The Spence L. Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities at Rhodes College will host a free public lecture titled “Is a River Alive?” on Thursday, Oct. 1, by Dr. Robert Macfarlane, […]
The 62nd Nobel Conference will take up the topic of the Mississippi River on October 6 & 7. On official maps, the Mississippi River is merely the water that lies […]
Join us to celebrate the opening of a unique healing space supporting the health of both the Lake Street community and the Mississippi River. Discover a unique garden tucked right […]
Mississippi Park Connection needs help planting over 1,000 trees and shrubs at Crosby Farm Regional Park this tree-planting season. In collaboration with the City of Saint Paul, we will be […]
You’re invited to settle in, look closely, and become part of a global effort to capture a living snapshot of the world’s bird populations at Mni Owe Sni (Coldwater Spring). […]
Visit the We Are Water Exhibit, which examines water issues in local communities through personal stories, histories, and scientific information. The event is kicked off by keynote speaker Kao Kalia […]
Dakota people view all living things – plants, animals, land, water and people – as relatives. What would our city look like if we treated every neighbor – every wahúnuŋpa […]
Take a self-guided poetry walk near the river. Let the river inspire you to write your own “river of words” using paper and pencil or magnetic words. You can also […]
Mississippi Park Connection needs help planting over 1,000 trees and shrubs at Crosby Farm Regional Park this tree-planting season. In collaboration with the City of Saint Paul, we will be […]
Join staff from Mississippi Gateway Regional Park and the Outdoor Recreation School to try two very modifiable activities. You will get to experience the accessible features at Mississippi Gateway while fishing in the Mississippi River and practicing archery. Participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Trained staff and volunteers will […]
Join Freshwater for an inspiring evening along the Mississippi River celebrating the power of water to connect people, communities, and ideas. This year’s Water Connects Us event will feature an Art for Water theme—exploring how creativity, storytelling, and shared experiences can deepen our connection to water and the role we all play in protecting it. […]
Join us for a bilingual (Spanish and English) celebration of all things Minnesota water! There will be a treasure hunt, Spanish vocabulary practice, music, and activities with Minda Gomez, author of Treasure of the North, the fourth book in the Martinez Kids Adventures book series! The program will be focused on K-2, but all ages […]
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.