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Oct 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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.

Oct 19, 2026

Sunrise Prairie Hike (CANCELLED)

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 19, 2026

Environmental and Health Harms of AI Data Centers in Wisconsin

Presented by River Falls Public Library at Online/Virtual Space

Amy Barrilleaux is communications director for Clean Wisconsin, the state’s oldest and largest environmental advocacy group. She oversees Clean Wisconsin’s external communications strategy, including media relations, public affairs, video production and social media, and she serves as the organization’s spokesperson. Amy also hosts The Defender, Wisconsin’s environmental podcast. Amy has served on the national Public Affairs Council of the American Water Works Association and was also chair of the Image and PR Committee of the Wisconsin Section of the American Water Works Association. She has been a frequent speaker about source water protection and crisis communication at conferences across the region and country, including the U.S. Water Alliance One Water Summit, the Symposium on Water Research for Wisconsin, Midwestern Legislative Conference, and Mid-America Regulatory Conference. Amy has worked as an award-winning journalist in television, print, radio news, and she leans on that vital storytelling experience every day to engage new audiences around the importance of protecting our environment. A Louisiana native, Amy spent her childhood summers fishing with her father in the lakes, bays and bayous of the Pelican State. She currently serves on the board of directors of the River Food Pantry in Madison. She lives in Madison with her husband, daughter, son, cat and dog, and, true to her Louisiana heritage, enjoys cooking and eating. Program is accessible on the RFPL Facebook or YouTube page. The Sustainability Speakers Series is a partnership with Hope For Earth, UW-River Falls Sustainability and the River Falls Public Library.

Oct 19, 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 20, 2026

October 2026: Live! from North Woods and Waters

Presented by North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area at Online/Virtual Space

On Tuesday, October 20, join us for the first episode of the 2026-2027 season of Live! from North Woods and Waters! Our featured guest is Travis Zimmerman, site manager of Mille Lacs Indian Museum. Travis is also an author, educator, and speaker. Author and musician Thomas Wayne King will lead the conversation with Travis, which will be recorded and available for viewing on our YouTube Channel. About Travis Zimmerman Travis Zimmerman is from the Crane Clan of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. He is a Veteran of the United States Army and Minnesota National Guard, and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. Travis is currently the Site Manager of the Mille Lacs Indian Museum, where he has been employed for 20 years. He is the author of the book “How the Birds Got Their Songs,” featuring illustrations by his cousin, Sam Zimmerman. For the past 35 years, Travis has been active as a staff member or board member with dozens of American Indian organizations throughout the Midwest.

Oct 20, 2026

Intro to Archery

Presented by Washington County Parks at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Lake Elmo, MN

Discover the thrill of focus, form, and flight in our Introduction to Archery program. Learn the fundamentals of archery including safe equipment handling, proper shooting stance, and how to release an arrow with confidence. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate.

Oct 20, 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 20, 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.

Oct 21, 2026

Participate In Gammelgarden Museum's Scarecrow Competition

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

About the Event: 3 Categories: local residents, businesses, and organizations. 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!

Oct 21, 2026

Heaven and Nature, A Poetry Reading by Thomas R. Smith

Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Public Library

Join us in person at the River Falls Public Library or virtual on the virtual on the RFPL Facebook or YouTube page for a poetry reading by local Author, Thomas R. Smith's latest book. The evening will wrap up with an open mic session. Attendees can sign up for five minute time slots the night of the event. Heaven and Nature poems Thomas R. Smith Heaven and Nature brings together the natural world, the transcendent world of human eros, and the contradictory beauty of our mortality. In the midst of an array of narratives and reflections, the poet is keen to highlight glimmers of a paradisal element in our experience. Part one, “Wild Belonging,” takes us through a seasonal cycle—birds, insects, and plants observed near the Kinnickinnic River in western Wisconsin. Part two, “Stay,” celebrates the transitory nature of the lives we mourn, both public figures (Jack Kerouac and Rachel Carson are two) and personal friends held in memory. Inevitably, these poems also memorialize vivid shared moments of personal history. In part three, “Heart Jukebox,” the poet returns to the world of immediate experience: the “magnificent here and now.” Artists and musicians are celebrated, inspirations as varied as a rural sculptor, a young bluegrass band, a foreign film star, and the Beatles. A handful of poems of mature love conclude the section. Amid the ebb and flow of seasons and relationships, with its losses, dissonnances, and disappointments, the book sustains a steady undercurrent of joy. Readers struggling to identify elements of our world that…

Oct 21, 2026

Specialty Silver Smithing Stacker Ring workshop!

Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Lakeland, MN

Join us for a Specialty Silver Smithing Ring workshop! Create 3 beautiful sterling silver stacker rings in a combination of different styles for $119. You'll learn how to create a rounded, decorative and hammered sterling silver ring in this 2 hour class. Minimum age is 15 or 12 with a parent. NOTE: This class is limited to 12 attendees - sign up early We invite you to bring your favorite food or drink to fuel your creativity.

Oct 21, 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 22, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026

ALL NEW: 9th Annual Haunted History Trolley Tour

Presented by Stillwater Zephyr Theatre at River Siren Brewing Stillwater, MN

The sun sets and you shiver in anticipation as you board your trolley for a spooky night of touring Stillwater’s haunted past. But something’s off. Your trusted tour guide seems on edge and the shadows are creeping closer. Things are about to go downhill. Hang on tight as the nightmares of Stillwater rise from their fitful slumber to invade your trolley and continue their ghostly cycle of revenge. You haven’t experienced this before!!! Come early and stay late- Included in each ticket purchase: 60-minute theatrical tour Access to the VIP lounge at the River Siren Brewery Exclusive drink pricing for Haunted Trolley ticket holders Sit around the bonfire and roast a marshmallow outside Other spooky activities at the River Siren before and after the tour (more details coming soon) A special prize given away to one lucky winner on each tour ride (5 rides per night!) Tour dates: October 9th & 10th October 15th, 16th, & 17th October 22nd, 23rd, & 24th October 29th & 30th Choose from five trolley tours per night: 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Location: River Siren Brewery 225 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082 Tickets on sale now!!!

Oct 22, 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 22, 2026

Family History Genealogy Help - Must Register for 30 Minute Session

Presented by River Falls Public Library at River Falls Public Library

Volunteers from St. Croix Valley Genealogy Society will be on hand for FREE 30 minute individual sessions. YOU MUST REGISTER for a time slot and then start filling out the necessary forms also attached in the registration link. All experience levels are invited to register, but the more info you can provide on your sheets, the more you will get out of your 30 minute session. Whether you are a complete beginner or just need more tips figuring out the online tools, this event is for you!

Oct 22, 2026

Mystery Youth Writing Contest Celebration and Rebecca Ansari Author Visit

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

On Thursday, October 22, the library will host ALA Notable Book author Rebecca Ansari! Celebrate local young authors and learn more about Rebecca's writing process and journey from being an ER doctor to author. The author visit will be the final event in our young authors’ writing contest based on Rebecca Ansari’s middle-grade novels "The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly" and "The In-Between". You do not need to participate in the writing contest to attend the event. Writing contest entries are due by Friday, October 9. Entries can be submitted in person or at 2026 Youth Writing Contest Registration Form.

Oct 22, 2026

Courthouse by Candlelight Tours

Presented by Washington County Parks at Washington County Historic Courthouse Stillwater, MN

These family-friendly tours bring the courthouse’s 150-year history to life with eerie tales, mysterious happenings, and local legends, all set within the building’s beautiful, historic halls. Perfect for all ages, it’s a spirited way to celebrate the season. Note: All minors must be accompanied by an adult. There will be dim lighting, low-hanging objects, and uneven terrain. Due to the nature of this tour, it is not handicap accessible. $10.00 per person. Registration is required.

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Calendar of Events

Events for February 2136

Gallery Exhibition featuring Chris Mars, Jeremy Jones and Tim Byrns

FALL for ART

Unforgotten Washington County Stories from the Korean War

River Falls: 250 Years Ago

Sunrise Prairie Hike (CANCELLED)

Environmental and Health Harms of AI Data Centers in Wisconsin

Fall at Country Sun Farm

October 2026: Live! from North Woods and Waters

Intro to Archery

Fahita and Margarita Cruise

Stained-Glass Panels

Participate In Gammelgarden Museum's Scarecrow Competition

Heaven and Nature, A Poetry Reading by Thomas R. Smith

Specialty Silver Smithing Stacker Ring workshop!

Upon Further Reflection

ALL NEW: 9th Annual Haunted History Trolley Tour

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

Family History Genealogy Help - Must Register for 30 Minute Session

Mystery Youth Writing Contest Celebration and Rebecca Ansari Author Visit

Courthouse by Candlelight Tours

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