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  • Bison Viewing at Belwin Conservancy

    Belwin Conservancy: Bison Observation Area 15551 Division Street, Afton, MN

    Open dawn to dusk thru September at Belwin Conservancy: Bison Observation Area. Park at the viewing area and climb the platform to get a glimpse at these beautiful creatures. Bring your binoculars. Free

    Free

  • Make & Take Crafts and STEM Activities at the Library

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

    Stop by the Library during open hours (Tues.-Thur. 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm & Sat. 10am-3pm) for RiverFest STEM activity or make a River Otter. Make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.

    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

  • 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” for the RiverFest celebration. Meet at the Bandshell for the Lakefront Park area cleanup.

    Free

  • Carpenter Nature Center’s Animals of the St. Croix

    Hudson's Lakefront 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!

    Free

  • NPS Big River Clam Cleanup

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

    During this hands-on event National Park Service divers will bring up native mussels from the river bottom for the audience to scrape off the non-native zebra mussels. Explanations and equipment will be provided.

    Free

  • Refashioning Scrappy

    Hudson's Lakefront 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.
    All are welcome to come and help!

    Free

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

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

    Come and see the Minnesota DNR’s Electrofishing Boat demonstration at 2:30 and 3:30pm (water conditions permitting) at the Lakefront Park Beach.
    The Minnesota DNR will have a display booth at Picnic Point. Meet the Aquatics and Fisheries Biologists and see carp mounts and a carp tracking acoustic tag display.

    Free

  • History Hot Spot: Birkmose Mounds

    Birkmose Park 50 Coulee Road, Hudson, WI, United States

    Take an interpretive tour of the Birkmose Mounds covering general history, archaeology, and preservation of mounds. The guided tour is 45-60 minutes and costs $15/person (payable ahead of time or on-site). The "Ask Us!" table and entrance to park is free of charge.

    $15

  • 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

  • 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. Colleen Raye will be joining the concert as a featured guest artist. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled family evening! Families are encouraged to bring a … Continue reading St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert →

    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 Kayaks are limited! Registration is required, grab your spot here https://tinyurl.com/paddlewillow26 In honor of RiverFest week, join our park naturalists' on a scenic kayaking trip up to the beautiful Willow Falls, before peacefully floating back down … 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

    Stop by the Library during open hours (Tues.-Thur. 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm & Sat. 10am-3pm) for RiverFest STEM activity or make a River Otter. Make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.

    Free

  • Make & Take Crafts and STEM Activities at the Library

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

    Stop by the Library during open hours (Tues.-Thur. 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-6pm & Sat. 10am-3pm) for RiverFest STEM activity or make a River Otter. Make them with friends at the library or take the materials home.

    Free