How Do We Move Through This?

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

Explore your relationship to water, community, and change through embodied learning. Developed by interdisciplinary artist and choreographer, Victoria Bradford Styrbicki, the workshop draws from her semaphore-inspired choreographic framework, in which coded gestures communicate messages that cannot always be spoken aloud. The workshop introduces attendees to the idea that water holds memory — of storms, pollution, […]

How Rivers Shape Lands

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park

Rivers literally shape the world around us. They cut through soil and rock, they build islands, and they move across landscapes. Explore the Mississippi River looking for landforms, and experiment […]

River Concert: Vasili Kasatkin

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park

As the sun sets over the Mississippi River, the park comes alive with music, food and community. Inspired by the international sound of Vasili Kasatkin, this summer event blends cinematic violin, electronic rhythms, and live performance into a vibrant outdoor festival atmosphere. Guests can relax on the lawn, enjoy sunset views, and experience great local […]

Biking Through History: The Mighty Mississippi

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park

Ride along the Mississippi River and explore how the power of the river shaped the many cultures who called what is now Minnesota home. Enjoy the scenic and historic river […]

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.