Schedule a Life-saving Blood Donation Woodbury. Friday, July 31. Schedule a life-saving blood donation.

Registration Open for Minnesota Youth Math Outreach Free online camp and in-person August competitions for middle and high school students covering fundamental skills and advanced topics to prepare for math competitions.

Registration Open for Pedalheads St. John’s Lutheran Church. Aug. 17-21. Bicycle camp for kids ages 4-12.

Vote Early (Absentee) in Primary Election Central Service and License Center, 1261 Woodlane Drive. Weekdays through Monday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Early absentee voting is available at the center behind Kohl’s.

Battle Creek Waterpark 2401 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood. Open daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. through Labor Day. Recently reopened after renovation with a three-story twisting waterslide and zero-entry shallow pool geared toward children younger than 10. Admission is $9, with a $7 twilight rate from 5-8 p.m.

Skoolie Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview. Wednesday, July 22, 5-6:30 p.m. Look for the brightly painted school bus bringing games, books, activities and food for all. Free.

SoWashCo Schools Hiring Event 7362 E. Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove. Thursday, July 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Make an appointment or walk in for a job in the upcoming school year.

Be a Chemist With the Bakken Museum R.H. Stafford Library. Thursday, July 23, 2-4 p.m., and Friday, July 24, 2-4 p.m. This two-part workshop for students entering second through sixth grade features hands-on learning about chemistry’s impact all around them. Free, but registration is required.

Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Thursday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Talk of the Town Orchestra combines big band and swing sounds with a Southern supper of catfish, po’boys and red beans and rice from Taste of Nawlins for an evening reminiscent of Louisiana. Free.

Starlight Cinema Ojibway Park. Thursday, July 23. Family entertainment begins at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m. Watch “Hoppers” as Mabel and her Pixar friends join together to protect their animal neighbors. It’s like a drive-in without the cars. Free.

Storytime at Ojibway Park Ojibway Park. Friday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to hear stories, sing and play with R.H. Stafford Library and Woodbury Parks and Recreation. Free.

Universe in the Park Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Friday, July 24, 8:30-10 p.m. Look through telescopes into the universe with scientists from the University of Minnesota. Get your evening off to a sweet start with S’morey Time, featuring a story and s’mores around the fire from 7-8 p.m. Free.

Loud Mouth Productions Presents Dear Evan Hansen Oltman Middle School, 6625 Goodview Ave. S., Cottage Grove. Friday, July 24; Saturday, July 25; Thursday, July 30; Friday, July 31; and Saturday, Aug. 1, all at 7 p.m. This Tony Award-winning musical, featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, follows 17-year-old Evan Hansen as a tragedy thrusts him into the center of a controversy and forces him to confront the true cost of belonging. Winner of six 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the show is known for its powerful message: “You Will Be Found.”

Peace of Mind Mom 2 Mom Sale Peace of Mind, 9025 Tamarack Road. Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, baby gear and maternity items at affordable prices.

Musicians Corner House Concerts Home of Emily and Ross Jahnke, 7100 Windgate Drive. Saturday, July 25. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and concert at 7 p.m. Mike and Carleen McCornack, an Oregon duo that has been singing and sharing their own compositions with people of all ages for decades, will perform. Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. A $25 contribution to the basket goes directly to the performers.

The Red Demon of 1894: The Great Hinckley Fire & Our Local Connections Central Park Amphitheater. Tuesday, July 28, 2-4 p.m. Local historian Dr. Bill Schrankler explores the devastating 1894 Hinckley Fire, including Washington County’s response and the stories of Woodbury families whose ancestors perished in the disaster. Presented in partnership with the City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation. Free, but seating is limited and RSVP is required by contacting Jennifer Anderson at 651-714-3586 or [email protected].

Moms Demand Action Lake Elmo City Hall Community Room, 3880 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. The Woodbury/Stillwater group will hold an action for gun sense update and planning meeting. A hybrid option is also available on Zoom. RSVP requested.

Nature Memories Open House Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton. Wednesday, July 29, 1-4 p.m. Hosted by FamilyMeans, this event features guided nature walks, live music and activities for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Free.

Teens Make Stuff: Festive Luminaries R.H. Stafford Library. Wednesday, July 29, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Join a local artist from ArtStart to create a festive luminary using Mod Podge and recycled glass in this beginner-friendly group for ages 11-18. Free, but registration is provided.

Skoolie Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview. Wednesday, July 29, 5-6:30 p.m. Look for the brightly painted school bus bringing games, books, activities and food for all. Free.

