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Roundabout: Out & About
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Theo Franz
February 10, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Summer planning season has quietly arrived, even if it doesn’t feel like it outside yet.
This week’s Out & About leads with a comprehensive guide to summer camps and programs, a timely resource as registration windows open and fill quickly. We’ve also rounded up a full slate of February events, from a variety of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day to community fundraiser meals and winter walks.
Enjoy!
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Summer Camps and Programs: A Comprehensive Guide for Woodbury Families
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
Don't let the snow on the ground fool you… Busy parents and busy kids are already planning for summer day camps and programs.
Early registration guarantees a spot in the programs suited for each child and family. Some programs are already full while others aren’t ready to share their summer schedules yet.
This listing of summer options in Woodbury and beyond is comprehensive but not complete. The myriad of summer sports opportunities available to Woodbury kids will be shared on a separate list.
Highlighted Event
 | The Love TrainSaturday Feb. 14, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. | Minnesota Transportation MuseumMinnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Paul. Celebrate the day of love with train rides every half hour, hands on crafts, a scavenger hunt, and lots of sweet valentines treats along the way. Aged-based admission price. |
Events Calendar
Valentine’s Dinner and Show with Sara and Kenny
Saturday, Feb. 14 | Potluck dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. | Home of Dan and Kathy Mathews, 1550 Wild Ridge Ct. N., Newport
Presented by Musicians Corner House Concerts, this evening features a potluck dinner followed by romantic music from the married jazz folk duo. Bring a dish to complement smoked items provided. A basket will be passed for a suggested $20–25 donation to the artists. Registration required in advance.
Dirty Shorts Brass Band
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2–3 p.m. | Woodbury Central Park
Enjoy the music of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras with a Minnesota flair from the Dirty Shorts Brass Band. Free.
Let’s Make Stuff: Beginner Brush Pen Lettering
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2–4 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library
An adult class focused on creating your own art piece using brush pens. Registration required.
SoWashCo Donate While You Dine
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5–8 p.m. | Northern Taphouse, 7325 Currell Blvd.
Ten percent of all receipts during the event will be donated to the emergency fund supporting families in District 833.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. | Christ Episcopal Church, 7305 Afton Road
Enjoy traditional holiday pancakes, sausages and juice, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Suggested donation is $7 or $20 per family.
Learn to Spot and Avoid Today’s Most Common Scams
Friday, Feb. 20, 1–2:30 p.m. | R.H. Stafford Library
Learn how to recognize scams, report them and take concrete steps to protect your personal information and finances. Registration required.
Everyone Poops
Friday, Feb. 20, 9–11:30 a.m. | Dodge Nature Center at Shepherd Farm, 8946 70th St. S., Cottage Grove
Storytime for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers, followed by a snack and a short outdoor hike to explore signs of wildlife. Online registration requested. $25.
Light Up the Night Luminary Hike
Friday, Feb. 20, 6–7:30 p.m. | Dodge Nature Center at Shepherd Farm, 8946 70th St. S., Cottage Grove
Take a self-guided luminary hike through the winter woods, warm up with cocoa and a bonfire, and bring a food donation for Basic Needs Food Shelf. Free with donation. Pre-registration requested.
Pajama Ball
Friday, Feb. 20, 6–8 p.m. | The Grove, 8600 90th St. S., Cottage Grove
An all-ages evening of music, dancing and activities with princesses and superheroes. Pajamas encouraged but not required. Refreshments available for purchase. Free with registration.
Egg to Omelet
Saturday, Feb. 21, 10–11:30 a.m. | Shepherd Farm, 8946 70th St., Cottage Grove
Kids ages 7–12 meet the farm’s chickens, collect eggs and head to the kitchen to make omelets. Advance registration requested. $8.
Fun & Games
Fun Fact
His name is on Woodbury’s library but you may not know who R.H (Dick) Stafford was.
Stafford grew up in St. Paul but moved to Woodbury in 1966 when there were just 3000 residents. He served on almost every board and committee that contributed to the growing city. He joined with the Lions Club and others to form the volunteer ambulance corps and the Veterans’ Memorial.
If you paid taxes or bought license plates in our fair city between 1975 and 1999, you likely stamped Stafford’s name on your check since he was the Washington County auditor/treasurer. He only left the position when he was elected as a county commissioner, a position he held until 2006 and for nine months in 2008 when he filled an interim vacancy. His service to the entirety of Washington County was recognized when the library was named in his honor.
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