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STILLWATER FARMER’S MARKET When: 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Oct. 23. Where: Riverview Parking Lot, 3rd and Pine Street (across from Historic Courthouse). Details: Assortment of organic food, vegetables, crafts, fruits and local specialties. Contact: localharvest.org/ stillwater-farmers-market.
‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, Friday, Oct. 1, Saturday, Oct. 2, and Sunday Oct. 3; 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N. in Stillwater. Details: Students ages 13-18 perform one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Tickets $10/adults; $7 under 18; 5 and under free. Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org.
FALL FAMILY NIGHT HIKE When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Enjoy night hiking along 5.5 miles of lighted cross-country ski trails. Free with vehicle permit. Contact: co.washington. mn.us/parks.
RIVERTOWN FALL ART FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 Where: North Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater. Details: Street Croix Valley’s largest juried art festival features the works of more than 150 artists from around the country, food vendors, beer tent, live music, culinary arts. Contact: 651-430-2306 or rivertownartfestival.com.
NOOKS & CRANNIES TOUR When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets in Stillwater. Details: Behind the scenes guided tour of the courthouse. $10/person; registration required. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/hc.
BREWERS AND BOURBON BAZAAR When: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Where: Avalon Riverboat in Stillwater. Details: Annual Fundraiser for Stillwater Sunrise Rotary includes numerous brewers and restaurants. Tickets $55, includes commemorative tasting glass, food item and beer and bourbon samples. Contact: brewersbazaar.com.
MARINE MILLS FOLK SCHOOL THIRD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St. Marine on St. Croix. Details: Artist marketplace with handmade art for sale, demonstrations by local
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artists, a sheep herding demonstration with real dogs and sheep, free classes, and cake. Free and open to the public. Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org.
MARINE FIRE AND AMBULANCE STREET DANCE When: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. Where: Downtown Marine on St. Croix. Details: Annual familyfriendly fundraiser for the Marine fi re department. Contact: marineonstcroix.org.
BAUBLES, BANGLES AND BLING When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W. in Stillwater. Details: One-of-a-kind jewelry, handbags and fashion scarves for sale. Proceeds benefit Community Thread programs for older adults. Saturday is buy one, get one free. Face masks required. Contact: 651-439-7434 or communitythreadmn.org.
WOLF HOWL When: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Road NE. in Stacy. Details: Sit around a bonfi re and learn about the center’s resident wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, lynx and raptors. All ages outdoor event. Contact: 651-464-3993 or wildlifesciencecenter.org.
NASHVILLE NIGHTS When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. Where: JX Event Venue, 1232nd St. in Stillwater. Details: Monthly singer/ songwriter series featuring Tommy Howell. Doors open at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Tickets $10, general admission. Contact: one23events.com.
GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix. Details: Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data by completing bird count surveys. Trail conditions vary. Free with parks permit. Contact: co.washington. mn.us/parks.
BELWIN 50-YEAR CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S. in Afton. Details: Spans Belwin’s 1,500 acre property. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org.
HARVEST FEST AND GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10. Where: Lowell Park and Riverfront Gazebo, downtown
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Washington County Historic Courthouse candlelight tours When: 7, 7:45, and 8:30 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse at 101 Pine Street W. in Stillwater. Cost: $10 per person. Reservations are required; call 651-275-7075 to register. Details: Tours are limited to 12 participants and one tour guide, for those ages 10 and older. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Face masks are required for vaccinated and unvaccinated participants. Masks can be provided upon request. Join the group for a unique experience walking the halls of the Historic Courthouse at night by candlelight. Explore the areas typically closed to the public, including the basement, sheriff’s residence, and the 1900s county jail. Learn the history behind this historic site and listen to some fun, slightly spooky stories along the way. Contact: For more information go to www.co.washington.mn.us/parks. Stillwater. Details: Community festival featuring giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin drop, and pumpkin regatta on the St. Croix; live music, beer and wine garden, chili cook off, vendor market, and kids activities. Contact: harvestfeststillwater. com.
ANDA FLAMENCO COMPANY When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N. in Stillwater. Details: Authentic Spanish flamenco performance by local dance company. Tickets $20 general admission. 2-hour performance with intermission. Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org.
TELESCOPES ON THE TERRACE When: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12. Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Astronomer-led discussion followed by opportunity to gaze at the night sky through telescopes. Free; registration required. Contact: washcolib.com.
HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS When: various times, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 14-29. Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Tour Stillwater by trolley with live actors telling true stories of the city’s haunted past. $42 ticket includes tour, cocktails, movies, scavenger hunt, bonfi re, s’mores, and prizes.
Contact: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com.
SOURDOUGH FROM START TO FINISH When: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th Street Marine on St. Croix. Details: Two-session class to learn the secrets of making sourdough bread without commercial yeast. Class begins Friday night with the fermenting process. Registration required; $90. Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org.
STILLWATER FALL CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: 140 crafters and vendors with holiday décor and gifts, clothing, jewelry, home décor, treats, candles, ceramics. Health and beauty, art work and more. Free admission. Contact: rsgdevelopment.com.
TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN SPOON CARVING When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix. Details: Introductory class to learn to carve a medium-sized cooking or serving spoon. Registration required; $85. Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org.
TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN STREET When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Where: Downtown Stillwater. Details: Kids can dress up and trick or treat at participating businesses.
GARDEN MARKET CRAFT SALE When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. Where: Bayport Public Library, 582 4th St. N. Details: Affordable gifts, houseplants, dried botanicals, silent auction, seed giveaway, live music and more to benefit Washington County Master Gardeners. Contact: washingtoncountymg.org.
GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Where: Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave. in Stillwater. Details: Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data by completing bird count surveys. Trail conditions vary. Free with parks permit. Contact: co.washington. mn.us/parks.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Where: Centennial Elementary, 4657 North Road in Circle Pines. Details: Light breakfast, crafts, cookie decorating and visit with Santa for kids ages 2-10 and their families.
