Musician John Kerns, Wednesday, July 2, at 5:30 p.m., at Wild Bill’s Sports Saloon, 546 Commons Dr., Woodbury. Songwriter, vocalist, and self-described “professional blue collar” musician John Kerns performs live.

Booster Days, Thursday July 3 through Sunday July 6, the annual Fourth of July celebration in Lakefront Park on the St. Croix River near downtown Hudson. A beer garden, bingo, live music, and carnival will take place each day. A parade is planned for Saturday, July 5 at 11 a.m. down Second Street. Fireworks are set for dusk on Sunday, July 6. 

Yoga in the Park, Thursdays through August 21, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve North Pavilion. Sessions open to all levels. $10 per session or $120 for season pass. Vehicle permit required.

4 on the Fourth, Friday, July 4, 8:30 a.m., Colby Lake Park, Woodbury. This four-mile run travels along a paved trail in a lollipop-style race, beginning and ending at Colby Lake Park. A 1k for kids is set for 8 a.m. Registration required. Hosted by Athena Clydesdale Racing.

Lake Elmo Kids Fourth of July Parade, Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. It’s the 37th year for the parade that’s expected to attract more than 1,000 kids. A map of the route is available here. After the parade activities downtown and at Lion’s Park will include an ice cream social, fire trucks, face painting and temporary tattoos, a flag giveaway, and minnow races.

Afton Fourth of July Parade Friday, July 4, 1 p.m. Main Street, Afton. Ultimate small town parade marches in one direction and doubles back. Parking is a challenge.

Stillwater Fourth of July Celebration, Friday, July 4.  Battery 1, 1st U.S. Artillery will demonstrate cannons with live firings at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Mulberry Point in Lowell Park. A free concert by Capital Sons begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Amphitheater Stage in Lowell Park. Audi Circus performs at the same location at 8 p.m. The St. Croix Jazz Orchestra will be at the Pioneer Park Bandshell from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The night concludes with a fireworks show at dusk, roughly 10 p.m., over the St. Croix River and Historic Lift Bridge. A viewing area is available for veterans at the pedestrian plaza in Lowell Park. Parking lots are $10 per day on Friday. 

Fourth of July Hometown Celebration, Friday, July 4, M Health Fairview Sports Center complex in Woodbury. At 5:30 p.m. live music begins by local duo Jesse Totushek and Faydra Lagro. They will be followed by headliner Bluewater Kings Band. At 6 p.m., bounce houses will open and food trucks will provide a number of culinary options. Fireworks are set for 10 p.m.

Fourth of July Celebration, Sunday, July 6, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Kingston Park, Cottage Grove, Minn. The Cottage Grove Lions are hosting their annual Fourth of July picnic and fireworks. Ice cream and cheese curd/roasted corn vendors, bike raffles for kids, as well as hot dogs, burgers, chips, beverages, available to purchase. Fireworks go off at dusk. 

Hastings Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, Friday, July 4. Parade begins at 7 p.m. and runs eastbound on 15th Street from General Sieben Drive to Westview Drive. At 7:30 p.m. live music and food begins at the Hastings Golf Club and Hastings Public House. Fireworks and a fire truck light show at Golf Club are set for 10 p.m.

Farmers’ Market, Sundays through Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Red Rock Elementary, Woodbury. Produce, flowers, plants, and artisan products. 

Moana 2, Starlight Cinema at Ojibway Park, Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. The first in a series of outdoor movies shown on a 40-foot inflatable screen. Free. Activities begin at 7 p.m. and lead up to the move at dusk. Face painting, animal encounters, crafts, hula hoop contests, trivia. 

Storytime in the Park Friday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m.., Bandshell Ojibway Park. Join Woodbury Parks and Recreation along with the Washington County Library for story time in the park! Each session will include three or four stories, songs, rhymes and finger-plays geared to toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Around the World in 80 Days, July 11, 12, 13, at 7 p.m., Shepard Farm, 8946 70th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Locally Grown Theater presents free performances of this play at Shepard Farm in Cottage Grove. Remember to bring your own blankets or chairs.

Family Volksmarch, Sunday, July 13, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Edgewater Park, 3100 Edgewater Dr., Woodbury. Sponsored by Woodbury Thrives and Twin Cities Volkssports (TCV). New to Volksmarch? A volksmarch is a noncompetitive 3.1 mile (5 km) or 6.2 mile (10 km) walk. Walk one or both of two 5K loops at your pace starting any time between 8 and 11 a.m. The courses involve beautiful neighborhoods, parks, and trails around Colby Lake. Free and no registration required – just show up for a beautiful walk!

Performances in the Park: The Jolly Pops, Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m., Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park, Woodbury. A free, family-friendly concert featuring children’s music by The Jolly Pops, part of Woodbury’s “Performances in the Park” series.

Rivertown Days 2025, July 17-20, downtown Hastings. A block-party with four stages of live music, food trucks and craft beer, carnival rides, kids activities, and arts & crafts fair.

4-H Fashion Show Thursday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Ojibway Park Bandshell, Woodbury. This event features creations from 4-H youth in the following categories: clothes-you-make, clothes-you-buy, upcycling, and costuming. 

Hamlet Friday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve, See Shakespeare’s classic play performed by the traveling troupe, Starling Shakespeare Company. Free with vehicle permit. 

Shakespeare and Environmentalism Friday, July 18, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve, This interactive workshop invites participants to explore issues of  environmentalism – particularly climate change and water conservation – through the lens of Shakespeare’s plays. Enrollment fee $20. Pre-registration required.

Micro Museum Makers Day Saturday, July 20, 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 West Pine Street Stillwater. Kids and families can start or finish shoebox museum exhibits with plenty of support and craft supplies. Completed boxes can be dropped off for display.

Annie Jr., Saturdays and Sundays, July 19-20 and July 26-27, 2025, 2 p.m., East Ridge High School Loft Theater, Woodbury, A Merrill Arts Center Education Production of the musical inspired by the popular comic strip. Tickets range from $5 to $24.

Performances in the Park: SoWashCo Community Band, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 6:30 PM, Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park, Woodbury. Enjoy a free outdoor concert by the SoWashCo Community Band as part of the “Performances in the Park” series.

Nature Memories Open House with FamilyMeans, Wednesday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Belwin Conservancy, Education Site, Wetlands Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Tr. S., Afton, Minn. In partnership with FamilyMeans, Belwin Conservancy hosts an Open House for individuals with memory loss and their caregiver. More details coming soon. Previous events have featured live music, naturalist led walks, and nature inspired arts activities. This event is open to all interested in this partnership between Belwin and FamilyMeans. Free.

Performances in the Park: TaikoArts Midwest, Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m., Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park, Woodbury. Witness the dynamic Japanese drumming of TaikoArts Midwest in this performance, part of Woodbury’s “Performances in the Park” series. Free.

Woodbury Lions Club 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Monday, August 11, 12 noon at Eagle Valley Golf Course. The 15th annual event honors the memory of longtime community leader Dick Stafford with proceeds supporting Woodbury Lions Veterans Memorial and the Lions KidSight USA vision screening program. Event highlights include: driving and putting contests, lunch and dinner, silent auction and raffle, free range balls, golf gift bags, and awards ceremony. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.