Calendar of Events
Events for December 2033
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May 16
Live Music at Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub
May 16 - Dec 26
Sat, May 16 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, May 22 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, May 23 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, May 29 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, May 30 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Jun 5 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Jun 6 @ 7:00 pm
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May 16
Sat, May 16 @ 8:00 am
May 16
2026 Strolling Accordion
May 16 - Dec 31
Sat, May 16 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, May 17 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, May 22 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, May 24 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, May 29 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, May 30 @ 5:00 pm
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Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
May 16 - May 17
Sat, May 16 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, May 16 @ 4:00 pm
Sun, May 17 @ 2:00 pm
May 16, 2026
Honoring the Buffalo Pipe Ceremony with Kevin Smokyday
Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Indigenous Learning Site Afton, MN
Cost: FREE Join us to honor and welcome the Buffalo to Belwin with a pipe ceremony led by Kevin Smokyday at Belwin Conservancy on Saturday, May 16 from 8:00–10:30am. We will gather at 2612 St. Croix Trail S, Afton, MN 55001 for the ceremony with a feast to follow. All pipe bearers are invited to bring their pipes. All Indigenous community members and trusted partners are welcome, and invited to bring any sacred items, as well as a dish to share. This is a free event, but we request you register so we can best prepare for the refreshments and parking arrangements. We recommend you consider carpooling as parking is quite limited at the site. All registration for this event will close at 5:00 PM on Monday, May 11. Please contact Hannah Brithón (651-478-9075) or Kevin Smokyday (651-392-5012) with any questions. Please note: This event is separate from the Belwin Bison Festival and Bison Release. Information and online tickets for the festival can be found here: https://belwin.org/stec_event/belwin-bison-festival/. All Indigenous partners may receive free admission to the Belwin Bison Festival by notifying volunteers at the entrance gate.
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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/
Learn More May 16, 2026
Green Thumb Gardening Club Group Gathering
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
Afterwards, the gardeners will look at the gardens surrounding the buildings and discuss the vision for each one. Information and instructions about what gardeners can do during the season will be provided. Lunch is provided at the end of the gathering so there is time to enjoy one another’s company. Please sign up to let us know if you will be attending this gathering. If you know of others who would like to plant, weed, water, and maintain the flower gardens at Gammelgården, bring them along. Make sure you sign them up so we know they will be attending as well.
Learn More May 16, 2026
Carpenter Nature Center MN Campus Bioblitz
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center Hastings, MN
Learn from bird, reptile, amphibian, invertebrate, and plant experts in a fun day of citizen science. Join us at the Wisconsin Campus and help inventory teams in restored prairies, riparian habitats, and wooded bluff lands to discover and document plant and animal species. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Learn More May 16, 2026
St. Paul Bouncing Team at SCV!
Presented by Saint Croix Vineyards at Saint Croix Vineyards Stillwater, MN
Join us at the winery and watch the St. Paul Bouncing Team practice! Enjoy some wine as the team practices their craft of the blanket toss, where the "Bouncing Person" bounces high in the air and performs thrilling flips etc. https://stpaulbouncingteam.org/
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May 16, 2026
Willow Basket Weaving
Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI
Instructor: Sandy Gimpl Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 10am - 1pm Location: WHAT Art School Duration: 1 session for 3 hours Member Price: $48 materials fee + $8 Admin Fee Non-Member Price: $55 + $8 Admin Fee Ages: 16+ Class size: 12 students maximum Course Description: In this fun introductory class, you will learn the basic art of willow weaving using flexible willow shoots to create a beautifully rustic basket. You will also learn about willow growing, harvesting, and preparation. Willow is versatile, beautiful, and grows locally. Woven willow items make great handmade gifts!
Learn More May 16, 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.
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May 16, 2026
Belwin Bison Festival
Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields at Belwin Conservancy
On Saturday, 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. The festival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields (15601 Hudson Road N., Lakeland, MN 55043). Fun Run check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are sold per car. They can be purchased in advance on a sliding scale of $10, $20, or $35 at belwin.org/bisonfest. Bison have been a cornerstone of Belwin’s restoration work since 2008, when NorthStar Bison partnered with Belwin to bring them to the prairie. Bison are a keystone species, helping to create a healthy habitat for plants and wildlife. Each spring, hundreds of visitors from across the Twin Cities and eastern Wisconsin gather to witness their release onto Belwin’s 130-acre Bison Prairie.
Learn More May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Presented by The Phipps Center for the Arts at The Phipps Center for the Arts Hudson, WI
But what they find is a pirate, and he sends them on a treasure hunt, racing against rivals Tall Boy and Smart Girl! Can they find the hidden clues, crack the secret codes, and solve the tricky puzzles before time runs out? A funny, adventurous play for young audiences based on the Judy Moody books by Megan McDonald.
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May 16, 2026
Sketching in Nature Workshop
Presented by Franconia Sculpture Park at Franconia Sculpture Park Shafer, MN
Sketching plants or fungi directly from nature deepens observations and awareness of our subjects, ourselves and of our relationships with nature. With guidance from natural science illustrator and artist Vera Ming Wong, explore techniques for capturing gesture, shapes and forms of native plants in a restored prairie, while gaining insight into the characters and ecological niches of various species. Materials provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own favorites. This activity is made possible by a grant from the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation and by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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May 17, 2026
Watercolor Workshop
Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI
Instructor : Katherine Giebel Dates: Saturday May 9th Time: 12:00 -3:00 Location: WHAT Art School Class Duration: 3hrs Class Size: 18 Ages: 14+ Member Price: $36 + $10 Materials fee + $8 Admin Fee Non-Member Price: $ 45 + $10 Materials fee + $8 Admin Fee Description: Learn the basics of watercolor and create a landscape painting of the Northshore! The instructor will guide you through creating the image pictured with pen and watercolor. All materials needed are provided.
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May 17, 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
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