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Sep 05, 2026 - Oct 03, 2026

Becoming Witness

Presented by A House Unbuilt at A House Unbuilt Stillwater, MN

A House Unbuilt invites the public to the opening reception for Becoming Witness, a collection of map-inspired pieces and hand-made ceramic vessels by Matt Dooley. This new body of work is an invitation to shift perspective from an aerial view to one of grounding and connection, “becoming witness” to our surroundings once again. The “map view” that we are all so familiar with has become an increasingly common way to interact with our environment. While ubiquitous, such a view can encourage a false sense of separation between ourselves and our environment, reducing it to a concept, making it ripe for objectification, manipulation, and control. From this perspective, we assume a position of authority, looking down, all seeing, in-control, as if we were God. Map-inspired pieces on the wall of the gallery tell a story of environmental exploitation, whereas hand-made ceramic vessels draw viewers to the floor, encouraging a sense of connection and grounding. Through this dropping down, Dooley hopes that we can begin to dissolve the sense of separation between ourselves and all things, encouraging an attitude of care, connection, and love for the places in which we live. Join us for the opening reception August 28, 6-8pm, refreshments will be provided and Dooley will give an artist’s talk. We also invite you to join us for a series of guided meditations in the gallery led by artist and yoga teacher Matt Dooley. Every Saturday will begin with a grounding ceremony, followed by a half-hour sit intended to drop us…

Sep 05, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026

"Unique Visions: Earth, Fiber, Pigment" Exhibition

Presented by Hudson Art Gallery at Hudson Art Gallery Hudson, WI

Earth, Fiber and Pigment become the foundation for three distinct artistic visions, featuring the work of Lisa Buck, Morgan Clifford, and Anne Landreman. Through thoughtful composition, luminous color and richly layered surfaces, each artist reveals the expressive potential of their chosen medium inviting viewers to experience the familiar in unexpected ways. Exhibit runs July 24 - September 11, 2026. Artist Reception: Friday, August 7th from 5-8pm All proceeds from sales, net of expenses, are donated for the benefit of general programming at The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI. This event is free and open to the public.

Sep 05, 2026

A Night in Paris - Music and Movie ~ Gigi Monnot and An American in Paris

Presented by The Historic Auditorium at The Historic Auditorium Saint Croix Falls, WI

Join us for this special all-ages event. Are you ready for a quick trip to Paris as Pepper's Library Lounge becomes a French cafe filled with music and songs sung in French by Gigi Monnot followed by the classic movie from MGM's golden era, An American in Paris starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron dancing and romancing on the Main Stage screen. French-style treats are included in the $20 per person ticket price. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are free.

Sep 05, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026

Live Music at Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub

Presented by Water Street Inn, Charlie's Irish Pub at Charlie's Irish Pub Stillwater, MN

Kick back with great food, your favorite drinks, and the sounds of talented local musicians in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The perfect way to start—or end—your weekend. View our monthly music calendar at: https://waterstreetinn.us/calendar/

Sep 05, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

Saturday Afternoon Patio Music at The Freight House

Presented by The Freight House at The Freight House Stillwater, MN

Spend your Saturday afternoons with live music on the patio at The Freight House from 2–5pm. Enjoy riverfront views, refreshing drinks, great food, and live performances from talented local musicians in a laid-back summer atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by after exploring downtown Stillwater, meeting friends for drinks, or relaxing along the St. Croix, Saturday afternoons at The Freight House are the perfect way to soak in the weekend. Every Saturday | 2–5pm Patio Seating • Full Food & Drink Menu • Weather Permitting Grab a drink, settle into the patio, and enjoy an afternoon of live music by the river.

Sep 05, 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.

Sep 06, 2026

Art Club at Gammelgården

Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN

Bring Your Own Project • Create Together • Free to Attend Looking for motivation to start or finish a project? Searching for an interesting place to get you out of your normal environment and create alongside other artists? Bring your supplies and enjoy a relaxed community workspace right here in Scandia. As a museum dedicated to preserving traditional heritage and craft handiwork, celebrating creativity, and supporting local artists and makers, Art Club is a natural extension of our mission. Just as our exhibits showcase the skill and artistry of generations past, this space invites today’s community to continue creating, sharing knowledge, and keeping those creative traditions alive. Everyone is welcome to join us and create, no matter their skill level. Drawing • Painting • Knitting • Crocheting • Sewing • Journaling • Writing • & More ✔ Bring your own materials and projects ✔ Casual conversation welcome ✔ Coworking and body doubling encouraged ✔ Complimentary drinks available ✔ No registration required ✔ Free to attend Ages 16+ (or accompanied by an adult) Please bring projects that can be transported easily and use common sense to avoid disruptions and damage. Snacks are welcome, but please keep your hands clean and dry (this also applies to messy art supplies such as paint, charcoal, glue, etc.) when interacting with exhibits, artifacts, and inventory. While you’re here, don’t forget to explore our historic museum grounds, exhibits, and Butik gift shop!

