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

Library Storytime

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

Start your week out right... at the library! 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.

Free

ECFE “Wonders of Winter”

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

Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting world of winter storybooks with ECFE's special "Wonders of Winter” event! Designed for children and their families, this literacy-focused event celebrates the joy of reading and the wonders of winter through engaging activities inspired by beloved children's books. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to stimulate the magic of winter through hands-on crafts and activities that enhance literacy skills while fostering creativity. Cost: $10/child Register at stma.ce.eleyo.com

$10

ECFE Storytime at the Library

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

Come hang out at the library with your friends from ECFE! A staff member from STMA's Early Childhood program will lead storytime along with crafts, games, songs. This event is intended for ages 0 to 6 along with their parent or caregiver.

Free

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

Cookies with Santa

The Goddard School 5301 Labeaux Ave NE, Albertville, MN, United States

Enjoy crafts, cookies & photos with Santa! This is a community event held at the Goddard School in Albertville.

Free

Otsego Santa Day

Otsego City Hall 13400 90th Street NE, Otsego, MN, United States

The North Pole is coming to Otsego! The elves are busy transforming the city shop into a winter wonderland for you and your friends/family to walk through. The kids will get to listen to holiday music, meet some of Santa’s friends, and say hi to Santa himself. Kids are allowed to hand a letter to Santa and take a selfie with him. This is a free event, but you must pre-register for your group to attend. No on-site registrations will be allowed, and quantities are limited. Register for a time slot at https://otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=1

Free

Family Storytime with Miss Hollee

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

Join Miss Hollee for this fun family storytime that includes songs, rhymes, and stories that celebrate reading. This event is for children of all ages and their families.

Free