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Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association
The community voice for our trails. 
 

 

Events  

Upcoming events

  • Stillwater Half Marathon (Half, 10K, 5K)

    • 05/23/2026
    • 7:00 AM
    • Stillwater, MN
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  • Track Tales: Learn to identify animal tracks with MN DNR naturalist

    • 05/30/2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Duluth Junction, at the connection point of the Gateway and Brown's Creek trails

    Ever wonder what animal made those tracks in the snow? 

    Stop by the Naturalist Table at Duluth Junction, where the Gateway and Brown's Creek State Trails meet between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn how to identify animals and what they were doing based on their tracks.

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  • 2026 National Trails Day - stop and visit!

    • 06/06/2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • GBCTA tables at various locations along both trails

    National Trails Day is an annual event held on the first Saturday of June. It is sponsored by the American Hiking Society and supported by The National Park Service. 

    Each year, the Gateway Brown’s Creek Trail Association honors the day with hospitality tables at various locations along the 26 miles of the Gateway and Brown's Creek trails. Stop by and visit. We'll have information about the trial system, expansion plans, snacks, and beverages to share.

    Visit us at the intersection of the Gateway Trail and Highway 96, the Gateway Trail at Flicek Park, and the trailhead of the Brown's Creek Trail in Stillwater.

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  • Lift Bridge Road Race (Half, 10 mile, 10K, 5K)

    • 06/27/2026
    • 7:00 AM
    • Stillwater, MN
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  • July 7 Visit Us at Summer Tuesdays in Stillwater

    • 07/07/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Lowell Park, 201 N Water St, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Summer Tuesdays is a beloved community event in Stillwater, Minnesota, featuring live music, vendor markets, and outdoor movies every Tuesday evening from July 7 to August 4, 2026.

    Location: North Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, along the St. Croix River.

    Schedule: The event runs every Tuesday evening from July 7 through August 4, 2026.

    Activities:

    •   Vendor Market: Opens at 5 PM featuring local vendors.
    •   Live Music: Performances start at 6 PM.
    •   Movies Under the Stars: Movies are screened at dusk, approximately 10 minutes after sunset.

    Additional Information

    Family-Friendly: The event is designed for families, with kid-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Admission: The event is free to the public, making it accessible for everyone.

    Weather Contingency: In case of rain, music performances will be moved to the Water Street Inn.

    This event is a great way to enjoy summer evenings with family and friends, offering a mix of entertainment, shopping, and community spirit. For more details, you can visit the official website at Summer Tuesdays.


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  • July 14 Visit Us at Summer Tuesdays in Stillwater

    • 07/14/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Lowell Park, 201 N Water St, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Summer Tuesdays is a beloved community event in Stillwater, Minnesota, featuring live music, vendor markets, and outdoor movies every Tuesday evening from July 7 to August 4, 2026.

    Location: North Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, along the St. Croix River.

    Schedule: The event runs every Tuesday evening from July 7 through August 4, 2026.

    Activities:

    •   Vendor Market: Opens at 5 PM featuring local vendors.
    •   Live Music: Performances start at 6 PM.
    •   Movies Under the Stars: Movies are screened at dusk, approximately 10 minutes after sunset.

    Additional Information

    Family-Friendly: The event is designed for families, with kid-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Admission: The event is free to the public, making it accessible for everyone.

    Weather Contingency: In case of rain, music performances will be moved to the Water Street Inn.

    This event is a great way to enjoy summer evenings with family and friends, offering a mix of entertainment, shopping, and community spirit. For more details, you can visit the official website at Summer Tuesdays.


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  • July 21 Visit Us at Summer Tuesdays in Stillwater

    • 07/21/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Lowell Park, 201 N Water St, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Summer Tuesdays is a beloved community event in Stillwater, Minnesota, featuring live music, vendor markets, and outdoor movies every Tuesday evening from July 7 to August 4, 2026.

    Location: North Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, along the St. Croix River.

    Schedule: The event runs every Tuesday evening from July 7 through August 4, 2026.

    Activities:

    •   Vendor Market: Opens at 5 PM featuring local vendors.
    •   Live Music: Performances start at 6 PM.
    •   Movies Under the Stars: Movies are screened at dusk, approximately 10 minutes after sunset.

    Additional Information

    Family-Friendly: The event is designed for families, with kid-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Admission: The event is free to the public, making it accessible for everyone.

