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Roundabout: Out & About
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025
Good morning!
This week in Out & About, we’re taking a look at “Roofman,” a darkly funny true-crime story about a McDonald’s bandit who turned 45 roof-cut robberies and a year living inside a Toys “R” Us, into one of the strangest redemption tales put on screen.
But if your weekend plans are less criminally inspired, there’s plenty to do around town. Families can get lost in corn mazes, paint pumpkins, or catch Dracula under the fall sky. And don’t miss the Evergreen Hill Pumpkin Patch in Cottage Grove, where autumn is in full swing across four acres of gourds, squash and cider smiles.
Take a look around, spooky season’s already knocking. 🎃
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Channing Tatum in 'Roofman" (Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
'Roofman' Charms As A Tragic Comedy About Living in a Toys ‘R’ Us
By Hunter Friesen | Movie Reviewer
How many McDonald’s do you think you’d have to rob to afford a nice house, birthday presents for your kids, and a tidy nest egg for the future?
Luckily, you don’t have to answer that, because Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum) already made that calculation for us. It turns out that 45 robberies will do the trick, with the best success coming from cutting a hole through the roof. That’s how he got his titular nickname and became a local celebrity during his spree from the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
Highlighted Event
 | Evergreen Hill Pumpkin PatchThursdays - Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Events Calendar
Dracula
Oct. 10–12 – 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. | Locally Grown Theatre at Shepherd Farm, 8946 70th St., Cottage Grove.
A timeless thriller that keeps audiences age 13 and older on the edge of their seats — and any blankets they bring from home — at this outdoor performance. Free.
Glow & Groove Group Bike Ride
Oct. 10 – 6 to 8:30 p.m. | Union Depot, 214 4th St., St. Paul.
Cruise along the river path with glow sticks, then meander back through downtown with dance stops featuring DJ Dev. Free.
Fire Station Open House
Oct. 11 – 9 to 11 a.m. | Radio Drive Fire Station, 2100 Radio Dr.
Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week by climbing on fire trucks, meeting firefighters, trying on gear, handling hoses, and exploring life-saving ambulance equipment.
Pumpkin Painting
Oct. 11 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Southern Social, 1424 Weir Dr.
Pumpkins and painting supplies provided. Festive food and drink specials available. $10.95.
Harvest Hop
Oct. 11 – Noon | Woodbury Lakes, 9020 Hudson Rd.
A family fall event featuring a pick-a-pumpkin station, live music and more.
Fall Giveaway
Oct. 11 – 1 to 2 p.m. | All Saints Lutheran Church, 8100 Belden Blvd., Cottage Grove.
Free garage sale.
Pumpkin Pop-up
Oct. 11 – 2 to 5 p.m. | The Grove, 8600 90th St., Cottage Grove.
Enjoy free pumpkins (while supplies last), train rides, local vendors, games, live performances and more.
Halloween Hoopla
Oct. 11 – 3 to 5 p.m. | Ojibway Park.
Kids ages 3 to 12 can decorate mini pumpkins, trick-or-treat, make crafts, and play Halloween carnival games. Costumes welcome. Pre-registration encouraged. Fee $15.
Stillwater Harvest Fest
Oct. 10–11 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Downtown Stillwater.
Celebrate the harvest with giant pumpkin weigh-ins, drops and paddling contests on the river. Includes a beer garden, bounce houses, kiddie parade, live music and food trucks.
Spooky Stories
Oct. 11 – 6:30 to 8 p.m. | Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center.
Listen to family-friendly spooky stories told by a skilled storyteller. Enjoy apple cider, roast marshmallows, and take part in crafts. Lit trails remain open until 9:30 p.m. for self-guided hikes under the autumn night sky. Free, vehicle permit required.
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Woodbury has more than 150 miles of multi-use trails as well as over 3,000 acres of parkland.
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