Activities

Adult

Find activities and programming geared for adults.

1. Adult Road Trips

   Jump on the bus for your next adventure as Oakdale Recreation and School District 622 team up to bring you an exciting new season of adult road trips.

2. Chicken Keeping

   Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for keeping chickens in Minnesota winters for $5 to $10 per year.

3. Forest Therapy

4. Oakdale Wellness 50+

   Oakdale Wellness 50+, a volunteer team, aims to engage Oakdale residents age 50 and older in health-focused activities that lead to measurably improved wellness.

5. Painting Classes

   Learn how to paint with step-by-step instructions, coming away with a beautiful canvas creation.

6. Pickleball

   Use paddles and a whiffle ball to play a sport growing in popularity for all fitness levels.

7. Pigeons as Pets

   Discover the joy of having a pet pigeon as a family member.

8. Yoga

   Practice yoga at the Discovery Center.

Community Walk

Oakdale Residents earn rewards for walking.

Family Moonlight Snowshoe and Bonfire

Snowshoe a luminary lit trail through the Oakdale Nature Preserve, the join up at the bonfire for food and hot chocolate.

Foliage Frolic

Frolic through the changing colors with an Oakdale Nature Preserve hike, Gateway Trail bike ride, and campfire lunch with outdoor tips.

Gingerbread House Contest

Build the best Gingerbread House to win a holiday prize basket.

Ice Rinks & Warming Houses

Find hours and locations of Oakdale's ice rinks and warming houses.

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Carve the best, spookiest, or best bumpkin pumpkin to win a prize.

Snow Sculpture Contest

Sculpt the best snow sculpture to win a prize.

Sundae Bingo

A fun afternoon for all ages having fun playing bingo and a chance at prizes for every winner.

Tree Trek

Identify trees in the Oakdale Nature Preserve.

Youth

Find activities and programming, including camps, for the kiddos.

1. Curious Critters Club

   Preschoolers discuss a nature topic, play themed games, watch videos and create crafts centered on the subject at this drop off morning program.

2. KidCreate Studio Art Classes

   Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials.

3. Letters to Santa

   Mail a letter to Santa using his magical red mailboxes.

4. Library Story Time

   Read a story with a youth librarian.