River Fest
Experience River Fest on the banks of the Mississippi River! Enjoy a day full of hands-on adventures, live entertainment and river-inspired fun for all ages. From Splashy river play and […]
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Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United States
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Roots of Resilience: Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities
Crosby Farm Regional Park 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us in the floodplain forest to learn about trees and how they impact community health! Mississippi Park Connection will be giving FREE hour-long guided tours at Crosby Farm Regional […]
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How Do We Move Through This? — A Movement Workshop Series on Water, Grief, and Collective Repair
MWMO Stormwater Park and Learning Center 2522 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHow Do We Move Through This? is a participatory movement workshop inviting youth and adults to explore their relationship to water, community, and change through embodied learning. Developed by interdisciplinary artist and choreographer Victoria Bradford Styrbicki, the workshop draws from her semaphore-inspired choreographic framework, in which coded gestures communicate messages that cannot always be spoken […]
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How Rivers Shape Lands
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesRivers literally shape the world around us. They cut through soil and rock, they build islands, and they move across landscapes. Explore the Mississippi River looking for landforms, and experiment […]
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River Concert: Vasili Kasatkin
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesAs the sun sets over the Mississippi River, the park comes alive with music, food and community. Inspired by the international sound of Vasili Kasatkin, this summer event blends cinematic […]
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Biking Through History: The Mighty Mississippi
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesRide along the Mississippi River and explore how the power of the river shaped the many cultures who called what is now Minnesota home. Enjoy the scenic and historic river and the layers of stories while enjoying the ride. Discover the vital role the Mississippi played in creating the “Mill City”. Stops include a brew […]
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Drop-In Discoveries: River Rocks
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesDrop in any time to look for rocks along the banks of the Mississippi. Learn how to identify your finds and bring your best rock related questions to see if […]
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Friends & Family Log Rolling
French Regional Park 12605 Rockford Rd., Plymouth, MN, United StatesRooted 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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Mississippi Muse: Mussels & Printmaking
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN, United StatesThe Mississippi Muse series explores different aspects of the Mississippi River through a scientific and creative lens. In August, it’s all about mussels. Explore different river species, their habitat and […]
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Picnic for the Park Annual Fundraiser: An Evening that Soars
Harriet Island Regional Park 200 Doctor Justus Ohage Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesCome and see the only national park dedicated to the Mississippi River! We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 20 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Harriet Island’s […]
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Friends & Family Log Rolling
Baker Park Reserve 2309 County Road 19, Maple Plain, MN, United StatesRooted 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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Mill District Art Walk: Connecting Art to 100 Years of Mississippi River Restoration
The Legacy Minneapolis, Bridgewater Lofts, Stonebridge Lofts 1240 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesYou are invited to a three-building art walk showcasing exhibits connected to themes about water and care for the river. All three buildings will be open from 3:00-6:00, and you […]
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.