Washington County Fair Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Stillwater. Wednesday, July 29-Sunday, Aug. 2, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission is $12 for visitors older than 8. Enjoy everything expected at a county fair, from an opening-day parade to animals, quilts, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, a talent show and free parking. Discount advance tickets are available, with discounts on specific mornings for seniors and veterans.

Full Moon Forest Bathing Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 5 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Wednesday, July 29, 9-11 p.m. No soap required; instead, experience an immersive, meditative, guided, Japanese-inspired forest walk known as Shinrin-yoku. Registration and a vehicle permit are required. $45.

Art Lab: Miniature Playground Sculpture R.H. Stafford Library. Thursday, July 30, 2-4 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to drop in to make and paint their own tiny playgrounds. Free.

Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Thursday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Dance to swing and big band sounds from The Red Rock Swing Band. Top it off with hot dogs from the Oshii Dog food truck with festive toppings. Free.

Who’s Who Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Friday, July 31, 8:30-10 p.m. Visitors ages 6 and older can learn how owls hunt and dissect an owl pellet to explore their diets. Free, but registration is required.

Geocaching Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2-3 p.m. Learn the basics of GPS-based geocaching and go on a treasure hunt in the park. Free.

Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2-3 p.m. The Inver Hills Community Band, a large group of volunteer musicians, plays toe-tapping marches, Broadway hits and more. Deep Roots Concession offers lunch straight from the Iron Range. Free.

Free Park Tuesday All Washington County parks. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Admission and parking are free at all Washington County parks.

Night to Unite Woodbury neighborhoods. Tuesday, Aug. 4. Woodbury neighborhoods celebrate Night to Unite with block parties, potlucks, ice cream socials, barbecues, yard games and more. As part of this national community-building event, Public Safety staff is collecting gift cards to help local families with back-to-school expenses.

Skoolie Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5-6:30 p.m. Look for the brightly painted school bus bringing games, books, activities and food for all. Free.

Kids Touch-a-Truck Event Texas Roadhouse parking lot, 209 Radio Drive. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5-8 p.m. Get hands-on with a fire truck, police car and front-end loader, then head to the bounce house and craft table. Free.

Woodbury Kickoff Dinner Central Park. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5:45 p.m. Introduction of Woodbury Royalty candidates. $60, with kids’ meals $35.

Performance in the Park Ojibway Park Lions Bandshell. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Rince Na Chroi, Gaelic for “dance of the heart,” is an Irish dance group with a school that includes children as young as 3. This family of 200 brings experience and joy to all its performances. Free.

Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Known for his soulful voice and thoughtful lyrics, Matt Hannah blends folk, roots and rock influences into a performance that’s both powerful and personal. Free.

Savannah Bananas Meet and Greet Dairy Queen, 7450 Currell Blvd. Thursday, Aug. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Get pictures and autographs and enter a ticket raffle with the team that brings music, dancing and antics to its own brand of audience-focused baseball.

Starlight Cinema Ojibway Park. Thursday, Aug. 6. Family entertainment begins at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m. Watch “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach stop in Woodbury while traveling across the galaxy. It’s like a drive-in without the cars. Free.

Wildflower Painting Station Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Saturday, Aug. 8, 9-11 a.m. Learn about the parts of wildflowers that attract pollinators. Paints are available for participants ages 2 and older to capture the natural beauty.

PolkaSol Central Park Amphitheater. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2-3 p.m. Local musicians Ann Reed, Joan Griffith and Anita Ruth bring a joyful mix of polkas, waltzes and old-time songs inspired by Scandinavian, Irish, French, folk and popular traditions. These gifted musicians challenge themselves by not playing the instruments with which they usually perform.

Skoolie Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 5-6:30 p.m. Look for the brightly painted school bus bringing games, books, activities and food for all for the final gathering of the summer. Free.

K&S Conservatory of Music Party & Open House 1976 Wooddale Drive. Thursday, Aug. 13, 5-7 p.m. A family-friendly evening designed to let kids and adults explore the world of music in a playful, no-pressure setting with performances, a chance to play instruments, games, refreshments and a bounce house. Free.

KiDS Swap River Valley Church, 7805 Hudson Road, Suite 140. Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-noon. Families who need clothes, toys, books and other items for their kids are invited to stop by and take what they need. Free.

Biomes Hike Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. Go on an hourlong guided naturalist hike through the range of ecosystems in the park.

Let’s Go for a Walk Glacial Valley Road and Pine Island Road. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the South Washington Watershed District, this hike covers trails in a park featuring restored prairie and savanna. Free.