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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

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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...

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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

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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 ...

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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

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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...

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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)

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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 ...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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3 - 4 pm

Lake Elmo Library - Outside

Fri, Jul 4

Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade & Activities

9:30am

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12:30 pm

Downtown Lake Elmo

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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)

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

Event Details

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...

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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

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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

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8 pm

Lion's Park, Lake Elmo

Fri, Aug 8

Petite Concert

10:30

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11:30 am

Lake Elmo Library Meeting Rooms A+B

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Fri, Aug 8

Petite Concert

Young listeners will explore instruments hands-on while experiencing diverse musical traditions, fostering early music education, and buildi...

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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

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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...

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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...

Event Details

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

-

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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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5

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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...

Event Details

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...

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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...

Event Details

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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