Intro to Painting for Teens, Wednesday, July 23, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., RH Stafford Library, Woodbury. COMPAS teaching artist Andrew Young will be leading this introduction to painting class. We will explore using watercolors and acrylics to expand into colors building off of basic drawing skills. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Limited space. Registration required.

Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday July 23, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Books, Games, Crafts, and Dinner, Free.

Open Door in the Open Air, Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m., Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park, Woodbury. Listen to performers from Woodbury’s premiere theatre group sing songs from musicals as part of the “Performances in the Park” series. Bring a chair or blanket.

STEM Lab: Inspiration Stations with the Bakken Museum, Thursday, July 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., RH Stafford Library, Woodbury. Dig into the wonders of science with hands-on, accessible activities from the Bakken Museum. You will be able to experiment with electricity, magnetics and more. This program is created for children ages 6-12, but all are welcome.

Blood Drive, Friday Jul 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., M Health Fairview – Woodwinds Hospital Bloodmobile, 1925 Woodwinds Dr., Woodbury. 

Storytime at Liberty Park, Friday, July 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Liberty Park, formerly Stonemill North Park Woodbury. Read, sing and learn together. Storytime lasts roughly 30 minutes and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Ages 0-5. Registration not required.

Robin Hood Friday July 25 to Sunday July 27 and Friday August 1 to Sunday August 3, Friday and Saturday performances at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2:00 p.m. presented by Stillwater’s Zephyr Theater on the green lawn at Aamodt’s Apple Farm, 6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, Tales of life in Sherwood Forest with action and live music.

Little Huxley & the Devil presented by the Big Blue Theatre July 25 to July 27 at 7 p.m. at Merrill Arts Center, 380 Rivertown Drive, Woodbury. An original comedy brings a huge ensemble of characters together in a school and mixes in a little bit of the supernatural.

Wounded Warrior Ride Saturday July 26, 9 a.m., Woodbury Veterans Memorial at City Hall is the starting point for riders from the Wounded Warrior Project who under the escort of Woodbury Public Safety staff will travel on Radio Drive, Bailey Road, and Woodbury Drive. Residents are encouraged to come cheer on the riders.

Woodbury Lakes Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Saturday, July 26, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Center Court Woodbury Lakes, 9120 Hudson Rd. Woodbury. Listen to the acoustic looping, Top 40 sounds of Daniel Switch. Free.

Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen, Saturday, July 26, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., RH Stafford Library, Woodbury. In celebration of the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, R.H. Stafford library presents Candice Hern’s Fashions in the Time of Jane Austen. Using fashion prints from her collection, Regency Era expert Candice Hern will provide an overview of the types of clothing worn during the extended Regency, 1795-1820, which was the time of Jane Austen, and the time in which the Bridgerton novels are set.This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Limited space. Registration required.

Ready, Set, Stride!, Mondays and Wednesdays, July 28 to August 6, Carver Lake Park Bike Park, Woodbury. Children ages 2.5 to 5 years old will learn how to ride a bike using Strider balance bikes available to borrow during class. Children must bring their own helmet and wear closed-toe shoes. Advanced from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Beginner from 6:40 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. Registration required.

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. Featuring harp music, bird-watching, and nature inspired arts activities. This event is open to all interested in this partnership between Belwin and FamilyMeans. Free.

Woodbury CareerForce Q&A, Wednesday, July 30, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. Learn about the job search services offered through CareerForce and the library.

Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday July 30, 5:00-6:30, Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Books, Games, Crafts, and Dinner, 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.

Washington County Fair, Wednesday, July 30 to Sunday August 3, 12300 40th Street North, Stillwater. Everything you could want at a county fair and more from pig racing to carnival rides and from 4H competition to an Elvis impersonator. Admission $12 for all those 8 and up. Discounts for seniors and veterans on Wednesday morning.

STEM Lab: Kitchen Science, Thursday, July 31, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., RH Stafford Library, Woodbury. Explore the wonders of chemistry using everyday items found in the kitchen: write secret messages with invisible ink, test pH levels using a homemade indicator, and use the principle of diffusion to color window clings you can bring home. This program is created for children ages 6-12, but all are welcome.

