WATERFEST IS AS AN ANNUAL FREE FUN FAMILY EVENT FEATURING:
- Paddling: Try your hand at paddling a Voyageur canoe, kayak or canoe.
- Fishing: Learn about different fishing techniques and the value of clean water. Then use your new skills to enter the fishing contest.
- Games: Climbing wall, bounce house, archery, putt putt golf and more!
- Boating: Take a spin on a paddleboat.
- Arts and crafts: Make a fish print or a bead critter.
- Live animals: Get acquainted with snakes, alligators, and members of the Minnesota Herpetological Society and Maplewood Nature Center.
- Exhibits: Learn to identify an insect, recognize a bird song, tie a fishing lure and much more!
- Native plant giveaway: Identify native plants and select one to take home.
- Street sweeper: Climb in the cab and learn how clean streets keep lakes clean.
- Food trucks: Try tasty treats from local food trucks and vendors.
- Music and dance: Enjoy a variety of performances throughout the day.
More info: https://www.rwmwd.org/get-involved/waterfest/