Join us for a public learning and feedback event about stormwater and water quality. Learn how stormwater affects our lakes, rivers, and neighborhoods—and how we can work together to protect water quality. Talk with City staff, visit information tables, ask questions, and share feedback to help improve programs and future projects. We will also recognize […]
The Mississippi Muse series explores different aspects of the Mississippi River through a scientific and creative lens. Visualize and discover the earth’s processes that have shaped the river through this hands-on workshop. Explore the riverbed for evidence of geological history, then unearth some “wild clay” (natural clay deposits from the earth). Learn how to process […]
Join us on Wednesday, May 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for staff-led demonstrations, artmaking, and free ice cream! Visitors are invited to – Explore the We Are Water MN exhibit, – Experience short, family-friendly demonstrations of CRWD’s work, – Tour our LEED Gold-certified building, and – Make and take-home custom art in partnership […]
Spend some time along the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River with other like-minded crafters and artists. Bring a current project and work on it in the company of others or on your own, outside or in. Chat with a naturalist about a Mississippi River Flow Rate Blanket project that will show the history of […]
A free, family festival celebrating our clean lakes provides an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation.
The Mississippi River has been threatened with a deadly poison by an evil villain, the Denatureizer, and only you can save it! Complete puzzles and challenges about rocks, stars and […]
Join us as we celebrate the inauguration of the Downtown Riverwalk — a vibrant new connection to the Mississippi River in the heart of Saint Paul! For one afternoon only, […]
River Days of Action is a two-week celebration of connection, community, and care for the Mighty Mississippi.
National Mississippi River Day is a celebration to honor, protect, and connect with the river that is lifeblood of our nation.
June 2nd is National Mississippi River Day- a day to honor, protect, and connect with our nation’s iconic waterway. To celebrate, we are getting out on the Mississippi for an […]
Dakota people view Ȟaȟa Wakpá (Mississippi River) to be a living relative, a source of life and abundance. What does it mean to be a good relative to the river? […]
Third Space Thursday is a community gathering in our parks to share food, connect with neighbors, get active, and enjoy the river. Whether you are new to our national park […]
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.