Roundabout: Out & About

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

August 06, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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In this week’s Out & About, we have the scoop on ParT Barn, a new restaurant and golf simulator venue coming to the Woodbury area this fall.

But we're also looking beyond the golf course with a review of the new film, “The Naked Gun,” and a full list of local events, from the Woodbury Days button sale to the Starlight Cinema movie night.

 

 

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Beyond casual play, ParT Barn is also expected to host leagues, private lessons and events ranging from corporate retreats to birthday parties. | Photo: Contributed

Machine Shed Turning Into High-Tech Indoor Golf and Dining

by Theo Franz | Published on Aug. 5, 2025

ParT Barn, a new restaurant and golf simulator venue, is expected to open this fall at the corner of I-94 and Hudson Boulevard in Lake Elmo. It will take over the building that was once the Machine Shed Restaurant.

Set for a soft opening around Nov. 1, the space will combine a full-service dining experience with nine high-tech GOLFZON simulators, allowing guests to eat, drink and virtually play world-famous courses like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews.

The project comes from Mike and Kim Whalen of Heart of America Group, the same developers who operate the Holiday Inn & Suites next door. They’ve spent months reimagining the former restaurant space into something new for the growing corridor.

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Arts & Entertainment

Review: 'The Naked Gun' Smartly Executes Dumb Jokes

by Hunter Friesen | Suspenseful music plays over the opening studio logos. We emerge from the black void to see criminals running amok in a bank. They've taken hostages, freezing the police in their tracks.

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Woodbury Days Button Available

by Beth-Ann Bloom | The Woodbury Days celebration doesn’t start until August 22 but you can already grab a 2025 button. Sales of the buttons benefit the city’s summer festival and the Woodbury Ambassadors.

Other Events in the Area

Events Calendar

Your Roundabout Guide to Get Out & About

Skoolie Family Fun Night
August 6 - 5 to 6:30 p.m. | Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd.
Books, games, crafts, and dinner. Immunizations available from Washington County for uninsured and under-insured kids. Free.
Chess Night with East Side Chess Club Twin Cities
Wednesdays - 6:30 to 9 p.m. | 3rd Act Craft Brewery, 4120 Radio Dr.
Play with chess players of all skill levels.
Performances in the Park: Rince Na Croi
August 6 - 6:30 p.m. | Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park
Irish dancers entertain in this performance, part of Woodbury's "Performances in the Park" series. Free.
Art Lab: Watercolor Wonders
August 7 - 2 to 4 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library, Woodbury 
Practice painting with liquid watercolors and experiment with texture techniques.Things may get messy, so please dress accordingly. This program is created for children ages 6-12, but their grown-ups are encouraged to join in the fun.
Starlight Cinema: Minecraft
August 7 - 7 p.m. | Ojibway Park
Join in free activities until the viewers’ choice film begins at dusk on the 40-foot screen.
Tiny Tot Triathlon
August 9 - 9:00 a.m. | M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr.
A triathlon for the tiniest triathletes! Participants will bike, run and get wet as they make their way to the finish line to receive a sticker medal presented to them by a firefighter or police officer!
Live Brave 5K and 1 mile
August 9 - 8:30 a.m. | Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road
Children and adults race to benefit Live Brave Fund, a part of the Woodbury Community Foundation, supporting local non-profit organizations that advocate for eating disorders and youth mental health. Advance sign-up required.
Newport Pioneer Day
August 9 - 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Pioneer Park, 611 4th Ave, Newport
Races, parade, car show, and family fun. Buy a Pioneer button and eat unlimited corn.
Woodbury Lakes Sounds of Summer Concert Series
August 9 - 1 to 3 p.m. | Center Court Woodbury Lakes, 9120 Hudson Rd.
Listen to violin meets R&B with the Afro Beats of Daniel the Violinist. Free.
Musicians Corner House Concerts Presents Moors and McCumber 
August 9 - 6 p.m., music starts 7 p.m. | 6470 Lynn Way, Woodbury
Bring your own picnic and lawn chairs for a mellow evening of original folk-style music and stories from James Moors and Kort McCumber. Suggested $20 for the musicians’ basket. RSVP requested.

Fun & Games

Fun Fact

There are 2,205 dogs licensed in Woodbury.