Literacy starts with the littlest learners! Join friends at the library for stories, songs, and crafts. This storytime is for ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers.
On the third Saturday of the month, bring the whole family out to paint some pottery, and get 2 studio fees free when you buy 1! It is recommended that you call ahead to check space availability. Studio fees regularly $10. Ceramics range in price (most between $10-25) More info and this and other specials: https://www.makingmemoriesceramics.com/events-2
Enjoy the sweetest part of spring by visiting the Eastman Nature Center sugar bush, collecting fresh sap, and exploring the history and science of maple syrup. Learn how sap becomes syrup by warming up by a steaming cauldron and watching sap transform into syrup (weather permitting). Taste maple syrup, learn how to make maple sugar, and enjoy a syrup sundae. Cost: $6/person Drop-in anytime, but reservations are recommended at threeriversparks.org
Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0- to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers and children will sing, talk, read, write and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!
Visit Color Me Mine in Maple Grove for a “mommy and me” painting experience for children ages 2-5 years. Each event will feature a seasonally themed piece of pottery for your little one to paint. Cost: $15/child Time slots vary. Visit maplegrove.colormemine.com/calendar to book your appointment.
Join your friends from ECFE for morning playtime at the Dome! Kids 8 & under are invited to run, jump, and play inside the STMA All-Purpose Facility at STMA High School. Cost is $2/child (max $5/family), payable at the door. Dates vary, see listing below for details.
Join staff from STMA's Early Childhood Family Education program for stories, crafts, games, songs! This event is for ages 0-6 with a parent/caregiver.
Design, Configure, and Build! Either do a Master LEGO challenge or build your own. For ages 6-12. Creations will then be on display for one month.
Join your friends from ECFE for an evening playtime at the Dome! Families with kids 8 & under are invited to run, jump in the inflatables, and play inside the STMA All-Purpose Facility at STMA High School. Cost is $5, and families must register online at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/5830/winter-spring-2023/ecfe-at-the-dome-nights
Join Swan River Montessori School for breakfast (waffles, eggs, sausage, etc.), visits with the Easter Bunny, crafts, games, tattoos with Monticello Royalty, raffles, and a huge silent auction benefitting the Swan River PTO. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. (Receive $1 off admission with a donation to the Monticello Food Shelf) Kids 2 & under are free, as well as all military and first responders.