Zombie Apocalypse Chase: Run and Get It DONE!, Thursday July 31, 8:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carver Lake Park, 3175 Century Avenue South,  Participants ages 6-12 will run, climb, crawl, slide and run their way through this one-mile course filled with over 20 kid-friendly obstacles with a mud pit finale. Zombie apparel optional. Fee $23, Registration required.

55+ Safety Seminar  Monday, August 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hero Center MN, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove. Join Woodbury Public Safety for a day of interactive safety sessions geared towards adults ages 55 and older. Topics include, financial fraud prevention and trends, personal safety, fire safety, safe driving as you age, balance and home safety and more. Plus meet a few Woodbury police officers, firefighters and Community Support Dog, Otis! Lunch included. Free but registration required.

Woodbury Night to Unite, Tuesday, August 5, 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. Night to Unite is a national night of celebrating community and engaging with neighbors at block parties! Public Safety enjoys visiting community block parties on Night to Unite.

Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday August 6, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Books, Games, Crafts, and Dinner, Free.

Performances in the Park: Rince Na Croi, Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m., Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park, Woodbury. Irish dancers entertain in this performance, part of Woodbury’s “Performances in the Park” series. Free.

Art Lab: Watercolor Wonders, Thursday, August 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., RH Stafford Library, Woodbury. Practice painting with liquid watercolors and experiment with texture techniques.Things may get messy, so please dress accordingly. This program is created for children ages 6-12, but their grown-ups are encouraged to join in the fun..

Free School Supplies Pick-up for Stillwater Area School District Students, Thursday August 7. Brookview Elementary School,1109 Brookview Rd, Woodbury. Register for timeslot.

Tiny Tot Triathlon Saturday, August 9, 9:00 a.m.,M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr, A triathlon for the tiniest triathletes! Participants will bike, run and get wet as they make their way to the finish line to receive a sticker medal presented to them by a firefighter or police officer! Little athletes will bike on their own self-pushed riding item on a path; run down a length of path; splash into the splash pad; and end with a dash to the finish line. Plus, before or after the race, they’ll have a chance to create a medal craft and grab a snack and water. Ages 2-6 in separate heats. $10, Registration required.

Woodbury Lakes Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Saturday August 9, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Center Court Woodbury Lakes, 9120 Hudson Rd. Woodbury. Listen to  violin meets R&B with the Afro Beats of Daniel the Violinist. Free.

Lake Elmo Airport Pancake Breakfast Fly-in, Sunday August 10, 8 a.m. to noon, Lake Elmo Airport, Manning Avenue. Join Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 54 for pancakes, eggs, and sausage and watch dozens of unique aircraft flying in for the event, which is a fundraiser for the chapter’s mission to provide aviation experiences to young people in the east metro. $10 for adults. $5 for kids 6-12. Children 5 and under eat free. Lake Elmo Airport, Manning Avenue. 

Woodbury Lions Club 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Monday, August 11 and 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.

Minnesota Youth Math Outreach Camp Monday August 11 through 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom. Youth led camp for middle and high school students interested in competitive math. Free but registration required.

Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday August 13, 5:00-6:30, Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Books, Games, Crafts, and Dinner, Last gathering for the summer. Free.

Performances in the Park:Brass Union, Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 p.m., Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park, Woodbury. A concert band for summer entertainment part of Woodbury’s “Performances in the Park” series. Free.

Special Olympics Minnesota’s Summer Sports Classic, Friday to Sunday, August 15-17, M Health Fairview Sports Center, Volunteer for a shift or come watch Special Olympians compete in softball and bocce ball.

Credit Unions Fighting Fraud Saturday August 16, 9 a.m. to noon, East Ridge High School, Several credit unions, along with Woodbury Public Safety, partner for a fraud prevention seminar to help attendees learn to prevent and protect against scams. Secure paper shredding and e-waste (old phones, laptops, hard drives) available to help minimize risks. Free but registration suggested to save a spot.

India Fest  Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Minnesota State Capitol Grounds, Celebrate India’s Independence Day with food, music, community, and Bollywood dancing. Free.

Music in the Trees, Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Belwin Conservancy Education Site in Afton, Minnesota. Music in the Trees features live performances by musicians playing from tree stands 16 feet above the ground, creating an immersive experience in the forest. As attendees explore trails through the red pines, they’ll encounter a mix of acoustic, folk, world, experimental, and spoken word performances inspired by nature. Tickets are $10-35 per car.