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ECFE Open Gym

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

The ECFE gym will be open one night each month for free play with your little ones ages 2–5! ECFE staff will be on hand to play and will end the night with some games and the parachute. Cost: $5/family  Please pre-register at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/6473/winter-spring-2024/open-gym Open Gym dates: Friday, January 12 Monday, February 19 Friday, March 15 Wednesday, April 3

$5
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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
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ECFE Dome Day

STMA High School 5800 Jamison Ave NE, St. Michael, MN

Kids 6 and under are invited to join ECFE for open play at the STMA Multipurpose Facility on select mornings throughout the winter. Bring your kids to run around and play with age-appropriate toys provided by ECFE. Interact with ECFE staff and maybe make a new friend! Cost: $2/child max $5/family  No pre-registration necessary, cash accepted at the door Complete list of dates: Thursdays: December 7, January 4 & 18, February 1, 15 & 29, March 14 Fridays: December 15, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 8 & 22

$2

Monticello Glow Parade

Monticello Community Center 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN

Join the Monticello Arts Initiative for a parade of handmade glow art and glow costumes! To view the parade, line-up along Walnut Street between the Monticello Community Center and West Bridge Park. There will also be bonfires, glow art, and a mini-doughnut truck at the park. Anyone is welcome to march in the parade! Bring your own glow or borrow glow art from MontiArts. There will also be a limited qty of LED wearables available for purchase. (Meet in the MCC gym between 6-7pm)

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
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Preschooler Play & Learn Workshop

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

Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count, and create. Join the library staff anytime during the hour for an open-ended play session. Activities are designed for ages 1 to 5. Registration is not required, but room limits may be enforced.

Free
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ECFE Dome Night

STMA High School 5800 Jamison Ave NE, St. Michael, MN

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/family, and families must register online at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com Dome nights will take place: Friday, December 15 Wednesday, January 24 Monday, February 26 Thursday, March 7

$5
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Glow N Skate

Rogers Ice Arena 21080 141st Ave N, Rogers, MN

The coolest event in town! Glow N Skate is a special nighttime open skating event with the lights down and the music up. Cost: $6/skater includes glow necklace, rental skates $2/pair

$6