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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
Come have your picture taken with Santa Claus at the St. Michael Central Fire Station. This event will also be accepting donations of children's toys for those in need over the holidays. Event sponsored by the St. Michael Fire Explorers
Enjoy free hot beverages and cookies while you browse approximately 30 crafters and small business vendors selling unique gift items in support of Healing Haiti. Grab a professional photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10am to noon. This event also includes concessions for purchase and a drawing for two $50 Visa gift cards.
Join Albertville Premium Outlets for FREE photos with Santa and his live reindeer, located outside in Plaza B, near Starbucks! Enjoy festivities for the whole family including complimentary candy canes and warm beverages. This event takes place on BOTH Saturday and Sunday from 10am to noon. While you're there, you can find gifts for everyone on your list at Albertville Premium Outlets.