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
JUNE
Wed, Jun 25
Trails Together - Hiking Club
9:30 - 10:30 am
Meet at Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Event Details
Wed, Jun 25
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, Jun 26
Science in the Summer with the Bakken Musuem
2 - 4 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A+B
Event Details
Thurs, Jun 26
Science in the Summer with the Bakken Musuem
Be a Health Scientist with The Bakken Museum this summer at Lake Elmo Library! Taking on the roles of real scientists, you will investigate ...
2 - 4 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A+B
Thurs, Jun 26
Yoga in the Park
6 - 7 pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - North Pavilion
Event Details
Thurs, Jun 26
Yoga in the Park
Reconnect with the rhythms of nature as you flow through a variety of yoga poses under the open sky with Yoga in the Park! Embrace the tranq...
6 - 7 pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - North Pavilion
Sat, Jun 28
Cimarron Community Farm Volunteer Event
10am - 2pm
Cimarron Community Farm - 10th Street & Lake Elmo Ave (SE Quadrant)
Event Details
Sat, Jun 28
Cimarron Community Farm Volunteer Event
We need your help! On June 28th from 10am-2pm Cimarron Community Farm is opening a new field block to increase production in 2026. In order ...
10am - 2pm
Cimarron Community Farm - 10th Street & Lake Elmo Ave (SE Quadrant)
Sat, Jun 28
Campfire Program - Animals Nobody Loves
7- 8pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Event Details
Sat, Jun 28
Campfire Program - Animals Nobody Loves
- Each program will present live creatures, facts, and/or exhibits for hands-on, family learning.
- Program topics: animal adaptations, bats, bir...
7- 8pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
JULY
Tues, Jul 1
Art Connects Artwork Morning Drop-Off
8-10 am
A House Unbuilt Studio | 321 S Main St Suite 204 | Stillwater, MN
Event Details
Tues, Jul 1
Art Connects Artwork Morning Drop-Off
Join us for the first artwork drop-off for Art Connects Community, Sustainable Stillwater MN’s new creative initiative that invites people o...
8-10 am
A House Unbuilt Studio | 321 S Main St Suite 204 | Stillwater, MN
Tues, Jul 1
Free Park Entry Tuesday (all Washington County Parks)
all day
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Event Details
Tues, Jul 1
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
Thurs, Jul 3
Scoop, Pour, and Splash: Water Table
3 - 4 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Outside
Event Details
Thurs, Jul 3
Scoop, Pour, and Splash: Water Table
Come enjoy Lake Elmo Library's water table! This program will take place outside. In case of inclement weather, this program will be cancell...
3 - 4 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Outside
Fri, Jul 4
Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade & Activities
9:30am
-
12:30 pm
Downtown Lake Elmo
Event Details
Fri, Jul 4
Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade & Activities
**Important ** Parade starts at 10:00 am this year! Join us for the 37th annual 4th of July Kids Parade, where kids (of all ages) are the st...
9:30am
-
12:30 pm
Downtown Lake Elmo
Thurs, Jul 10
Explorer's Club: Magnets
3 pm -or- 4 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A & B
Event Details
Thurs, Jul 10
Explorer's Club: Magnets
Come explore the wonders of magnets at Lake Elmo Library.
This program will start at 3 p.m. The 4 p.m. program will be a repeat of this progr...
3 pm -or- 4 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A & B
Sat, Jul 12
Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
9 - 10:30 am
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Nordic Center
Event Details
Sat, Jul 12
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 experienc...
9 - 10:30 am
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - Nordic Center
Wed, Jul 16
Plant A Seed - Green Business Members
5 - 6:30 pm
Establish Salon | 3515 Lake Elmo Ave N (then walk to Thrive-HQ, end at Lake Elmo Inn)
Event Details
Wed, Jul 16
Plant A Seed - Green Business Members
Green Business Members — you’re invited to an inspiring summer evening of connection and discovery at our Plant a Seed Meet-up. This event i...
5 - 6:30 pm
Establish Salon | 3515 Lake Elmo Ave N (then walk to Thrive-HQ, end at Lake Elmo Inn)
Fri, Jul 18
The Bazillions
10:30 - 11:30 am
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A & B
Event Details
Fri, Jul 18
The Bazillions
Be entertained by rocking guitars, clever lyrics, and energetic music played by The Bazillions, a kid-friendly rock-and-roll band. This prog...
10:30 - 11:30 am
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A & B
Thurs, Jul 24
Spinner Tables with MelonSeeds
3 - 5 pm (drop in)
Lake Elmo Library - Outside
Event Details
Thurs, Jul 24
Spinner Tables with MelonSeeds
Explore art and circular motion with paint spinner tables from MelonSeeds. This program will be held outside of Lake Elmo Library. In case o...
3 - 5 pm (drop in)
Lake Elmo Library - Outside
Wed, Jul 30
Trails Together Hiking Club
9:30 - 10:30 am
Meet at Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Event Details
Wed, Jul 30
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
AUGUST
Sat, Aug 2
Campfire Program: Raptors
7 - 8pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Event Details
Sat, Aug 2
Campfire Program: Raptors
Join area naturalists at outdoor park amphitheaters at Lake Elmo Park Reserve for a variety of engaging nature programs.
- Each program will pr...
7 - 8pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Tues, Aug 5
Free Park Entry Tuesday (all Washington County Parks)
all day
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Event Details
Tues, Aug 5
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
Tues, Aug 5
Lake Elmo Night Out
6
-
8 pm
Lion's Park, Lake Elmo
Event Details
Tues, Aug 5
Lake Elmo Night Out
Click here for the Lake Elmo Night Out Facebook Page to learn more about this annual community event!
6
-
8 pm
Lion's Park, Lake Elmo
Fri, Aug 8
Petite Concert
10:30
-
11:30 am
Lake Elmo Library Meeting Rooms A+B
Event Details
Fri, Aug 8
Petite Concert
Young listeners will explore instruments hands-on while experiencing diverse musical traditions, fostering early music education, and buildi...
10:30
-
11:30 am
Lake Elmo Library Meeting Rooms A+B
Tues, Aug 26
Let's Make Stuff: Intro to Diamond Painting
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Lake Elmo Library - Meeting Rooms A&B
Event Details
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
Event Details
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!
Tues, Sept 2
Free Park Entry Tuesday (all Washington County Parks)
all day
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 which is open to the entire commun...
4
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7 pm
Lake Elmo Bank, Lake Elmo Branch
Sat, Sept 6
Bluegrass Festival
2
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6pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - South Pavilion
Event Details
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 celebra...
2
-
6pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve - South Pavilion
Tues, Sept 16
Foraging Orientation
5
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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...
5
-
7pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Wed, Sept 25
Trails Together Hiking Club
9:30
-
10:30 am
Meet at Sunfish Lake/Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center
Event Details
Wed, Sept 25
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
OCTOBER
Mon, Oct 6
Forest Bathing - A Full Moon Walk
7
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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...
7
-
9pm
Lake Elmo Park Reserve
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
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
Sat, Dec 6
Light Up Lake Elmo
Downtown Lake Elmo
Event Details
Sat, Dec 6
Light Up Lake Elmo
Stay tuned for more details!
Downtown Lake Elmo
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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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