Calendar of Events
Events for October 2026
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Oct 25
Oct 25
2026 Strolling Accordion
Oct 25 - Dec 31
Sun, Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Nov 6 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Nov 7 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Nov 8 @ 5:00 pm
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Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Oct 26 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Oct 27 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Oct 28 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Oct 29 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Oct 30 @ 9:30 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:30 am
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Oct 25
Walk The Scarecrow Trail at Gammelgarden Museum
Oct 26 - Oct 31
Mon, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Oct 27 @ 9:00 am
Wed, Oct 28 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Oct 29 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Oct 30 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:00 am
FALL for ART
Oct 26 - Oct 31
Mon, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Oct 26 @ 11:30 pm
River Falls: 250 Years Ago
Oct 26 - Mar 01
Mon, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Nov 2 @ 10:00 am
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Fall at Country Sun Farm
Oct 26 - Oct 31
Mon, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Oct 27 @ 9:00 am
Wed, Oct 28 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Oct 29 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Oct 30 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm
Unforgotten Washington County Stories from the Korean War
Oct 26 - Feb 01
Mon, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Nov 1 @ 10:00 am
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Upon Further Reflection
Oct 28 - Nov 14
Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Nov 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Nov 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Nov 6 @ 10:00 am
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Wed, Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Nov 13 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Nov 15 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm
Oct 25, 2026
Mahjong 101 with Diana Johnson
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at Mad Capper Saloon
Welcome to MAHJONG 101 with Diana Johnson! 2 hour workshop This class is perfect for beginners who've never sat at a Mahjong table or touched a tile before. In this 2 hour class, you'll learn tile identification and how to read the National Mahjong League Card. You'll learn the procedures of play and how to create winning hands, all while covering the essential rules of the game. The lesson will include how to deal and the procedure of the Charleston. During this lesson you'll play games with guidance along the way. You'll receive handouts that will guide your future play. Your registration includes: A free house wine or house rail drink at Mad Capper A $15 AR Workshop Craft Bar voucher to enjoy a future experience (we have Mahjong designs!) A take-home Mahjong guide/cheat sheet Use of AR Workshop Mahjong tiles, mats and racks Use of AR Workshop's National Mah Jongg League cards Come early or stay late to enjoy dinner at the Mad Capper. Find the Mad Capper Menu here. Guests should arrive 10 minutes early to get settled. $75.00
Learn More Oct 25, 2026
Wine and Canvas Painting Party!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Painting Party at Saint Croix Vineyards! Leave your cares at the door and join the painting party! Sip your favorite SCV wine and unleash your creativity to create something special! Take your artwork with you and leave the clean up behind! Local artists inspire and instruct customers step-by-step to create their finished painting. With our step-by-step instruction method customers without painting experience are at ease. Tickets or Call: 612-597-1302
Learn More Oct 25, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
2026 Strolling Accordion
Presented by Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Stillwater, MN
Various performers stroll the Gasthaus dining rooms during dinner service every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the year. Please see our calendar of events for more information.
Learn More Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026
Gallery Exhibition featuring Chris Mars, Jeremy Jones and Tim Byrns
Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Hudson, WI
Gallery One My House is in the Pool Jeremy Jones Ceramic and mixed media sculpture Gallery Two, Gallery Three, Overlook Gallery and Riverview Gallery Chris Mars: A Retrospective Oil painting, pencil, pastel, scratchboard and acrylic Atrium Gallery What Remains Tim Byrns Wood sculpture
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Oct 25, 2026
Community Trunk or Treat
Presented by Salem Lutheran Church and School at Salem Lutheran Church and School Stillwater, MN
Bring the whole family to Salem Lutheran Church & School for a free Trunk or Treat in Stillwater. Kids in costume can go from trunk to trunk in our parking lot collecting candy from church and community volunteers, who decorate their vehicles for the occasion. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you're part of Salem, and there's no cost and no registration for trick-or-treaters. Just show up between 2 and 4 PM. Afterward, stick around for booyah, a hearty Upper Midwest stew made by our Camp Croix cooks. All decorations are family-friendly. Details and faqs: salemlutheran.org/trunk-or-treat.
Learn More Oct 25, 2026
Sourdough for Beginners with the Sourdough Lady!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Whether you're brand new to sourdough or you've tried and struggled before, this class will demystify the process and give you the confidence to bake delicious, naturally fermented bread in your own kitchen. This cozy 2-hour workshop is the perfect introduction to the world of sourdough baking—with 1 glass of wine or mocktail included! More details: What is covered-What to bring-What you take home Tickets If the class is sold out, please email info@thesourdoughlady.net to get on the wait list.
