WHAT'S HAPPENING IN LAKE ELMO
RECURRING EVENTS IN LAKE ELMO - SUMMER
- Lake Elmo Library - Book club, story time, cards, classes
- Lake Elmo City Hall - Stay informed about what's going on in the city of Lake Elmo
- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center - Speakers, classes, storybook walks, and more + Buckthorn Removal Days in the fall and winter
- Yoga in the Park - Lake Elmo Park Reserve (Thursdays from 6-7 pm) Register online
OTHER EVENT CALENDARS IN THE ST. CROIX VALLEY AREA
- Lake Elmo Business List & Resources page - Information and calendars for organizations in Lake Elmo
- Discover Stillwater (Tourism Bureau) Calendar
- Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Calendar
- Washington County At-home Activities
- Washington County Parks & Recreation Events
AUGUST
Mon, Aug 18
Little Explorers: Camp Out
10 - 11:30 am
Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Mon, Aug 18
Little Explorers: Camp Out
Join in on our discovery of the different types of birds that are in our little park. We will match birds to their songs. Little Explorer se...
10 - 11:30 am
Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Thurs, Aug 21
Watercolor Workshop with Julie Schroeder
10 am - 2 pm
Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Thurs, Aug 21
Watercolor Workshop with Julie Schroeder
We are honored to regularly host Julie Schroeder’s popular art workshops here at the SMINC. Topics vary, as do prices. For more information,...
10 am - 2 pm
Sally Manzara Nature Interpretive Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Tues, Aug 26
Let's Make Stuff: Intro to Diamond Painting
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A&B
Tues, Aug 26
Let's Make Stuff: Intro to Diamond Painting
Join us for Let's Make Stuff to get crafty and learn something new! In this class, each participant will create their own diamond-painted o...
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A&B
Wed, Aug 27
Trails Together Hiking Club
9:30 - 10:30am
Meet at Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Wed, Aug 27
Trails Together Hiking Club
Trails Together is a new community hiking club! Join us at Sunfish Lake Park to explore the trails, enjoy nature, and make new friends along...
9:30 - 10:30am
Meet at Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
SEPTEMBER - Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Lake Elmo!
All Month
Lake Elmo Give-Backs
All Month
Lake Elmo Give-Backs
To celebrate 100 years, many businesses are featuring special products and services with a nod to Lake Elmo's history and centennial celebra...
Tues, Sept 2
Free Park Entry Tuesday (all Washington County Parks)
all day
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Tues, Sept 2
Free Park Entry Tuesday (all Washington County Parks)
On the first Tuesday (non-holiday) of every month, visit any Washington County Park for free. No vehicle permit required.
all day
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Fri, Sept 5
Community Day Picnic - Lake Elmo Bank
4
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7 pm
Lake Elmo Bank, Lake Elmo Branch
Fri, Sept 5
Community Day Picnic - Lake Elmo Bank
To kick off Lake Elmo's 100th Anniversary, Lake Elmo Bank is hosting its 29th annual Community Day Picnic, open to the entire community. Enj...
4
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7 pm
Lake Elmo Bank, Lake Elmo Branch
Sat, Sept 6
Ice Cream Social
1
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3pm
Gorman's Restaurant
Sat, Sept 6
Ice Cream Social
Enjoy a free ice cream treat and select from 21 flavors! Drive through, sit on the deck, or join us inside to look at all of the memorabilia...
1
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3pm
Gorman's Restaurant
Sat, Sept 6
Bluegrass Festival
2
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6pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - South Pavilion
Sat, Sept 6
Bluegrass Festival
The annual Washington County Bluegrass Festival fuses community, the great outdoors, and homegrown bluegrass music. It’s our way of celebrat...
2
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6pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - South Pavilion
Sat, Sept 13
Centennial Street Dance & Celebration - Hosted by the City of Lake Elmo
Evening
Downtown Lake Elmo - Lion's Park Area
Sat, Sept 13
Centennial Street Dance & Celebration - Hosted by the City of Lake Elmo
Save the date for a big community gathering as part of the 100th Anniversary celebrations throughout September! Details will be finalized so...
