Doors Open Minneapolis: Met Council West Meters Odor Control Facility

Metropolitan Council West Meters Odor Control Facility 2955 W River Parkway, Minneapolis

Do you know what happens after you flush? Learn about our wastewater system, how we minimize the stinky odors connected to the process, and what happens to the water before it returns to the Mississippi River.

Doors Open- Explore MWMO

MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis

Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Doors Open Minneapolis at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s (MWMO) Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This free, […]

Drawn from the River: Charcoal Experiments with Kimberly Wetzel

Art & Water Space 321 Main Street S, Ste 204, Stillwater

A project of the Art & Water Micro Residency supported by A House Unbuilt MAY 9 – JUNE 7, 2026 MICRO RESIDENCY: CHARCOAL EXPERIMENTS WITH KIMBERLY WETZEL Open Studio: Saturdays, […]

Family River Fishing

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park

Drop a line in the mighty Mississippi River to see what is biting. Learn river fishing techniques and discover which fish call this river home. Equipment, bait and fishing license […]

Sidewalk Poetry Workshop

Watershed Learning Center 595 Aldine Street, St. Paul

Join us on Saturday, May 9, for a Sidewalk Poetry Workshop in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul. Attendees will be introduced to the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Contest and invited […]

The Sacred Water Shared Future campaign is powered by you! The heart of this centennial celebration is the incredible variety of events planned and hosted by our partners — community groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and individuals who feel a connection to the Mississippi River.

We do not host events ourselves; instead, we serve as a central hub for river-focused activities happening across the Twin Cities throughout 2026.