• Woodbury Polar Plunge 2025

    Carver Lake Park 3175 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, MN

    The Woodbury Plunge has raised over $981,779 for Special Olympics Minnesota in its 10-year history. In 2024, 485 Plungers raised $128,283.

  • Woodbury Lakes Half-Marathon

    Colby Lake Park 9715 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN

    Get ready to discover the scenic wonders of Woodbury at the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10K and 5K—an exhilarating experience that takes you around four of the city’s stunning lakes, seamlessly connected by paved trails. The journey kicks off at Colby Lake Park, with options to race a half marathon, 10K, or 5K.

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  • Bonfire, Bike, Bows, and Bait 2025

    Carver Lake Park 3175 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, MN

    Venture out of your normal Saturday for an afternoon at Carver Lake Park. Participants will learn the basic skills of archery, unleashing their new skills with real bows; tackle the skill of fishing; ride the mountain bike trail or bike park playground; and finish up the day with s’mores by the bonfire. Recommended ages 4-12 […]

    $20
  • Rock the Barn

    Dodge Nature Center Shepard Farm Property 8946 70th Street S, Cottage Grove, MN

    Put on your boots and come on down for Dodge’s annual farm and music festival—all while supporting the Dodge Nature Preschool Scholarship Fund! Enjoy live bands and musicians as spring blooms around the nature center. Bring a blanket to picnic with family and friends. Get up close to farm animals, make dandelion fritters and ride the […]

    $8
  • Fish United

    Bayport Launch 53 4th Ave. N., Bayport, MN

    Fish United, presented by Reflections, is happening May 31. We invite you to join us for our 4th annual one day fishing tournament on the St. Croix River. The day starts bright and early at 6:30 a.m. on the river and then food and awards will begin at 3 p.m. at the Bayport American Legion. […]

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  • Kid’s Mud Run

    Hamlet Park 8883 Hamlet Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN

    This is the best way to start summer. Join the Cottage Grove and Woodbury Parks and Recreation Departments for the annual Mud Run. Pre registration required The course spans approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile and features obstacles such as army crawls, slack lines, climbing walls, balance beams, tire runs, spider webs, net climbs […]

    Free
  • Carver Lake Camp Out

    Carver Lake Park 3175 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, MN

    An opportunity for families to relive—or experience for the first time—how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping under the stars and enjoy the sounds of nature at night. There will be numerous activities to participate in throughout the evening in an open house style format. Once registered, we will provide a supply […]

    $20
  • Pedal with Police

    Carver Lake Park 3175 Century Ave. S., Woodbury, MN

    Join Woodbury Police bike patrol for a meet-and-greet, few laps around the off-road cycling trail, rounds at the bike skills course and a sweet treat to cool off. Drop in anytime from 10 a.m. and noon and meet at the Carver Lake Park shelter to join an officer for the ride. This event is geared […]

    Free
  • Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera: “The Return of King Idomeneo”

    Dodge Nature Center 1701 Charlton St., West St. Paul, MN

    It’s Mozart’s musical myth of humanity in peril. It’s 1950s doo-wop and an epic Greek adventure! It’s Mixed Precipitation's 17th annual summer opera extravaganza! With the barn as your backdrop, come to Dodge Nature Center to enjoy The Return of King Idomeneo. Mozart’s epic music comes to a 1950s street corner with a unique mash-up of […]

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  • Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera: “The Return of King Idomeneo”

    Ojibway Park 2695 Ojibway Dr., Woodbury, MN

    It’s Mozart’s musical myth of humanity in peril. It’s 1950s doo-wop and an epic Greek adventure! It’s Mixed Precipitation's 17th annual summer opera extravaganza! With the barn as your backdrop, come to Dodge Nature Center to enjoy The Return of King Idomeneo. Mozart’s epic music comes to a 1950s street corner with a unique mash-up of […]

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  • Fall Fishing

    Powers Lake Park 10000 Brookview Rd., Woodbury, MN

    This returning program invites participants and families to come out and learn about local lakes and the many fish species living within. Participants will also assemble a small tackle box. Bait will be provided by staff. Adult participation and supervision is required. Fishing poles are not provided. All other supplies including bait and tackle will be […]

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  • Night for Nature

    Dodge Nature Center 1701 Charlton St., West St. Paul, MN

    Step into the classroom without walls and discover the outdoors like never before. At Night for Nature, you won’t just be a guest—you’ll be an explorer. Wander through the woods, encounter fascinating wildlife and take part in the hands-on experiences that bring Dodge’s environmental education to life. As the sun sets, gather for a lively […]

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