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Roundabout: Out & About
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Theo Franz
November 04, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Good morning! This week’s Out & About is all about honoring those who’ve served. With Veterans Day around the corner, Woodbury and neighboring communities are gearing up with events and local business specials to show their appreciation.
You’ll also find plenty to do around town, from bonfires and pasta fundraisers to fall theatre favorites like Matilda, Mean Girls, and The Addams Family. So whether you’re planning to attend a performance, explore a park, or just enjoy the crisp November air, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and connect this week.
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Veterans Day Happenings in Woodbury
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
The City of Woodbury will join a number of organizations and businesses next week in honoring those who served.
Most business promotions below include active military and veterans and require appropriate identification. It is wise to call the business in advance to confirm the publicized specials.
Highlighted Event
 | The Woodbury Chorus and OrchestraNovember 9, 4-5:30 p.m. | Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd.Come hear "Rhythm of Life," a concert of uplifting choral and orchestral music in a variety of settings. Your free-will offering will benefit Open Cupboard Food Shelf and continue the chorus and orchestra’s tradition of feeding our hungry neighbors. |
Events Calendar
Treasure Beyond Measure
November 4, 2–2:45 p.m. | Central Park Amphitheater
Join Capt’n Curley as he recruits rookie pirates for a treasure hunt adventure filled with silliness and fun in the newly remodeled amphitheater.
Friends and Volunteers Bonfire
November 4, 6–8 p.m. | Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo
Sponsored by the Washington Conservation District and North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area. Join a hike and bonfire with others interested in prairies, education programs, and conservation. Free, RSVP requested.
Pasta for a Purpose
November 5, 4:30–8 p.m. | Tinucci’s Restaurant, 396 21st St., Newport
Enjoy a pasta buffet, silent auction, and jewelry pop-up shop to support Basic Needs’ mission of helping those facing hardship. Tickets $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 3–13.
The Washington County Historical Society
November 5, 7 p.m. | Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 Greeley St. S., Stillwater (also on YouTube)
Eric Linner shares the story of his great-grandfather’s service with the Minnesota Seventh Infantry, from the 1862 Dakota War to the Battle of Spanish Fort in 1865. Free.
Mean Girls (High School Version)
November 6–8 | Woodbury High School, 2665 Woodlane Dr.
An energetic performance of the hit musical about high school frenemies, featuring both evening and matinee shows.
What Is Broadway? A Jeopardy-Themed Cabaret Fundraiser
November 6–8 | Historic Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Rd., St. Paul
Cocktails at 6 p.m., cabaret at 7 p.m., “Afterglow” piano bar sing-along from 9–10 p.m. A benefit for Open Door Community Theatre featuring Broadway trivia, live performances, and plenty of opportunities to sing along.
Nocturnal Animals
November 7, 6–8 p.m. | Cottage Grove Ravine Park, 9653 Keats Ave., Cottage Grove
Learn about the creatures of the night with Washington County Parks and Carpenter Nature Center staff. Meet live animals and enjoy a bonfire. $3 per person over age 6; vehicle permit required.
The Addams Family
November 7–9 | Math and Science Academy, 8460 Woodbury Crossing
They’re creepy and kooky in this musical comedy where Wednesday Addams falls in love with a young man from a “normal” family — and brings him home to meet the Addamses.
Matilda
November 7–9 and 14–16 | The Loft Stage at East Ridge High School
Roald Dahl’s beloved story comes to life in this delightful musical about a brilliant girl who uses her wit and courage to stand up for what’s right.
Peter and the Starcatcher
November 7–9 and 13–15 | Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd., Oak Park Heights
Discover how an orphan became Peter Pan — and how Black Stache turned into Captain Hook — in this inventive play. Special free senior performance November 12 at 4:30 p.m.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
November 7–8 at 7 p.m. and November 9 at 3 p.m. | Tartan High School, Greenway Ave. N., Oakdale
A hilarious musical following six teens competing in a spelling bee while revealing their stories and struggles. Audience participation encouraged, so bring your best vocabulary!
Fun & Games
Fun Fact
With road construction season receding in our collective rearview mirrors, it is a good time to learn that pavement came to Woodbury much more recently than to other places.
The first blacktop road in the U.S. was a practice strip in New Jersey laid down in 1870. Shortly thereafter Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., running between the Capitol and the White House, was blacktopped.
It would be 65 more years before the first blacktop road in Woodbury was paved. It was Afton Road extending eastward from Century Avenue to Woodbury Drive.
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