Roundabout: Out & About

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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In this week’s Out & About, Woodbury's culinary scene gets a delectable upgrade with the arrival of Liliana, a new Italian restaurant from the acclaimed team behind Estelle and Mario's. Get ready to explore a modern and niche approach to pasta.

Beyond the dining table, we take you outdoors to the reopening of the Lake Elmo Park Reserve playground, share some fantastic summer reads for kids, and highlight upcoming local events you won't want to miss!

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Liliana, a pasta bar at 10060 City Walk Drive, opened on Monday. The restaurant is described by its owner as fine-casual, informal service with some formal touches.

Woodbury Welcomes Italian Restaurant Liliana

by Theo Franz | Published on July 15, 2025

A new restaurant from the team behind Estelle and Mario’s in St. Paul opened this week in Woodbury, bringing a refined Italian experience to a space known for its turnover of tenants.

Liliana, a pasta bar at 10060 City Walk Drive, opened Monday, offering what co-owner Jason Hansen described as a “modern” and “niche” approach to pasta. The restaurant seats 110 guests inside with room for 20 more on the patio, and aims to deliver intricate, chef-driven dishes in an elevated setting.

Hansen describes the restaurant as fine-casual, informal service with some formal touches. “I’d say it’s similar to Estelle but a little more upscale,” Hansen said.

The menu reflects that ambition. Appetizers like the prosciutto bruschetta pair stracciatella with melon marmalade and chives, while the panzanella salad layers marinated crab and heirloom tomatoes over toasted Tuscan croutons. On the pasta side, customers will find paccheri with braised beef and house-pickled giardiniera.

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Lake Elmo Park Reserve Playground Reopens

by Pat Mack | An accessible playground with a nature and animal theme has opened at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

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Great Summer Reads For Kids

We asked Washington County librarians for some summer reading suggestions, and they did not disappoint. This week, we have some great reads for kids.

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Events

Featured Event: Shakespeare’s Hamlet In The Park Friday

Join Washington County Parks on Friday, July 18, for a production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” performed by the Starling Shakespeare Company.

Events Calendar

Your Roundabout Guide to Get Out & About

Back to School Family Resource Fair
July 16 - 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Brookview Elementary School, Woodbury 
A free event for families attending Stillwater Area Schools, with a special focus on those who are new to the area or in need of extra support.  Resources to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Skoolie Family Fun Night
July 16 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Royal Oaks Elementary, Woodbury 
Books, games, crafts, and dinner. Free.
Performances in the Park: The Jolly Pops 
July 16 - 6:30 p.m. | Woodbury Lions Bandshell, Ojibway Park, Woodbury 
A free, family-friendly concert featuring children's music by The Jolly Pops, part of Woodbury's "Performances in the Park" series.
Stitches & Giggles
July 16 - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Oakdale Library
All ages and skill levels are welcome at this knitting, crocheting, and crafting group, which meets every Wednesday at Oakdale Library. Some supplies are available, or you can bring your own project. No registration is necessary.
Rivertown Days 2025
July 17-20 | Downtown Hastings
A block party with four stages of live music, food trucks and craft beer, carnival rides, kids activities, and an arts & crafts fair.
4-H Fashion Show
July 17 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Ojibway Park Bandshell, Woodbury
This event features creations from 4-H youth in the following categories: clothes you make, clothes you buy, upcycling, and costuming.
ACT’s 3rd Annual Disability Pride Festival
July 17 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
Free family festival celebrating disability culture, community, and pride with lots of resources and connections.
Art Lab: Monoprinting
July 17 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | RH Stafford Library, Woodbury
Use the monoprint printmaking technique to create artwork on foil "plates" with tempera paint and transfer the image to paper. Things could get messy, so we recommend dressing accordingly.
Community Ice Cream Social
July 17 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Historic Courthouse, 101 West Pine Street, Stillwater
Enjoy root beer floats, ice cream, and music. Free admission.
Shakespeare and Environmentalism
July 18 - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Lake Elmo Park Reserve
This interactive workshop invites participants to explore environmental issues, particularly climate change and water conservation, through the lens of Shakespeare’s plays. Enrollment fee $20. Pre-registration required.
Lumberjack Days 
July 18-20 | Downtown Stillwater
Stillwater's summer festival. Attractions at the 91st annual event include Paul Bunyan, live music, GameWorld for Kids, Downhill Derby, and a parade at 11:00 a.m. Sunday.

Fun & Games

Fun Fact

Woodbury boasts 164 miles of paved walking trails.