Rumors, Thursday April 3 through Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m., Woodbury Royal Theatre, Woodbury High School. Neil Simon’s classic farce is filled with witty dialogue and absurd situations that will have you laughing until your sides hurt. Tickets available.

Willy Wonka, New Life Academy, 6758 Bailey Road. Performances for two weekends: April 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:00 p.m. and April 6 and 13 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets available.

2025 Woodbury Community EXPO, Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10 a.m – 3 p.m., Woodbury High School. A vibrant, family-friendly event celebrating 16 years! Explore over 150 local business and organization booths. Main Stage & Community Stage Entertainment – Experience family-friendly, high energy shows. Vehicle Fair- Feel like a kid again and climb inside police cars, a fire truck, City trucks from large and small to construction equipment and the bloodmobile. Kids Area – Entertain the kids for FREE with a bounce house, face painting, science experiments, animal zone, and giveaways. Food Area – Stop by the food area to satisfy your craving with a variety of food options from the Woodbury area.

Community Day of Service: A Day of Giving Back, Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, Inver Grove Heights Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. The Lions Clubs of Cottage Grove, Hastings Rivertown, South St. Paul, South St. Paul Southwest Lioness, St. Paul Park Newport, and Woodbury are inviting the community to join them for a Community Day of Service. This free event offers families and individuals the chance to get involved in a variety of hands-on service projects that make a meaningful impact on the community. In addition, children can receive free vision screenings during the event.

Event highlights:

• Snack packs: Help assemble snack packs for kids who need a little extra food.
• Eco-friendly seed pots: Roll up your sleeves and create fun, eco-friendly seed pots—and take one home to enjoy!
• Fleece blankets: Craft cozy fleece blankets for children in need within our community.
• Greeting cards: Send some joy by making cheerful cards for seniors in your area.
• Hypoglycemia kits: Pack essential kits for individuals with diabetes who require extra care.

For questions or more information about the event, please contact Lion Dennis K at [email protected].

Best of Minneapolis 48 hour Film Project, Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m., Woodbury 10 Theatre, 1470 Queens Drive, Woodbury. We are excited to announce the new 48 Hour Film Project City Producers for Minneapolis: Nathan Block and Damian Walker. To celebrate this, there will be a special FREE screening of some best of Minneapolis 48 Hour Films with a Q&A with the new city producers after the screening. There is no cost for the screening and Q&A. 

Fashion for a Cause Gala, Thursday, April 10, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., River Oaks Events Center in Cottage Grove. Join us for a night of fun, food and fashion to support the Basic Needs Food Market. In addition to the fashion show, there will be a wine wall, silent auction, entertainment and more! Your $100 ticket purchase will make a difference in offering food to those in need.

Legislative Town Hall with Sen. Nicole Mitchell, Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, and Rep. Ethan Cha. Saturday, April 12, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  Legislators will talk about things they are working on in the state of Minnesota and welcome hearing from constituents. Location made available upon RSVP. 

Paper Shredding Day, Wednesday., April 16, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., South Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, Woodbury. Free paper shredding for confidential papers (six boxes maximum) offered by Washington County. Open only to residents and businesses of Washington County–proof of residency is required to participate. Documents are shredded on-site by Shred Right and recycled.

Many Fronts: Poetry and Memorials at the Capitol Mall, Friday, April 18, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., provides participants an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and perspectives of service members, veterans, and civilians in how we understand the nature of military conflicts, and how the public remembers and interprets the experience of war and service through memorials, monuments, and ekphrastic poetry. The program will include an interactive writing activity and participants will have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences. Participants will meet in the Veterans Service Building and then walk to the Lower Capitol Mall, where most of the program will occur. Most of this event will take place outdoors, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the program will be conducted indoors at the Veterans Service Building. This event is presented in partnership with Veterans Telling Stories – a Minnesota-based nonprofit and Warrior Writers, a national nonprofit. Free but registration is required.

Breakfast with the Bunny, Saturday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Eagle Valley Golf Course, 2600 Double Eagle Ln, Woodbury. This event is sponsored by Woodbury Parks & Recreation. Come dance and take pictures with the bunny while enjoying breakfast and creating a craft. $20 fee includes a hot breakfast buffet from Ze’s Diner, one craft, and pictures with the bunny. Registration is required for all people eating breakfast.

9th Annual Luminara Gala Thursday, April 24, 5:00 p.m., River Oaks Golf Course. This year’s event is dedicated to “Shining a Light on Brighter Futures,” reflecting Youth Service Bureau’s unwavering commitment to the well-being and advancement of local youth and their families. Enjoy a captivating evening filled with fine dining, a silent auction, and an array of entertainment including games and live music, all set within a semi-formal atmosphere. More than just a night out, it’s a chance to create lasting change for local youth.  Advance tickets required.  

Woodbury Friends Fest 2025: A Supper Club Soirée, Sunday, April 27, 5 p.m., The Confluence Hotel, Hastings. A night of community in support of the Woodbury Community Foundation. Experience the charm of a classic supper club, where friends and neighbors gather to enjoy great food, conversation, and camaraderie. This unique evening will feature a menu that celebrates the heart of supper club traditions, opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for building a stronger, more vibrant community, an incredible variety of silent and live auction items, games, music, and more. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Woodbury Community Foundation, supporting programs that uplift and strengthen the community. Advance tickets required. To celebrate Expo Week, take advantage of an exclusive Friends Fest 2025 ticket deal: two tickets for $220 (regularly $240). Offer valid March 31 – April 6 only.