Calendar of Events
Events for May 2026
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Sat, Jul 18 @ 10:00 am
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Little Crafters Series
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Mon, Jul 20 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 21 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Jul 22 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 9:30 am
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Watercolor Series
Jul 20 - Jul 24
Mon, Jul 20 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 21 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Jul 22 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 9:30 am
Mon, Jul 20 @ 10:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Jul 25 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 7:00 am
Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market - July
Presented by RSG Development at Washington County Fairgrounds Stillwater, MN
This fun outdoor event is held once a month May thru Sept. at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the Stillwater/Lake Elmo area. (Located just south of Hwy 36 on Hwy 15, also called Stillwater Blvd.) Our vendors and crafters have an offering of everything from A to Z!! Find antiques, household, furniture, garden art, clothing, tools, sports, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, food, arts and crafts, new, old, rusty and rustic, local fresh produce and much, much, more. Awesome food vendors on site too! FREE admission and parking. Find us in the South Parking Lot area of the Fairgrounds. Visit our website for more information and like us on Facebook @ stillwaterfleamarket to get up-to-date information. Signing up vendors now for this season. Booth space only $65 for the whole weekend. Hours 9am-3pm both Saturday and Sunday. 2026 dates: May 16-17, June 27 -28, July 18-19, August 29-30, September 26-27
Learn More Jul 18, 2026
Wild Wanderers: Summertime by the River
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Arcola Bluffs Day Use Area Stillwater, MN
The Wild Wanderers Hiking Club invites people of all ages to explore the St. Croix and Namekagon Riverway through guided hikes in some of the most beautiful lands that define our region. We strive to encourage a love of the outdoors, connections to nature, others, and ourselves, through shared appreciation for our natural environment. It may be hot out, but it's still a great time to get together and hike along the beautiful St. Croix River! Join us at Arcola Bluffs Day Use Area, a wonderful trail area managed by our friends at the National Park Service. Ages: All ages Price: $10
Learn More Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Little Crafters Series
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting When: Monday-Friday from 9:30AM - 1PM Cost: Early Bird - $215, After Feb. 14 - $250, Discounts for multiple campers Projects: Squeegee Art 12x16 Plank Wood Sign DIY Canvas Apron Cactus Rock Set Canvas Pillow Cover Please note: projects may vary from above.
Learn More Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Summer Camp - Art Camp - Watercolor Series
Presented by AR Workshop Stillwater, MN at AR Workshop Stillwater, MN
Expect a week full of: Screen-Free Summer Fun Creative STEAM Skills Confidence Through Crafting When: Monday-Friday from 9:30AM - 12:00PM Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and drink to enjoy during breaks. Cost: Early Bird - $215, After Feb. 14 - $250, Discounts for Multiple Campers Projects: T-shirt and Watercolor Techniques Watercolor Notecards Watercolor Map Watercolor Frame & Template Watercolor Tote Bag
Learn More Jul 20, 2026
Carpenter Nature Center St. Croix Valley Golf Scramble
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Hastings Golf Club Hastings, MN
Tax-deductible event! Sponsorships available! Grill-out Lunch | BBQ Rib Dinner | Raffles | Special Games | $20 Mulligans | Buy-a-Drive | Hole-in-One Contest | Longest Drive | Longest Putt Check-in & Lunch | Beginning at 10:30am Shotgun Start | 12:00pm Social Hour | Starting at 5:00pm Dinner & Prizes | Following Social Hour $125 per golfer OR $500 per foursome Premium Individual and Team ticket packages available! Registration fee includes green fees, golf cart, meals, and a $30 donation to CNC
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Jul 22, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Hayward City Beach Hayward, WI
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish but don’t have gear? Are you beginning your fly fishing journey but can’t quite nail a perfect cast? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway reveal the mysteries of fly fishing to you! By the end of this dry land course, you’ll have all the knowledge you’ll need to catch your first fish on the fly! Thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation, we will provide all the necessary equipment and teach you the basics such as knot tying, fly casting, wading safety, fish species identification, regulations & ethics. All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and water bottle! This course is recommended for 13 years old and older. Meet your instructor: October Yates is an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding people throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
Learn More Jul 23, 2026
Music in the Park - Tommy Bentz Band
Presented by River Falls Community Arts Base (CAB) at Veterans Park (River Falls) River Falls, WI
Tommy Bentz’s sound gives credence to the fact that many faces and different genres of music have allowed him to create his own sound: one that blends ideals from many flavors of music into one (kind of like at the ice cream store he managed as a teen). The distinct movement, layering, and syncopation of his style, though intense, is immediately accessible to the listener. Some may say that Tommy Bentz's greatest asset is his confident and mature electric slide guitar style; others will argue that his insightful lyrics and adept layering of sound are what keep them coming back to hear him play again and again. Regardless, with three full length albums under his belt - each a landmark of musical growth in a coming-of-age fashion, Tommy Bentz represents a man with spirit, drive, thoughtful journeys, and musical ability that so many musicians strive to achieve.
