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 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
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)
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.
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
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.
Enjoy crafts, cookies & photos with Santa! This is a community event held at the Goddard School in Albertville.
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
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.
A Night in Bethlehem is a Bible-times Christmas event for families, where the entire church building is transformed into the town of Bethlehem! Families will visit shops in the marketplace, make projects, do activities, and hear the story of Jesus' birth from the perspective of the Shopkeepers. The experience ends at the stable where you will find out what they have all been talking about—baby Jesus! Activities will take about one hour. Please register online at www.christchurchotsego.org/children so that there will be enough supplies for everyone.