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.
St. Croix Baking Company will feature a special price on cranberry wild rice sourdough bread.
Join Miss Sara and Miss Annie, from the Hudson Area Public Library for a special RiverFest storytime!
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.
Black Rooster Bistro will feature an indigenous based menu of bison tartar with cured duck egg, fermented corn, sun chokes and wild rice. (while supplies last)
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Come down to Lakefront Park before the RiverFest Concert to spend time at the non-profit displays. RiverFest partner organizations and other non-profits groups will have booths with information, activities, and demonstrations before and during the concert.
Mr. Mick will lead a STEM activity after our community programs. No registration required. Everyone welcome!
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
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!
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.
Hudson’s own, Liz Malanaphy will lead a local youth group, The Pop-Up Players, in a eco-friendly performance that explores clean water and the environment.
Families are invited to enjoy the FREE family-friendly movie “Zootopia 2” at the Lakefront Park Bandshell.
Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and watch the movie under the stars. Experience this entertain kids' movie outdoors on a giant 40 ft. inflatable screen!
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.
Gather by the river for a Native American Cultural Celebration. 1 - 2:30 pm: A focus on Dakota culture hosted by Rosetta “Rosie” Peters, a Minnesota-based poet, author and storyteller. • Singing by Imnizaska Drum Group, a vibrant, intertribal drum collective deeply rooted in cultural preservation and education. • Dancing by Zach Red Bear and … Continue reading Native American Celebration
Join us at Lucky Guys Distillery on July 25 from 1-5pm for complimentary tasting of their Gold Medal winning Black Walnut Liqueur.