7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 –The Nobel Conference — The Mighty Mississippi
The Nobel Conference — The Mighty Mississippi
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 between two banks; however, both cutting-edge science and ancient ways of knowing define the river as being much more expansive than that simple blue line […]
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 –Healing Water Garden Opening Celebration
Healing Water Garden Opening Celebration
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 into Lake Street. Its terraced water feature captures and cleans onsite stormwater, then reuses it to nourish native plants that support pollinators and wildlife. Flowing […]
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 –Public Tree Planting
Public Tree Planting
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 planting climate-adapted trees and shrubs to fill the gaps, create habitat, and grow a more resilient canopy in our floodplain forest. No experience required! We […]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 –The Big Sit: A Birding Celebration at Mni Owe Sni
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October 10, 2026 –We Are Water Exhibit Opening with Keynote Author Kao Kalia Yang
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October 10, 2026 –Owámniyomni Okhódayapi
The Big Sit: A Birding Celebration at Mni Owe Sni
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). […]
We Are Water Exhibit Opening with Keynote Author Kao Kalia Yang
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 Yang, author of Where Rivers Part and winner of the 2025 Minnesota Book Award in the memoir category. Registration is not required, but register to […]
Owámniyomni Okhódayapi
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 (two-legged) – as family? Join Owámniyomni Okhódayapi and partners for a panel discussion and community meal about what it means to be a good relative, […]
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 –Drop-In Discoveries: River of Words
Drop-In Discoveries: River of Words
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 add your ideas and sketches to our community poem. All ages welcome. Free.
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.