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Discovery Center and City Facilities Closed Through January 4Over the last few weeks there has been an increase in COVID-19 transmission in the East Metro and across the state. As a result, in the interest of protecting the safety and health of our citizens and employees, city facilities (including the Oakdale Discovery Center and warming houses) will be closed to the public effective Monday, November 23, 2020 until Monday, January 4, 2021. |
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COVID-19 NoticeOakdale Recreation is committed to following current MDH and CDC guidelines as they pertain to programs and activities. This includes group size, face coverings, and sanitation. To provide a safe and clean environment, we have limited program registrations and on-site participants. Detailed program procedures may be communicated prior to program start date and we will continue to update as more information is released. Email will be the primary form of communication from Oakdale Recreation. We're working toward a great, safe experience for you this winter. |
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Letters to SantaNow through December 17 | Discovery Center & City Hall
Watch for Santa's magical red mailboxes to appear at the Discovery Center and at City Hall soon after Thanksgiving! Write Santa a letter and deposit your letter in his mailbox. Let him know whether you have been a little naughty or a lot nice and include your wish list! Please include your full name, age, and address in your letter.
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Firetruck Santa VisitSaturday, December 5 | Neighborhood Streets throughout Oakdale
Santa is planning a special visit to Oakdale. He’ll travel through town on a decorated fire truck. To make sure Santa’s special visit keeps everyone safe, he will be waving from his truck. Santa will begin his trek near Golfview Park and continue south through various neighborhoods. He’ll then head east near Tartan High School to Helmo Ave and travel north. If you spot him, make sure to wave and say Happy Holidays! The best way to greet Santa during his visit will be to listen for the firetruck's siren as he travels through your neighborhood. Santa will not be travelling a specific route. Keep your eyes and ears tuned for this special opportunity!
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Story Stroll: Dog's Colorful Day by Emma DoddDecember 1 – 14 | During Park Hours | Oakdale Nature Preserve
Read a story, while taking a stroll through the Oakdale Nature Preserve with your kids! Story Strolls are free, self-guided, and brought to you in partnership with Washington County Libraries. It is a great way to enjoy the park, practice social distancing, and enjoy a great book!
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Snow Sculpture ContestSubmit your snow sculpture now through March 31, 2021
Calling all creative Oakdale residents. Do you have what it takes to create the best snow sculpture in town? If so, head outside any time after a snowfall, and start constructing your masterpiece. All sculptures are judged on appearance, relative to the season’s theme.
This year’s theme is “Everyday Heroes”
Winner receives a $100 Target Gift Card! Please submit photo entries by March 31. The winner will be contacted on April 1 by Oakdale Recreation.
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Snowshoe RentalsRentals available by appointment (pending snow conditions) | Discovery Center
Oakdale Recreation is happy to continue offering snowshoe rentals during the Discovery Center closure by appointment only at these times: Monday through Friday (pending snow conditions & excluding holidays), 9 AM - 4 PM. Take your family and friends snowshoeing in the 220 acres of the Oakdale Nature Preserve. Watch for animal tracks, deer, fox, and birds, even snowshoe angels! Sizes available for both children and adults. $5 for two hours.
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Ice RinksScheduled to open late December (weather permitting) | Eastside, Northdale, and Walton Parks
Ice rinks will be flooded for skating during the facilities closure. Warming houses will be closed through January 4.
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Virtual Indoor MarketNovember & December | Online
With the Discovery Center closure, the Oakdale Indoor Markets scheduled for November 28 and December 12 have gone virtual!
Visit your favorite market vendors online this holiday season for some great opportunities to shop local and support your community:
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Bernadette's KnittingSilk & fleece scarfs, kitchen towels, pet blankets, and bandanas. A variety of goats milk soap, lotion, and face creams.
Email: Bernadette@pclink.com |
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Cincotta Family FarmsAll of their canned goods, holiday arrangements, and so much more can be found this winter at the St. Croix Boutique in Hudson, WI. The boutique runs through Dec. 13 at 1600 Maxwell Dr., Hudson, WI 54016.
Website: www.mnboutiques.com |
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Davis Urban FarmA local selection of canned goods, jams, and honey. You can catch the Davis family at the summer Oakdale Farmers Market as well!
Facebook: @davisurbanfarm
Email: davisurbanfarm@gmail.com |
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Jan's Women Clothing ShopA great selection of women’s clothing and apparel. Decorated denim jackets and sweatshirts. New this year– matching masks for every top!
Email: jrmalms@aol.com |
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Ruhland’s Strudel HausTake & Bake sweet and savory strudels! Free delivery on orders of $30 or more (price of 2 sweet strudels).
Website: www.thestrudelhaus.com
Facebook: @strudelmaker
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Taqueria Los PaisanosOur favorite local Mexican food truck!
Restaurant located at 825 E 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Order Online: https://lospaisanostaqueria.com |
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If there is a vendor that you are looking for, and was not included in the list above, please reach out and we will do our best to supply you with vendor info. Thanks for all of the flexibility and community support this past year! Remember to shop small this holiday season, and support your local businesses! |
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The following programs have been canceled due to the Discovery Center closure: Canceled Family Fun ActivitiesCanceled Programs for the KidsCanceled Activities for Adults |
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To register for activities, please visit www.oakdalefun.com. If you have any questions about the listings, please call us at 651-747-3860 and we will be happy to assist! |
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