Learn to play "Human Wind Chimes" with Wild River State Park's MNPAiR Artist in Residence, JG Everest, in this interactive outdoor workshop. We'll practice deep listening techniques as we listen to the natural concert that surrounds us - the birds, the wind, the insects—and then we'll add our own roving musical accompaniment along a nearby […]
Celebrate the amazing dad in your life with a special walk all about fathers ... the furred, feathered and finned kind. You'll be treated to a one-mile stroll where we'll highlight the super-star fathers of the animal world. Meet at the Visitor Center at 2 p.m.
Find us in the nature play area, near the E Lane of the Main Campground. There is a small parking lot and the nature play area is a 30 second walk from there. The nature play area is shaded by red pines. A naturalist will read stories, lead nature activities and possibly even sing guitar […]
The Afton Strawberry Festival will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, Minnesota, which is located along the scenic St. Croix River. The 2025 Afton Strawberry Festival will take place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on June 28 and from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on June 29. This unique community festival honors the long, rich heritage […]
The Afton Strawberry Festival will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, Minnesota, which is located along the scenic St. Croix River. The 2025 Afton Strawberry Festival will take place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on June 28 and from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on June 29. This unique community festival honors the long, rich heritage […]
Celebrate with food trucks, live music, bounce houses, fireworks and more.
Get ready for the scavenger hunt where you have to prove what you found ... with pictures! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find and photograph as much of our nature checklist as possible. Prizes will be awarded for creativity. You can use your own camera (or phone camera) or borrow […]
We are excited to host our 2nd Annual You R You One Day Retreat at Hidden Pines Ranch on August 13, 2025. This one day retreat is aimed at empowering young females and those who identify as female to foster positive self-image and relationships. Through empowerment, education and connection they will participate in interactive activities, […]
The sprawling and stunning property of Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls is the backdrop for this 3rd Annual event centered around the incredibly popular show Yellowstone. This gripping Emmy-nominated television series follows the powerful Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner), as they navigate the treacherous landscape of Montana's […]
The sprawling and stunning property of Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls is the backdrop for this 3rd Annual event centered around the incredibly popular show Yellowstone. This gripping Emmy-nominated television series follows the powerful Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner), as they navigate the treacherous landscape of Montana's […]
Celebrate community spirit at Hudson's fourth annual Golden Rule Booyah, a gathering that features a traditional fall stew and fun activities for the whole family, including Little Blue's Petting Zoo, book character visits, face painting, lawn games and exploration of real emergency vehicles. Booyah is a long-simmering stew meant to be enjoyed outdoors by a […]
Local Afton businesses will supply festive Halloween flavors and fun along the St. Croix Trail, plus enjoy a costume competition and a scream for ice cream contest at Selma’s Ice Cream Parlor.
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