EVENTS
Events this summer at the 2025 Market!
Join us on Wednesdays 3-6PM for all the market has to offer plus food and fun for the whole family!
Weekly: Scandia Elementary IB World School will be providing engaging activities pulled from the curriculum and chosen by teachers to highlight the interactive learning that happens daily within the classroom!
June 4 - Opening day of the Market!
Baby Goats by Poplar Hill Dairy Farm
5-6pm performance by the Pleasant Valley Cloggers a nonprofit family orientated performance dance team featuring Traditional American dance form
Community table features Pastor Seth Perry of Elim Lutheran Church and the Invisible Wounds Project in Forest Lake that provides support for those who serve including veterans, military, police, fire, EMS, frontline medical staff, corrections, 911 dispatch, and their families. Learn about mental health resources and presentations that are available for first responders and veterans groups.
Big Star Food -featuring egg rolls & cream cheese wontons
June 11:
Visit the Washington County Library booth to find out about our all ages summer reading programs, learn about our new seed library, and how best to access our materials - there's something for everyone!
Join the Washington County Master Gardener program to learn about horticulture, pollinator health, plant biodiversity, climate responsiveness, local food, and nearby nature.
Music by Captain Crunch (no relation) - not your Grandma's bluegrass band!
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
June 18
FREE Dinner from the Scandia Marine Lions Foundation with free will donation supporting the Scandia Marine Food Shelf.
Toddler Dance Party 5-6pm. Come one come all. This dance party is for all of us, parents and big kids alike, but the stars of the show are the toddlers. Is there anything more joyful than a toddler dancing?
FREE yoga for all experience levels from 5:30-6pm by Raw Emerald Yoga. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, bring a yoga mat and immerse yourself in this rejuvenating practice while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the market. If you don’t have a yoga mat, don't worry - a few will be available for you to borrow.
Learn about the Scandia Heritage Alliance which helps to preserve and celebrate Scandia's rich history, culture, arts and rural character. They are working on the development of Water Tower Barn Scandia arts and heritage center, development of the Scandia Heritage Trail and a Scandia History Series.
June 25
Learn about the Lakes Center for Youth and Families which provides counseling, intervention and enrichment programming for youth and families.
Visit the Marine Community Library table to learn about programing for youth and adults including documentary night, various musical guests, story time, and science camp for children.
Scandia Fire Station Day! See the fire trucks up close and enjoy activities for the kiddos.
Music by Peter Ruddy
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
July 2
Community table features SPEAC (Substance Prevention Education & Action Coalition) which is a group of parents, students, and community members in Forest Lake working together to prevent underage substance use and promote positive life choices.
Music by Peter Ruddy who plays an eclectic mix of Celtic folk, swingy jazz, blues and much more on 6 and 12 string guitars.
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
July 9
Learn about Scandia Sister City with Mellerud, Sweden where many of Scandia’s founding families originated from.
Music by Renee Vaughan featuring traditional Scandinavian music on the nyckelharpa, the national folk instrument of Sweden.
Visit the Marine Community Library table to learn about programing for youth and adults including documentary night, various musical guests, story time, and science camp for children.
FREE yoga for all experience levels from 5:30-6pm by Raw Emerald Yoga. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, bring a yoga mat and immerse yourself in this rejuvenating practice while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the market. If you don’t have a yoga mat, don't worry - a few will be available for you to borrow.
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
July 16
FREE Dinner from the Scandia Marine Lions Foundation with free will donation supporting the Scandia Marine Food Shelf.
Music by The Burden of Youth LILA School Rock Band
Join the Washington County Master Gardener program to learn about horticulture, pollinator health, plant biodiversity, climate responsiveness, local food, and nearby nature.
July 23
Come Fífla and her 2025 colt, Óskar, who was born on the 4th of July! Icelandic Horses are a long-lived, hardy breed best known for their abundant hair and friendly temperaments and the only breed of horses in Iceland.
Scandia Fire Station Day! See the fire trucks up close and enjoy activities for the kiddos.
Community table features the Scandia Parks and Rec Committee working to bring fun programs to our parks!
Music by Bilchy Fontucco and the Grade A Jumbo - not your Grandma's bluegrass band!
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
July 30
Join Washington County staff to learn more about the new North Environmental Center in Forest Lake which provides household hazardous waste drop off, recycling, food scraps collection, free product room and yard waste.
Music by Rarely Scene
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
August 6
FREE Watermelon with free will donation supporting the Scandia Marine Food Shelf
Join the Washington County Master Gardener program to learn about horticulture, pollinator health, plant biodiversity, climate responsiveness, local food, and nearby nature.
Music by Carrie Miller and the Birthday Girls - not your Grandma's bluegrass band!
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
August 13
Learn about Midco and the Internet Action Committee (IAC) and their ongoing work to expand internet service throughout Scandia. Plus, Midco will be giving away 400 special Scandia/Midco tote bags, and the IAC will be offering free ice cream treats!
Music by Renee Vaughan featuring traditional Scandinavian music on the nyckelharpa, the national folk instrument of Sweden.
FREE yoga for all experience levels from 5:30-6pm by Raw Emerald Yoga. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, bring a yoga mat and immerse yourself in this rejuvenating practice while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the market. If you don’t have a yoga mat, don't worry - a few will be available for you to borrow.
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
August 20
FREE corn and dinner from the Scandia Marine Lions Foundation with free will donation supporting the Scandia Marine Food Shelf.
Learn about the Scandia Tourism Committee that works to enrich Scandia’s historic, cultural, art and environment with activities like community wide garage sale, Scandia Evening Adventures, and Vinterlights.
Visit the Marine Community Library table to learn about programing for youth and adults including documentary night, various musical guests, story time, and science camp for children.
Music by The Burden of Youth LILA School Rock Band
August 27
SPEAC (Substance Prevention Education & Action Coalition) is a group of parents, students, and community members in Forest Lake working together to prevent underage substance use and promote positive life choices. Kari Caldwell, kcaldwell@flaschools.org Scandia
Haircuts under the trees by Scandia Hair Design!
Fire Station Day! See the fire trucks up close and enjoy activities for the kiddos.
Music by Peter Ruddy who plays an eclectic mix of Celtic folk, swingy jazz, blues and much more on 6 and 12 string guitars.
Big Star Food Truck featuring eggrolls, cream cheese wontons, rice bowls & noodle bowls.
Sept 3
North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area promotes the outstanding natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources of the St. Croix River watershed and the nationally significant stories of its people.
Visit the Marine Community Library table to learn about programing for youth and adults including documentary night, various musical guests, story time, and science camp for children.
Music by Renee Vaughan featuring traditional Scandinavian music on nyckelharpa, the national folk instrument of Sweden.