Free events in Oakdale, MN

Roseville Farmers Market features a seasonal vendor lineup that may change as the season does. Find honey from Aspen Ridge Honey and Susan's Raw Honey, coffee from Drogo's Coffee Cart and Norte Café Roasters, and baked treats from Dueling Grandmas Shortbread, Ruhland Strudel Haus, Great Harvest Bread (Stillwater), Two Loaves & a Fisch, and Janna's Gluten Free Bakery. Explore produce, flowers, and farm goods from Ly Vang Produce, Rolf's Produce, North Country Farm, Brightway Farms, Pangs Vegetable Farm, Gerten Bros., Gilbertson Farm, Angel Hang Produce, Mai's Birds & Veggies, Khou & Lee Moua Produce and Flowers, Max Vang Produce and Flowers, Xia Xiong Vang Produce, Xeng & Yia Vue Produce, La Xiong Produce, Sue Yang Produce, Goldeman's Garden, Urban's Farm and Greenhouses, MCL Greenhouse & Farm LLC, Pflaum Farms, Novak's Orchard, Nelson's Apple Orchard, Boua Sao Thao Produce, and the Home-Grown Vegetables stand. Additional specialties include maple syrup from Bell's Maple Syrup, microgreens from La La Pop Garden Microgreens, pork from Utecht's Homegrown Pork, and offerings from Lake of Fire Foods, Kettle Heads, Twin Tiger Farm / Sinaracha, Eichtens Hidden Acres, and Bueling Enterprises.

The farmers market showcases a large group of local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, canned goods, and other selections. Due to construction at City Hall, the market is set up in the Walton Park West parking lot just west of the Bandshell, with parking available in the adjacent lot south of the shelter building.

The New Feral Cats bring a blend of blues, rock, and R&B to Tally's Dock Side in White Bear Lake. Take in lakeside scenery and a laid-back marina vibe while the band performs. The show is free to attend, and food and drinks are available.

Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Donohue leads a live music showcase with a rotating cast of friends, making each performance unique. A different guest joins him for every show, ranging from accomplished local musicians to touring professionals, bringing new energy and interplay each time. Expect virtuoso guitar, engaging stories, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Admission is free and the event is family-friendly.

Stop by for free produce available to everyone. Bring a reusable bag to fill and choose from eight varieties. Each week’s selection and information about the visiting community resource are shared in the event discussion.

Find understanding and connection in a compassionate grief support setting. This gathering offers education, guidance, and a space to be heard, helping ease the isolation that often accompanies loss and inviting moments of relief and comfort. Attend one session or participate in all three. Sessions run about 90 minutes. There is no cost and no registration is needed. Open to ages 16 and up. Childcare is not available.

Free weekly bar trivia takes place at Washington Square Bar & Grill, presented by Trivia Mafia. Based in Minneapolis, Trivia Mafia produces trivia nights in bars, taprooms, distilleries, and private events throughout the Midwest and beyond, and also hosts theme trivia and other pub entertainment. The venue features a full dining experience from breakfast to late night, a rotating beer selection, live music, and patio seating in downtown White Bear Lake.

White Bear Lake Farmers' Market has been a tradition since the 1970s and includes more than 50 vendors, with many representing second generation farmers. Offerings include honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies, wild rice, natural cheeses, meats, farm fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables, fresh salmon, baked goods, organic dog treats, wildflowers, bedding plants, microgreens, all natural organic beverages, and more. Vendor requests are not accepted through Facebook event posts or comments. For information about becoming a vendor, contact Public Works at 651-747-3650.

Cards, dice, clever tactics, and a little chaos come together for friendly board gaming. Bring a favorite game to share, or take a seat with others to try something new. It is free and open to everyone, and the focus is on fun. The table is ready for play.

Learn how to create live musical underscoring for improvised scenes at a collaborative jam that blends guidance with immediate practice. Designed for musicians interested in supporting improv in the moment, it focuses on real-time scene scoring and then putting those skills to work together. Musicians, improvisers, and newcomers are welcome. Participants can bring an instrument or take part without one. Open to the public and free. Hosted by Karyn Wilson and Paulie Hendrickson, inspired by Paulie Hendrickson's vision, at Showtime Studio and Coffee.