City of Oak Park Heights

09/16/2026

Below is information on how voters can view the Stillwater Gazette sponsored candidate forums:

Tuesday, Oct. 6 (Not open to the public)

House District 33B
Candidates Josiah Hill (D) and Jessica L. Johnson (R)
6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
https://youtube.com/live/Y8S6AY-ZGuU?feature=share
Comcast Ch. 14

Senate District 33
Candidates Karin Housley (R) and Nat Smith (D)
7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
https://youtube.com/live/mrZu9aQdLJ0?feature=share
Comcast Ch. 14

Oak Park Heights City Council
Candidate Mark R. Swenson
8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Note: Multiple attempts to reach candidate Brittany Holleran went unanswered.
https://youtube.com/live/1NLV0Lt5kxA?feature=share
Comcast Ch. 14

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Wednesday, Oct. 7 Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street
NOTE: The following two forums are OPEN for the public to attend.

Washington County Sheriff
Candidates Jeremy Bolen and Brian R. Mueller
6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
https://youtube.com/live/6LFgOl42LdU?feature=share
Comcast Ch. 16

Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834) (Vote for Four)
Candidates Ashley Cegielski, Zack Dinzeo, Amilee Ellis, Jillien Haroldson, Pete Kelzenberg, Christopher Lauer, Alison Sherman, Elizabeth Taylor-Schiro
7:30 p.m. to 9 pm.
https://youtube.com/live/zCsqnd-56_g?feature=share
Comcast Ch. 16

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Visit vactv.org for additional forum information including replays. Write-ups on candidate responses will be published in a Stillwater Gazette hard copy and in its on-line content. Contact Margot Rheinberger, Forum Moderator, at 612-406-2604 for other inquiries.

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07/29/2026

Open Eye Theatre Puppet Show – This Saturday! 🎭

Join us this Saturday for Jeremy & the Giant King, a delightful puppet show by Open Eye Theatre that's sure to entertain children and adults alike! The performance is part of Open Eye Theatre's 2026 Driveway Tour.

What to Bring:
• 🥤 Your own drinks
• 🍿 We'll provide popcorn!
• 🪑 Lawn chairs or blankets for seating

Weather:
The show will be rain or shine. If the weather is nice, we'll enjoy the performance outdoors. If it rains, we'll move the show indoors.

We can't wait to see you there for an evening of puppetry, storytelling, and community!

07/23/2026

You’re Invited to the Opening of the Oak Park Heights Magical Fairy Village! ✨🧚

The fairies have been hard at work, and their tiny village is almost ready to welcome visitors!

Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate the opening of this year's Oak Park Heights Magical Fairy Village. Wander the enchanting fairy homes, meet your neighbors, and experience a little bit of woodland magic together.

📅 Friday, July 24
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Autumn Hills Park
5701 Norwich Parkway
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082

Bring your family, your imagination, and your sense of wonder. Whether you helped build a fairy house or are simply coming to explore, we'd love to celebrate with you!

✨ Fairy wings are encouraged (but not required)! We can't wait to see you there.

07/11/2026

Hey everyone!

Tuesday August 4th, 2026 is this year's Night to Unite celebration!

If you'd like to host a block party, and would like for us to swing by, please let us know! You can call the PD at 651-439-4723 and ask for Sgt. Chris Vierling or Sgt. Brian Zwach, or you can email [email protected] and someone will call you for the details!

We look forward to seeing you out and about on August 4th!

06/29/2026

Check out these two fun events this week in Oak Park Heights!

06/16/2026

06/11/2026

Transit Link On-Demand fares are now $1.

On-demand services are available in Forest Lake and Stillwater areas on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book your trip through the Metro micro app or by calling 651-602-LINK (5465).

Note: There is no change to Transit Link's regular Monday-Friday service fares. The $1 fare only applies to on-demand trips.

05/28/2026

☀️ Oak Park Heights Summer Events 2026 are here! ☀️

Join us all summer long for FREE family fun at Art in the Park every Tuesday from 10:00am–12:00pm at Autumn Hills Park! 🌿🎨

This summer is filled with hands-on art experiences, bubble parties, fairy fun, theater performances, music, crafts, Mud Day, and so much more.

A few highlights:
✨ Bring Your Kids! Comedy Show
✨ Magic Show + Crafts
✨ Fairy Doors Craft & Tinkerbell Storytime
✨ Bubble Party
✨ Interactive Children’s Theater
✨ Mud Day Celebration
✨ Fairies in the Park Opening Reception

***Note the NEW date and times for Mud Day this year! We are offering TWO opportunities to join the muddy fun at Brekke Park on Monday, June 29th at 11:00am and 6:00pm!

We love creating spaces where families can play, create, explore, and build community together all summer long. Invite your friends, pack a picnic blanket, and come make memories with us! 🌼

📍 Autumn Hills Park + parks throughout the city of Oak Park Heights
💛 FREE ENTRY
📅 June–August 2026

05/27/2026

The first event in Oak Park Heights’ Summer Art in the Park Series is almost here!

Join us on Tuesday, June 2 at Autumn Hills Park for a morning of creativity and laughter.

-Free craft activity begins at 10:00 AM
-Bring Your Kids! Comedy Show starts at 11:00 AM

This fun-filled event is perfect for children and their grown-ups, and it’s completely free!

We hope to see you there as we kick off another joyful summer of art, play, and community connection in the park.

05/22/2026

UPDATE: We had a limited number of fairy house kits, and they have all been picked up. You may still participate by creating your own fairy or gnome house or garden by using a kit from a craft store or from materials found in your own backyard. Stop by City Hall for a participation form and information on submitting your own creation to be included in the the art installation.

🧚‍♀️ Fairies in the Park is Back! 🧚‍♂️

The fairy house kits are officially ready for pickup at Oak Park Heights City Hall!

Each free kit includes a wooden fairy house for you to decorate using natural materials, paint, and your own magical imagination. Finished creations will be displayed along the Fairies in the Park trail this summer for the entire community to enjoy.

✨ Important Dates:
• Pick up your free kit at Oak Park Heights City Hall
• Return your completed fairy house between July 1–23
• Final deadline: Friday, July 24 at 12:00 PM
• Pick up your creation after the installation ends on Sunday, August 2
Please note: If you pick up a free fairy house kit, you are agreeing to return your completed creation to be included in this year’s art installation.

We can’t wait to see the magic our community creates!