Friends & Family Log Rolling
Rooted in the history of the logging era on the Mississippi, and other Minnesota rivers, log rolling is both safe and fun. Join the Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn […]
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Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN, United States
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Kayak Series: Flatwater to Moving Water
Fish Lake Regional Park 14900 Bass Lake Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesHone your paddling technique, learn the basics of reading and navigating river currents, and get familiar with the Mississippi River Paddle Share program while enjoying the beauty of kayaking. In Celebration of the Big Year of Rivers, join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School and Mississippi Gateway Regional Park for an educational and fun, two-part […]
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Rafting on the River
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesFloat down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.
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Drop-In Discoveries: Mississippi River Rocks
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesExplore the river’s shoreline for agates and other cool rocks. Discover their history and stories. Get some great identification tips to start your own rock collection. Drop in anytime. Free.
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River at Risk: An Escape Room Without Walls
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesThe 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 the river itself to thwart these destructive plans while enjoying the outdoors.
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Kayak Series: Flatwater to Moving Water
Fish Lake Regional Park 14900 Bass Lake Rd., Maple Grove, MN, United StatesHone your paddling technique, learn the basics of reading and navigating river currents, and get familiar with the Mississippi River Paddle Share program while enjoying the beauty of kayaking. In Celebration of the Big Year of Rivers, join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School and Mississippi Gateway Regional Park for an educational and fun, two-part […]
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Mississippi River Kayak Tour
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesJoin us for a guided 7.5-mile kayak adventure from Mississippi Gateway Regional Park to Kroening Nature Center. Paddle past several islands and search for birds along the river. Dress for weather conditions with clothing and shoes that are okay to get wet. Kayak, paddle, life vest and shuttle service provided. Previous kayak experience required.
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Third Space Thursday: Art in Your Park
North Mississippi Regional Park 4900 N Mississippi Dr, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThird Space Thursday is a free community gathering in our parks to share food, connect with neighbors, get active, and enjoy the river. Whether you are new to our national […]
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100 Rivers: Signals of Repair – ArtReach Member Show
ArtReach St. Croix 224 N. 4th Street, Stillwater, MN, United StatesMeet me on 4th Street this Thursday. It’s the ArtReach Member Show and I’ll be performing 100 Rivers: Signals of Repair, an evolving dance work that uses semaphore signaling, handcrafted […]
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Rafting on the River
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesFloat down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.
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Rafting on the River
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesFloat down the Mississippi and explore the natural shoreline. Discover birds, minnows, mussels and more! Beginners are welcome. Participants will paddle and do some lifting with the team while guided by experienced naturalists. Safety equipment and shuttle provided. $35/person.
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Fly Fishing Float Boat Trip: Mississippi River
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesInterested in chasing fish on the Mississippi River? Join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School and from Fishing for All for this unique guided fly fishing experience. Enjoy time in a stable, comfortable, oar powered float boat with a guide and another angler. Learn how to read the river, decide which flies and techniques work […]
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.