100 Rivers: Signals of Repair
100 Rivers: Signals of Repair is an 18-month public art project that launched in Coastal Louisiana and is traveling upstream through communities along the Mississippi River as part of a […]
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Silverwood Park 2500 County Road E, St. Anthony, MN, United States
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Longfellow River Gorge Festival
Mississippi Gorge Regional Park 3349 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Longfellow River Gorge festival is one of Longfellow Community Council’s longest running annual events. Each fall we honor and celebrate the Mississippi River, its history, and its vital ongoing importance to humans and wildlife. The festival educates the community about the River’s functions and ecology in a fun and approachable way, focusing on restoration and conservation. Each year features organized canoe rides on the river, guided tours and hikes, ice cream, music, and many organizations sharing about their work — all FREE!
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Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival
Brown’s Creek Park 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN, United StatesEach year, Brown’s Creek Watershed District Partners with Sustainable Stillwater MN and their Bird City Group to put on a community event, bringing in community members to celebrate and learn more about the watershed. This event, taking place in Stillwater, brings in partners and volunteers to table about different environmental topics including water quality, macroinvertebrates, native plants, and fish and wildlife. It is a family friendly event with games, crafts, free ice cream, and live music as well.
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Big River Fishing
Kroening Nature Center 4900 N Mississippi Dr, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us for Big River Fishing and celebrate the 100 years of collective restoration efforts that brought the 42-mile section from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, back to life. […]
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Meet Me on the Mississippi
Graco Park 15 8th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States +2 more“Meet Me on the Mississippi” is a collaboration between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Three Rivers Park District on Saturday, September 19th and 26th, bringing together Gateway Regional […]
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River Insects and Water Quality
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesOne way to determine water quality in a river is by examining the animals that live there. Drop by anytime to spend some time in the Mississippi River catching invertebrates. […]
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Big River Fishing
Kroening Nature Center 4900 N Mississippi Dr, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin us for Big River Fishing and celebrate the 100 years of collective restoration efforts that brought the 42-mile section from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, back to life. […]
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Minnesota Fish Habitats with 4-H
Northtown Library 711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine, MN, United StatesBest suited for youth ages 8 years and older. Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and streams are home to more than 160 species of fish. Whether you enjoy fishing, wildlife watching, or simply spending time near the water, come learn about the habitats of popular Minnesota fish species such as walleye, northern pike, perch, and trout, and […]
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Park After Dark
Crosby Farm Regional Park 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesMark your calendars: Park After Dark returns Saturday, September 19, 2026! Half the park is after dark! Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection invite you to explore Crosby Farm Regional Park at night. The NPS and partners are hosting activities that engage the natural world through science and culture. Tap into […]
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Watercolors at the River
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesUsing views of the Mississippi River as inspiration and the river’s water with your paints, create beautiful nature art. Learn a few watercolor tips and tricks while enjoying the sights and sounds of the river. Materials provided. $8/person.
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Fall Migration on the Flyway
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesJoin local bird enthusiasts for a leisurely walk along the Mississippi Flyway as we search for migrating birds. Birds use the river corridor as a travel route during migration, offering […]
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National Public Lands Day
Crosby Farm Regional Park 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us for a fun morning restoring your local national park! Work alongside the National Park Service and Mississippi Park Connection to help improve the health and quality of our river through a morning of buckthorn lopping. Located near Watergate Marina, this location is slated to be the site of the future Mississippi River Learning […]
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.