7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Friday, September 18, 2026
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026 –Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival
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September 19, 2026 –Meet Me on the Mississippi
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September 19, 2026 –Big River Fishing
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September 19, 2026 –River Insects and Water Quality
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September 19, 2026 –Big River Fishing
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September 19, 2026 –Minnesota Fish Habitats with 4-H
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September 19, 2026 –Park After Dark
Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival
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.
Meet Me on the Mississippi
“Meet Me on the Mississippi” is a collaboration between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Three Rivers Park District on Saturday, September 19th and 26th, bringing together Gateway Regional Park, Kroening Nature Center and Graco Park for two weekends of activities celebrating the river and the many ways to experience it. Explore a new […]
Big River Fishing
Join us for Big River Fishing and celebrate the 100 years of collective restoration efforts that brought the 42-mile section from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, back to life. Let’s catch some fish and celebrate our progress and inspire the next 100 years of stewardship. All fishing equipment including casting instructions, river rods, tackle […]
River Insects and Water Quality
One way to determine water quality in a river is by examining the animals that live there. Drop by anytime to spend some time in the Mississippi River catching invertebrates. You’ll learn how to identify what we catch and use a biotic index to find out how healthy our stretch of the river is. Be […]
Big River Fishing
Join us for Big River Fishing and celebrate the 100 years of collective restoration efforts that brought the 42-mile section from the Twin Cities to Red Wing, back to life. Let’s catch some fish and celebrate our progress and inspire the next 100 years of stewardship. All fishing equipment including casting instructions, river rods, tackle […]
Minnesota Fish Habitats with 4-H
Best suited for youth ages 8 years and older. Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and streams are home to more than 160 species of fish. Whether you enjoy fishing, wildlife watching, or simply spending time near the water, come learn about the habitats of popular Minnesota fish species such as walleye, northern pike, perch, and trout, and […]
Park After Dark
Mark your calendars: Park After Dark returns Saturday, September 19, 2026! Half the park is after dark! Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection invite you to explore Crosby Farm Regional Park at night. The NPS and partners are hosting activities that engage the natural world through science and culture. Tap into […]
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026 –Watercolors at the River
Watercolors at the River
Using views of the Mississippi River as inspiration and the river’s water with your paints, create beautiful nature art. Learn a few watercolor tips and tricks while enjoying the sights and sounds of the river. Materials provided. $8/person.
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.