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Jul 23, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Beach Park Lindstrom, MN
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Or want your kids to learn but you don’t have the gear? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish. Learn fishing basics such as equipment use, fish species identification, fishing regulations & ethics. You’ll even get to try out some Junior Ranger Angler activities! All you need to bring is a positive attitude, weather-appropriate clothing and a water bottle! This event is open to all families and first-time anglers. No fishing license? No problem! Program participants will be allowed to fish at this event without a license for CATCH and RELEASE, due to an educational fishing license waiver with MN DNR. Meet your instructor: October Yates is an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding people throughout his favorite places along the Riverway.
Learn More Jul 25, 2026
River of Resilience: History of the St. Croix Paddle
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at County Road O Landing Grantsburg, WI
The St. Croix is flowing with history that shaped the river we love today. On this paddle you will learn about the role of the river in the human history of the valley, the challenges presented by humans to the river’s ecology, and how those challenges were overcome to produce a landscape worthy of a National Park. Meet your Wild Rivers Conservancy Paddle Guides! Owen has been planning and leading events as the Outdoor Program Coordinator at the Conservancy since 2024. Previously he has worked as an outdoor guide leading canoe and backpacking expeditions throughout North America, and as an adaptive ski instructor in the mountains of Colorado. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and trained in risk management for a multitude of outdoor settings. October is the Conservancy's Outdoor Program Specialist and an avid outdoorsman throughout the midwest. He has been kayaking and fishing since his youth, and adventured up and down the coast from Washington to Alaska. He now resides in the St. Croix valley and has years of experience guiding throughout his favorite places along the Riverway. Details: This is a fully supported paddle. You will be provided with kayaks, paddles, and PFDs, as well as a shuttle service from your vehicle to start the paddle. Cost: $65 Vehicle Admission: N/A River Stretch: Highway 70 Landing to County Road O Landing Paddle Length: ~9 miles Paddle Difficulty: Beginner friendly Bathrooms: Located at the start and end of paddle. Where to Meet: County Road O Landing, Grantsburg,…
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Jul 25, 2026
Opera on the River
Presented by St. Croix Valley Opera at Lowell Park - South Stillwater, MN
We encourage you to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to enjoy an evening in the park! There will be a VIP section with catering up front. You can find more information at www.scvopera.org/ootr The evening will take the audience on a magical sunset trip down a river of music, from lush, romantic arias and comedic duets to rousing chorus numbers from some of the world's most beloved opera classics, as well as fan-favorite musical theatre numbers. Rain Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN
Learn More Jul 25, 2026
St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
Presented by Run Stillwater at Water Street Inn Stillwater, MN
The St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon, 10K and 5K starts in western Wisconsin and ends in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota – one of America’s most scenic small towns. This diverse course includes scenic tree-lined roads, picturesque farms, the beautiful Loop Trail between Minnesota and Wisconsin and crosses the St. Croix River over the St. Croix Crossing bridge. Runners love this fully-paved course finishing at the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge in downtown Stillwater. Conveniently located in the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area, the St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon showcases the best of the St. Croix River valley.
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Jul 26, 2026
St. Croix River Paddle Out
Presented by Treehaus Studio at
A "Paddle Out," also called a grief paddle, is a ritual in which participants gather to form a circle on the river, place flowers in the water, and splash water in honor of a lost loved one or to address societal grief collectively. This tradition is a modern adaptation of an age-old custom among mourners, offering a communal space for healing, remembrance, and the processing of difficult emotions. All paddlers are welcome to participate, whether in silent reflection or in sharing a story, a poem, or a song. The Paddle Outs will be held in the evening and adorned with beautifully lit paper lanterns made by local artists. When the gathering concludes, paddlers are welcome to spend time exploring by paddling up into the Dalles and around the landing area, enjoy a picnic, or take a walk in the park. Paddlefish Adventures will load the shuttle by 8:45pm to have the group back to their vehicles by 9:00pm. Paddlefish Adventures: Guide Service, shuttle, canoe or kayak rental, paddle, and life jackets. Better Place Forests: Provides flowers and leads the Paddle Out Ceremony. Treehaus Studio: Provides a selection of handmade Paper Lanterns for the group to adorn their canoe. Sunday, September 20th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Registration: $65/paddler (fee includes shuttle service, boat rental, life jacket and paddles)
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