Events for May 2026
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Sat, Jun 27 @ 10:00 am
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Crafty Critters Series
Jul 06 - Jul 10
Mon, Jul 6 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 7 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 9:30 am
Sat, Jul 11 @ 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
Jun 27, 2026
Midsommar Festival 2026 at Gammelgården Museum
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
~More info to come when close, for most up to date info you can check out website~ This Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year. Join us at Gammelgården Museum for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of the Summer Day. Dating back to ancient times, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather. Enjoy traditional Swedish music, group folk dancing, hands-on activities, arts, crafts, and vendor fair, demonstrations by artists, and, in the center of it all, the Majstång/Midsommarstång (May/Midsummer Pole), freshly decorated with spring greenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch with a wide array of food offered by three food trucks. Bring a chair and a blanket to enjoy your picnic on the museum grounds. Note that alcohol is not allowed on museum property. Schedule of Events: Historic Buildings Open to the Public: 10:00-1:00 and 3:00-4:00 Artists, Crafters, and Vendors Fair: 10:00-4:00 – 1274 Periwinkle Lane – Butik (Gammelgården Museum of Scandia’s Gift Shop) – Carol’s Glass Creations – Chickadee Forest – Cynthia DeMar Arts – Drew’s Blades – Scandia Sister City Council – Scentsy – Shaped by Water – STITCHES by Carin – Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team Demonstrations by Artists and Educators: 10:00-4:00 – 1274 Periwinkle Lane – Inkle Loom Weaving – Cynthia DeMar Arts – Metalsmithing – Lisa Bauch from the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group – Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team Butik (Gammelgården’s Gift Shop) Open: 10:00-4:00 ArtReach’s Mobile Art Gallery will…
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Jun 28, 2026
Paint-Paddle
Presented by Treehaus Studio at Treehaus Studio Osceola, WI
Treehaus Studio and Paddlefish Adventures are thrilled to partner once again for Paint & Paddle events! Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating day away from the ordinary, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Enjoy inspiring demonstrations by talented regional artists. Whether you’re a seasoned artist eager to share your expertise, or a beginner excited to discover your creative side, these welcoming experiences are crafted for everyone. Paddle 1: Folk Flora & Fauna w/ Carrie Katzenmeyer on Sunday, June 28th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Paddle 2: Mindful Sketching on the Water w/ Colleen Corrigan on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Paddle 3: Play with Materials to Capture Sense of Place w/ Sarah Weeks on Sunday, August 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Paddle 4: Paint, Paddle, & Stitch w/ Heather Nuber on Sunday, August 23rd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Paddle 5: Watercolor Mushrooms w/ Jessica Turtle on Sunday, September 13th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Learn More Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Crafty Critters 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 - 12PM 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 Bird Pebble Art Pocket Mouse Family Birdhouse and pompom bird Hedgehog Family Animal Pillow + Pet Adoption Card
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Jul 08, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lions Park St. Croix Falls Saint Croix Falls, 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.
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Jul 09, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lily Lake Park Stillwater, 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. 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 11, 2026
Solar Jar Natural Dyeing Workshop
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
This two-hour class will include eco printing with steam and fresh botanicals on mordanted bandanas. While the steam sets the cloth, participants will learn how to use the same fresh botanicals to create solar dye jars, which they’ll take home with them. At the end of class, participants will unveil the completed eco-printed cloth and take home a unique eco-printed bandana as well. Class Fee: $55, which includes all tools, materials, and instruction from a Textile Center teaching artist. The registration link will be posted in mid-April. Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds. Details Date:July 11 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost:$55
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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.
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Jul 16, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Silver Lake Park 0, MN
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. 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 20, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
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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