Let’s Chalk (Monticello)

Monticello Community Center 505 Walnut Street, Monticello, MN

"Let's Chalk" is back! Join the Monticello Arts Initiative behind the Monticello Community Center to see professional street artists turn the roadways into art! Let's Chalk is a two-day festival with live music, food, beverages, and craft beer! More info at ci.monticello.mn.us/581/Lets-Chalk

FYCC Open Streets

Albertville Central Park 5801 Main Ave NE, Albertville, MN

Bring your family down to Central Park in Albertville for the semi-annual FYCC Open Streets event! Open Streets is a street fair that celebrates our community while showcasing local businesses and organizations. Visitors can play games, pick up swag, enjoy some local food, enter to win prizes, and visit with business owners. Vendors may register at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/family-youth-community-connections/catalog

Free
Recurring

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
Recurring

Fall Take & Make Craft

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

Stop by the library to pick up a fun, fall-themed take and make craft during open hours, while supplies last.

Free

Community Appreciation Dinner

Financial Security Bank 11102 57th Street NE, Albertville, MN

Join Financial Security Bank for its FREE, annual Community Appreciation Dinner in the parking lot. The bank will be providing a complimentary meal featuring Dehmer's Meats and served with help from the Albertville Lions Club. This event for the whole family includes activities by Joah's Ark Petting Zoo, The Selfie Co., HealthSource Chiropractic, National Karate and others, as well as a giveaway for a Stampede Traxxas remote controlled hobby truck.

Free
Recurring

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
Recurring

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
Recurring

Baby Bounce Storytime

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

Literacy starts with the littlest learners! Join friends at the library for stories, songs, and crafts. This storytime is for ages 0-3 and their parents/caregivers.

Free

Otsego Prairie Festival

Prairie Park, Otsego 13355 90th Street NE, Otsego, MN

Otsego's Prairie Festival is an annual community celebration featuring local exhibitors, activities and entertainment for the whole family. The festival starts at 10am and continues throughout the day, culminating with a fireworks display at dusk. Full schedule at otsegofestival.com

Pre-K Enrichment: Dot, Dot, Dot

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

Inspired by the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds, preschoolers in this class will have fun creating crafts using a variety of items to make dots! We will also be reading the book The Dot. Parents are expected to assist their child as needed during class. For ages 2–5  Cost: $15  Register at https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/6205/fall-2023/dot-dot-dot

$15