Woodbury’s Night to Unite Is Aug. 4 Request a visit to your neighborhood’s gathering from a Public Safety unit by July 24.
Registration Open for Cheerleading Camp Planet Spirit through Woodbury Parks and Recreation. Camp for ages 5-12.
Registration Open for East Metro Miracle League Social Club Choose group activities in the local area for individuals ages 6 through adult.
Registration Open for ECFE Programs and Events in District 833 Early Childhood Family Education. Programs for families with children from birth through age 5 begin in September.
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.
Free Park Tuesday All Washington County parks. Tuesday, July 7. Admission and parking are free at all Washington County parks.
Brick Oven Bus Pizza Northern Tool parking lot, 1480 Weir Drive. Tuesday, July 7, 3-7 p.m. Pop-up featuring wood-fired sourdough pizza served from a school bus.
Summer Tuesdays Lowell Park, 201 Water St. N., Stillwater. Tuesdays, July 7-Aug. 11. Vendors and children’s activities begin at 5 p.m., live music runs from 6-8 p.m. and a family-friendly movie begins 10 minutes after sunset.
Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Master Central Park Amphitheater. Wednesday, July 8, 2-3 p.m. R.H. Stafford Library presents a performance featuring dazzling tricks, spins and laughs. Free.
College Application Essays Writing Workshop R.H. Stafford Library. Wednesday, July 8, 3:30 p.m. Presented by The Loft Literary Center for students ages 14-18. Learn approaches to strengthen college application essays. Free, but registration is required.
Skoolie Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview. Wednesday, July 8, 5-6:30 p.m. Look for the brightly painted school bus bringing games, books, activities and food for all. Free.
Understanding Homelessness in Washington County Eagle Valley Golf Course Banquet Room, 2600 Double Eagle Lane. Thursday, July 9, 4-6 p.m. The Woodbury Champions of the Woodbury Community Foundation will lead a conversation on homelessness in Washington County. Washington County staff will review local homelessness trends, available resources, county efforts to address homelessness and opportunities for community involvement.
NAMI Family Support Group Shepherd of the Valley Church, 14107 Hudson Road, Afton. Thursday, July 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Confidential support group for parents and caregivers of those struggling with mental illness. Free.
Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Thursday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. The Bavarian Musikmeisters’ attire, instrumentation and musical arrangements of German marches, polkas, waltzes, folk dances and ballads are all authentic. Enjoy Frios’ gourmet ice pops and ice cream treats. Free.
Minnesota Orchestra Lakefront Park, 505 First St., Hudson, Wisconsin. Thursday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. Symphony for the Cities features favorite orchestral classics in an outdoor setting as a gift to the community and an introduction to the orchestra. Free.
Mammal Adaptation Adventure Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Friday, July 10, 11 a.m.-noon. Let a naturalist show you how skulls, fur and other traits help animals thrive. Free.
All About Bluebirds Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Saturday, July 11, 9-11 a.m. Learn about Eastern bluebird behavior and nesting habits before taking a guided hike to active nest boxes and restored habitat. Free.
Woodbury Heritage House and Garden Open House Marsh Creek Park, 8025 Lake Road. Sunday, July 12, 1-4 p.m. Visit the oldest house in the city and learn how people lived and gardened in long-ago Woodbury. Free.
Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Sunday, July 12, 2-3 p.m. ForEver Young performs rock favorites from the 1950s through the 1980s. Smug Pug will serve tacos, sandwiches and meatless options. Free.
Memory Café Hosted by FamilyMeans R.H. Stafford Library. Tuesday, July 14, 1-2 p.m. Welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Free, but registration is required.
Let’s Make Stuff: Mosaic Trinket Tray R.H. Stafford Library. Tuesday, July 14, 2-4 p.m. Adults can create a mosaic trinket tray with all supplies provided. Free, but registration is required.
Skoolie Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview. Wednesday, July 15, 5-6:30 p.m. Look for the brightly painted school bus bringing games, books, activities and food for all. Free.
STEM Lab: Tornado! R.H. Stafford Library. Thursday, July 16, 2-4 p.m. Children ages 6-12 can learn about funnel clouds and experiment with building tornado-safe homes. Free.
Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Thursday, July 16, 6:30 p.m. Open Door Community Theatre performers sing Broadway favorites, including songs from “Footloose.” Kosharina Egyptian Cuisine will serve street food from Cairo for a dinner-theater experience. Free.
Saturdays at the Park Legacy Hoops Academy Highlands Park, 6975 Idsen, Cottage Grove. Saturday, July 18, 8:45-11 a.m. Bring a basketball for a morning of fundamental skills and drills with Coach D. Free, but a food shelf donation is encouraged.
Family R.O.C.K. Concert Central Park. Saturday, July 18, 8:45-11 a.m. Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to sing and rock out with Twin Cities kindie musician Aric Bieganek.
Pollinator Walk Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Saturday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. Learn about pollinators and the wildflowers they love before taking a guided hike along the Prairie Interpretive Trail. Free.
The Bazillions Concert Central Park Amphitheater. Monday, July 20, 2-3 p.m. Kid-friendly rock band performs energetic songs that entertain while teaching. Free.
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 employment opportunities during 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. Two-part workshop for students entering second through sixth grade featuring hands-on activities exploring chemistry’s impact on everyday life. 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 favorites while Taste of Nawlins serves catfish, po’ boys, red beans and rice for a Louisiana-inspired evening. Free.
Storytime at Ojibway Park Lions Bandshell, 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.
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.”
Universe in the Park Visitors Center, Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Hastings. Friday, July 24, 8:30-10 p.m. Scientists from the University of Minnesota will provide telescopes for viewing the night sky. Start the evening with S’morey Time from 7-8 p.m., featuring stories and s’mores around the campfire. Free.
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 will perform original music after a potluck dinner. Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice. Suggested $25 donation goes directly to the performers.
Woodbury Heritage Society Presents a Trip Through the Archives Central Park. Tuesday, July 28, 2-4 p.m. Wayne Schilling and Tom Bielenberg will present photographs and artifacts from the Woodbury Heritage Society collection. Free, but registration is encouraged.
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. Local artists from ArtStart will help participants ages 11-18 create festive luminaries using Mod Podge and recycled glass. Free, but registration is required.
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 an opening-day parade, animals, quilts, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, a talent show and free parking. Discount advance tickets are available, and seniors and veterans receive discounts on select mornings.
Full Moon Forest Bathing Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo. Wednesday, July 29, 9-11 p.m. Experience a guided Japanese-inspired Shinrin-yoku forest walk. Registration, vehicle permit and $45 fee are required.
Art Lab: Miniature Playground Sculpture R.H. Stafford Library. Thursday, July 30, 2-4 p.m. Children ages 6-12 can drop in to make and paint miniature playground sculptures. Free.
Performance in the Park Central Park Patio. Thursday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. The Red Rock Swing Band performs big band and swing favorites while Oshii Dog serves hot dogs 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 will learn how owls hunt and dissect an owl pellet to explore their diets. Free, but registration is required.
