Shredding Day, Wednesday, September 10, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., South Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Dr., Woodbury. Free document shredding for residents and businesses.
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.
Puppies on the Patio Thursday, September 11, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.,The Wick Pub and Grill, 9555 Wedgewood Dr, Benefits Woodbury Police K9 Fund. Dogs are welcome. Special appearance by Otis, the community service dog.
Stillwater Area Schools Pony Homecoming Carnival. Friday, September 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the Stillwater Area High School campus. This free, family-friendly event brings people together from Woodbury to Marine on St. Croix to show their Pony Pride and have some pre-game fun. The event features traditional carnival games and activities, inflatables, food trucks, and more for ALL ages. Volunteers are also needed. Homecoming Football Game follows at 7 p.m.
2025 Kickball Tournament, Friday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M Health Fairview Sports Center Fields 10-13, 4125 Radio Dr., Woodbury. Limited to 12 teams.
Guardian Angels Fall Festival, Friday, September 12, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. until fireworks at 8:30 p.m., Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th St. N., Oakdale. Family fun, Bingo, raffles, and food.
Quadriga Starlight Tours, Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul. Ninety-minute tours start on the half hour from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society. Learn about the building, meet costumed characters, and top it off with a climb to the golden horses. Tickets required.
Big Truck Day, Saturday, September 13, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Red Field Parking Lot, M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr., Woodbury. The first hour will be quiet with no lights and sirens for those with sensory issues. Full lights and sirens, and all sorts of helper trucks with their drivers conclude the program.
5K Walk/Run, Saturday, September 13, 10:30 a.m., Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Rd., Woodbury. Sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Collaborative. Resource Fair, DJ, and silent auction. Dogs welcome.
Cottage Grove Food Truck Festival Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kingston Park, 9195 75th St S, Cottage Grove, Guests can expect to enjoy 30+ food trucks, live music, a beer garden, and a marketplace.
Woodbury Monday Night Road Ride Monday, September 15, 5 p.m. at Freewheel Bike, 6415 Lake Road Terrace. The ride has a pace of 15-17 mph, and will cover around 30 miles. Road bikes only, ebikes welcome.
Writing Great College Application Essays Wednesday, September 17, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, presented by the Loft Literary Center. With this workshop, 10th- to 12th-graders will learn to write the best possible college application essay. Free but registration required.
833 School Board Candidates Forum, Wednesday, September 17, 7 p.m., sponsored by the League of Women Voters Woodbury and Cottage Grove Area. The forum is virtual and can be seen on these channels: Channel 18, HD Channel 859 on Comcast, and TrueLens Community Media YouTube Channel.
Senate District 47 Candidates Forum, Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m. sponsored by the League of Women Voters Woodbury and Cottage Grove Area. The forum is virtual and can be seen on these channels: Channel 18, HD Channel 859 on Comcast, and TrueLens Community Media YouTube Channel.
Tour Washington County Environmental Center Friday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., 4039 Cottage Grove Dr. A tour for adults who want to learn how dropped-off items are recycled. Free but registration required by September 5.
Textile Center Garage Sale Friday, September 19, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with preview Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday September 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale includes fabric, yarn, notions, tools, looms, books, needlework and embroidery supplies, and more. Advanced tickets required for Friday and Saturday.
Little Raptors Football Cheer Clinic Friday, September 19, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., East Ridge High School. Kids in K-5 invited to learn a cheer to perform at half-time of the ERHS football game. Registration required.
St. Ambrose Fall Fest Friday, September 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 4125 Woodbury Dr. Carnival rides, raffles, live music, and food for the whole family.
St. Ambrose Stride to SAVE Lives at Fall Fest Saturday, September 20, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., 4125 Woodbury Dr. 5K run supporting Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. Registration is free with donations encouraged.
Darby’s Dancers Fundraising Garage Sale Saturday, September 20, 9a.m. to noon, Woodbury Dance Center, 380 Rivertown Dr, Sale includes, dancewear, costumes, shoes etc. All funds raised benefit the Darby’s Dance- Woodbury! This program provides dance education to special needs kids and young adults at no cost to their families.
Ride Ataxia Hometown Twin Cities Sunday, September 21, 9 a.m., Schaar’s Bluff Gathering Center, 8395 127th St. E., Hastings. Fundraiser in support of research and cure for Friedreich’s Ataxia, a neurologic disorder that impacts people in our community. Registration recommended.
Woodbury Fall Craft and Gift Show Sunday, September 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center, Free admission for over 100 vendors of everything from metal signs to candy.
Adaptive Recreation Expo Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gillette Children’s, 200 University Ave., St Paul. Interact with recreation exhibitors, adaptive sports providers, medical experts and members of the adapted recreation community. Food, games, music and swag. Free but registration required.
Woodbury Monday Night Road Ride Monday, September 22, 5 p.m., Freewheel Bike, 6415 Lake Road Terrace. The ride has a pace of 15-17 mph, and will cover around 30 miles. Road bikes only, ebikes welcome.
One Woodbury Event, Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ojibway Park. A multicultural celebration hosted by the City of Woodbury with a diverse array of food trucks, performers, community resource booths and more.
Afton Art in the Park Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor fine-arts and makers market in Town Square Park, featuring over 90 juried artists and makers showcasing handmade goods, including fine art, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, photography, sculpture, fiber arts and more. Also includes live music, local food, and a wine and beer garden.
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life Exhibit opens Saturday, September 27 and runs through May, Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul. Step into the life of Julia Child — a culinary icon who transformed American food culture with passion, persistence and an irresistible love of learning, laughter and butter.
Who Would Win? St. Croix Edition with Wild Rivers Conservancy Monday, September 29, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. Who do you think would win: a bobcat or a gray wolf? In this program, students in grades 3-5 will answer that question and others just like it. Based on the “Who Would Win?” series by Jerry Pallotta, students will learn about the animals that can be found throughout the watershed and be the judges of who is the regional champ. Registration required.
Woodbury Monday Night Road Ride Monday, September 29, 5 p.m., Freewheel Bike, 6415 Lake Road Terrace. The ride has a pace of 15-17 mph, and will cover around 30 miles. Road bikes only, ebikes welcome.
Teen Career Conversations Wednesday, October 1, from 4 p.m. to 5:40 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Join Washington County Library and CareerForce for an evening of career exploration for teens. Meet professionals in a variety of fields and ask questions about their career paths.
Rivertown Fall Arts Festival Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lowell Park, 201 Water St, N., Stillwater, 100+ artists, beer, wine, music, and food with free trolley shuttles to the park.
Free Entry to all Washington County Parks Tuesday, October 7
Clay Creations: Let’s Make Monsters with eHolt Arts, Sunday, October 12, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, Children from ages 6 to 11 will learn to work with clay and build their own dragons, sea monsters, etc with claws and feathers. Registration required.
