Events for June 2026
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Sat, Aug 15 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Aug 23 @ 1:00 pm
Aug 13, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Veterans Memorial Park Spooner, WI
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. A valid Wisconsin fishing license is required for all participants 16 and older. For more information about how to obtain a Wisconsin fishing license, visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses 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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Spelmansstämman Music and Culture Festival: 2026 Japan
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
MUSIC PERFORMANCES Spelmansstämman is a long-standing Swedish folk music tradition based on outdoor gatherings (stämma) of Swedish musicians (spelman) to share music, friendship, and playing. At a traditional stämma, a small group of musicians share tunes they love and have in common. Gammelgården’s 36th annual Spelmansstämman will feature multiple musicians performing throughout the day. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Come for the full day – or part of the day. Following is the general schedule of events: 10-12: Cross-Cultural Art Swedish Craft Project: TBD – Welcome House Japanese Craft Project: Origami and painting – Welcome House Swedish and Japanese Weaving Comparison – SAORI weaving and Bengala Dyeing with COMPAS Teaching Artist Chaiki O’Brien – Welcome House and Museum Grounds 10-4: Historic Building Tours – Docents in Buildings (10-4). Tours for those who are Hearing Impaired (with headphones) or Deaf (ASL interpreter) – Meet at the Reception Desk at the Welcome House Artists, Crafters, and Vendors Fair – Museum Grounds Apothecary’s Daughter Borage and Bumblebee Carol’s Glass Creations Chickadee Forest Cynthia DeMar Arts (also demonstrating metalsmithing) Fleming Petersen & Company Folkdress Fantasy J & K Legacy Jewelry Kahu Crystals Lisa Rydin Erickson Scandia Sister City Committee Shaped by Water Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team (also doing hands-on activities with children and adults) Scandia Butik Gift Shop – Welcome House Do a Scavenger Hunt and Get a Prize – Historic Buildings/Museum Grounds Exhibits – Welcome House Outdoor Games – Museum Grounds Food for Sale – 10-4 Food Trucks (Deep Roots Concessions and Samurai Teppanyaki) Serving American and Japanese Food – Front of Welcome House Barn Stage 2 – 12:00-3:40 12:00-12:10 – Introduction of…
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Aug 19, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Osceola Landing Shafer, MN
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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Aug 20, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Lake Elmo, 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. Vehicle Admission: A Washington County Parks System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Lake Elmo Park Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/508/Permits-and-Passes 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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Botanical Cyanotype Art Class
Presented by The Outing Lodge at Pine Point at The Outing Lodge at Pine Point Stillwater, MN
Students will begin by gathering leaves, grasses, and botanical treasures from the surrounding landscape to use in their sun prints. Guided through the cyanotype process step by step, participants will learn how to arrange natural elements and expose them to light to create beautiful blue-and-white prints rich with detail and texture. This three hour workshop encourages creativity, observation, and a deeper connection to the natural world while creating a one-of-a-kind artwork suitable for framing and display. (If cloudy, sun prints will not develop, so we will create nature prints as a backup project.) Please note, class price is $90 after August 10th.
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Oct 11, 2026
Nature Stamping Art Class
Presented by The Outing Lodge at Pine Point at The Outing Lodge at Pine Point Stillwater, MN
The session begins with a brief introduction to simple stamping techniques and creative ideas for working with natural materials. Together, we’ll take a walk to gather leaves, plants, and other small nature treasures, then return to the lodge to create one-of-a-kind stamped cards or art pieces inspired by the outdoors. This class is a wonderful way to slow down, connect with nature, and turn found objects into meaningful handmade art.
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Jun 14, 2026
Candle Making Experience
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
TS Home Studio is bringing its Candle Pouring Experience to Saint Croix Vineyards! A Scent Consultant will help you create your very own unique fragrance or choose one of our Signature scents. Our class lead will guide you through each step of the candle-pouring process. The class starts at 11am and lasts approximately 30-45 minutes. *All candles require 2 hours to cool following the completion before they are available to take home. Cost: $58 Includes: 1- Glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage 1 - 14oz vessel 1- Wood wick, wick clip, & wick sticker 100% Natural soy wax 50-60 fragrance oil options *No experience necessary Purchase tickets (sold through TS Home Studio)
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Jun 14, 2026
Cut Out Vase Workshop
Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI
Instructor: Beth West Dates: Sunday, June 14 Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm Location: WHAT Art School, Downtown Saint Croix Falls Class Duration: 2.5 hours, one session Class Size: 8 students maximum Ages: 16+ Member Price: $52 + $8 Admin Fee Non-Member Price: $65 + $8 Admin Fee In this workshop we will work free form with slaps to create whichever shapes you like and make them into functional vases! Vases will be fired and ready for pick up in about 2-3 weeks (delays may occur).
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Jun 14, 2026
Yarn Coiled Baskets
Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI
Instructor: Sandy Gimpl Dates: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 3:00 pm Location: WHAT Art School Duration: 3 hours Member Price: $48 + $8 Admin Fee Non-Member Price: $55 + $8 Admin Fee Ages: 16+ Class size: 15 students maximum Class Description: Discover this versatile form of basket weaving in a fun class where you will transform simple materials into beautiful works of art. Topics covered include techniques for starting the basket, creating different yarn patterns, and finishing with simple embellishments.
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