Calendar of Events

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Oct 11, 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!

Oct 11, 2026

Painting with the Watershed - Fall Creek Scene

Presented by Brown's Creek Watershed District at Lift Bridge Brewing Co Stillwater, MN

Join the Brown’s Creek Watershed District at Brown's Creek Park to paint a fall scene of Brown’s Creek with local artist, Denise Lau, of MN Dream Art! Registration includes all materials and non-alcoholic refreshments. Registration is required by October 4th. This event is intended for adults or respectful teenagers accompanied by an adult.

Oct 11, 2026

Needle Felt Painting

Presented by WHAT Art School at WHAT Art School Saint Croix Falls, WI

Instructor: Sandy Gimpl Date: Sunday, October 11 Time: 11am - 2pm Location: WHAT Art School Duration: 3 hours Member Price: $47 tuition + $8 admin fee Non-Member Price: $55 tuition + $8 admin fee Ages: 12+ Class size: 15 students maximum Class Description: Join us for this fun class, where you will “paint” on a felt canvas using wool fibers instead of paint and a special needle instead of a brush. Needle felting is a simple but very versatile art form that uses a repetitive jabbing motion to mesh the wool fibers to the felt backing. You can create your own design or use one of the many patterns available in class. All materials will be provided.

Oct 11, 2026

Nature Stamping Art Class

Presented by The Outing Lodge at Pine Point at The Outing Lodge at Pine Point Stillwater, MN

The session begins with a brief introduction to simple stamping techniques and creative ideas for working with natural materials. Together, we’ll take a walk to gather leaves, plants, and other small nature treasures, then return to the lodge to create one-of-a-kind stamped cards or art pieces inspired by the outdoors. This class is a wonderful way to slow down, connect with nature, and turn found objects into meaningful handmade art.

Oct 11, 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

Oct 11, 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

Oct 11, 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.

Oct 11, 2026

Chunky Knit Pumpkins

Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop

Join us to for this fall-filled DIY workshop! Create a collection of Chunky Knit Pumpkins utilizing our exclusive selection of yarn from Lion Brand Yarn. Our crafty instructors will guide you step-by-step! 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.

Oct 12, 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.

Oct 12, 2026

Sunrise Prairie Hike

Presented by Belwin Conservancy at Belwin Conservancy Afton, MN

Fall is the best time of year to experience the fullness of the 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.

Oct 12, 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.

Oct 12, 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.

Oct 12, 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.

Oct 13, 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

Oct 13, 2026

FREE TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT featuring Zeitgeist with cellist Michelle Kinney

Presented by Blessings Academy of Arts and Music at Hastings Arts Center Hastings, MN

Join us for a cuppa and this delightful program that celebrates the farm-to-table movement and the deliciousness inherent in the harvest season. Programs will include music by Pamela Z, Heather Barringer, Jonathan Posthuma, and Javier Álvarez.

Oct 14, 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.

Oct 14, 2026

Revolutionary Crucible: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton

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

Join presenter Cale Graeber for this historical program that uses firsthand accounts to tell the story of George Washington and the Continental Army at the pivotal battles of Trenton and Princeton in 1776 and 1777. Registration recommended.

Oct 15, 2026

Pottery: Lanterns

Presented by Frederic Arts at Frederic Art Center Frederic, WI

Pottery: Lanterns Instructor: Christy Wetzig October 1st, 8th & 15th - 6-8pm Learn to build and carve cozy lanterns for your living room or porch using clay slabs. You can make either one large lantern or several votive sized lanterns. If you would prefer, you can throw the forms on the wheel, but the instruction will focus on slab-building. Material fee included in class cost. Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Oct 15, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026

Imprints - Art's House Gallery's Fall Featured Artists Show - Katie Reeves, Miguel Joven, Lorie Spiegel

Presented by Art's House Gallery at Art's House River Falls, WI

Imprints - 2026 Autumn Featured Artists CAB Art’s House Gallery We are pleased to welcome the work of three new featured artists to Art’s House Gallery this autumn. The soft pastel work of Lorie Spiegel, photographic portraits of Miguel Joven, and the functional ceramics of Katie Reeves all seem to echo the transitory qualities that permeate the air this time of year in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Each artist renders their varied media with tender, contemplative care resulting in imagery that feels as if it may just slip away with the season. Hurry in to Art’s House Gallery before it’s gone! Imprints will be on view September 24 through October 23. Our “Meet the Artists” reception will be held on Thursday, October 1 from 6:00–8:00 PM. Stop in and enjoy live music by Kyle Fosburgh, along with light refreshments, good company, and great art. See you then!

Oct 15, 2026

Author Talk: Ryan Rodgers

Presented by Marine Community Library at Marine Village Hall Marine on Saint Croix, MN

Minnesota author Ryan Rodgers (Winter’s Children: A Celebration of Nordic Skiing) discusses his latest book, Where the Green Light Shines, a fascinating chronicle of canoe exploration, told through the journeys of a true master of the craft, Bob O’Hara. Several canoeists with St. Croix Valley connections are part of the story.

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Calendar of Events

Events for February 2121

Art Club at Gammelgården

Painting with the Watershed - Fall Creek Scene

Needle Felt Painting

Nature Stamping Art Class

Mahjong 101 with Diana Johnson

Gallery Exhibition featuring Chris Mars, Jeremy Jones and Tim Byrns

2026 Strolling Accordion

Chunky Knit Pumpkins

River Falls: 250 Years Ago

Sunrise Prairie Hike

Unforgotten Washington County Stories from the Korean War

FALL for ART

Fall at Country Sun Farm

Fahita and Margarita Cruise

FREE TUESDAY COFFEE CONCERT featuring Zeitgeist with cellist Michelle Kinney

Upon Further Reflection

Revolutionary Crucible: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton

Pottery: Lanterns

Imprints - Art's House Gallery's Fall Featured Artists Show - Katie Reeves, Miguel Joven, Lorie Spiegel

Author Talk: Ryan Rodgers

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