Summer Concert Series

Select Wednesdays | Concerts begin 7 PM | Walton Park
 
Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs to Walton Park for a variety of concerts on Wednesday nights though the summer. You're sure to find a live performance that will fit your musical taste. Free.

• August 11: Power of 10 (Timeless and Current Hits)
• August 18: Saddle Sores (Classic Country)

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Amped Up Entertainment

Select Thursdays | 10 AM | Discovery Center Amphitheater

Are you looking for free summer programs for your children, grandchildren or even yourself? Then the Discovery Center Amphitheater is the place to be! On select Thursday mornings, the amphitheater will play host to a variety of programs geared to all ages.  (In the event of inclement weather, the program will be moved into the Discovery Center).

• August 12: Magic Show – Brian Richards ACME Magic Factory

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Beekeeping and Honey Extraction

Movie in the Park

Select Fridays | Movies begin at dusk | Walton Park
 
Round up the kids, some lawn chairs or a blanket, and enjoy a night under the stars as your favorite movie plays on the big screen at the bandshell. Rain Policy: Decision to cancel will be made by 4 PM on event day. Notice will be posted on website and Facebook. Free.

• September 3 (rescheduled from August 27): Trolls World Tour

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FREE summer youth programs for Oakdale residents!

Youth programming will be offered at no cost to Oakdale residents this summer. Register for activities.

Space is limited. First come, first serve.

Your enrollment in our free programs may be forfeited in the event of an unexcused absence. If you need to cancel a registration, please contact the Recreation Department within 7 days of the start of the program to allow other participants an opportunity to participate.

NOTICE: No taxpayer funds are being used to offer free programming for Oakdale children during the Summer of 2021.

The popularity among residents to take advantage of the free youth programs offered this summer has made registration competitive. If the activity you are interested in is full, please add your child to the activity’s waiting list. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted in the order of the waitlist.

Enroll in the waitlist for a full activity:

• Curious Critters Club (Ages 3 to 6)
• KidCreate Art Classes
• Mini Camps at Richard Walton Park (Ages 6 to 11)
• Sports Unlimited Pickleball (Ages 8 to 14)
• Sports Unlimited Ultimate Frisbee/Disc Golf (Ages 8 to 14)

If you were unable to enroll your child in an activity that required registration, we encourage your child to come out and play with us at one or more of Oakdale Recreation’s free drop-in activities that do not require registration! These activities include the summer long offerings of the Amped Up Entertainment, Summer Story Time, and weekly themed programming at the ITS Truck and Pop Up Parks.

Mini Camps (Ages 6 to 11)

Monday – Thursday | 1:30 to 4 PM
 
Campers play games, create arts and crafts, and participate in special events for each weekly theme.
 
August 2 to 5 at Oakdale Nature Preserve: Final Finale

 
Register before the deadline one week prior to camp. $0 for Residents. Non-residents: $34 per week.

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Small World Camps (Ages 3 to 5)

Monday – Thursday | 10 to 11:30 AM
 
Campers play games, create arts and crafts, and participate in special events for each weekly theme.

• August 2 to 5 at Walton Park: The Four Seasons

Register before the deadline one week prior to camp. $0 for Residents. Non-residents: $24 per week.
 
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ITS Truck

Monday – Thursday | Rotating Schedule and Locations
 
This summer, the ITS (In The Street) Truck will find its way to a park near you, bringing along fun new games, a super sound system and Nintendo Wii gaming device! There’s a different theme each week, so come outside and join the Oakdale Recreation staff because you know ITS going to be a blast all summer long! No registration required! Free. 

• August 2 to 5: ITS the Final Week

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Pop Up Parks

Monday – Thursday | Rotating Schedule and Locations

Pop in this summer at one of our FREE Pop-Up Parks! Pop Up Parks is a program for kids to enjoy access to recreation programming in their own neighborhoods. Oakdale Recreation staff will be “popping” in to your neighborhood with games, activities, sports equipment, special events, arts and crafts, and more. Look for the Pop-Up Park flag! No registration required! Free.
 
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Outdoor Summer Storytime

Select Wednesdays | 10:30 to 11 AM | Discovery Center Amphitheater

Librarian Megan from the Oakdale Library will be visiting for a series of special preschool story times told while outdoors!
 
We’ll have fun talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together. We will focus on concepts such as counting, colors, sharing, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet. A simple "take and make" craft will be sent home. Free.
 
August Story:

• August 25: Food

Farmers Market

Wednesdays through October 13 | 2 – 6:30 PM | City Hall Parking Lot

Purchase locally grown products that promote healthy lifestyles, while sustaining local agriculture at the Oakdale Farmers Market. Pick up a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, a bouquet of flowers, a loaf of bread, dessert, and so much more! Check out the Community Booth to see what is happening locally, and enter your name for a chance to win the Vendors Variety Gift Basket. This is the vendors' way of saying thank you for supporting the community and local businesses.
 
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Forest Therapy Walks

Saturdays, August 7 or 21 | 10 AM to 12 PM | Oakdale Nature Preserve

What is Forest Therapy? Forest Therapy, or “forest bathing,” is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. Christine Shoemaker is a certified ANFT Forest Therapy guide from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). She has been a resident of Oakdale for 3 years and grew up in the surrounding area. Christine is the founder of Sky Meets Water Forest Therapy LLC. $20 per class (50% discount for frontline workers). Attend in-person or virtually. Spots are limited, and please arrive early for in-person.
 
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Yoga

Discovery Center

All guided yoga sessions provide the practitioner with ample time to unite with their breath, the movement of their body and the present moment. As we learn to direct our attention to the practice, the mind begins to still and the thoughts fall away. Within this quiet mental state healing and rejuvenation can occur. Practitioners will learn to hold the poses long enough to experience them in their bodies while connecting fully with their breath.
 
The yoga classes are appropriate for all levels and incorporate a variety of postures/asana, breathwork and kriyas. Practitioners are verbally guided through the poses step-by-step. Instructor Thomasina Fisk.
 
Tuesday Morning Yoga
August 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14, 21, 28                                  
9 to 10 AM
$69 for the full session
 
Thursday Morning Yoga
August 12, 19, 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30                               
9 to 10 AM
$69 for the full session
 
Or, drop in at the Discovery Center front desk to try any yoga class for only $12 per single date.
 
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Oakdale Wellness 50+

Oakdale Wellness 50+ is a volunteer initiative making Oakdale and Washington County healthier by offering health-focused activities for persons 50 and over that lead to measurably improved wellness.
 
Oakdale Wellness 50+ is supported by Washington County, the City of Oakdale, and the Vital Aging Network (VAN).
 
August Activity

• Wednesdays, 9 AM: Oakdale Nature Preserve Walking Club

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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!