The Phipps Center for the Arts is thrilled to kick off the 2025–26 adult theatre season with the ultimate spooky-season crowd-pleaser: Little Shop of Horrors. Packed with catchy tunes by one of musical theatre’s giants, Alan Menken, and a delightfully offbeat story full of laughs, romance and a man-eating perennial, this cult classic has “planted” […]
Horses & Humans Unite in Stillwater is offering a 4-week workshop designed to help teens ages 13–17 build confidence, self-awareness and leadership skills through hands-on horsemanship. With guidance from experienced facilitators, participants learn to understand horse behavior, communicate clearly and develop a calm, confident presence around the herd.
Please join us for a jazz concert featuring local artist Bernadette Spray and her band of talented musicians: Billy Peterson, Dale Alexander, Ben Ehrlich and Omar Abdulkarim. Bernadette, a gifted autistic jazz artist and recipient of a 2025 Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, is generously donating all proceeds from the event […]
Celebrate the season with Wildwood Kitchens and Baths. Learn the art of crafting a signature holiday cocktail, guided by an expert instructor from Lucky Guys Distillery, while enjoying delicious drink tastings and light bites.
The St. Croix Valley Food Alliance's Winter Markets are back. Support your local growers and warm up with the community this November and December. Farm Fresh Produce & Goods Hot Coffee Live Music Local Art Good Eats
For the past 28 years, the Main Street Business Improvement District and the River Falls Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau have sponsored a holiday celebration called River Dazzle. The celebration is always held on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The festivities include Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Junior's, costumed carolers, a chili crawl and other […]
The Stillwater Nutcracker, now celebrating its 34th year, is a family-friendly version of the classic ballet, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky, and follows the storyline of a young girl named Clara and her Christmas dream. Our version includes a live narration and the exuberant dancing of children from the age of five and up […]
Kick off the holiday season with us at The Local Holiday Market, a festive day full of Christmas cheer, family fun and shopping. Here’s what you can look forward to: Local shopping with small businesses and makers (perfect for holiday gifts) Food trucks and festive treats (because shopping is better with good eats) Photos with […]
The Afton Village Holiday is a truly immersive experience. Our historic town is transformed into a winter wonderland, alive with music, laughter and light. At its heart, the event is about community connection, small-town warmth and the timeless traditions that bring us together during the holidays. Afton is magical year-round, but the holidays take that […]
The Stillwater Nutcracker, now celebrating its 34th year, is a family-friendly version of the classic ballet, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky, and follows the storyline of a young girl named Clara and her Christmas dream. Our version includes a live narration and the exuberant dancing of children from the age of five and up […]
The Stillwater Nutcracker, now celebrating its 34th year, is a family-friendly version of the classic ballet, choreographed to the music of Tchaikovsky, and follows the storyline of a young girl named Clara and her Christmas dream. Our version includes a live narration and the exuberant dancing of children from the age of five and up […]
From 1–4 p.m., enjoy the holiday exhibits in the Welcome House; do your holiday shopping in the Butik (gift shop) and receive discounts on select merchandise; and walk the grounds to see the exterior of the historic buildings. Visit the Scandia Community Center where a variety of artisans sell their wares; and local businesses where […]
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