Sep 06, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026

Sunday Brunch Cruise - St. Croix River Cruises - Hudson WI

Presented by Afton House Inn/St. Croix River Cruises at St. Croix River Cruises - Hudson Hudson, WI

🥂🚢 Start Your Sunday in the Best Way Possible! 🌊 Enjoy a relaxing Sunday River Cruise & Brunch Buffet along the beautiful St. Croix River! Treat yourself, your friends, or the whole family to a peaceful cruise featuring gorgeous scenery, delicious food, and time to unwind together. 🎉 The perfect way to celebrate: 🎂 Birthdays 💍 Anniversaries 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family gatherings 🥂 Special occasions ❤️ Or simply making memories together!

Sep 06, 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.

Sep 06, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

Sunday Music Series 2026

Presented by Rustic Roots Winery at Rustic Roots Winery Scandia, MN

Free to attend, drinks and food available for purchase — please, no outside food or drink. Music is held in the outdoor pergola; seating is first come, first served (feel free to bring lawn chairs or picnic baskets). Here’s to another great season of live music at Rustic Roots!

Sep 06, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Sunday Patio Music at The Freight House

Presented by The Freight House at The Freight House Stillwater, MN

Sunday Patio Music at The Freight House Wrap up the weekend with live music on the patio at The Freight House every Sunday from 12–3pm. Enjoy relaxing river views, great food, cold drinks, and live local music in a laid-back afternoon setting along the St. Croix. Whether you're joining us for lunch, catching up with friends, or simply soaking in a beautiful Stillwater afternoon, Sundays at The Freight House are the perfect way to unwind before the week ahead. Every Sunday | 12–3pm Patio Seating • Full Food & Drink Menu • Weather Permitting Grab a seat on the patio, enjoy the music, and spend your Sunday afternoon by the river.

Sep 06, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026

Steamboats, Towboats, and River History

Presented by Prescott Area Historical Society at Prescott History Center

Please stop in and explore the history of our waters. We have nearly 1300 photos playing on 5 screens of Steamboats, Towboats, Logging, Ferries, Bridges, and general river history. Artifacts from the St. Croix river bottom. Real equipment from the towboats industry. Models from early 1900s vessels. A river fire in Hastings, MN. What is a wing dam? The history of the Prescott Spinner Company from 1920 to early 1940s is on display. Pilot licenses, stories, articles and more. And next summer 2026 we will continue our successful River History Speaker series, all 5 this summer were smash hits, the only thing our attendees asked for was more. So next summer we hope to offer 8 speakers to our offerings for Friday nights. And who knows what will come in the door tomorrow as people continue to bring us more items, stories, and more river related materials.

Sep 07, 2026

Live Music on The Freight House Patio

Presented by The Freight House at The Freight House Stillwater, MN

Patio Music Mondays at The Freight House Kick off your week with live music on the patio at The Freight House every Monday from 6–8pm. Enjoy river views, cold drinks, great food, and a rotating lineup of talented local musicians on one of Stillwater’s favorite patios. Whether you're winding down after work, meeting friends for dinner, or just looking for a relaxing night out by the water, Patio Music Mondays are the perfect excuse to spend your evening on the St. Croix. Every Monday | 6–8pmPatio Seating • Full Food & Drink Menu • Weather Permitting Come early to grab a table and enjoy the best riverfront views in town.

Sep 07, 2026 - Mar 01, 2027

River Falls: 250 Years Ago

Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Public Library

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.

Sep 07, 2026

2026 Waldfest

Presented by Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter Stillwater, MN

Presented by Hammer-Schlagen®, the world’s most famous nail driving game, Waldfest is held every Labor Day from noon until 6pm. Join us on Monday, September 7, 2026, and enjoy a few Gasthaus Radlers in the pines made with Paulaner Beer! Waldfest is a free, cash only, outdoor event, and subject to weather.

