Mystery Egg Hunt (Ages up to 10)

Saturday, April 8 | 9 to 11 AM | Discovery Center

Don't miss the annual Mystery Egg Hunt! The Bunny will lead you along the trails of the Oakdale Nature Preserve where plastic eggs are hidden. Once you find an egg it can be redeemed for a special prize! Two "Golden Eggs" will also be hidden, redeemable for an extra special surprise. The event also includes a petting zoo, games, face painting, great prizes, and refreshments. Bring your camera for a picture with the Bunny. Sponsored by Oakdale Recreation and the Eberhard Group with Keller Williams. Register before the deadline on March 31, or when full. Don't miss out; sign up early for this popular event! $13 per child, adults attend free!

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Library Storytime

Select Wednesdays | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center
 
A Washington County Youth Librarian will be visiting for a series of special preschool story times! We’ll have fun talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together. We will focus on concepts such as counting, colors, sharing, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet. A simple craft will follow. A free program recommended for developmental ages 0 to 5 and their grown-ups.

• February 22: Friendship
• March 29: Seasons

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Indoor Market

Saturdays, February 18, March 4 and 18 | 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!

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Snow Sculpture Contest

Oakdale residents submit your snow sculpture now through March 31, 2023 | Any address in Oakdale, MN 55128
 
Win a $100 Target Gift Card! Calling all creative Oakdale residents. Do you have what it takes to create the best snow sculpture in town? If so, head outside any time after a snowfall, and start constructing your masterpiece. All sculptures are judged on appearance, relative to the season’s theme. 

This year’s theme: “Upside Down Snowman” 

Please submit photo entries via email to Nathan Timmons by March 31. The winner will be contacted on April 3 by Oakdale Recreation.

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Sundae Bingo

Sunday, March 5 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center

All ages welcome! What could be better than ice cream sundaes and two hours of bingo!? Join us for this fun-filled Sunday afternoon. Make your own ice cream sundae while shouting out BINGO! Prizes are awarded to winners of every game. All participants will be eligible for the grand prize raffle drawing at the end of the event (must be present to win the raffle). Register before the deadline on February 26. $10 per player.

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Snowshoe Rental

Rentals available daily pending snow conditions, 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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Indoor Garage Sale

Saturday, March 25 | 9 AM to 1 PM | Discovery Center

Over 40 tables of products, treasures, and unique finds! Shoppers, start the garage sale season early. Shop indoors to find new and formerly new items from over 20 individual sellers!

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Yoga 

Yoga taught by Jennifer Brandt, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist at Body and Mind Yoga Therapy. 

Develop a strong and flexible spine, increase comfort and mobility in your joints, and build strength and balance in a safe way in this all-levels yoga class. Classes focus on each student's own internal experience rather than achieving an external appearance. Every class will include movement and guided breathing woven together. Most classes will have an element of meditation, chanting, and guided self-exploration. 

Tuesdays | 9 to 10 AM | Discovery Center

• 6-week series, Session 1 ($95) 

February 21, 28; March 7, 14; April 4, 11 

Thursdays | 9 to 10 AM | Discovery Center

• 6-week series, Session 1 ($95) 

February 23; March 2, 9, 16, 30; April 6 

Register for a session before the deadline on Friday at Noon. Or, drop in at the Discovery Center front desk to try any yoga class for only $18 per single date.  

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Painting Class | Raccoon with Flowers on Canvas

Friday, March 10 | 11 AM to 2 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. Deadline to register is March 3. $30.

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Adult Road Trip | Indigenous Experience

Thursday, March 23 | 11 AM to 4 PM | Depart from Gladstone Community Education Center

Journey to Hocokata Ti in Shakopee for an immersive experience into the Ojibwe and Dakota cultures. Fee includes lunch, school bus transportation and guided tour. Registration and refund deadline is March 9. $59. 

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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).