Learn More Oct 26, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Walk The Scarecrow Trail at Gammelgarden Museum
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
All are invited to create a scarecrow and bring it to Gammelgården Museum free of cost to have it installed by Museum volunteers on a Scarecrow Trail. Register: Please register your scarecrow by the link below. Drop off: October 18th (1:30pm-3:30pm) or October 21st (10:30am-3:30pm) Voting: Come to the front desk of the Welcome House to vote for your favorite Scarecrow on October 24th 10:30am-3:30pm. Viewing: The Scarecrow Trail is free and open to the public for viewing between October 24th-31st. The museum and butik giftshop will only be open during business hours, however the grounds are open to be walked around for viewing. Please treat our property with respect-- thank you!
Learn More Oct 26, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
FALL for ART
Presented by Stillwater Art Guild Gallery at Stillwater Art Guild Gallery Stillwater, MN
Celebrate the change of seasons with the artists at the Stillwater Art Guild. FALL for ART is a multi-artist annual show featuring works by many of the 65 gallery artists. The public is invited to vote for their favorite piece! A reception will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 1-5 pm.
Learn More Oct 26, 2026
A Court of Splintered Harmony Midnight Release Party
Presented by Valley Bookseller at Valley Bookseller Stillwater, MN
Block your calendars to get your copy of the newest Sarah J. Maas in the ACOTAR series, A Court of Splintered Harmony, the SECOND it hits bookstore shelves. We will have fun activities AND giveaways for those who attend. Books will be for sale Monday, October 26th at midnight 12am. RSVP via email to Mel at events.valleybookseller@gmail.com
Learn More Oct 26, 2026 - Mar 01, 2027
River Falls: 250 Years Ago
Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Public Library
TICKETS ARE NOT NEEDED TO ATTEND 1776 TWO WORLDS, ONE YEAR When Americans declared independence in 1776, the future River Falls area was not an empty frontier waiting to be settled. It was part of a living Indigenous landscape-a shared homeland and borderland where Dakota (Sioux) and Anishinaabe/Ojibwe (Chippewa) peoples maintained deep connections to the land and waterways of the St. Croix Valley. While revolution transformed Britain's Atlantic colonies more than 1,000 miles to the east, the Kinnickinnic and St. Croix valleys remained part of a long-inhabited Indigenous landscape. The community known today as River Falls would not be founded for another seventy years.
Learn More Oct 26, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Fall at Country Sun Farm
Presented by Country Sun Farm at Country Sun Farm Lake Elmo, MN
Celebrate fall at Country Sun Farm in Lake Elmo! Starting September 16, enjoy a day of family-friendly fall fun with pumpkin picking, hayrides, farm animals, a corn pit, seasonal treats, indoor and outdoor activities, and more. Country Sun Farm has been a local fall tradition for more than 40 years, with activities for kids and families of all ages. Come pick out your pumpkins, visit the animals, enjoy the attractions, and make a day of it at the farm. Open weekdays from 9 AM–7 PM and weekends from 9 AM–6 PM; individual attraction hours may vary. Weekday group visits are also available by reservation for groups of 15 or more. Visit CountrySunFarm.com for admission information, attraction details, directions, group visit information, and everything you need to plan your visit.
Learn More Oct 26, 2026
Lullabies and Nightmares: Nordic Songs and Stories
Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, MN
Nordic Lullabies and Nightmares invites you to step into a world where traditional music carries both light and shadows. Experience traditional songs from Sweden, Iceland, and other Nordic countries, both sung and played on the nyckelharpa, a centuries-old Nordic instrument. These melodies move between light and shadow, and some have been passed down as folktales that try to inspire sleep, comfort, and a wee bit of Nordic angst and existential dread. Registration encouraged but not required. This program was funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, also known as Legacy Funding.
Learn More Oct 26, 2026 - Feb 01, 2027
Unforgotten Washington County Stories from the Korean War
Presented by Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse Stillwater, MN
The Korean War (1950–1953) is often called the “Forgotten War,” overshadowed by World War II that ended just five years earlier. But in Washington County, it is anything but forgotten. Eleven local men were killed in action during the war, and their stories continue to live on in the memories of families, friends, and the community they left behind. Their service, sacrifice, and experiences form a powerful chapter in our shared history. Visit the Washington County Historic Courthouse to explore an exhibit that brings these stories to life.
