Events in Oakdale today

The Maplewood Farmers' Market at Aldrich Arena features a seasonally shifting roster of vendors. Expected participants include Mallina Xiong Produce and Flowers, Susan's Raw Honey Farm LLC, Drogos Coffee Caravan, The Wee Hours Scottish Bakery, xssant, Better Baked, Bueling Enterprises, Two Loaves and a Fisch, Great Harvest Bread (Stillwater), Nelson's Apple Orchard, Addies Donuts / Popcorn, Pangs Vegetable Farm, Chanh ' Kevin' Yang Produce, Costa Farm & Greenhouse, Laemmle Greenhouse, Mai's Birds & Veggies, Novak's Orchard, Urban's Farm, Utecht's Homegrown Pork, Mai Vang Produce, Max Vang Produce and Flowers, Home-Grown Vegetables, Chie Xiong Produce, La Xiong Produce, Y and Y Produce, Brightway Farms, Xiong Family Farm, Sue Yang Produce, Yang's Produce, and Angel Hang Produce. Vendors may change with the season.

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.

On Wednesdays, Charlie’s Restaurant and Irish Pub offers a four course dinner with wines selected by the bar team for $59.95 per person. A reservation is necessary. To confirm your booking, include WINE DINNER in the request section when reserving. A weekly menu is available to review.

Explore fresh-from-the-farm foods, delicious treats, and handmade crafts. Hot food and live music are part of the experience every week.

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.

A weekly Gundam Trading Card Game tournament featuring constructed format. Entry costs $10, and participants receive a pack for each win.

Big Wood Brewery will feature a cash giveaway led by an emcee who plans to hand out $400. Wearing a favorite bar or brewery shirt is encouraged to show support during Wet January. The focus is simple... a lively giveaway and a possible boost to the wallet.

Traditional Irish music takes center stage in this installment of Waldmann’s Late Night Irish series, a summertime celebration of the Twin Cities’ lively Irish scene rooted in institutions like the Center for Irish Music and Celtic Junction and energized by devoted session players across town. The evening’s lineup is shaped with the help of Brian Miller, a guitarist, bouzouki player, and singer who has toured in North America and Ireland with Bua, Danny Diamond, and other traditional groups. He performs with Northern Shores and Two Tap Trio, teaches at the Center for Irish Music, and has received Minnesota State Arts Board grants for research on Irish-influenced songs of Midwestern lumberjacks. He also curates the Northwoods Songs blog and hosts the weekly Shamrock Shore program on Jazz88.fm. Drawing on a wide pool of regional talent, each performance brings a fresh mix of skilled traditional musicians for a lively night of tunes in the taproom.

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.

Thursday nights turn the Legion into a country and western two-step and line-dance honky tonk, except the second Thursday in April and May. Food and drinks come with friendly service, and there is a dance floor suited for boot scootin'. Admission is $5.

A circle of friends gathers at Charlie’s Restaurant & Irish Pub for a biweekly acoustic jam. The music spans Classic Rock, Country, R&B, Jazz, and Latin, delivered unplugged with the sole exception of the bass. Audience song requests are welcomed, and fellow musicians can contribute to the set. The vibe is warm and inviting, and the mix of styles keeps the room lively.

Experience a calm, immersive session focused on Spooky2 Scalar energy. These gentle, noninvasive sessions introduce frequency-based support for energy, clarity, and vitality. Each week features a different focus, ranging from pineal gland activation to cellular rejuvenation and longevity, with participants relaxing in a scalar field to notice subtle shifts in well-being. The gathering closes with a sharing circle to reflect on experiences and consider complementary practices such as Colorpuncture or Reiki. Suitable for anyone exploring holistic wellness. An optional sliding-scale donation of $5 to $25 is welcome. RSVP through the online booking software or by text message. Space is limited.

The event uses a four-round format with a $10 entry fee. Participants receive two OTS packs upon entry and earn one pack for each round they win.

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.

Ziggys in Stillwater hosts live music, with drinks and food available.

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.

