Rafting on the River for Adults
2026-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Float 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.

River Rock Art
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Let rocks inspire your art and learn about them while you’re at it. Look for rocks along the banks of the Mississippi River (you can bring your own, too). You can use our lapidary equipment to cut rocks, use special bits in our rotary tools to etch or carve rocks and then paint them. Turn rocks into jewelry with wire or use them as “paint” to make ephemeral art. Your imagination is the limit! $6/person.

River Park Fest
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | River Park, 101 83rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Recreate with us! Bike, paddle, walk, or drive to River Park on June 27 for a day of fun for the whole family. This event features nature activities and community resources for recreating all summer long. Walk the trail to explore our Discovery Stations, enjoy a bite to eat at a local food truck, or browse our community resource fair.
Learn more: https://www.brooklynpark.org/event/river-park-fest/

Rafting on the River (afternoon)
2026-06-27 13:30 - 16:30 | Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States

Friends & Family Log Rolling
2026-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Baker Park Reserve, 2309 County Road 19, Maple Plain, MN, 55359, United States
Rooted in the history of the logging era on the Mississippi, and other Minnesota rivers, log rolling is both safe and fun. Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors to learn this exciting sport! Test your new skills while “competing” against other participants. No previous experience is needed. $6/person.

Friends & Family Log Rolling
2026-06-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Cleary Lake Regional Park, 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN, 55372, United States
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 this exciting sport! Test your new skills while “competing” against other participants! No previous experience is needed. $6/person.

Longfellow River Gorge Festival
2026-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, 3349 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
The 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!

Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Brown’s Creek Park, 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Each 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.
This event celebrates the Brown’s Creek Watershed, and Brown’s Creek flows to the St. Croix River, which flows to the Mississippi River. The activities and partners represent environmental education that is applicable to all of the metro area.
