Calendar of Events
Events for May 2026
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Thu, Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 15 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm
Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market - August
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Sat, Aug 29 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Aug 30 @ 9:00 am
Aug 13, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Veterans Memorial Park Spooner, WI
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. A valid Wisconsin fishing license is required for all participants 16 and older. For more information about how to obtain a Wisconsin fishing license, visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/outreach/FishingLicenses 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.
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Music in the Park - Mark Cameron Blues Band
Presented by River Falls Community Arts Base (CAB) at Veterans Park (River Falls) River Falls, WI
Minnesota-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Mark Cameron has been active in live music for over thirty years. Mark began his performing career in the rich folk-rock scene of the early 1970s and brought this influence into several bands he founded during the 1980s and 1990s. Today his focus is centered on crafting original Blues songs with strong melodies and memorable lyrics. The range of Mark’s material stretches the Blues beyond safe limits with a focus on “foot stompin', butt shakin'” music that is built for a live audience. Known as a charismatic front man and soulful guitarist, Mark engages his audience directly in live performances and delivers his original compositions with a mix of sincerity, honesty and often a touch of humor. He is equally at home on acoustic or electrified instruments and retains writer/arranger credits on all of his recorded projects. Marks vocal range stretches from basement baritone to full-on growl, and his original lyrics draw the listener in and paint a picture of the many worlds within the blues.
Learn More Aug 15, 2026
Spelmansstämman Music and Culture Festival: 2026 Japan
Presented by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Gammelgården Museum Scandia, MN
~More info, including vendors, performers, and food will be annouced closer to event!~ Come to Gammelgården Museum for a free family-friendly event featuring Swedish/Nordic and Japanese music, dance, and visual arts. There will also be arts and crafts for children and adults; historic building tours; an arts, crafts, and vendors fair; and artist demonstrations. Spelmansstämman was recognized as one of the best ten summer festivals in Minnesota by TravelMag.com. Read about it HERE. NOTE: The schedule, including the performers and artists, is being developed for 2026. Below is the information that is curent as of March 15, 2026.
Learn More Aug 15, 2026
Wild Wanderers: Namekagon Northwoods
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Trego Nature Trail Trego, WI
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. Come experience the beautiful Trego Nature Trail and wander alongside the flowing Namekagon River! This is a great chance to explore some of the hiking opportunities in the upper Riverway and stop in to visit our NPS friends at the nearby Namekagon Visitor Center on your way home. Ages: All ages Prices: $10
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Aug 19, 2026
Fly Fishing 101
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Osceola Landing Shafer, MN
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.
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Aug 20, 2026
Let's Go Fishing!
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Lake Elmo, 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. Vehicle Admission: A Washington County Parks System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles entering Lake Elmo Park Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/508/Permits-and-Passes 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 Aug 20, 2026
Music in the Park - The Denny Cooper Band
Presented by River Falls Community Arts Base (CAB) at Veterans Park (River Falls) River Falls, WI
Fantastic songs – the hits, standards, and gems – from the Golden Age of popular recorded music make people feel alive when performed by this River Falls-based singer-guitarist. Denny Cooper, whether performing solo or accompanied by talented area musicians, delivers high-end entertainment from all genres of music, with a special focus on songs from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Denny grew up on rock 'n' roll and country music, apprenticed in folk songs and the British Invasion, and matured as the frontman in a Twin Cities blues band for 10 years. Since then, he has expanded into R&B, bluegrass, and world music, making his song selection varied, compelling, and enjoyable, with a strong appeal to the memories of young and old alike. Denny’s greatest musical strength is his ability to express the feeling of a great song with vocal power, range, and vibrancy.
Learn More Aug 22, 2026
Ecosystems in Balance: Paddling the St. Croix
Presented by Wild Rivers Conservancy at County Road O Landing Grantsburg, WI
The St. Croix River abounds with life from its riverbed to the plentiful banks that support numerous plant and animal communities. On this paddle we will explore these areas along the river where the land grows and changes with the water itself. We’ll also be joined by the Conservancy’s Invasive Species Coordinator: Maria Young, who will share more about her work to protect these delicate ecosystems. Join us to experience the St. Croix firsthand while learning about its unique and bountiful habitats. 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…
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Aug 22, 2026
Carpenter Art Festival
Presented by Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center at Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus Hudson, WI
Join us at the CNC Wisconsin Campus for the Carpenter Art Fest featuring nature-oriented artists and vendors producing jewelry, ceramics, photography, sculptures, dried gourds and more. Participating artists donate a portion of their sales from the event to support the environmental educational programs at the Carpenter Nature Center. Local vendors from the Hudson area will be at the festival providing various food and drinks. This event is FREE and will be held rain or shine.
Learn More Aug 27, 2026
Music in the Park - Lehto & Wright
Presented by River Falls Community Arts Base (CAB) at Veterans Park (River Falls) River Falls, WI
Minnesota’s folk-rock & progressive rock innovators, celebrating 25 years in 2025 with their boldest album yet. Since 1999, John Wright, Steve Lehto, and Matt Jacobs have blended British Isles and American folk traditions with electrifying, guitar-driven arrangements. Seven studio albums, one live release, and still evolving—stay tuned for the next chapter.
Learn More Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market - August
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
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Sep 02, 2026
Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour featuring Marcie Rendon
Presented by Valley Bookseller at Lowell Inn Stillwater, MN
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to chat with your favorite mystery authors? This event for local mystery writers and their fans always includes lively discussion and a great time! A cash bar is also available so come early to mingle. Tickets are $10 and include a $5 shopping coupon for the night of the event.
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