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Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, February 1  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Create a loving memory with your child at the heart string art workshop. As you help your child piece together the symbol of Valentine’s Day, they will develop hands-on skills by sanding, nailing, painting and more. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

Library Storytime
Monday, February 3  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. Separate times available for toddlers and preschoolers.
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE Family Open Gym
Wednesday, February 5  6:30–7:15pm | Community Education Gym
Kids and their parents are invited to enjoy a night of games and activities in the gym. ECFE staff will be on hand and provide age-appropriate equipment for the little ones. (Free, but please pre-register online)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4371/2020-winter-spring-ecfe/family-open-gym

ECFE at the Library
Thursday, February 6  10:30–11am | St. Michael Library
Each visit will tell a different story! An STMA ECFE staff member will lead storytime complete with crafts, games, and songs. (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events

Library Make & Take
Friday, February 7  During open hours| St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 can make a valentine-themed craft to take home. (Free, while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/february-make-and-take-/2020-02-07/55668

Family Dome Night
Friday, February 7  6:00–7:15pm | STMA High School All-Purpose Facility
Join ECFE for a night out at the STMA Dome! Half of the field will be available for families to play games, throw balls, jump, and run. This event is designed for children under 10. (Cost: $5, please pre-register online)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4263/2019-fall-ecfe/family-dome-night

Kites on Ice Festival
Saturday, February 8  11am–3pm | Sturges Park, Buffalo
Experienced show kite flyers from around the Midwest will demonstrate their skills with kites of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Kids can enjoy a kite-building workshop, and there will be food trucks, corn-hole tournaments, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/2592532984351121

Wonders of Winter
Saturday, February 8  11am–3pm | Central Park, Maple Grove
Bring your family to Maple Grove to enjoy free outdoor activities like snowshoeing, kicksledding, skating, wagon rides, s’mores, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/608005973361342

FYCC Father-Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 8  6–8pm | STMA Middle School West
Treat your princess to a fun night of dancing, treats, and fun! (Cost: $30/father-daughter pair if purchased by Jan. 31, $5 for each add’l daughter)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=422

Library Storytime
Monday, February 10  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. Separate times available for toddlers and preschoolers.
More info: griver.org/events

Family STEM Night
Monday, February 10  5:30–6:30pm | St. Michael Library
Families with school-aged kids are invited to a night of STEM fun at the library. Each month a different self-directed STEM learning kit will be available. Try out Botley the Coding Robot, Code-a-Pillar, marble run, and more! (Free, no registration required)
More info: griver.org/events

Coborn’s Kids Creations Class
Tuesday, February 11  6–7pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Kids are invited to join dietician Amy to create some fun, heart-healthy treats in honor of Valentine’s day. The class takes place in the Caribou Coffee seating area, and parents must be present throughout the class. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/home/articles/dietitians

ECFE STEM Night
Tuesday, February 11  6:30–7:30pm | ECFE Classrooms
Explore the world of STEM through the eyes of a preschooler. This event will include make and take activities, ideas from your own kitchen, and exploratory toys and manipulatives throughout the building. (Free, but please register)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4377/2020-winter-spring-ecfe/stem-night

Minnesota Children’s Museum Field Trip
Wednesday, February 12  8:45am–1pm
Join your friends from ECFE on a field trip to the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul. The bus leaves from St. Michael Elementary for a day of discovery and learning through play. All are welcome! You do not need to be currently enrolled in ECFE to register. (Cost: $12/child, chaperones free)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4380/2020-winter-spring-ecfe/mn-children-s-museum

FYCC Valentine Family Bingo
Thursday, February 13  6:30–7:30pm | Albertville City Hall
Join FYCC for a fun evening of Valentine-themed bingo! Spend time as a family, and have the chance to win great prizes. Online registration recommended, as space is limited. (Cost: $10/family online or $15/family at the door)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=423

Valentine’s Day Puppet Party
Friday, February 14  10–11:30am | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Watch a silly animal puppet show, craft a valentine, and decorate a Valentine’s Day treat. Go on a heart scavenger hunt in the woods. (Cost: $4/person, adults must register and pay)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=69761981

Valentine’s Day Party
Friday, February 14  11:30am–1:30pm | Rogers Community Center
Families in the Rogers community are invited to a Valentine’s Day party hosted by MOMS Club of Rogers. Pack a lunch, and enjoy Valentine-themed crafts, treats, and games.
More info: facebook.com/events/252203245762773

MiniSota Play Cafe Valentine’s Party
Friday, February 14  4–7pm | MiniSota Play Cafe, Champlin
No babysitter necessary for this family-friendly Valentine’s night out! Enjoy a pizza, playtime, face painting, canvas craft, and more. (Cost: $25 first child, $15 add’l children, $10 adults)
Info & Tickets: minisota-play-cafe.square.site/#VUMRkN

