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River Days of Action
River Days of Action is a two-week celebration of connection, community, and care for the Mighty Mississippi.
National Mississippi River Day
National Mississippi River Day is a celebration to honor, protect, and connect with the river that is lifeblood of our nation.
Monday, June 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, June 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 –Rafting on the River (morning)
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June 6, 2026 –Hastings Lock and Dam New Island Walk Along Levee
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June 6, 2026 –Rafting on the River (afternoon)
Rafting on the River (morning)
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.
Hastings Lock and Dam New Island Walk Along Levee
This event will start at the Lock and Dam #2 visitor parking lot from there we will walk to the levee where the island is located. Along the way we will have two people from the Corp of Engineers talk about the restoration work in the forest next to the lock and dam. We will continue to walk to the levee and there they will tell us about the reason for the island and the engineering involved in building them. After this talk, we will hear about the future work which is the planting of the island with native plants which will both benefit wildlife and help to stabilize the island. from there we will wall the overlook to get a view of the area from an elevated site.
Rafting on the River (afternoon)
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.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
No events on this day.
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.