    Weather Contingency: In case of rain, music performances will be moved to the Water Street Inn.

    This event is a great way to enjoy summer evenings with family and friends, offering a mix of entertainment, shopping, and community spirit. For more details, you can visit the official website at Summer Tuesdays.


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  • July 28 Visit Us at Summer Tuesdays in Stillwater

    • 07/28/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Lowell Park, 201 N Water St, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Summer Tuesdays is a beloved community event in Stillwater, Minnesota, featuring live music, vendor markets, and outdoor movies every Tuesday evening from July 7 to August 4, 2026.

    Location: North Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, along the St. Croix River.

    Schedule: The event runs every Tuesday evening from July 7 through August 4, 2026.

    Activities:

    •   Vendor Market: Opens at 5 PM featuring local vendors.
    •   Live Music: Performances start at 6 PM.
    •   Movies Under the Stars: Movies are screened at dusk, approximately 10 minutes after sunset.

    Additional Information

    Family-Friendly: The event is designed for families, with kid-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Admission: The event is free to the public, making it accessible for everyone.

    Weather Contingency: In case of rain, music performances will be moved to the Water Street Inn.

    This event is a great way to enjoy summer evenings with family and friends, offering a mix of entertainment, shopping, and community spirit. For more details, you can visit the official website at Summer Tuesdays.


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  • August 4 Visit Us at Summer Tuesdays in Stillwater

    • 08/04/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Lowell Park, 201 N Water St, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Summer Tuesdays is a beloved community event in Stillwater, Minnesota, featuring live music, vendor markets, and outdoor movies every Tuesday evening from July 7 to August 4, 2026.

    Location: North Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, along the St. Croix River.

    Schedule: The event runs every Tuesday evening from July 7 through August 4, 2026.

    Activities:

    •   Vendor Market: Opens at 5 PM featuring local vendors.
    •   Live Music: Performances start at 6 PM.
    •   Movies Under the Stars: Movies are screened at dusk, approximately 10 minutes after sunset.

    Additional Information

    Family-Friendly: The event is designed for families, with kid-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Admission: The event is free to the public, making it accessible for everyone.

    Weather Contingency: In case of rain, music performances will be moved to the Water Street Inn.

    This event is a great way to enjoy summer evenings with family and friends, offering a mix of entertainment, shopping, and community spirit. For more details, you can visit the official website at Summer Tuesdays.


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  • Gopher to Badger Race (Half, 10K, 5K, & Kid Fun Run)

    • 08/08/2026
    • 7:00 AM
    • Stillwater, MN
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  • 2026 Townie Tuesday & GBCTA Volunteer Appreciation Event

    • 08/11/2026
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Drive W, Stillwater, MN

    Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association's work. That's why we're again excited to celebrate and honor our volunteers with a special appreciation night at Lift Bridge Brewing in St. Paul.

    The brewery will also donate a portion of its sales to support trail work.

    We will again have the grill fired up. And trail volunteers eat free.

    Please come out and join us. All are welcome.

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  • Brown's Creek Watershed District Celebration

    • 09/03/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Browns Creek Park, 8321 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
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    Join the Brown's Creek Watershed District for their annual community event at Brown’s Creek Park in Stillwater. Activities include environmental education stations, crafts, games, live music, and free ice cream.

    Stop by the Gateway Brown's Creek Trail Association Booth to say hello and get your Bike Bell!!

    (A link to the Brown's Creek Watershed District event page will be posted when available.)


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  • St. Paul Bike Classic

    • 09/13/2026
    • 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    This all-ages event is a great way to enjoy the trails and parks of St. Paul.

    Find all of the event information and details here.

    • Choose one of two great routes, the all-trail, 12.8-mile “Lollipop Loop” or the 29-mile Saint Paul Grand Round. Enjoy three more miles on either ride with a scenic spin around Lake Phalen.
    • Visit All Six Regional Parks, Two Great Trails and a National Park!
    • The Classic is a MUSIC FESTIVAL on wheels.
    • EXPLORE A HIDDEN GEM. Cross the Mississippi River and coast into lovely
    • Lilydale Regional Park.
    • As always, Classic riders explore the historic and scenic Saint Paul Grand Round.
    • This emerald necklace of parkways celebrates the work of visionary landscape architect  Horace Cleveland.
    • Enjoy waterfront views, savory treats and live music at Como Lakeside Pavilion and three stellar rest stops.


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