On the Town

BACK IN ACTION

The annual Woodbury Days celebration takes place August 20–22.

BY HAILEY ALMSTED

AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF of pandemonium, the city of Woodbury is ready to celebrate the community.

“We missed bringing our community together in 2020,” says Amy Lombardi, Woodbury Days Council president. The cherished community event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19; but plans to be held this year, with a few updates.

“Our main plan is to follow all state and local recommendations in regards to safe practices,” Lombardi says. This includes encouraging attendees to wear masks and distance from attendees outside of your group; the council will also be sanitizing and cleaning regularly.

As for the Woodbury Days events, Lombardi says, “I’m happy to say visitors will be able to experience many of the activities they have loved in the past!”

Amusement park rides, the annual parade and car show, beer and bingo tents, Taste of Woodbury and local businesses will all be in attendance over the weekend.

“[We] are so excited to see everyone come together again for Woodbury Days 2021,” Lombardi says.

Woodbury Days | August 20–22 Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive woodburydays.com

AUGUST 5 7PM

Starlight Cinema

Grab your favorite picnic blanket and some bug spray! Ojibway Park’s outdoor cinema will present Raya the Last Dragon as its final movie of the summer season. The evening’s premovie activities kick off at 7 p.m. with hula hoop and trivia contests. The whole family can enjoy painting, photos on the red carpet, games and crafting. All ages. Free. 7–10 p.m. Starlight

Cinema, 2659 Ojibway Drive; 952.240.9316; starlightmn.com

LOCAL EVENTS

4–25 Woodbury Farmers Market

Put on your sunglasses and head out to the market on a Sunday morning! Find all your locally grown and homemade household products, produce and maybe some paeonies too in Woodbury’s Central Park, every Sunday this summer. All ages. Free. Sundays, 6 a.m.—1 p.m. Woodbury Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place; stpaulfarmersmarket.com 21 Bridges, Bikes and Brew

It’s 3rd Act Craft Brewery’s Second Annual Bridges, Bikes and Brew to support the PKD Foundation! There are biking tours that span up to 100 miles in distance. Depending on the length, the tour can cross through over 20 cities and townships. Join with other cyclists at the beginning and end of the race with some brews at 3rd Act. There will also be pizzas, jumbo pretzels, hot dogs and brats. Ages 21 and over. 7 a.m.–noon. 3rd Act Craft Brewery, 4120 Radio Drive; minnesotabreweries.com 22 Woodbury Days Grande Parade

With over 100 units, the Woodbury Days Grande Parade is one for the books. Come early to grab a spot, enjoy the variety of floats and entertainment, then stay to enjoy the fun all day at Woodbury Days. All ages. Free. 11 a.m. Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive; woodburydays.com

28 Markgafs Lake 10K

Take a jog or sprint around the beautiful Markgaf Lake neighborhood on this 10K run. The run will start near the Colby Lake Park ice rink. Free running shirts will be available to runners. All ages. 7–10 a.m. Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road; runsignup.com

AREA EVENTS

1 You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Come see a musical presented by Stages Theatre in Hopkins. This outdoor production is sure to bring a smile to all who attended. All Ages. Ticket prices vary. Stages Theatre, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins; 800.362.3515, stagestheatre.org

6–8 Uptown Art Fair

Jewelry, paintings, chalk art and more—all nestled in the heart of

Woodbury Farmers Market

Taco & Margarita Festival

Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood. With approximately 350 artists slated to join, the 57th annual Uptown Art Fair is sure to have something to catch anyone’s eye. All ages. Free. Friday noon–8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Corner of Lake St. and Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.823.4581; uptownminneapolis.com

7 Taco & Margarita Festival

There may not be white sand under your feet, but this taco crawl’s live music, margarita bar and wide variety of Minneapolis’s best restaurant and food truck taco vendors will transport you to a sunny day at the beach anyway. Ages 21 and up. $10–35. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Cabooze Plaza, 917 Cedar Ave., Mpls.; 612.338.6425; cabooze.com 8 Yoga Flow at Utepils Brewery

Start your Sunday morning off right with some stretching and a nice brew. Join yoga teacher Annie Hayes at this European-style brew house for good drinks and yoga. Ages 21 and over. $10. 10 a.m. Utepils Brewery, 225 Thomas Ave. N. Suite 700, Mpls.; utepilsbrewing.com

12 Walking with the Woods—Forest Therapy at Fort Snelling State Park

Deeply connect with nature by trying the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, or forest bathing. Take a guided journey through beautiful trails of Fort Snelling and experience this revitalizing practice. Adults. $28. 9 a.m.–noon. Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center, Fort Snelling State Trail, St. Paul; mnhs.org 21 Eden Prairie Arts in the Park

Support local artist at this one-of-akind craft show. With goods from all over Minnesota this a great spot to find unique art and gifts. All Ages. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie; 952.949.8304; mnartists.walkerart.org

22 Lakewood 101 Walking Tours

Take a walk through local history on this walking tour of Lakewood Cemetery. Explore the beautiful architecture and gardens on this educational journey through time. All Ages. $10. 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; eventbrite.com

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