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Oct 27, 2026
Fahita and Margarita Cruise
Presented by Afton House Inn/St. Croix River Cruises at St. Croix River Cruises - Hudson Hudson, WI
Enjoy a 2 hour cruise and enjoy a tasty Fajita Buffet. At the Bar we are having 2 for 1 Margarita's plus a full bar. This cruise goes out on Select Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Cruising from 6:15 - 8:15 pm
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Oct 27, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
Stained-Glass Panels
Presented by Frederic Arts at Frederic Art Center Frederic, WI
Instructor: Ann Wolgamot October 20th, 22nd, 27th & 29th - 6-9pm A material fee of $35 will be collected at the first class. Create your own stained-glass panel. Choose from 4 patterns and many glass options. Learn to score and break glass, grind it to match your pattern, apply copper foil and solder to fully assemble and complete your piece. All tools and materials will be provided. Patterns and glass will need to be selected prior to the start of class. No fleece or open toed shoes allowed.
Learn More Oct 28, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Upon Further Reflection
Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix Stillwater, MN
While each of these artists work with portraiture, the true connecting points are found deep underneath. Viewers are asked to look again. Do you see it now? In Minneapolis photographer Miguel Joven’s haunting portraits, the images are intentionally imperfect, a quality he has spent years perfecting. Don’t be fooled by the colorful and sometimes humorous subject matter of River Falls painter Megan Riley’s work. Her still-life and portrait work oscillates between coverage and exposure. Minneapolis artist Eric Zuccola is obsessed with visuals and text. His collage and mixed media works are, “realistic depictions of uncanny things.” On view: October 8 – November 14, 2026 Artist Reception: Thursday, October 8th, 6-8pm ArtReach St. Croix’s Royal Credit Union Foundation Gallery Hours ALWAYS FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE Wednesday & Friday, 10am-4pm Thursday, 10am-7pm Saturday, 12-4pm ArtReach St. Croix 224 North 4th Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-1465 www.artreachstcroix.org FB: @ArtReachSTX | IG: @artreach_stcroix This exhibition is a part of programming at ArtReach St. Croix whose mission is to connect communities and the arts. This activity is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Learn More Oct 28, 2026
Intro to Stillwater Historic Building Research
Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, MN
Curious about the history of Stillwater's historic homes or buildings and their people? Stillwater's Heritage Preservation Commission Chair Matt Thueson will provide an introduction to historic building research in Stillwater. We will look at some of the most useful research sources such as historic land and tax records, building permits, newspapers, photos, and neighborhood studies commissioned by the Heritage Preservation Commission. We'll suggest some starting points and where to go next. Registration recommended.
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Oct 28, 2026
Chunky Knit Pumpkins
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop
Join us to for this fall-filled DIY workshop! Your 2 hour DIY experience starts at $59 for three (3) pumpkins. Additional add-ons available in the workshop. We invite you to bring your favorite food or drink to fuel your creativity.
Learn More Oct 29, 2026 - Dec 16, 2026
Jewelry Class: Stacked Bracelets Inspired by Special Places around the US/Globe
Presented by Marquess Studios at Marquess Studios Stillwater, MN
Inspired by your favorite international vacation spot or a country of your heritage. Join us to make a set of 3 stacked bracelets with gold, silver, and neutral tones to wear every day. Embellish with a vintage coin from around the world to make it even more special! We will help you customize the size to fit your wrist comfortably and teach you how to make bracelets that will last for years! Ages 8+ ($34 Youth, $48 Adult).
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Oct 29, 2026
Allen Eskens, My Journey as an Author
Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Public Library
Join us in person and virtual on the RFPL Facebook or YouTube page. Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of ten novels. The Life We Bury, The Guise of Another, The Heavens May Fall, The Deep Dark Descending, The Shadows We Hide, Nothing More Dangerous, The Stolen Hours, Forsaken Country, Saving Emma, and his latest novel, The Quiet Librarian. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Left Coast Crime Award, and Silver Falchion Award and has been a finalist for the Edgar® Award, Thriller Award, Anthony Award and Nero Award. His books have been translated into 23 languages. Allen has a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from Hamline University. After law school, he studied creative writing in the M.F.A. program at Minnesota State University-Mankato, as well as the Loft Literary Center and the Iowa Summer Writer’s Festival. Allen grew up in the hills of central Missouri. He now lives with his wife, Joely, in greater Minnesota where he recently retired after practicing criminal law for 25 years.
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