A free, fall-themed "take and make" project will be available for pickup in the library during open hours, while supplies last. Sponsored by the St. Michael Friends of the Library
Join friends at the library as Magic Bob engages kids with magic, storytelling, and puppetry. Magic Bob will help the kids understand that reading is monstrously great fun. We will also be celebrating the accomplishments of this year's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten graduates.
The Maple Grove Community Organization is hosting a Family Fun Halloween event in the perfect autumn setting of Weaver Lake Park. Goodie bags are filled with candy and trinkets along with getting creative at the craft table. Screams abound loud and clear for a howling good time at the Scream Contest. And what better way to show off your GREAT costume than at the Hallo-weeny Fashion Show. This family fun event is for children 2-8. Cost: $6/child (under 2 are free) Register for 1 of 2 time slots: https://mgco.org/our-events/halloween-family-fun-day/#registration - 12:45pm-2:15pm - 2:45pm-4:15pm Costumes Encouraged! Parking is available on site or overflow parking at Weaver Lake Ball Fields, 17270 – 82nd Avenue North
Storytime with Ms. Trish is back! Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes designed to promote school readiness in 0-5 year olds. Siblings are also welcome. Registration not required.
Join STMA ECFE staff for storytime at the library, complete with crafts, games, and songs! For ages 0-6 with a parent/caregiver. No registration required.
Expecting parents and parents of newborns up to 12 months are invited to the annual ECFE Baby Shower. Area businesses and community vendors will be present to share resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, visit the ECFE building, meet staff, and find out what ECFE is all about! Goodie bags for first 40 participants. Head home with a personal keepsake. No pre-registration needed, drop in anytime. Childcare available.
The coolest event in town! Pre-register at https://www.rogersmn.gov/publicskating (no walk-ups allowed) Cost: $5/skater includes glow necklace, rental skates $2/pair
Join Community United Methodist Church in Monticello for a safe, fun Halloween event. **Due to weather this event has been moved indoors, and masks are required. Visit decorated candy stations, enjoy candy and hot chocolate, and enter to win door prizes. Have a soup-er experience by bringing a can of soup for the food shelf!
Trick-or-treat through Downtown Monticello. Start on Walnut Street, and trick-or-treat at businesses with an orange pumpkin in their windows. Make a stop at West Bridge Park for more fun before continuing under the HWY 25 Bridge to the east side for more participating businesses! Free, no registration required
Join the businesses of Downtown Elk River for trick-or-treating fun. Participating businesses will have signs on their windows/doors. Kids 12 & under are invited to wear a costume and collect some candy! The River's Edge Commons Park will be decorated and will provide the perfect photo opportunity. Scheduled Events 2pm - 2:30pm: Bookends Readers Theatre Performance (River's Edge Commons Park) 3pm - 6pm: LIVE Music (River's Edge Commons Park) 6pm - 7pm: Kid's Activities Trunk or Treat (Elk River Lutheran Church)