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
SEPTEMBER - Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Lake Elmo
All Month
Lake Elmo Give-Backs
Event Details
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...
Earlier September Events (Already Passed)
Event Details
Earlier September Events (Already Passed)
Thank you to everyone who has already hosted an event in September!
- Fri, Sept 5 - Centennial Sip & Savor Friday Tastings (Village Wine & Spir...
Fri, Sept 12
Centennial Sip & Savor Friday Tastings
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6pm
Village Wine and Liquor - Lake Elmo
Event Details
Fri, Sept 12
Centennial Sip & Savor Friday Tastings
Raise a toast and join Village Wine & Liquor for a fun, informal gathering to celebrate this exciting milestone and sample a variety of tast...
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6pm
Village Wine and Liquor - Lake Elmo
Sat, Sept 13
Centennial Street Dance & Celebration - Hosted by the City of Lake Elmo
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10 pm
Downtown Lake Elmo - Lion's Park Area
Event Details
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 celebration throughout September! Join the City of Lake Elmo fo...
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10 pm
Downtown Lake Elmo - Lion's Park Area
Tues, Sept 16
Foraging Orientation
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7pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Event Details
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...
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7pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Fri, Sept 19
Centennial Sip & Savor Friday Tastings
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6pm
Village Wine and Liquor - Lake Elmo
Event Details
Fri, Sept 19
Centennial Sip & Savor Friday Tastings
Raise a toast and join Village Wine & Liquor for a fun, informal gathering to celebrate this exciting milestone and sample a variety of tast...
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6pm
Village Wine and Liquor - Lake Elmo
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
Event Details
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
Sat, Sept 20
Hike! Sunfish Lake Park with Social(able) Fitness
10 am
Sunfish Lake Park - See registration for specifics
Event Details
Sat, Sept 20
Hike! Sunfish Lake Park with Social(able) Fitness
Join Us! We will be exploring Sunfish Lake Park which is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the Lake Elmo park system. Hike Plan: W...
10 am
Sunfish Lake Park - See registration for specifics
Sat, Sept 20
Live Music and Family Fun - Fall Fundraiser
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7 pm
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Event Details
Sat, Sept 20
Live Music and Family Fun - Fall Fundraiser
Come out and enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon at the SMINC! As we come to the end of our fiscal year, we’re putting on one more fundraiser...
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7 pm
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Sun, Sept 21
Sunday in the Side Yard - Coffee, Creativity & Kindness
11 am
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2 pm
Sunshine Coffee Company
Event Details
Sun, Sept 21
Sunday in the Side Yard - Coffee, Creativity & Kindness
Join us for a community gathering centered around nature, creativity, and kindness (weather permitting).
11 am
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2 pm
Sunshine Coffee Company
Mon, Sept 22
Lake Elmo Fire Station Open House
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7 pm
Lake Elmo Fire Station | City Centre | 3880 Laverne Avenue N
Event Details
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...
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7 pm
Lake Elmo Fire Station | City Centre | 3880 Laverne Avenue N
Wed, Sept 24
Trails Together Hike - Centennial Theme
9:30
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10:30 am
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Event Details
Wed, Sept 24
Trails Together Hike - Centennial Theme
Let’s Hit the Trail and Celebrate 100 Years of Lake Elmo!
Join Trails Together hikers for a special adventure as we celebrate the City of Lak...
9:30
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10:30 am
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center | Sunfish Lake Park
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
Event Details
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
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8 pm
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Fri, Sept 26
Centennial Sip & Savor Friday Tasting
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6 pm
Village Wine & Liquor Lake Elmo
Event Details
Fri, Sept 26
Centennial Sip & Savor Friday Tasting
Raise a toast and join Village Wine & Liquor for a fun, informal gathering to celebrate this exciting milestone and sample a variety of tast...
3
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6 pm
Village Wine & Liquor Lake Elmo
Fri, Sept 26
Movie in the Courtyard - Games, Popcorn, Pizza & Ice Cream with Stable Pizzeria, Lake Elmo Creamery
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9 pm
*Rescheduled from 9/19* Courtyard between State Farm Agency and Lake Elmo Library | Downtown Lake Elmo Avenue
Event Details
Fri, Sept 26
Movie in the Courtyard - Games, Popcorn, Pizza & Ice Cream with Stable Pizzeria, Lake Elmo Creamery
Join us for a Movie in the Courtyard event on Friday, September 19th! This celebration brings together 100 years of Lake Elmo history with g...
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9 pm
*Rescheduled from 9/19* Courtyard between State Farm Agency and Lake Elmo Library | Downtown Lake Elmo Avenue
Sun, Sept 28
Pioneer Day at the Nature Center
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4 pm
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center | Sunfish Lake Park
Event Details
Sun, Sept 28
Pioneer Day at the Nature Center
The village/city of Lake Elmo turns 100 this year, and we’re going to take a trip back in time and see how things were done in those bygone ...
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4 pm
Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center | Sunfish Lake Park
OCTOBER
Mon, Oct 6
Forest Bathing - A Full Moon Walk
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9pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Event Details
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...
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9pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Sat, Oct 11
Stargazing Date Night
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8:30 pm
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Event Details
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...
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8:30 pm
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Sat, Oct 18
Fall Tree Trek Guided Tour
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3 pm
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Event Details
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...
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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
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noon
Meet at Sunfish Lake- Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Event Details
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
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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
Event Details
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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