Evening
Downtown Lake Elmo - Lion's Park Area
Tues, Sept 16
Foraging Orientation
5
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7pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Tues, Sept 16
Foraging Orientation
Discover the secrets of sustainable foraging in this engaging, hands-on orientation! You’ll learn more about the park foraging permit proces...
5
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7pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Sat, Sept 20
Lake Elmo Swag Saturday
Store Hours Vary
Lake Elmo Mainstreet/Old Village Area: Establish Salon 9 am - 2 pm | La Vie Est Belle 10 am - 4 pm | My Empty Nest 10 am -5 pm
Sat, Sept 20
Lake Elmo Swag Saturday
Celebrate 100 years of Lake Elmo with Swag Saturday! Join Establish Salon, La Vie Est Belle, and My Empty Nest on Saturday, September 20th t...
Store Hours Vary
Lake Elmo Mainstreet/Old Village Area: Establish Salon 9 am - 2 pm | La Vie Est Belle 10 am - 4 pm | My Empty Nest 10 am -5 pm
Mon, Sept 22
Lake Elmo Fire Station Open House
4
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7 pm
Lake Elmo Fire Station | City Centre | 3880 Laverne Avenue N
Mon, Sept 22
Lake Elmo Fire Station Open House
Come by the Fire Station and meet your firefighters, Washington County Deputies, and Lakeview EMS Paramedics. You’ll also be able learn abou...
4
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7 pm
Lake Elmo Fire Station | City Centre | 3880 Laverne Avenue N
Wed, Sept 24
Trails Together Hiking Club
9:30
-
10:30 am
Meet at Sunfish Lake/ Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Wed, Sept 24
Trails Together Hiking Club
Trails Together is a new community hiking club! Join us at Sunfish Lake Park to explore the trails, enjoy nature, and make new friends along...
9:30
-
10:30 am
Meet at Sunfish Lake/ Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Thurs, Sept 25
Native Plants: Harvesting, Cleaning and Storing
6:30
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8 pm
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Thurs, Sept 25
Native Plants: Harvesting, Cleaning and Storing
The SMINC is happy to partner with the Washington County Master Gardeners to welcome Washington County Master Gardeners Chris Bremer and Dia...
6:30
-
8 pm
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center | Sunfish Lake Park
OCTOBER
Mon, Oct 6
Forest Bathing - A Full Moon Walk
7
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9pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Mon, Oct 6
Forest Bathing - A Full Moon Walk
Experience an ancient wellness practice being rediscovered anew in the 21st century. Join us on an immersive, meditative, and awe-inspiring...
7
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9pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Sat, Oct 11
Stargazing Date Night
6
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8:30 pm
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Sat, Oct 11
Stargazing Date Night
We are bringing back one of our most popular events from 2024. The Minnesota Astronomical Society will teach us all about the cosmos. We wil...
6
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8:30 pm
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Sat, Oct 18
Fall Tree Trek Guided Tour
1
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3 pm
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Sat, Oct 18
Fall Tree Trek Guided Tour
A cooperative effort of the Washington County Master Gardeners Tree Squad and the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, our Tree Trek f...
1
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3 pm
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Sat, Oct 25
Annual Sunfish Lake Park Buckthorn Removal Festival
9:30 am
-
noon
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Sat, Oct 25
Annual Sunfish Lake Park Buckthorn Removal Festival
Come and help your Park! Bring a team or join another group for the day. We cut identify and buckthorn for two hours, then pick a winning te...
9:30 am
-
noon
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
NOVEMBER
Sat, Nov 8
Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Nordic Center
Sat, Nov 8
Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Take part in a guided bird hike at Washington County Parks.
Join the ranks of 47 million birders in the U.S. Whether you’re new or experience...
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Nordic Center
CONTACT US
Requirements for Submitting an Event
- Events can be submitted by approved businesses and organizations listed on the Resources Page.
- Events must be in the city of Lake Elmo or show direct connection to serving the community of Lake Elmo.
- Regular events such a story time, church services, weekly gathering or promotional sales should be reserved for your business / organization calendar. We are happy to promote unique events or the start & end date of a seasonal event
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