Sep 08, 2026

Sunrise Prairie Hike

Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Stagecoach Prairie Afton, MN

Cost: Sliding Scale of $10, $18 or $25 / person Fall is the best time of year to experience the fullness of the prairie. Join us as we hike around Stagecoach Prairie, watching for the sun, listening to birds, and being immersed in the textures of the tallgrass prairie. We will be hiking on mowed trails with gently rolling terrain. Bring your binoculars, water, and dress for the weather. Hope to see you there! 3~ Walking moderate distances with some steps and/or stairs and standing. This course is led by Lynette Anderson Lynette is involved with both programming and land management at Belwin Conservancy. She enjoys creating walks and talks that showcase the great work being done to restore native habitat for all the critters and plants. She also gets to be involved with the work that creates the habitat, which she loves. Each day holds something different for her. Some days she is working with her body on the land, some days she does reconnaissance for a program, some days she works with volunteers, and some days, nights or evenings she gets to lead a group to some amazing phenological event happening on Belwin property.

Sep 08, 2026 - 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

Sep 09, 2026 - Oct 03, 2026

Slow and Shifting Light

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at ArtReach St. Croix Stillwater, MN

At dawn and dusk, we see light move ardently throughout the trees, hills, and rivers. This glow showcases wondrous colors, interesting textures, and gilded forms that we do not often see. The late Don Biehn and fellow Plein Air artist Megan Miller paint the shifting landscapes around them, while photographer Lars Samuelsson and potter Adam Gruetzmacher dive deeper into intentionality in their processes. In Slow & Shifting Light, these artists ask you to deliberately slow and rest on what they have captured. On view: August 27th – Oct 3rd 2026 Artist Reception: Thursday, August 27th, 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

Sep 09, 2026

Standing Cedars: Wildlife Ecology and Management

Presented by Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy at The Prairie Center at Engelwood Osceola, WI

Explore how wildlife, forests, and prairies fit together at Standing Cedars. Chris Cold will present, "Wildlife Ecology and Management", a comprehensive account of the needs of wildlife and the factors which regulate wildlife populations. He will describe the physical and biological components of forests, wetlands and grasslands and the methods employed by agencies and individuals in managing landscapes to achieve an appropriate richness and abundance of species. Learn the values of wildlife and the sound justification for the continued tenure of wildlife in our communities. As a retired wildlife technician and educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Wildlife Management, Cold is well qualified to discusses the practice of predator control, and predator/prey relationships. Cold is a proponent of active participation in wildlife-based recreation and harvest activities. He will briefly discuss hunter ethics and the future of hunting, trapping and fishing.This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the program beginning at 6:30 PM. Sandwiches and beverages will be available for registered attendees.

Sep 09, 2026

Superior: A 50-Year Photographic Journey with Craig Blacklock

Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, MN

This 60-minute presentation takes the audience on a stunning visual voyage around the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area. Drawing from five decades of photography, Craig will share the stories, challenges, and changing landscapes behind the lens, capturing Lake Superior’s raw power and quiet moments. It is an engaging mix of learning to pay attention, art, history, and travelogue that appeals deeply to photography enthusiasts, cabin owners, and nature lovers alike. The first 20 minutes will include a video, Lessons from Superior, first developed for a talk to the U of M Center for Spirituality and Healing, where Craig is a senior fellow. Following the video, Craig will take the audience around the lake, giving them specific information about geology, human history, and a few personal experiences. The program will end with Q&A and book sales signing. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Registration is not required but it is encouraged.

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Calendar of Events

Events for August 1995

Becoming Witness

"Unique Visions: Earth, Fiber, Pigment" Exhibition

A Night in Paris - Music and Movie ~ Gigi Monnot and An American in Paris

Live Music at Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub

Saturday Afternoon Patio Music at The Freight House

2026 Strolling Accordion

Art Club at Gammelgården

Sunday Brunch Cruise - St. Croix River Cruises - Hudson WI

Unforgotten Washington County Stories from the Korean War

Sunday Music Series 2026

Sunday Patio Music at The Freight House

Steamboats, Towboats, and River History

Live Music on The Freight House Patio

River Falls: 250 Years Ago

2026 Waldfest

Sunrise Prairie Hike

Fahita and Margarita Cruise

Slow and Shifting Light

Standing Cedars: Wildlife Ecology and Management

Superior: A 50-Year Photographic Journey with Craig Blacklock

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