Belwin’s Education Site welcomes thousands of students from St. Paul and Stillwater every year. This June, you’re invited to explore this special site during two days of open community hiking. Naturalist guided hikes will be available throughout the day, or choose your own adventure as you explore miles of trail through woodlands, wetlands and prairie. […]
Learn to select and grow native plants for pollinators, wildlife, and water quality. Visit with educators and experts from conservation and environmental organizations. Get your landscaping questions answered.
Join illustrator Vera Ming Wong for a free group sketch from 1–4 p.m. at Franconia Sculpture Park. Participants must bring their own materials, and there will be no instruction provided.
Big news from Stillwater’s Zephyr Theatre: at 7 p.m. on June 6, the Zephyr is presenting An Evening in the Shire, a massive fundraising party transforming Aamodt’s Apple Farm in Stillwater into a Middle-Earth celebration, and we’d love everyone to join in the magic. This fundraiser comes ahead of the Zephyr’s summer production of The […]
Belwin’s Education Site welcomes thousands of students from St. Paul and Stillwater every year. This June, you’re invited to explore this special site during two days of open community hiking. Naturalist guided hikes will be available throughout the day, or choose your own adventure as you explore miles of trail through woodlands, wetlands and prairie. […]
Come build and fly kites at Treehaus Studio while learning about the history and science behind this popular toy. The adult workshop will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The youth workshop is on Sunday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
We are fortunate to partner with the Greg Seitz of St. Croix 360 for an incredible summer paddle series. "Layers of St. Croix History" trips will offer a relaxing paddle down the river as Greg shares stories about unique aspects of the river's past. These seven-mile trips will take you past geologic features, natural wonders, […]
Come build and fly kites at Treehaus Studio while learning about the history and science behind this popular toy. The adult workshop will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The youth workshop is on Sunday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Get ready to bring your appetite. The always popular Food Truck Extravaganza returns to the Washington County Fairgrounds on June 20, 2026, for a full day of food, music and family-friendly fun. In its 11th year, now one of the region’s most anticipated summer events, the festival will feature up to 40 food trucks serving […]
Celebrate Pride with the St Croix Valley community at Franconia Sculpture Park’s Midsummer Pride Party. This family friendly event will feature free art-making workshops led by Edson Rosas, Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo and Franconia staff, two drag shows from Tooth & Nails Productions, face painting and temporary tattoos, and a dance party to end the evening. Deep […]
Run a half marathon, 10-mile, 10K or 5K and see the most scenic parts of Stillwater. No matter the race, all finish at Lift Bridge Brewing Co. on Tower Drive, the event’s sponsor. The half marathon and 10-mile races begin at 7 a.m., and the 10K and 5K races begin at 7:15 a.m.
The Afton Strawberry Festival will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, Minnesota, which is located along the scenic St. Croix River. The 2026 Afton Strawberry Festival will take place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on June 27 and from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on June 28. This unique community festival honors the long, rich heritage […]
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