Coborn’s “Kids Cook at Home”

In this free, virtual class, kids are invited to join the Coborn’s Dietitian Team for a fun, follow-along cooking demonstration. Register online; class links will be sent for you to watch on your own schedule.  http://celebratemore.com/kids-cook-at-home

MiniSota Play Cafe Grand Opening

MiniSota Play Cafe 12055 Elm Creek Blvd, Maple Grove, MN

Join MiniSota Play Cafe for the grand opening of its new Maple Grove location. They will have $5 hour-long playtimes, give-aways, a photo booth, crafts, and games. Ribbon cutting will take place Friday at 2pm. No advance tickets/reservations.

$5

Mother’s May Market

Walmart (Monticello) 9320 Cedar Street, Monticello, MN

Kids can make Mom’s day at Walmart's Mother’s May Market. Pick up a craft kit to make Mom a special gift of your own, and be sure to grab a gift bag filled with breakfast treats and beauty samples. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/367383667959577

Free

SOAR Presents “The Diary of Anne Frank”

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

SOAR Regional Arts Presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” in person at St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West. May 7 and 8 at 7:30pm and May 9 at 2pm  (Masks required) Tickets: $16 for adults, $14 for students and seniors Tickets can be purchased online at www.soararts.com or by calling 612-568-7627 In this transcendently powerful new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history as a living, bright young girl whose words strike at the very heart of human hope, “When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I’ve never met. I want to go on living even after my death!” In the play, Anne Frank emerges from history as a bright, talented and vibrant girl who, through her diary, created an enduring place in history as the embodiment of hope and humanity. The drama concerns the lives of the eight people in hiding for two years from Nazis in a concealed Amsterdam attic. Their courage, as depicted through Anne’s words, is inspirational and should never be forgotten.

$14 – $16

Beginning Birding

Eastman Nature Center 13351 Elm Creek Road, Dayton, MN

Come learn the skills you need to find and identify birds. Kids 8+ and their parents will practice using binoculars, identifying birds by sight and by their calls, and practice with phone apps that help identify what we see and hear. Bring your own binoculars or borrow theirs. This program is entirely outdoors. Reservations required, cost $5/person. To ensure small group sizes in compliance with Minnesota Department of Health guidelines, everyone attending this program must register and pay. Participants ages 13 years and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult from the same household.

$5

Mother’s Day Pit Stop

Gateway Church, Elk River 13913 185th Ave NW, Elk River, MN

Moms are invited to Gateway Church for a FREE event! Get your car vacuumed out while you enjoy a light brunch. There will be bounce houses for the kids as well as a raffle you can enter for some prizes!  If you can, please pre-register, so they know how much food to order.

Free

Family Open Skating

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

Bring your family out to enjoy some time on the ice! Visit rogersmn.gov/publicskating to pre-register; no walk-ups allowed. Cost $4/skater ages 6+, ages 5 & under free, rental skates $2/pair

$4

ECFE at the Library

St. Michael City Hall 11800 Town Center Drive, St. Michael, MN

Join your ECFE friends for stories and songs in the big room at City Hall across from the library. Then put together a simple craft, while supplies last.

Free

Spring Take & Make

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

Stop into the library during open hours to pick up a special “take & make” craft project to work on at home.

Free