please bring a printed picture of a landscape you would like to paint. All other materials provided.
Learn More Nov 04, 2026
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour featuring Matt Goldman
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 Nov 07, 2026
Beloved jazz vocalist Thomasina Petrus brings must-see performance of The Life of Billie Holiday to St. Croix Falls Nov. 7
Presented by The Historic Auditorium at The Historic Auditorium Saint Croix Falls, WI
Thomasina Petrus’ music and storytelling pay tribute to the jazz great, highlighting Billie Holiday’s influence on American culture. The historical concert features Petrus’ powerful and extraordinary voice, whose spine-tingling ability captures the vocal stylings of “Lady Day.” Petrus’ performance will be accompanied by acclaimed pianist and songwriter, Thom West, whose effortless and soulful piano styling is regarded across jazz clubs and theaters. Thomasina Petrus’ award-winning work is rooted in the legacy of Black women’s voices, creating robust music and formidable theatre experiences for stage and film. Petrus has written numerous music scores and documentary sound tracks, and has performed with elite artists and music icons, including the one and only, Prince.
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Stillwater Fall Craft & Vendor Show
Presented by RSG Development at Stillwater Armory Stillwater, MN
Stop by and find beautiful Thanksgiving decor and unique holiday gifts. Over 100 vendors will awe you with their crafts and more. Food Truck, two levels of shopping, elevator and tons of parking! Nov 7 from 10am - 4pm.
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Nov 07, 2026
Wood Relief Carving
Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI
Instructor: Kevin Ewing Dates: Saturday, November 7 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Location: WHAT Art School Class Duration: 1 session for 3 hours Class Size: 15 students maximum Ages: 16+ Member Price: $52 + $10 materials fee Non-Member Price: $65 + $10 materials fee This relaxed, hands-on class offers an approachable introduction to the craft. Each student will receive an 8” × 10” wood block and have access to all necessary carving tools. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn foundational carving techniques by practicing cuts before moving into carving your own relief design. Instructor Kevin brings years of experience and an encouraging teaching style, making this class both informative and enjoyable for beginners and curious creatives alike. No prior experience required, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
Learn More Nov 12, 2026
"Free For All: The Public Library" Documentary Film Screening with Stillwater Public Library Foundation
Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, MN
Join Stillwater Public Library Foundation for a screening of the PBS documentary film Free For All: The Public Library, directed by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor. Following the documentary, Stillwater Public Library Foundation Director Elsbeth Howe and Stillwater Public Library Director Mark Troendle will host a conversation about the current challenges and opportunities public libraries are facing and the future of library services in our community and beyond. Registration is encouraged. Suggest a conversation topic or ask a question on the registration form. ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY: "Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all."
Learn More Nov 14, 2026
Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Presented by Washington County Parks at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Lake Elmo, MN
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced birder, these hikes are a great way to get outdoors, listen to the sounds of nature, and learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home. Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with your guide. The surveys collected will assist our Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.
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Nov 14, 2026
Letter Writing Workshop
Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI
Instructor : Jeri Webster Dates: November 14 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Location: WHAT Art School Class Duration: 3 hrs Ages: 16+ Member Price: $28 + $8 Admin Fee Non Member Price: $25 + $8 Admin Fee The Lost Art of Letter Writing ~ We will discuss the joy of sending and receiving a hand written letter, using handmade papers you will write a letter to some one you care about, and enclose it in a handmade envelope to send. All supplies included in the fee ~ beautiful decorative papers, fun pens, dried flower petals
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Nov 14, 2026
Merry Market
Presented by at Church of St. Michael/Rose Hall Stillwater, MN
Come join Merry Market Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Rose Hall of St. Michael’s at 611 Third Street South, Stillwater, MN!
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