Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday, August 6, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Woodbury. Books, games, crafts, and dinner. Immunizations available from Washington County for uninsured and under-insured kids. Free.
Chess Night with East Side Chess Club Twin Cities, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., 3rd Act Craft Brewery, 4120 Radio Dr, Woodbury. Play with chess players of all skill levels.
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., R.H. 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.
Starlight Cinema Minecraft, Thursday, August 7, 7 p.m. Ojibway Park, Woodbury. Join in free activities until the viewers’ choice film begins at dusk on the 40-foot screen.
Tiny Tot Triathlon, Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury. 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.
Live Brave 5K and 1 mile, Saturday, August 9, 8:30 a.m., Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road, Children and adults race to benefit Live Brave Fund, a part of the Woodbury Community Foundation, supporting local non-profit organizations that advocate for eating disorders and youth mental health. Advance sign-up required.
Newport Pioneer Day, Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pioneer Park, 611 4th Ave, Newport. Races, parade, car show, and family fun. Buy a Pioneer button and eat unlimited corn.
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.
Musicians Corner House Concerts presents Moors and McCumber Saturday, August 9. Picnic dinner at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m., at the home of Marla and John Simmet, 6470 Lynn Way, Woodbury. Bring your own picnic and lawn chairs for a mellow evening of original folk-style music and stories from James Moors and Kort McCumber. Suggested $20 for the musicians’ basket. RSVP requested.
Lake Elmo Airport Pancake Breakfast Fly-in, Sunday, August 10, 8 a.m. to noon, Lake Elmo Airport, Manning Avenue, Lake Elmo. 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.
Woodbury Lions Club 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Monday, August 11 and 12, noon, at Eagle Valley Golf Course, Woodbury. 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.
How to See Like an Artist, Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15 (no class on Tuesday) 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Woodbury. East Ridge student and artist, Sophia, will lead these classes for middle and high school students by walking through the process of creating a traditional graphite still life drawing, retraining your eye to see like an artist. Registration required.
Teens Make Stuff: Drawing Faces Proportionally, Tuesday, August 12, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Woodbury. Anastasia, sophomore student volunteer, will lead this workshop for ages 11 to 18. Practice drawing your own face, drawing a friend’s face, or drawing faces from pictures in magazines. Registration required.
Skoolie Family Fun Night, Wednesday, August 13, 5 p.m, to 6:30 p.m., Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd, Woodbury. 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.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mahtomedi Summer Theater, Thursday, August 14, to Saturday, August 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, August 17 at 2 p.m., Musical comedy with the actors playing adolescents and audience members joining in a silly spelling bee.
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.
The Sound of Music Presented by Broadway on the St. Croix, Friday to Sunday, August 15-17, 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Lowell Park,201 Water St, Stillwater. The banks of the St. Croix River are alive with the sounds of the classic musical. Range of ticket prices for this performance under the stars.
Credit Unions Fighting Fraud, Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. to noon, East Ridge High School, Woodbury. 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.
Let’s Make Stuff: Pom Pom Garland, Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. to noon, R.H. Stafford Library, Woodbury. In this class, each adult participant will create their own pom pom garland for a nice touch of home decor using yarn. Registration required.
India Fest, Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Minnesota State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul. 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.
Math and Science Academy 25th Anniversary Picnic, Sunday, August 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Glacial Valley Park Building, 9900 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove, Join families, alums, and staff for fun, food, and 25 years of MSA memories.
First Week of School Stillwater Area Schools District 834, Monday, August 19: Grades 6 and 9 start, Tuesday, August19: Grades 7-8 and 10-12 start, Thursday August 21: K-5 start.
Let’s Make Stuff: Pom Pom Garland, Tuesday, August 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Woodbury. In this class, each adult participant will create their own pom pom garland for a nice touch of home decor using yarn. Registration required.
Tech for Teens: Ask an Astronaut, Wednesday, August 20, 10 a.m. to noon, PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington. Live Q&A session with an astronaut from the Expedition 73 crew currently aboard the International Space Station! The event will include a straw rocket launching workshop where participants will get to design and test their own paper rockets. A workshop designed for youth with disabilities to help gain exposure to technology, engineering, and math concepts. Free. Registration required.
Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, August 21 until Monday, September 1, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul. Minnesota’s Great Get-Together. Admission hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Barns open at 8:00 a.m., Buildings open at 9:a.m.
Express Bus from Cottage Grove to the State Fair, Cottage Grove Park & Ride, along Hwy. 61 on W. Point Douglas Rd. between 80th St. and Jamaica Ave, Cottage Grove. Express service begins at 8 a.m., Last bus leaves the Fair at Midnight. $5 in advance on Metro Transit app. $6 in cash on boarding
Woodbury Days, Friday, August 22, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday, August 24,11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ojibway Park, Woodbury’s summer festival for all.
Firefighter Challenge, Saturday, August 23, 1 p.m., parking lot Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd, Woodbury EMS Fire is hosting teams from metro fire departments competing to use water from fire hoses to move a large barrel, hung 12 feet in the air. See fire trucks and meet fire fighters.
Woodbury Lakes Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Saturday, August 23, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Center Court Woodbury Lakes, 9120 Hudson Rd, Woodbury. Listen to the classical performance by the.Cavatina String Quartet.. Free.
Woodbury Days Grande Parade, Sunday, August 24, 11 a.m. The parade begins at Red Rock Elementary and ends at Woodbury High School.
Hmong 50 Festival, Saturday, August 23, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday August 24 Noon to 6:00 p.m., Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul. Celebrating the Hmong American story – 50 years in the making. Festival featuring art exhibitions, art installations, music, fashion shows, and cultural foods and drinks. Paying homage to the generation that brought the Hmong to America and the generations since 1975.
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Washington County Central Service and License Center Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., 1261 Woodlane Dr., Woodbury. The ceremonial opening of the new county building
Meeting for Parents/Caregivers of Transgender, Gender non-conforming, and Questioning youth, Tuesday, August 26 and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Contact Transforming Families for location in Afton
Woodbury Champions Backpack Drive, Tuesday, August 26, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Woodbury OffiCenter, 2042 Wooddale Drive Suite #250, Woodbury. Assemble backpacks for Woodbury’s littlest learners and classrooms. Donations needed.
First Week of School District 622 North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District, Tuesday, September 2, Grades 1-6 and 9 start, Wednesday, September 3, Grades 7-8 and 10-12 as well as Webster K-12 start, Thursday September 4, First day of Kindergarten.
First Day of School SoWashCo District 833, Wednesday, September 3. Grades 6 and 9 start Tuesday, September 2.
Washington County Parks, Free admission to all county parks.
Move to Your Own Groove All Abilities Run, Walk, & Roll, Sunday, September 7, 9:30 a.m., Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Rd, Multiple distances for competitors of all ages and abilities. Benefits Family Achievement Foundation. Register by August 12 to guarantee a shirt.
Memory Cafe, Tuesday, September 9, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Woodbury. Hosted by Family means for people with memory loss and their caregivers to provide support and connection to those facing similar challenges.
The Return of King Idomeneo: Pick up Truck Opera, Wednesday, September 10, 7 p.m., Ojibway Park Bandshell, Woodbury. Mozart’s epic music comes to a 1950s street corner with a unique mash-up of passionate arias, exciting choruses, 50s doo-wop, and 60s girl groups with an energetic re-telling of the return of the victors and their captives from the Trojan War. Free but the performers appreciate donations.
2025 Kickball Tournament, Friday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Limited to 12 Teams. Early registration pricing ends August 8.
