Roundabout: Out & About

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

As we prepare to welcome August, we are in prime fair and festival season. This week, Out & About shares the musical styles that await you at the Washington County Fair that begins today.

Are you a musician or boast another talent to share? We tell you how to become a star at Woodbury Days. If you like your summer blockbusters with a dash of character, see our movie review. Or if you need a summer read, we offer some compelling books to check out. Our events listings, as usual, overflow with activities for the whole family.

 

 

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Hailey James, an award-winning American country singer, songwriter, and performer from Cottage Grove, will perform Thursday night. | Courtesy Photo

Washington County Fair Offers Range Of Musical Acts

by Roundabout Staff | Published on July 22, 2025

The Washington County Fair sounds off with an array of musical acts gracing its stages. From rock and roll to polka and gospel, there’s toe-tapping entertainment for everyone’s feet. The fair begins Wednesday, July 30, and wraps up Sunday, Aug. 2. The fairgrounds are north of Woodbury at 12300 40th St. N. in Stillwater.

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Great Summer Reads For Adults

We asked for some summer reading suggestions from Washington County librarians, and they did not disappoint. Earlier, we brought you recommendations for kids and teens. This week, we have some great reads for adults.

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Events

Night To Unite Tuesday In Woodbury

by Beth-Ann Bloom | Tuesday August 5 offers Woodbury residents a chance to get to know their neighbors better during the annual Night to Unite. The idea is that neighborhoods are safer and function better when folks who live near each other look out for each other.

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Events Calendar

Your Roundabout Guide to Get Out & About

Nature Memories Open House with FamilyMeans
July 30 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Belwin Conservancy, Education Site, Wetlands Classroom 1553 Stagecoach Tr. S., Afton, Minn. In partnership with FamilyMeans, Belwin Conservancy hosts an Open House for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Featuring harp music, bird-watching, and nature-inspired arts activities. This event is open to all interested. Free.
Woodbury CareerForce Q&A
July 30 - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place
Learn about the job search services offered through CareerForce and the library.
Skoolie Family Fun Night
July 30 - 5 to 6:30 p.m. | Royal Oaks Elementary, 7335 Steepleview Rd.
Books, Games, Crafts, and Dinner, Free.
Performances in the Park: TaikoArts Midwest
July 30 - 6:30 p.m. | Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park
Witness the dynamic Japanese drumming of TaikoArts Midwest in this performance, part of Woodbury's "Performances in the Park" series. Free.
STEM Lab: Kitchen Science
July 31, - 2 to 4 p.m. | RH Stafford Library, Woodbury
Explore the wonders of chemistry using everyday items found in the kitchen: write secret messages with invisible ink, test pH levels using a homemade indicator, and use the principle of diffusion to color window clings you can bring home. This program is created for children ages 6-12, but all are welcome.
Carrie: The Musical! SoWashCo Theatre
July 31 to August 2 | Oltman Middle School, Cottage Grove 
A musical version of the classic horror film for mature audiences. The bullied, teenage, small-town outcast discovers that she’s got a special power, and she’s not afraid to use it.
Zombie Apocalypse Chase: Run and Get It DONE!
July 31 - 8 to 9 p.m. | Carver Lake Park, 3175 Century Avenue South
Participants ages 6-12 will run, climb, crawl, slide and run their way through this one-mile course featuring more than 20 kid-friendly obstacles with a mud pit finale. Zombie apparel optional. Fee $23, Registration required.
Robin Hood Presented by Stillwater’s Zephyr Theater
August 1-3 | Aamodt’s Apple Farm, Stillwater
Friday and Saturday performances at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2:00 p.m. Tales of life in Sherwood Forest with action and live music.
Where Connections Blossom: A Garden Gathering
August 2 - 1 to 3 p.m. | St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 609 5th St S, Stillwater 
An elegant High Tea benefitting the Connect Center (TCC) aka St. Croix Family Resource Center provides hope for more secure and connected lives for low-income families, homeless youth and singles with housing instability. Tickets are available for $60.
55+ Safety Seminar
August 4 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Hero Center MN, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove 
Join Woodbury Public Safety for a day of interactive safety sessions geared towards adults ages 55 and older. Topics include financial fraud prevention and trends, personal safety, fire safety, safe driving as you age, balance and home safety and more. Lunch included. Free but registration required.

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Fun Fact

Woodbury High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.