They’ve popped up all over the community and beyond; the popular Little Free Library concept was started by Hudson resident Todd Bol to honor his mom, a book lover and avid reader. In 2009, Bol built the original one for his yard, loaded it with books, and added the essential ‘Free Books’ sign. He made some for friends and family, who enthusiastically embraced the project. Read more about Birthplace of the Little Free Library
Spring in Minnesota often arrives amid the snow and cold of March, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating the new season. Discover Stillwater, the area’s convention and visitors’ bureau, has teamed up with local vineyards, breweries and businesses to bring you Spring Into Stillwater, a weekend event based in the historic downtown. Participants receive special passes, called passports, to a variety of samples and discounts available at select locations.
Looking to do something a little off the beaten path for your child’s next birthday? Let them go wild at the Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center in Marine on St. Croix. Children ages 4 and older, and as many as 14 friends, can enjoy meeting a special guest when their two-hour party begins: This guest is one of the creatures who calls the center home and might include a barred owl, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, tiger salamander or painted turtle. A naturalist then takes partygoers out on the trails to explore and enjoy the outdoors. Read more about A Wild Rumpus
They say if walls could talk, we’d know the untold stories of our most beloved buildings. If the walls of Hudson’s Octagon House could talk, we’d hear several different perspectives—eight, to be exact. Read more about Hudson’s Octagon House Holds 100 years between Eight Walls
In the very first issue of St. Croix Valley Magazine you'll go behind the scenes at Lift Bridge Brewing Company, peek inside a Stillwater remodel and redesign and find inspiration for spring gifts from Hudson's best shops. Read more about March 2015 St. Croix Valley
Mozart’s Requiem is one of the most famous classical choral pieces, known for its poignant movements through solemnity, grief, consolation and celebration. Experience the majesty of this masterwork as performed by The Phipps Oratorio Society. $20 for adults; $10 for students and youth. 2 p.m. The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson; 715.386.8409; thephipps.org. Read more about Mozart’s Requiem
The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau invites local residents to discover the best of the Hudson area at its annual Spring Showcase. The event features a wide variety of local business offerings, from home furnishings to lawn services. Live entertainment, children’s activities and raffle prizes make the showcase fun for the whole family. Free. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Read more about Spring Showcase Business Expo
For one week, Afton-Lakeland Elementary students will join two directors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre to rehearse a Peter Pan performance. See what these young actors can accomplish in just five days. Free-will offerings accepted. 7 p.m. Oak-Land Junior High, 820 Manning Ave. Read more about Prairie Fire Performance
For more than 25 years, the students of Lake Elmo Elementary have been showing off their work at the annual art fair. Local families are invited to come out and get inspired by the creative expression of budding artists. Free. 5:30 p.m. Lake Elmo Elementary, 11030 Stillwater Blvd. N., Lake Elmo; 651.351.6700; stillwater.k12.mn.us. Read more about Student Art Fair
Peek inside the unique inns and historic sites of the St. Croix Valley in this self-guided tour. The best part? A chocolate treat awaits you at every stop. Participating locations vary by week, so look online to see which setup strikes your fancy. Recommended for ages 12 and older. $26 in advance, $30 day of. 1 p.m. Sundays. Inns of the Valley; 651.998.0185; innsofthevalley.com.
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