Fall 2010 Special Events

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Performances in the Park
Performances are held at the Central Park indoor amphitheater, 8595 Central Park Place. All performances are free.

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12th Annual Woodbury Days Bike Ride
The City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Woodbury Days Council, is offering this fun and exciting bike ride for all ages and levels of experience. Choose from a 10-, 30- or 60-mile course. The picturesque course runs throughout the cities of Woodbury, Lake Elmo, Stillwater and Afton. Pre-register by Aug. 20 at www.woodburydays.com/bikeride.aspx and SAVE! Don’t miss this fun and healthy community event. Day-of-ride registration and check-in is on Saturday, Aug. 28, between 7:30 and 9 a.m. at Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road.

Geocaching Basics
Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for GPS users. A fun part of the treasure hunt is to find a cache (treasure) that may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. We have many of these treasures within Woodbury. We will show you how to enjoy this electronic treasure hunt while exploring local parks. GPS units provided for use. Space is limited.

Age: Recommended for families with kids age 6 and up
Location: Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 21
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $15 per family or group of up to 5
Activity #: 551250-08

Big Truck Day and Safety EXPO
The east lot of Central Park will be full of the coolest vehicles around for the third annual Big Truck Day. Inside Central Park will be the Safety Expo. The Safety Expo will have demonstrations and hands-on opportunities throughout the morning on safety related topics including home, identity, Internet and personal safety. Safety experts/vendors wanting to participate are welcome to contact Rebecca Leatherman at rleatherman@ci.woodbury.mn.us to participate in the Expo portion of the event (deadline is Sept. 17).

This event is a partnership between Woodbury Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, Washington County Library and the Woodbury Public Safety Board.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 25
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Location: Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place
Fee: Free

Annual Buckthorn Busting Event
Volunteers, age 13 and up, will gather at the Powers Lake Shelter, 10000 Brookview Road. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is recommended by calling (651) 714-3583. So join your neighbors and friends by volunteering for this fun event as we remove as much buckthorn as possible from the area between the trail and lake shore.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 30
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Powers Lake

Burn It Up - 5k Run/Walk
Join us for a beautiful fall evening run/walk around Colby Lake, a great event for the whole family. All pre-registered runners are guaranteed a cool t-shirt, goodies along the way, and the opportunity to enjoy a huge bonfire at the park after the race. This run is co-sponsored by Ways to Wellness on the Woodwinds Health Campus.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 23; pre-register by Oct. 15
Time: Registration starts at 6 p.m. Run begins at 7 p.m. Walk starts at 7:15 p.m.
Location: Colby Lake Park Building, 9715 Valley Creek Road

Fee: $12 per person
Activity #: 551251-01

Fee: $35 per family of four (residing at the same address)
Activity #: 551251-02

On-site registration: $16 per person and $45 per family of four (residing at same address)

Classic Movie Night
Movies are shown in the amphitheater at Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place. Adults must accompany children. Cost is $3 per person for the unlimited popcorn and beverage. This family event is sponsored by Woodbury Parks and Recreation and the Southeast Area YMCA. Enter doors using the west side parking lot. Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 6:30 p.m.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Date: Friday, Nov. 12
Time: 6:30 p.m.

The Polar Express
Date: Friday, Dec. 10
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Indoor amphitheater at Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place

Breakfast with Santa
Santa will be taking a break from making toys and wants you to join him and a few of his elves for a catered breakfast by McHattie's Victorian Times, a holiday craft and picture with your jolly ol' friend. Bring your own camera. Santa wants to see you dressed in your holiday best! If you are signing up with another family, please let us know at the time of registration so we know to seat you together.

Age: Recommended ages 2 and up with an adult
Date: Saturday, Dec. 11

Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Activity #: 550910-02

Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Activity #: 550910-03

Location: Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place, in the Valley Creek Room
Fee: $15 per person

Take a Picture with Santa
Put on your holiday smiles and come to Central Park to have your picture taken with Santa Claus. Cost is $3 per group for posing with Santa. Number of photos will be limited to keep the line moving. Bring your own camera. Participants will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Age: All ages
Date: Saturday, Dec. 11
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place, in the amphitheater
Fee: $5 per group

New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Ring in the New Year at the Bielenberg Sports Center! Games, moonwalks, slides, an obstacle course, mini-golf, bingo, open ice skating, Woodbury Skating Club exhibition, and more! Door prize drawing will be held at 8:30 p.m. before the big countdown to 2011 at 8:45 p.m. Purchase your ticket by Friday, Dec. 17, and your name will be entered into a special drawing.

Age: Families with children under 12
Date: Friday, Dec. 31
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Bielenberg Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive
Details:

• $8 per person if pre-registered before noon on Friday, Dec. 31. Please register early - this event usually sells out.
• Tickets must be purchased for all participants ages 2 and up.
• You may register at the door after 5 p.m. for $10 per person (only if tickets are still available).
• Skate rental and concessions are an additional charge.
• This event is limited to the first 600 people.
• No refunds.