• Stillwater Winterfest: Opening Ceremonies

    JX Venue 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater, MN

    Stillwater is gearing up to celebrate winter in true St. Croix Valley style as Winterfest returns February 15–23, 2026. Now in its 9th year, this annual, community-wide celebration invites residents and visitors to embrace the season through unique events, local flavor, spirited competition and unforgettable winter experiences. Winterfest is designed to bring the Stillwater area […]

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  • Sideways Stories from Wayside School Opening Night

    Phipps Center For the Arts 109 Locust St., Hudson, WI

    Get ready for a wacky, wonderful adventure at Wayside School—where the floors are stacked thirty stories high, the teachers are anything but ordinary and absolutely anything can happen. Based on Louis Sachar’s beloved Wayside School books and adapted for the stage by John Olive, Sideways Stories from Wayside School brings to life the hilarious and […]

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  • Brian’s Frozen Bocce Ball Tournament

    Brian's Bar & Grill 219 S. Main St., Stillwater, MN

    Starting at 8 a.m., come cheer on the fun during the Brian’s Annual Tournament in the parking lot behind Brian’s Restaurant & Bar downtown Stillwater along the St. Croix River. Get your teams of four ready and sign up soon. This tournament will fill up fast again so please stop down to the bar and fill […]

  • Lindström Public Market Grand Opening

    Lindström Public Market 12740 Lake Blvd., Lindstrom, MN

    Come hungry, leave inspired. Join us for the grand opening of Lindström Public Market. A Saturday morning destination in downtown Lindström—part indoor market, part food hall—featuring local food vendors, plus ready-to-enjoy and take-home favorites. Come browse, taste and stock up on great local food.

  • Friends of Wild River State Park Pancake Breakfast

    Immanuel Lutheran Church 37515 Park Trial, Almelund, MN

    Friends of Wild River State Park will hold its pancake breakfast and annual meeting from 9–11 a.m. on March 14 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Almelund. The free event is open to everyone. The morning will kick off at 9 a.m. with breakfast, consisting of “famous secret” made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, served with homemade maple syrup […]

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  • Minnesota Campus Maple Syrup

    Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN

    Welcome spring by joining the Carpenter Nature Center staff in making maple syrup. Hike to the “sugarbush” to learn about the structure and function of trees, tap maple trees, watch the process of turning sap into syrup and sample the final product. The program starts indoors, but be ready for spring snow and mud.

  • Minnesota Campus Maple Syrup

    Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN

    Welcome spring by joining the Carpenter Nature Center staff in making maple syrup. Hike to the “sugarbush” to learn about the structure and function of trees, tap maple trees, watch the process of turning sap into syrup and sample the final product. The program starts indoors, but be ready for spring snow and mud.

  • Wild Rivers Fest

    45th Parallel Distillery 1490 Madison Ave., New Richmond, WI

    Join us from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on May 2 from at 45th Parallel Distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin to celebrate the return of open water season with fellow outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Learn about the best places to explore along the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers and connect with local experts in fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping […]

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  • Belwin Bison Festival

    Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields 15601 Hudson Rd. N., Afton, MN

    On May 16, Belwin will host its annual Bison Festival, celebrating the release of the 2026 NorthStar Bison herd onto the Bison Prairie. This beloved event includes food trucks, live music, eco-art, a 5K “Run with the Bison” Fun Run and more.

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