Presented by Black Business Network, Food Truck Fridays is a recurring community gathering that spotlights local food trucks and retail vendors while fostering connections among entrepreneurs and neighbors. Attendees can enjoy a range of food options, shop from small businesses, and learn about BBN programs, membership, and upcoming opportunities. On-site, clear signs guide guests to parking, the food truck area, vendor parking, and community seating, and there are BBN resources, QR code sign-ups, and a brief community survey. Admission is free. Food and products are available for purchase from participating vendors, and the lineup varies by date. Food trucks and retail vendors may apply to participate in a future date.

Take on Star Wars: Unlimited in a draft format that pits heroes and villains against each other across three rounds. Entry is $20. Prizes include one pack per win, and anyone who completes all three rounds receives a pack even with a 0-3 record. Choose your path with the Force or the dark side, sharpen your strategy, and battle for supremacy.

James Dahl appears at Tally's Dockside, located on White Bear Lake.

Set out on a blues-filled river outing aboard the Magnolia Blossom departing from Watergate Marina, where passengers can enjoy light, refreshing snacks and a cash bar during a smooth ride on the Mississippi. The cruise is booked and hosted by emcee Lady J Griot (Jacquie Maddix) of KFAI’s Songs of the Soul, recipient of the 2026 Jo McMullen Boyer Broadcaster of the Year. Featured performers include award-winning saxophonist Steve Clarke and professional jazz vocalist Dorothy Doring. Clarke is a Minnesota musician, entertainer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist with 11 Minnesota Music Awards, three Grammy nominations, and induction into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame, known around the Twin Cities for projects such as The Working Stiffs, Other Country Ensemble, Edmonds Station, and Louis & Clarke, and for solo sets that have greeted travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Doring is a versatile vocalist and songwriter across jazz, rock, R&B, swing, and blues, lead singer for the swing band Swingin’ on a Star, and a familiar voice on stages including the Dakota Jazz Club, Crooners Supper Club, MN Music Cafe, the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, and Snug Harbor in New Orleans. This KFAI Board of Directors fundraiser directs 100 percent of proceeds to KFAI to help keep communities connected. Tickets are $70 in advance and $75 during the week of the event. For questions, email board@kfai.org.

Spend the day immersed in Commander with epic multiplayer battles and deck-driven chaos. Entry is $6, and each participant receives a play, draft, or set booster valued at $6 or less just for signing up. Win your pod to earn a random prize from a pool of Magic-themed rewards. Whether you pilot a favorite tribal list, lean on a legendary planeswalker, or simply want a full day of games with fellow duelists, this event offers a friendly arena for memorable matches. Bring your creatures, cast your spells, and let the fun unfold.

Big Wood Brewery in Vadnais Heights hosts a friendly meet and greet with Safe Hands Rescue, featuring adoptable puppies and adult dogs eager to meet potential families. Visitors will be welcomed once foster caregivers are set up, so please allow them time to get ready before the event begins. To help protect young, unvaccinated pups, hand sanitizing is required upon entry and between visiting different litters. For updates on which dogs will be there, check Safe Hands Rescue on Facebook or Instagram. By attending, you acknowledge that photos and video may be taken for Safe Hands Rescue marketing.

At The Freight House, the Jeff Gavin Band brings an energetic cover set filled with pop, rock, funk, country, and alternative favorites. The group has performed across the Twin Cities for roughly five years and has been featured at the Minnesota State Fair multiple years in a row. Fronted by vocalist Jeff Gavin, whose background includes Free & Easy Band and Six Appeal Vocal Band, the show blends creative arrangements, dynamic vocals, and solid musicianship to get the crowd moving.

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.

Warm up with a swing dance lesson to kick things off, then dance to live music by Mill City Six while DJ Terry Gardner keeps the floor moving during band breaks. The event is hosted at St. Mark’s Event Center. Admission is $16 for general entry, $14 for students and military with a valid ID, or $45 for a family package that includes two parents and any number of children age 12 and under. Each ticket includes both the lesson and the dance, and payment is accepted by cash or credit card.

CeCe Winans performs live in concert at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Monday Blues with Moses Oakland spotlights a live blues jam led by Hall of Fame musician Moses Oakland. This city-centered session leans into soulful melodies and the timeless feel of the blues, offering a performance-driven experience that keeps the focus on the music.