• Candlelight Night

    Wild River State Park 39797 Park Trail, Center City, MN

    Six miles of winter trails will be illuminated by candles to guide you through an annual winter tradition at Wild River. This year the event is on Valentine's Day. Skiers, walkers and snowshoers are welcome to take to the trails. Please use event map to find the correct trail for your activity. Maps are available […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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.

  • Valley Eco Fair

    Pioneer Park 515 2nd St. N., Stillwater, MN

    This fourth annual event celebrates connection to the Earth, creativity and sustainability, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Pioneer Park.

  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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.

    Prices Vary
  • Stillwater Half Marathon

    Pioneer Park 515 2nd St. N., Stillwater, MN

    This is a unique, nature-filled half marathon takes participants along the beautiful and fully-paved Gateway Trail and Brown’s Creek Trail. 5K runners start on Millbrook Trail before merging with the half marathon/10K route. The final leg runs through the Victorian charm of Stillwater and ends in Pioneer Park high on the bluff overlooking historic downtown […]

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  • Weekend at the Wetlands

    Belwin Conservancy 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton, MN

    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. […]

    Free
  • Sketch Outing

    Franconia Sculpture Park 29836 St Croix Trail N., Shafer, MN

    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.

    Free
  • Weekend at the Wetlands

    Belwin Conservancy 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton, MN

    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. […]

    Free
  • Layers of St. Croix History: Writing the River

    Paddlefish Adventures 723 Hwy 35, St. Croix Falls, WI

    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, […]

    $85