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Tropical Wings Rainforest in the Atrium Gallery

The Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St, Hudson, United States

To celebrate the neotropical migratory birds who make the St. Croix River Valley their summer home, The Phipps Atrium Gallery has been transformed into a tropical rainforest with birds made by students from Willow River Elementary School under the direction of local artist Lana Sjoberg. This project is a partnership with Tropical Wings, a non-profit … Continue reading Tropical Wings Rainforest in the Atrium Gallery →

Free

Refashioning Scrappy

Hudson's Lakfront Park - Picnic Point 18 Buckeye Street, Hudson, WI, United States

Help 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) on Tuesday and at The Phipps  (on the north lawn) on Wednesday & Thursday. All are welcome to come and help!

Free
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Hudson & North Hudson River Cleanup

Hudson's Lakefront Park Bandshell 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United States

The annual River Cleanup is a core activity of Hudson’s St. Croix RiverFest. Community volunteers get out on the riverbank collecting trash and working to help clean up the river (trash bags will be provided). While the goal of RiverFest is to get people out to enjoy the river, the River Cleanup is the “purpose” … Continue reading Hudson & North Hudson River Cleanup →

Free

Make & Take Crafts and STEM Activities at the Library

Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St, Hudson, WI, United States

Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.

Free

Carpenter Nature Center’s Animals of the St. Croix

Hudson's Lakfront Park - Picnic Point 18 Buckeye Street, Hudson, WI, United States

Join Carpenter Nature Center (CNC) staff to learn about some of the amazing animals that call the St. Croix River Valley their home and meet them up close! CNC is an environmental education and conservation organization with the mission of fostering appreciation and inspiring stewardship of the natural world. With campuses on both the Minnesota … Continue reading Carpenter Nature Center’s Animals of the St. Croix →

Free

Invasive Species Control on the St. Croix River – Demonstration & Information

Hudson's Lakefront Park Beach House 236-0263-00, Hudson, WI, United States

The 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, including the St. Croix River. Come and see the Minnesota DNR's Electrofishing Boat demonstration (water conditions permitting). There will also be display booths at the … Continue reading Invasive Species Control on the St. Croix River – Demonstration & Information →

Free

The State of the St. Croix Watershed

Camp St. Croix - RCU Discovery Center 345 Riverview Dr, Hudson, WI, United States

The 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 Angie Hong, Water Education Specialist, Minnesota Washington Conservation District will discuss the St. Croix River watershed, of nearly 8,000 square miles and includes dozens of … 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 States

Join 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 hunt and take a hike. Free for all ages, indoor and outdoor activities.

Free

Outdoor Storytime at Weitkamp Park

Weitkamp Park 648 O'Neil Road, Hudson, United States

Join Miss Sara and Miss Annie, from the Hudson Area Public Library for a special RiverFest storytime!

Free

Stuart Stott’s Music Program and Library Ice Cream Social

Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St, Hudson, WI, United States

Join 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

Cloud in a Jar with Mr. Mick

Hudson Area Public Library 700 1st St, Hudson, WI, United States

Mr. 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 States

The FREE St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert is a popular RiverFest event. Celebrating community and the scenic St. Croix River with something for people of all ages. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled family evening! Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy the show. … Continue reading St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert →

Free

Indigenous Art Walk

Downtown Hudson WI 2nd Street, Hudson, WI

Visit 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, Hudso. Visit Birkmose Park Mounds plus History Walk and Native American plaque in Lakefront Park, 1st St, Hudson. Feature display of artwork by Turtle Woman … Continue reading Indigenous Art Walk →

Free

Let’s Go Paddling!

Willow River State Park 1034 County Road A, Hudson, WI, United States

Meet 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 honor of RiverFest week, join our naturalists on a scenic kayaking trip up to the beautiful Willow Falls, before peacefully floating back down the Willow … 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 States

Cloud 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 States

Join 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, as well as in your own backyard. This event is most appropriate for adults/teens. Any children attending must be supervised. Dogs are not allowed. This … Continue reading Foraging Walk at Bluebird Hill Homestead →

Free, but reservations are required.

Native American Artist Melissa Fowler

The Phipps Center for the Arts 109 Locust St, Hudson, United States

Meet 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 States

Cloud Spotter, Water Bead Bracelet or Riverfest Headband - make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.

Free