Calendar of Events

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Oct 25, 2026

Fall Colors Cruise

Presented by Afton House Inn/St. Croix River Cruises at Historic Afton House Inn Afton, MN

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the changing scenery as you cruise along the St. Croix River. It's a wonderful way to experience the beauty of summer and fall and relax at the same time or enjoy the fall colors with friends or family! Boarding begin 45 minutes before departure.

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.

Oct 25, 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 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

Oct 25, 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!

Oct 25, 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 25, 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 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!

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

Oct 25, 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.

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

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.

Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 06, 2026

"The Restorative Path" Exhibition

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

Featuring the landscape paintings of Edie Abnet and Evonne Sunram, and the woodturning of Jeff Fox, “The Restorative Path” celebrates our enduring connection to the natural world and the lessons it teaches us. Exploring themes of optimism, resilience, and adaptability these artists point us back to nature, as a source of grounding, renewal, and restoration.

Oct 25, 2026

Shop HANDMADE @ the ORCHARD 2026

Presented by Pleasant Valley Orchard & Cidery at Pleasant Valley Orchard & Cidery Shafer, MN

Shop HANDMADE @ the ORCHARD 2026 Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 11am-5pm featuring Alan Honn, handblown glass JH Woodworking, mixed-media turning Hilltop Handmade Goods, beeswax candles Ash Ligon Creations, earrings & miniatures Emily Schollett, handmade pottery Warbuck Wares, bags & gear with guests from WHAT Art School and apples, pumpkins, music, snacks! Pleasant Valley Orchard & Cidery 17325 Pleasant Valley Road Shafer MN 55074 pleasantvalleyorchard.com

Oct 25, 2026 - Dec 03, 2026

Jewelry Class: Mix & Match Waterproof & Tarnish-Free Bracelets (set of 3)

Presented by Marquess Studios at Marquess Studios Stillwater, MN

This trio of bracelets is so on-trend, yet classic, so you will wear them for years to come! Select from a variety of stainless steel and 18k gold-plated stainless steel beads to make a set of 3 stacking bracelets. We will also have a variety of letter beads to include special names or symbolic messages. Or, choose a freshwater pearl or stone to add a little statement to your bracelet. All beads are hypoallergenic, waterproof, and tarnish-free. This is an instructor-led class, typically taught by the owner and lead designer of Marquess Studio. All supplies are included.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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Calendar of Events

Events for October 2143

Fall Colors Cruise

Sourdough for Beginners with the Sourdough Lady!

Fall at Country Sun Farm

Wine and Canvas Painting Party!

Walk The Scarecrow Trail at Gammelgarden Museum

Unforgotten Washington County Stories from the Korean War

FALL for ART

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

Mahjong 101 with Diana Johnson

Steamboats, Towboats, and River History

Gallery Exhibition featuring Chris Mars, Jeremy Jones and Tim Byrns

Community Trunk or Treat

"The Restorative Path" Exhibition

Shop HANDMADE @ the ORCHARD 2026

Jewelry Class: Mix & Match Waterproof & Tarnish-Free Bracelets (set of 3)

2026 Strolling Accordion

River Falls: 250 Years Ago

A Court of Splintered Harmony Midnight Release Party

Lullabies and Nightmares: Nordic Songs and Stories

Stained-Glass Panels

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