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Strawberry Fest opens

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Cottage Grove, MN

Strawberry Fest opens June 18 at Kingston Park and runs through June 21. Families can expect a full community weekend with live music, carnival rides, kids activities, local vendors, and plenty of summer traditions.

This local community update for Cottage Grove, MN is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026 and is presented by Nick Johnson. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Cottage Grove, MN area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Cottage Grove, MN

Explore June 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Cottage Grove, MN.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

School board workshop

SoWashCo Schools will hold a School Board Workshop Meeting on June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District Service Center on East Point Douglas Road South in Cottage Grove. Residents who follow district business may want to...

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Food Truck Thursday

Food Truck Thursday at City Hall is on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is a friendly midday stop for anyone looking to grab lunch, spend a little time outdoors, and enjoy a rotating local food truck lineup.

Monday, June 15, 2026

Playground season opens

Summer Supervised Playgrounds gets underway June 15, giving families a weekday option for safe summer care and play. The program runs at multiple Cottage Grove park sites, with additional weeks planned for June 22-26 an...

Monday, June 15, 2026

Hockey academy starts

Highway 61 Hockey Academy begins June 15 at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena. The camp runs in several June sessions and gives young skaters a chance to work on skating, stickhandling, passing, and game skills with local ins...

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Pickleball lessons begin

Youth Beginner Pickleball Lessons start June 16 at Granada Park. The session continues on June 18, 23, and 25, making it a nice summer option for kids who want to learn the basics of the sport.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Strawberry Fest race day

The Strawberry Fest 5K and Kids 1 Mile take place June 20 at Kingston Park. It is a fun local race day with early check-in, a family-friendly route, and a celebration that fits right into the festival weekend.

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