Name: Evenings on River Street
Start: 2026-07-29T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-29T21:00:00-04:00
Location: River Street

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Throughout July, we celebrate the lakes that define our region and the many ways they enrich our lives. From clean water and healthy wildlife habitat to boating, fishing, swimming, and quiet moments on the shoreline, our lakes are central to our community and our way of life.

We invite everyone to take time this month to appreciate these special places and consider simple actions that help protect them for future generations. Together, we can ensure our lakes remain healthy, beautiful, and accessible for years to come.

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		2 events 1 2 events, 1 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lake Learning Tour – July 1, 2026 July 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lake Learning Tour – July 1, 2026 Our popular Lake Learning Tours are back this season—and they’re free! You just have to register. Join our lake biologist for a relaxed, on-the-water experience exploring the basics of lake ecology. We’ll cover aquatic plants, shoreline health, invasive species, plankton, loons, water quality and more! You’ll also hear about current and upcoming lake projects and how you can get involved. We depart from the Elk Rapids Marina and travel through the Elk River into Elk Lake aboard a generously donated pontoon boat. Children ages 8 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult. Free, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street July 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!	0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4	0 events 5 0 events, 5
0 events 6 0 events, 6	0 events 7 0 events, 7	1 event 8 1 event, 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!	0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12
0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14	1 event 15 1 event, 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street July 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!	0 events 16 0 events, 16	0 events 17 0 events, 17	0 events 18 0 events, 18	0 events 19 0 events, 19
0 events 20 0 events, 20	0 events 21 0 events, 21	2 events 22 2 events, 22 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lake Learning Tour – July 22, 2026 July 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Lake Learning Tour – July 22, 2026 Our popular Lake Learning Tours are back this season—and they’re free! You just have to register. Join our lake biologist for a relaxed, on-the-water experience exploring the basics of lake ecology. We’ll cover aquatic plants, shoreline health, invasive species, plankton, loons, water quality and more! You’ll also hear about current and upcoming lake projects and how you can get involved. We depart from the Elk Rapids Marina and travel through the Elk River into Elk Lake aboard a generously donated pontoon boat. Children ages 8 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult., 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street July 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!	1 event 23 1 event, 23 2026-07-23 Shore Thing Event – July 23rd Shore Thing Event – July 23rd July 23 Shore Thing Event – July 23rd At this meeting, we will be discussing the Rugg Pond Dam Removal, and welcome Conservation Resource Alliance project manager Tom Vitale as our keynote speaker!	0 events 24 0 events, 24	0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26
0 events 27 0 events, 27	0 events 28 0 events, 28	1 event 29 1 event, 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street July 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Evenings on River Street We are thrilled to invite you back to Elk Rapids' most beloved summer traditions — Evening on River Street! Each week, the downtown River Street area comes alive with vendors, live music, food, activities, and more. This summer, check out the ESLA tent for education about our work and the watershed!	0 events 30 0 events, 30	0 events 31 0 events, 31