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Roundabout: Out & About
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Good morning!
In this week’s Out & About, we’re taking a bite out of fall with “An Apple A Day Destinations,” your guide to nearby orchards where the apples are crisp, the hayrides are rolling and the season is in full swing.
The calendar may say October, but the forecast has other ideas. With summer-like warmth holding on, fall traditions aren’t going anywhere, they just come with fewer layers. Think of it as a chance to enjoy cider, corn mazes and apple-picking without needing to bundle up.
We’ve also got highlights like Country Sun Farm’s family attractions and the Lake Elmo Corn Maze, plus a full slate of upcoming events, from haunted trolley tours and guided night hikes to concerts, painting workshops and community festivals.
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An Apple A Day Destinations
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
Crisp fall air begs for crisp fall apples. While the apples in the stores are good there’s nothing like the fruit and the fun at the orchard. There are lots of nearby options for a core experience following Johnny Appleseed’s example.
Be sure to check the links to the orchards before visiting. See which varieties of apples are ripe and check hours and offerings, which vary through the season and are often impacted by weather.
Highlighted Events
 | Country Sun FarmCome for the pumpkins, stay for fun! Includes a corn pit, hay rides, corn maze, Silly String Zone and a petting zoo. Admission is free, but many of the attractions charge a fee. |
 | Lake Elmo Corn MazeRockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N. Go through the corn maze, ride pedal cars, shoot the corn cannon, take a barrel train ride, and go on a wagon ride. Free. |
Events Calendar
Children’s Concert and Carnival
Oct. 5 – 2 to 4 p.m. | Woodbury High School.
The Woodbury High School Orchestra performs favorites including Encanto and Coco, followed by a carnival in the cafeteria. Character costumes encouraged.
Accessible Corn Maze
Oct. 5 – 2 to 5 p.m. | Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N.
Enjoy a corn maze, hot dogs, games, crafts and a track chair for wheelchair users to navigate the maze. Free, advanced registration requested.
Free Entry to Washington County Parks
Oct. 7 | All Washington County Parks.
Prenatal and Postpartum Class
Oct. 7 – 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Casa de Corazon, 7805 Hudson Rd.
A doula offers guidance for new and expectant parents on breathing techniques, breastfeeding, stress management and sibling preparation. Children welcome. Free, registration required.
Teens Can Paint: Introduction to Painting
Oct. 8 – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library.
COMPAS teaching artist Andrew Young leads an introduction to painting for ages 11-18, exploring watercolor and acrylic while building on basic drawing skills. Registration required.
Pit Stop
Oct. 9 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cottage Grove Armory, 8180 Belden Blvd.
Free community resources for those in need, including warm meals, clothing, gas cards and more.
Everyday Engineering: Earthquake Simulation
Oct. 9 – 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library.
Students in grades 5-8 build LEGO structures to test in an earthquake simulation while learning about real-world engineering solutions. Registration required.
Fall Night Hike
Oct. 9 – 7 to 10 p.m. | Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
Meet at the Nordic Center for a guided walk in the crisp autumn air.
Stillwater Trolley Co.’s Historic Haunted Rivertown Terror Tour
Oct. 9-25 – Thursdays through Saturdays, tours at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. | Charlie’s Irish Pub, 436 Chestnut St., Stillwater.
An interactive Halloween ghost tour for ages 13+ featuring historic Stillwater landmarks, local legends and crime-solving twists. $48, discounts available.
A Beach House Concert: “A Tale of Two”
Oct. 10 – 4 p.m. boat cruises, 5 p.m. happy hour, 6 p.m. potluck dinner, 7 p.m. outdoor concert | 1045 Quentin Ave. S., Lakeland.
An evening of blues storytellers presented by Musicians Corner Concerts. Suggested donation $20-25.
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Fun Fact
Andy’s Bark Park is named for Andy, Woodbury’s first K-9 officer. Andy was named after Woodbury Police Captain Andy Niemela. After Andy’s retirement, his police partner, Jeffrey Gottstein, had a son who was also named Andy.
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