FYCC Santa Bingo

Albertville City Hall 5959 Main Ave NE, Albertville, MN, United States

Join FYCC for a fun night of Bingo! Have fun with your family and win some great prizes. Cost $20/family (includes grandparents) Register online at myfycc.com

$20

Dome Night

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

Join your friends from ECFE for Dome Night, a fantastic evening of fun for the whole family at the STMA Multipurpose Facility! Designed for children ages 8 and under, this event features an array of inflatables and age-appropriate toys that will keep your little ones active and entertained. Come bounce, slide, and play in a safe and exciting environment, where families can enjoy quality time together and socialize with other families while letting the kids burn off some energy! Cost: $5/family Register online at stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/7066/winter-spring-2025/ecfe-dome-nights

$5

Caroling at the Historic Hanover Bridge

Join the Hanover Historical Society at the historic pedestrian bridge in downtown Hanover to revive a Victorian community Christmas past.  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 can enjoy hot cider and cookies around crackling bonfires. Bring your cameras 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

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Home Depot 1385 E 7th Street, Monticello, MN, United States

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

Santa at the Fire Station

St. Michael Fire Department 216 Main Street South, St. Michael, MN, United States

Come have your picture taken with Santa Claus at the St. Michael Fire Station. This event will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food and children's toys for those in need over the holidays. Event sponsored by the St. Michael Fire Explorers

Free

Gingerbread House Decorating at the Library

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

Join the St. Michael Library for its annual family fun tradition. Create your own gingerbread house using frosting, candy, and a non-edible graham cracker house supplied by the library. Space for this event is limited. Register each child separately online at https://events.griver.org/event/13359872

Free

Children’s Holiday Shopping Mall

STMA Middle School West 11343 50th St NE, Albertville, MN, United States

An STMA family favorite returns for 2024! Children can bring their shopping list and money and purchase gifts without the help of their parents. Older Girl Scouts will escort children around and help them complete their shopping list with gifts that are $5 and under. More details and registration available at signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AAFA72BA1F85-52311743-2024

WinterFest

Town Center Park 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. Michael, MN, United States

WinterFest is a collaboration by the City of St. Michael, Shop STMA, and the St Michael Rotary Club that gives residents a chance to socialize, spread holiday cheer, and kick off the winter by having a great time with their neighbors. This event is located at the St. Michael City Hall & Town Center Park, with events held both inside and outside. Full schedule: shopstma.com/what-we-do/winterfest/winterfest-activitiesandmap

Free

Skate with Santa

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

Skate with Santa at the Rogers Ice Arena! Admission is $5/person and includes free hot chocolate. Ages 5 and under skate for free. Skate rentals available for $2/pair (sizes range from Toddler 6/7 to Adult 13)

$5

Otsego Open Playtime

Prairie Center 8899 Nashua Ave NE, Otsego, MN, United States

Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:

$3