Firetruck Santa Visit 

Thursday, December 9 | 6 to 7:35 PM | Stops along Hadley Avenue
 
Santa is planning a special visit to Oakdale. He’ll travel through town on a decorated fire truck. To make Santa’s special visit extra special, please make plans to welcome him at one of his stops along Hadley Avenue.

Bundle up and watch for the Oakdale Fire Truck covered in twinkling lights!

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Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 18 | 9 AM to 1 PM | Discovery Center

Enjoy a variety of winter activities for the whole family!
 

• Horse Drawn Hayride
• Petting Zoo
• Meet and Greet the Dogs of Winter
• Bonfire with S’mores
• Holiday Craft Station
• Visit with Santa
• Candy Cane Hunt
• Holiday Face Painting
• Breakfast and Lunch

 
Sponsored by Oakdale Recreation, Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce, and First Resource Bank.
 
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Snowshoe Rental

Rentals available daily, during building hours | Discovery Center

Take your family and friends snowshoeing in the 200 acres of the Oakdale Nature Preserve. Watch for animal tracks, deer, fox, and birds, even snowshoe angels! Sizes available for both children and adults. $5 per person for a two hour rental.
 
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Best Snow Sculpture of Oakdale Contest

Oakdale Residents submit photo anytime between now and March 31

Calling all creative Oakdale residents! Do you have what it takes to create the best snow sculpture in city? If so, head outside any time after a snowfall and start constructing your masterpiece. Sculptures will be judged on appearance, relative to the season's theme.
 
This year’s theme: "Snow Castles"
 
The winning sculpture will receive a $100 Target gift card!
 
Please submit photo entries to nathan@ci.oakdale.mn.us by March 31. The winner will be contacted on April 1 by Oakdale Recreation.
 
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Ice Rinks & Warming Houses

Rinks are scheduled to open late December and close late February (weather permitting)

Maintained, supervised rinks with heated warming houses:
 
Eastside Park                          1744 Helmo Avenue
Northdale Park                         5099 Granada Avenue
Walton Park Hockey Rink        1584 Hadley Avenue
Walton Park Pleasure Rink      1584 Hadley Avenue
 
Walton Pleasure Rink Family Skating Days
Hot chocolate and cookies provided every first and third Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. Ice Scooters are available at the Walton Pleasure Rink. Scooters are great tools for inexperienced skaters learning the basics of skating.
 
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Letters to Santa

 
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Curious Critters Club (Ages 3 to 6)

Select Friday mornings | 9:30 to 11 AM | Discovery Center

Children participate in nature themed discussions, play games, watch DVDs, and create projects. Register one week prior to class! $8 per class.

• Friday, December 10: Evergreen Trees
• Friday, January 7: Whose Tracks are Those?

 
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Painting Class | Pine Bough

Friday, December 3 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center
 
Join local artist Sandy Danus of Cheerful Hearts Studio as she leads you through a fun and inviting, acrylic paint class. Learn a new skill and have a great time! All supplies are included and our cheerful, step by step instruction is easy to follow, even if you have never picked up a paint brush before. Come away with your own beautiful finished canvas creation that you can be proud of. Registration deadline extended through December 2 at 4 PM. $30.
 
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Indoor Market

Saturday, December 11 | 9 AM to 1 PM | Discovery Center

Shop local! Over 20 local vendors offer a unique variety of items including baked goods, meats, canned goods, artisan foods, sweets, salsas, strudels, jewelry, essential oils and much more! A great place to start your holiday shopping!
 
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Oakdale Wellness 50+

Oakdale Wellness 50+ is a volunteer initiative making Oakdale and Washington County healthier by offering health-focused activities for persons 50 and over that lead to measurably improved wellness.
 
Oakdale Wellness 50+ is supported by Washington County, the City of Oakdale, and the Vital Aging Network (VAN).
 
December Activities

• Wednesdays, 10 AM: Oakdale Nature Preserve Walking Club

• Tuesday, December 7, 10 AM: Fit Tuesdays in Washington County Parks | Stillwater Historic Courthouse

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To register for activities, please visit www.oakdalefun.com. If you have any questions

about the listings, please call us at 651-747-3860 and we will be happy to assist!