December 2018

UPCOMING EVENTS

Family Fun Activities

Sundae Bingo

Sunday, December 9 | 1 – 3 PM | Discovery Center

What could be better than ice cream sundaes and 2 hours of bingo? Join us for this exciting Sunday afternoon event! Make your own sundae while shouting out BINGO! Prizes will be awarded each game for this all-ages event. Limit of two prizes per participant. All will be eligible for the grand prize raffle drawing at the end of the event (must be present to win raffle)! All ages welcome! $8. Register by November 30!

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Snow Sculpture Contest

Submit your snow sculpture now through March 29 | Oakdale Residents (Any address in Oakdale, MN 55128)

Winner receives a $100 Marcus Theaters 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 is “Superhero Snow Sculpture.”

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Ice Rinks

Northdale, Walton, and Eastside Parks

Rinks are scheduled to open late December and close the end of February (weather permitting).

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Winter Wonderland

Saturday, December 15 | 9 AM – 1 PM | Discovery Center

This free event is full of holiday spirit for the whole family! Come to enjoy:

Horse-drawn Hayrides
Petting Zoo
Meet & Greet the Dogs of Winter
Bonfire with S’mores
Holiday Craft Station
Visit with Santa
Candy Cane Hunt
Holiday Face Painting
Breakfast & Lunch
Holiday Santa Train
NEW: Snow Obstacle Course

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Programs for the Kids

Letters to Santa

Now through Dec. 17 | Discovery Center and City Hall

Watch for Santa's magical red mailboxes to appear at the Discovery Center and at City Hall soon after Thanksgiving! Write Santa a letter and deposit your letter in his mailbox. Let him know whether you have been a little naughty or a lot nice and include your wish list! Please include your full name, age, and address in your letter.

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Firetruck Santa Visit

Thursday, Dec. 6 | 6 – 7:35 PM | Stops along Hadley

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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Grandparent and Me: Nemo's World (ages 18 months to 6 years)

Friday, December 28 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Discovery Center

Come to class and create an underwater world that your little grand-guppy will be excited to explore! The kids might even recognize a few fish friends from Finding Nemo in the underwater world they create. The project even glows-in-the-dark! Come ready to get messy while you play right alongside with your grandchild. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $18 per child. Register by December 21.

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Curious Critters Club (Ages 3 to 6)

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

Children participate in discussions, play games, watch DVDs, and create projects. $7 per class. Register one week prior to class!

Friday, December 7: Trim the Tree Day
Friday, December 21: Hoot! Hoot!

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Fall Storytime for Preschoolers: Peace

Wednesday, December 19 | 10:30 AM | Discovery Center

Join Katelyn from the Oakdale Library for a special preschool story time! We will 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. Free. Please call 651-747-3860 to reserve your spot!

Activities for Adults

Indoor Market

Saturday, December 8 | 9 AM – 1 PM | Discovery Center

Over 20 local vendors offering a unique variety of items including baked goods, jams, cheeses, meats, canned goods, sweets, salsas, strudels, jewelry, micro greens, and much more! The perfect place for holiday shopping! Check out the Community Booths to see what is happening locally, and enter your name for a chance to win the Vendors Variety Gift Basket. This is the vendors' way of saying thank you for supporting the community and local businesses.

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ViniYoga

Discovery Center

ViniYoga is a therapeutic style of yoga which adapts to the needs of each student. Classes will include a blend of gentle yoga postures, breathing, and simple meditations to help the body build strength and flexibility while remaining steady and comfortable. Beginners are welcome as are those who have practiced yoga before and all students are encouraged to move at their own pace. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

Tuesday Morning Yoga Flow
December 4 to January 29 (no class Dec. 11, 25, Jan 1, 22), 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. $45.
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Wednesday Evening Yoga Flow
December 5 to January 30 (no class Jan 23), 5 to 6 PM. $69.
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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!