Roundabout: Out & About

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

August 27, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Good morning!

In this week’s Out & About, we’re bringing you a photo gallery from Woodbury Days, where Ojibway Park was filled with rides, music and food as around 25,000 people turned out for our signature festival.

But we’re also looking beyond the carnival lights with a guide to Woodbury’s pizza scene, a review of Spike Lee’s new film Highest 2 Lowest, and a calendar of local happenings: from Star Watch at Lake Elmo Park Reserve to house concerts right here in Woodbury.

Editor: Chuck Nowlen
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The three-day long festival was traditionally held in September after Labor Day until the early 1980 when it moved to August. (Image by Lillian Bannink)

Aug. 26, 2025 | Ojibway Park, Woodbury, MN

Woodbury Days returned to Ojibway Park August 22–24, transforming the green space into a vibrant, three-day community celebration. The festival, which has drawn on average 25,000 attendees each year and features nearly 200 local businesses, offered everything from carnival rides and live music to a grand parade, Bingo, and the popular Taste of Woodbury food fair.

Food

From Classics To Coal-Fired: A Guide Of Pizza In Woodbury

Woodbury’s pizza scene is as varied as the city itself. The city is home to neighborhood mainstays, modern Italian spots and national chains — offering everything from simple cheese pies to blistered Neapolitan crusts to hearty Chicago-style deep dish.

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Arts & Entertainment

Review: Mo Money Mo Problems in 'Highest 2 Lowest'

Matter cannot be created or destroyed. To receive something, you must be willing to give something up. For record mogul David King (Denzel Washington), a man dubbed to have “the best ears in the business” and a trophy cabinet filled with dozens of Grammys, receiving his golden nest egg after decades of work building an empire may come at the cost of his legacy.

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Events Calendar

Your Roundabout Guide to Get Out & About

WeeklyWoodbury Running Club Meet
Aug. 28 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | 10060 City Walk Dr.
Sponsored by the Woodbury Running Club for anyone interested in enjoying the benefits of exercise and nature.
Star Watch
Aug. 29 – 8:30 to 10 p.m. | Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Giant telescopes will be set up for viewing planets and stars. Registration recommended.
Four-Year Anniversary Snake-a-bration
Aug. 30 – 11 a.m. to Sunday, August 31 – 6 p.m. | Snake Discovery: Reptile Store & Zoo, 831 Century Ave N., St. Paul
Tours, activities, food, and plenty of reptiles.
Woodbury Monday Night Road Ride
Sept. 1 – 5:30 p.m. | Freewheel Bike, 6415 Lake Road Terrace
The ride has a pace of 15–17 mph and will cover around 30 miles. Road bikes only, e-bikes welcome.
First Week of School — District 622
Sept. 2 | North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District
Grades 1–6 and 9 start Tuesday, Sept. 2; Grades 7–8, 10–12, and Webster K–12 start Wednesday, Sept. 3; Kindergarten starts Thursday, Sept. 4.
First Day of School — SoWashCo District 833
Sept. 3 | South Washington County Schools
Grades 6 and 9 start Tuesday, Sept. 2. All others begin Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Washington County Parks Free Admission Day
Sept. 2 | All County Parks
Free admission to Washington County parks.
Immunization Clinic
Sept. 4 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Government Service Center, 1261 Woodlane Dr.
Low-cost immunizations for uninsured or under-insured children and adults. Appointment required.
Musicians Corner House Concerts
Sept. 5 – Potluck dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | 4255 Woodlane Dr.
Nashville musician Carrie Welling performs at this intimate outdoor concert, with music reminiscent of Sheryl Crow’s grit, Tom Petty’s pen and Stevie Nicks’ heart. Donation suggested: $20.

Fun & Games

Fun Fact

Woodbury’s first blacktopped road was Afton Road from Century Avenue to Woodbury Drive.