Santa Pictures at Flooring Avenue

Flooring Avenue 21200 Rogers Drive, Rogers, MN

Take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus along with their LIVE Reindeer! Reindeer will be on site Saturday ONLY. There will be multiple scenes for great picture opportunities and fun things to do while you wait your turn. Photos are on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to bring your camera! Hours vary: November 24: 11am - 3pm November 25: 9:30am - 4pm  (ONLY DAY WITH LIVE REINDEER) November 26: 11am - 3pm This is a very popular event every year and it gets busy quick! There will be gifts for the children, an area for them to write down what they wish for to give to Santa, snacks, and multiple backdrops for fun pictures indoors and outdoors while you wait.

Free
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ECFE Drop in & Play

STMA Community Education Building 60 Central Avenue W, St. Michael, MN

Kids ages 0–6 are invited to drop into ECFE anytime on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:15 and 9:45 for an unstructured playtime with ECFE friends and teachers. There will be toys for all ages as well as a story and circle time. Parents and kids can make social connections in a fun, casual setting. Cost is $2/child or $5 max/family. No pre-registration required! Note: There will be NO Drop in & Play on 1/15, 2/26, 2/29, 3/25, 3/28, or 4/25

$2
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Otsego Fun & Active Playtime

Prairie Center 8899 Nashua Ave NE, Otsego, MN

Little ones birth to age 5 are invited to join Otsego Parks & Rec to jump, play, create artistic masterpieces, make friends, and have fun! Activities will include crafts, games, and stories that help with early child development. Every Monday & Thursday, 10–11:30 am $3 per child at the door (punch cards also available) Participants are asked to register with their contact info in order to be posted about any unexpected closings. https://otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1513

$3
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Otsego Tree Lighting

Prairie Center 8899 Nashua Ave NE, Otsego, MN

Kick off this magical season with some holiday cheer at Otsego's annual tree lighting event. Bring your family and friends to Prairie Center grab a cookie & a cup of cocoa, listen to SOAR Regional Arts' carolers preform some joyous melodies, bring your letters to Santa, meet some of your favorite holiday characters, and more!

Free
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ECFE Drop in & Play

STMA Community Education Building 60 Central Avenue W, St. Michael, MN

Kids ages 0–6 are invited to drop into ECFE anytime on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:15 and 9:45 for an unstructured playtime with ECFE friends and teachers. There will be toys for all ages as well as a story and circle time. Parents and kids can make social connections in a fun, casual setting. Cost is $2/child or $5 max/family. No pre-registration required! Note: There will be NO Drop in & Play on 1/15, 2/26, 2/29, 3/25, 3/28, or 4/25

$2
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ECFE Storytime at the Library

St. Michael Public Library 11800 Town Center Dr NE, St. Michael, MN

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.

Free
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Otsego Fun & Active Playtime

Prairie Center 8899 Nashua Ave NE, Otsego, MN

Little ones birth to age 5 are invited to join Otsego Parks & Rec to jump, play, create artistic masterpieces, make friends, and have fun! Activities will include crafts, games, and stories that help with early child development. Every Monday & Thursday, 10–11:30 am $3 per child at the door (punch cards also available) Participants are asked to register with their contact info in order to be posted about any unexpected closings. https://otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=1513

$3

Caroling at the Hanover Bridge

Join the Hanover Historical Society at the historic pedestrian bridge in downtown Hanover to revive a Victorian community Christmas past. This family-friendly event is free—a gift to the community. Area church and school choirs/groups will lift us into a festive spirit with their lively renditions of familiar songs and carols, interacting with audience sing-a-longs. Everyone enjoys hot cider and cookies around crackling bonfires. Bring your camera for instant memories of your child bundled up in an authentic one-horse open sleigh and meet one-on-one with Old St. Nick.

Free
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Home Depot Kids Workshop

Home Depot 1385 E 7th Street, Monticello, MN

Bring your kids to Home Depot to complete a free, hands-on building project created with them in mind! Workshops take place the 1st Saturday of each month and vary by theme. Find out more information and register for the workshop at https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids

Free