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Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day along the Great Mississippi Flyway! Learn what makes this spot on the river so captivating for migratory birds. Check out the live raptors, attend a family-friendly bird walk or an indoor talk about bird conservation. Visit the new Gateway Center, Treetop Trail or walk across the dam. Food trucks with […]
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Adopt-a-Drain and the Metro Watershed Partners are offering discounted tickets for members of the Adopt-a-Drain program to come to the Minnesota Twins Game at Target Field stadium on Saturday, May 2. There will be an Adopt-a-Drain pre-game parade around the field with program participants, and information will be shared about the Sacred Water Shared Future […] |
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Get out and stretch your legs along the banks of the Mississippi River to find geocaches with trivia questions at each stop. Can you answer more of the river-related questions correctly than anyone else? |
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Do you know what happens after you flush? Learn about our wastewater system, how we minimize the stinky odors connected to the process, and what happens to the water before it returns to the Mississippi River.
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Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Doors Open Minneapolis at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization’s (MWMO) Stormwater Park and Learning Center. This free, citywide event organized by the nonprofit Rethos offers behind-the-scenes access to dozens of iconic and unique sites across Minneapolis. We’re proud to be part of this […]
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A project of the Art & Water Micro Residency supported by A House Unbuilt MAY 9 – JUNE 7, 2026 MICRO RESIDENCY: CHARCOAL EXPERIMENTS WITH KIMBERLY WETZEL Open Studio: Saturdays, Noon – 4pm During her time in residence, Kimberly will be creating a series of abstract charcoal drawings utilizing an experimental charcoal pouring process. These […] |
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Scoop for small aquatic animals along the edge of the river. Learn about what they eat, who eats them and what they tell us about the health of the mighty Mississippi River. All ages welcome. Free. |
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For 30 years, the Big River Journey field trip has engaged children on the Mississippi River. Our flagship program takes 3rd through 5th graders out on an authentic paddleboat in the Mississippi River for an eight mile journey filled with hands-on learning opportunities. Once a year, this field trip is open to grown-ups! We’ve kept […] |
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The Mississippi Muse series explores different aspects of the Mississippi River through a scientific and creative lens. Visualize and discover the earth’s processes that have shaped the river through this hands-on workshop. Explore the riverbed for evidence of geological history, then unearth some “wild clay” (natural clay deposits from the earth). Learn how to process […]
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Join us for a public learning and feedback event about stormwater and water quality. Learn how stormwater affects our lakes, rivers, and neighborhoods—and how we can work together to protect water quality. Talk with City staff, visit information tables, ask questions, and share feedback to help improve programs and future projects. We will also recognize […] |
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Join us on Wednesday, May 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for staff-led demonstrations, artmaking, and free ice cream! Visitors are invited to – Explore the We Are Water MN exhibit, – Experience short, family-friendly demonstrations of CRWD’s work, – Tour our LEED Gold-certified building, and – Make and take-home custom art in partnership […] |
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Spend some time along the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River with other like-minded crafters and artists. Bring a current project and work on it in the company of others or on your own, outside or in. Chat with a naturalist about a Mississippi River Flow Rate Blanket project that will show the history of […]
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The 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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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.