Saturday Cinema
Saturday, February 15  10:15am | Monticello Library
Escape the cold and enjoy a cozy indoor movie. Bring a pillow and blanket; they’ll provide the popcorn! (Call the library for current titles.)
More info: griver.org/events/20/all/all/0/calendar/2020-02

Valentine’s Carnival
Saturday, February 15  11am–2pm | Maple Grove Covenant Church
Visit Maple Grove Covenant Church for its annual Valentine’s Carnival, with inflatables, games, prizes, face painting, photo booth, food, and a special play area for toddlers. (Cost: Game tickets 25¢ each)
More info: facebook.com/events/639155576821906

Valentine’s Date Night at 321 Jump
Saturday, February 15  4–8pm | 321 Jump, Monticello
Drop your kids off for an evening of movies, pizza, games, and fun while you enjoy a date night with your special someone. (Cost: $20 1st child, $15 2nd and 3rd child, $10 each add’l child in same family)
More info: facebook.com/events/313397852923018
Reservations required: 952-210-1135

Toddler Tuesday at Color Me Mine
Tuesday, February 18  10am–3pm (time slots vary) | Color Me Mine, Maple Grove
Spring is here! Bring your 2–5 year old to Color Me Mine to paint a one-of-a-kind keepsake project. This month’s project is a leaf votive. (Registration required, Cost: $10—includes figurine, paints, glazing, and firing)
Info & Register: maplegrove.colormemine.com/events/kids

MiniSota Play Cafe Tea Party
Friday, February 21  12–12:45pm | MiniSota Play Cafe, Champlin
Join MiniSota Play Cafe for a tea party at high noon! Sample tea and lemonade, make a fun dancing ribbon bracelet, decorate tea cups, and have some fun snacks. (Cost: $15/child includes all day admission, adults $3)
Info & Tickets: minisota-play-cafe.square.site/#VUMRkN

Kids Night Out at Color Me Mine
Friday, February 21  6–8pm | Color Me Mine, Maple Grove
Kids ages 7–11 are invited to sugary-themed kids night out! Kids will paint donut-themed pottery, eat pizza, and watch a movie. (Cost: $30/child)
Info & Tickets: maplegrove.colormemine.com/kids-night-out-feb-21st

Park & Rec Days at Holiday Inn Waterpark
Sunday, February 23  12–4pm | Holiday Inn, Otsego
Join Otsego Parks & Rec at one of the gems of Otsego, the Wild Woods Waterpark! (Cost: $10/swimmer paid online by Feb. 18 or $15 at the door; one adult per swimmer is free to observe)
Info & Register: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=875

Library Storytime
Monday, February 24  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. Separate times available for toddlers and preschoolers.
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE at the Library
Monday, February 24  6–6:30pm | St. Michael Library
Each visit will tell a different story! An STMA ECFE staff member will lead storytime complete with crafts, games, and songs. (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events

Bookworms Preschool Story Hour
Wednesday, February 26  10–11am | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Discover nature on your bookshelf with your preschooler (ages 2–6) through nature-learning stations, a story, and hands-on activities. End with a short hike, craft, or game. (Cost: $4/person, adults must register and pay)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=global&keyword=1ENC0105

Glow N Skate
Wednesday, February 26  6–7:15pm | Rogers Ice Arena
One of the coolest events in town—Glow N Skate! They’ll turn the lights down low and the music up for a special evening of skating. (Cost: $5, includes glow necklace)
More info: facebook.com/events/441824093136092

“Get Ready for Kindergarten”
Wednesday, February 26  6:30–7:30pm | Albertville Primary School
A night for parents to bring their questions to a panel of experts from the Albertville Primary. Principal McDonald and members of the Albertville Primary staff will be on hand for parents whose children will be attending kindergarten in the fall of 2020.
More info: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4370/2020-winter-spring-ecfe/get-ready-for-kindergarten

Movie by the Lake: Trolls
Friday, February 28  5:30–8pm | MiniSota Play Cafe, Champlin
Kids can play, watch Trolls, or go back and forth! Wear your jammies and bring a pillow & blanket. Pizza and snacks available for purchase. (Cost: $10/child ages 1–9, $5 ages 10+)
Info & Tickets: minisota-play-cafe.square.site/#VUMRkN

SOAR Presents Frozen, Jr.
February 28–March 1  times vary | STMA High School
Disney’s worldwide Frozen phenomenon is taking the STMA area by (snow)storm! Nearly one hundred local student actors will take the stage to perform Frozen, Jr.  (Tickets: $10 online or $12 at the door)
Info & Tickets: soararts.com/Tickets.html

MonticellGLO Parade
Saturday, February 29  7–10pm | Downtown Monticello
Join the Monticello Arts Initiative for a light parade from the community center to West Bridge Park. Enjoy a bonfire, food, sing along, and more.
More info: facebook.com/montiarts/photos/gm.693171757879264/592164308270626

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