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Amped Up EntertainmentSelect Thursdays | 10 AM | Discovery Center Amphitheater Are you looking for free summer programs for your children, grandchildren or even yourself? Then the Discovery Center Amphitheater is the place to be! On select Thursday mornings, the amphitheater will play host to a variety of programs geared to all ages. (In the event of inclement weather, the program will be moved into the Discovery Center). - July 6: Bruce the Bug Guy
- July 13: Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam
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Sundae BingoSunday, July 9 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center What could be better than ice cream sundaes and 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; every participant eligible for two game winning prizes. All participants will be eligible for the grand prize raffle drawing at the end of the event (must be present to win the raffle). All ages welcome! Registration deadline is July 3. $10 per player. MORE INFORMATION |
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Summer Concert SeriesSelect Wednesdays | Concerts begin 7 PM | Walton Park Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs to Walton Park for a variety of concerts on Wednesday nights though the summer. You're sure to find a live performance that will fit your musical taste. Free. - July 19: The Capri Big Band
- July 26: Bluegroove Bluegrass
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Movies in the ParkSelect Fridays | Movies begin at dusk | Walton Park Round up the kids, some lawn chairs or a blanket, and enjoy a night under the stars as your favorite movie plays on the big screen at the band shell. Sponsored by the Oakdale Police and Recreation Departments. - July 21: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG, 100 minutes)
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Small World Camps (Ages 3 to 6)Monday to Thursday | 10 to 11:30 AM Campers play games, create arts and crafts, and participate in special events for each weekly theme. - July 10 to 13: Superheroes Training Camp at Discovery Center Picnic Shelter
- July 17 to 20: Splash Bash at Walton Park South Shelter
- July 24 to 27: Junior Oakdale Olympics at Oakfield Park
- July 31 to August 3: Down on the Farm at Eberle Park
Register before the deadline one week prior to camp. $30 per week, per child. MORE INFORMATION |
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Mini Camps (Ages 6 to 11)Monday to Thursday | 1:30 to 4 PM Campers play games, create arts and crafts, and participate in special events for each weekly theme. - July 10 to 13: Super Soakin' Spectacular at Walton Park
- July 17 to 20: Fear Factor at Walton Park
- July 17 to 20: Oakdale Olympics at Oakdale Nature Preserve (west side of park)
- July 24 to 27: Around the World at Walton Park
- July 24 to 27: Super Soakin' Spectacular at
- Oakdale Nature Preserve (west side of park)
- July 31 to August 3: Color Wars at Walton Park
- July 31 to August 3: CSI Oakdale at Oakdale Nature Preserve (west side of park)
Register before the deadline one week prior to camp. $40 per week, per child. MORE INFORMATION |
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In The Streets: ITS TruckThe brand new ITS Truck will be in the streets and at a park near you this summer! The ITS Truck will operate Monday to Thursday with two stops per day. These drop-in recreation programs are FREE, and no registration is needed. Check out the new schedule for 2023 at www.oakdalefun.com! MORE INFORMATION |
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Kidcreate Studio: Tie Dye Party (Ages 5 to 12)Friday, July 7 | 1 to 4 PM | Discovery Center
This is a project you don’t want to do at home! Send kids with their own white t-shirt for a day of tie-dying fun. Please pack a drink and nut free snack for your child. Deadline to register is June 30. $48. MORE INFORMATION |
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Library Story Time "Nature"Wednesday, July 26 | 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. MORE INFORMATION |
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Kidcreate Studio: Mirabel's World (Ages 4 to 9)Friday, August 4 | 9 AM to 3 PM | Discovery Center
Join Mirabel, Isabella, Antonio and the rest of the Madrigals as participants paint, sculpt with air-dry clay and sing along to tunes while creating clay butterflies, bedroom doors, rainforest creatures and more. Please pack a drink and nut free lunch for your child. Deadline to register is July 28. $88. MORE INFORMATION |
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Horseback Riding at Bunker Park Stable (Ages 8 to 16)Friday, August 4 | 10 AM to 2:30 PM | Depart and Return at Discovery Center
Travel to Bunker Park Stable for a day of riding horses. The trip departs from the Discovery Center and includes horseback ride, barn tour, horse grooming and transportation. Participants must be at least eight years old and at least 52 inches tall, no exceptions. You must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes (no shorts or sandals). Bring a nut-free bagged lunch. Space is limited. Registration deadline is July 28. $75. MORE INFORMATION |
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Host your next summer event at one of Oakdale's picnic shelters!Now through early October | City of Oakdale Parks Reserve a picnic shelter for your graduation party, shower, birthday, reunion, or other celebration! Call 651-747-3860 to check availability and make a reservation. Rental fees are due at the time of booking. MORE INFORMATION |
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Yoga Taught by Jennifer Brandt, Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist at Body and Mind Yoga Therapy www.bodyandmindyogatherapy.com. 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 Session 2 | 4-week series ($65)
Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 | 9 to 10 AM - Thursdays Session 2 | 4-week series ($65)
Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3 | 9 to 10 AM Or, drop in at the Discovery Center front desk to try any yoga class for only $18 per single date. MORE INFORMATION |
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Painting Class | Sandy BeachFriday, July 28 | 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 July 21. $30. MORE INFORMATION |
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Sturgeon Moon Kayak: Square Lake, StillwaterTuesday, August 1 | 7:30 to 9 PM | Square Lake Park, 15450 Square Lake Trail N, Stillwater, MN 55082 Spend time on the water, and enjoy blueberry muffins and lemonade on shore to celebrate the moon. Kayaks, equipment and life jackets are provided. Bring a flashlight or lantern and bug spray. Dress for the weather and the water. Wear shoes that can get wet. No vehicle permit is required by the park on this date. $30 per person, single kayak for ages 12 and up. Register to kayak before the deadline on July 25. No refunds after this date. MORE INFORMATION |
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Open Court PickleballCourts open for play, pending weather conditions | Tanners Lake Park - Monday, Wednesday, Sunday | 5 to 7 PM
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | 9 to 11 AM
Join the Oakdale Pickleball Club for a game of pickleball. All are welcome to join during the open court play. Play is casual, beginners are welcome! Pickleball balls will be provided. Questions about the Oakdale Pickleball Club? Please contact Chuck Scott by calling 651-439-5307. |
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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). |
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UPCOMING OAKDALE WELLNESS 50+ ACTIVITIES: Wednesday Walks at Oakdale Nature Preserve Wednesdays at 9 AM. No registration is necessary to join these weekly walks. Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, July 21 | 9 AM to 3 PM | Discovery Center | Sponsored by Oakdale Wellness 50+, Maplewood-Oakdale Lions Club and the City of Oakdale. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767 Wellness Book Club - What We Hunger For, Sun Yung Shin Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 PM | Oakdale Library | Get involved in the movie and book clubs by emailing Wellness 50+ |
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The Oakdale Recreation and the Discovery Center will be closed the following dates: - Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day
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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! |
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