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Refashioning Scrappy
Hudson's Lakfront Park - Picnic Point 18 Buckeye Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesHelp create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) … Continue reading Refashioning Scrappy
Free
Invasive Species Control on the St. Croix River – Demonstration & Information
Hudson's Lakefront Park Beach House 236-0263-00, Hudson, WI, United StatesThe Minnesota DNR and the Wisconsin DNR are teaming up to stop the spread of Invasive Fish Species such as Silver and Bighead Carp in the upper Mississippi River basin, … Continue reading Invasive Species Control on the St. Croix River – Demonstration & Information
Free
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Tricia & the Toonies ENVIRO-FUN Puppets
Hudson's Lakefront Park Bandshell 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesTricia & the Toonies will bring together viewers of all ages in environmental awareness, teamwork and fun. Learn about the many ways of reducing the amount of trash we generate … Continue reading Tricia & the Toonies ENVIRO-FUN Puppets
Free
RiverFest Family Movie Night
Hudson's Lakefront Park Bandshell 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesFamilies are invited to enjoy the FREE family-friendly movie ““Moana 2” at the Lakefront Park Bandshell. In this animated move, after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana … Continue reading RiverFest Family Movie Night
Free
Native American RiverFest Special
St. Croix Baking Company 424 2nd Street, Hudson, WIFeaturing special price on cranberry wild rice sourdough bread.
The State of the St. Croix Watershed
Camp St. Croix - RCU Discovery Center 345 Riverview Dr, Hudson, WI, United StatesThe public and Rotarians are invited to a free discussion by Angie Hong on the subject of the state of the watershed, following regular meeting of Hudson Daybreak Rotary. Speaker … Continue reading The State of the St. Croix Watershed
Free
Carpenter Nature Center Family Fun Open House
Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, United StatesJoin us at Carpenter Nature Center’s WI Campus for a morning of family fun. Visitors can meet some of CNC’s live animal ambassadors, make a craft, coloring pages, nature scavenger … Continue reading Carpenter Nature Center Family Fun Open House
Free
Outdoor Storytime at Weitkamp Park
Weitkamp Park 648 O'Neil Road, Hudson, United StatesJoin Miss Sara and Miss Annie, from the Hudson Area Public Library for a special RiverFest storytime!
Free
Refashioning Scrappy
The Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St, Hudson, United StatesHelp create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) … Continue reading Refashioning Scrappy
Free
Native American Cuisine at Black Rooster Bistro
Black Rooster Bistro 516 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesEnjoy indigenous based menu items at Black Rooster Bistro (while supplies last).
Refashioning Scrappy
The Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St, Hudson, United StatesHelp create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) … Continue reading Refashioning Scrappy
Free
Stuart Stott’s Music Program and Library Ice Cream Social
Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesJoin us for an engaging family concert with loads of group participation. Ice cream provided by the Hudson Area Library Foundation and Friends of the Hudson Area Library.
Free
RiverFest Partner Display Booths
Hudson's Lakefront Park Bandshell 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesCome down to Lakefront Park EARLY to spend time at the Non-profit display booths. RiverFest partner organizations and other non-profits groups will have booths with information, activities and demonstrations before … Continue reading RiverFest Partner Display Booths
Free
Cloud in a Jar with Mr. Mick
Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesMr. Mick will be teaching us about how clouds are formed. Join us outside on the library terrace.
Free
St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert
Hudson's Lakefront Park Bandshell 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesView a video of the St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert on River Channel. The FREE St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert is a popular RiverFest event. Celebrating community and … Continue reading St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert
Free
Indigenous Art Walk
Downtown Hudson WI 2nd Street, Hudson, WIVisit participating locations for Indigenous art, books and crafts including professional artists. Thomasina TopBear’s “Generations, The Growth of People” mural at The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St, … Continue reading Indigenous Art Walk
Free
Let’s Go Paddling!
Willow River State Park 1034 County Road A, Hudson, WI, United StatesMeet at 10am SHARP at the Willow River boat launch Willow River State Park, 1034 County Road A, Hudson Registration is required as spots are limited. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/LetsPaddleWillow In … Continue reading Let’s Go Paddling!
$25
Make & Take Crafts and STEM Activities at the Library
Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesCloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
Free
Foraging Walk at Bluebird Hill Homestead
Bluebird Hill Homestead 456 Old E East, Hudson, WI, United StatesJoin local forager Russ Lake at Bluebird Hill Homestead for an evening walk to connect with nature and lean about the variety of edible plants growing on the homestead property, … Continue reading Foraging Walk at Bluebird Hill Homestead
Free, but reservations are required.
Native American Dream Catcher Class
The Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St, Hudson, United StatesJoin storyteller Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette and make your own dream catcher. Open to both adults and children. Free Class
Free
Native American Artist Melissa Fowler
The Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St, Hudson, United StatesMeet acclaimed birch and bead artist Melissa Niigaaniigaabowikwe Fowler.
Make & Take Crafts and STEM Activities at the Library
Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesCloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.
Free
Native American Celebration
Hudson's Lakefront Park Bandshell 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesView a video of the 2025 Native American Celebration on the River Channel. Gather by the river for a Native American Cultural Celebration. 1 - 2:30 pm: Michael “Laughing Fox” … Continue reading Native American Celebration
Free
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Watch Video of “Indigenous Scars: Wisconsin Massacre & Boarding Schools”
Carpenter Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus 279 South Cove Road, Hudson, United StatesDid you miss the "Indigenous Scars: Wisconsin Massacre & Boarding Schools" presentation? You can watch a video of the program on YouTube. Thank you to the River Channel for recording … Continue reading Watch Video of “Indigenous Scars: Wisconsin Massacre & Boarding Schools”
Free