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Just Released! Spring 2025 NewsletterView the Spring 2025 Newsletter online and in person at the Oakdale Discovery Center. Get active with programs designed for your interests and never miss out on a special event in your community! The Oakdale Recreation program guide has something for everyone in the family to enjoy this spring. |
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Now Reserving Picnic Shelters for the 2025 SeasonApril through October | City of Oakdale Parks Reserve a picnic shelter for your graduation party, shower, birthday, reunion, or other celebration! A new online system for reservations is now available! MORE INFORMATION |
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Indoor MarketSaturdays, February 8 and 22 | 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! MORE INFORMATION |
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Family Moonlight Snowshoe and BonfireSaturday, February 15 | Select an arrival/check-in time upon registration: 6 PM, 6:20 PM, 6:40 PM or 7 PM | Trail closes at 8:30 PM | Discovery Center Enjoy two luminary-lit trails through the Nature Preserve. After, enjoy hot dogs, chips, s’mores and hot chocolate while watching a movie. Snowshoes provided or bring your own. Dress in layers with sturdy boots. Children under 18 must be accompanied by adult. $25 per person. Registration deadline is one week prior to the event. MORE INFORMATION |
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Snowshoe RentalRentals 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. $6, tax included, per person for a two hour rental. Cash or check only on weekends. MORE INFORMATION |
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Snow Sculpture ContestSubmit your snow sculpture through March 31, 2025
Calling all creative Oakdale residents. Do you have what it takes to create the best snow sculpture in Oakdale? 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 is “Favorite Sport.” Email photo entries with name and address to nathan.timmons@oakdalemn.gov MORE INFORMATION |
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Sundae BingoSunday, February 23 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center Join us for bingo and ice cream sundaes. Prizes are awarded for every game with a grand prize raffle to follow. Must be present to win. Registration deadline is February 16. $10 per player (all ages). MORE INFORMATION |
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Ice Rinks & Warming HousesRinks are scheduled to be open through late February (weather permitting)
Maintained rinks with heated warming houses are located at Eastside and Walton Parks. See latest information on by visiting the ice rink webpage. MORE INFORMATION |
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Beginner Youth Self Defense and Safety Awareness ClassSaturdays, February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 5, 12 (No class March 15) | 10 to 10:45 AM | John Glenn Middle School Cafeteria This class will empower youth with non-aggressive skils and techniques to protect themselves from others and dangerous situations. Deadline to register is February 6. $100 per child (ages 4 to 16). MORE INFORMATION |
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Skyhawks Sports Indoor TennisMondays, February 24, March 3 and 17 (No class March 10) | John Glenn Middle School Gym 1A Whether you’re a beginning, intermediate or advanced player, this program will improve your game. Registration deadline is February 20. $55 per child. • Ages 5 to 7 | 6 to 6:45 PM • Ages 8 to 10 | 6:55 to 7:40 PM MORE INFORMATION |
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"Numbers" Library Story TimeWednesday, February 26 | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center
A Washington County Youth Librarian will be visiting the Discovery Center 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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Painting Class | "Cozy Cottages"Friday, February 7 | 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 February 2. $35 (11-by-14 canvas). MORE INFORMATION |
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Snowshoe, Sip and SampleFriday, February 14 | 6 to 9 PM | Discovery Center Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of snowshoeing, beer, wine and food samples! Snowshoe along a luminary-lit trail before heading indoors for the vintage game room, music and prize drawings. Snowshoes provided or bring your own. If there isn't enough snow for snowshoeing, the event will be an ice luminary lit walk under the stars. $50 per person (ages 21 and up). MORE INFORMATION |
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Adult YogaJoin yoga teacher, trainer and Pilates instructor Jen Vail for all-levels yoga. Registration deadline is one week prior to start of program. Drop-in for single class within a session is $20 if space is available. Registration deadline is one week prior to class/session start. Morning Yoga Session 1: Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 AM | February 18 to March 18 | 5 weeks | $89
Rise and shine with intention. Experience a customizable and dynamic yoga practice designed to build strength, develop balance, and increase mobility and mindfulness. This all-levels class encourages participants to move at their own pace to explore shapes in a safe and sustainable way that will support a healthy range of motion and a more fulfilling practice experience. Twilight Yoga Session 1: Thursdays, 6 to 7 PM | February 13 to March 13 | 5 weeks | $89
Wind down your day with a gentle flow to melt away stress in the glow of twinkling lights. This all-levels class will illuminate your intention and calm the nervous system with flowing movements designed to improve balance, strength and flexibility in a sustainable way. Enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of being indoors and without bugs, humidity and sand.
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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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Walks at the Oakdale Nature Preserve | Wednesdays at 10 AM
No registration is necessary to join these weekly walks. Meet in front of the Discovery Center. Essentrics Classical Stretch | Thursdays, now through March 27 | 10 to 11 AM | Discovery Center | Join us for a free, weekly drop-in session. We will stretch and strengthen to two 22-minute DVD’s by Miranda Esmonde-White. Her program is designed to increase flexibility, loosen joints, strengthen and stretch with relaxing, gentle movements. Bring a map to stand on. No registration. Wellness Movie Club: Wild | Tuesday, February 11 | 1 PM | Oakdale Library | Register by calling 651-730-0504. Self Defense with Glen | Saturday, March 1 | 12 to 3 PM | Discovery Center
Glen Giacoletto, a licensed martial arts instructor with 50 years of experience, will teach basic self-defense concepts, updated regulations and easy to remember practical techniques. Focus will be placed on awareness, proper balance, centeredness and movement. Please wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes. Register by calling 651-747-3860. MORE INFORMATION |
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Oakdale Recreation and the Discovery Center will be closed on the following dates: - Monday, February 17, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.
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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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