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.
Kids ages 6 and under are invited to run and play with friends at the STMA Dome from December 5 through March 28 on alternating Thursdays & Friday mornings. The cost is just $2 per child (max $5 per family), payable by cash at the door. No registration required.
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.
The Albertville Royalty Program is excited to bring you their second annual Community Kids Gingerbread Town event. Kids big and small can join the royalty for an afternoon of gingerbread-themed fun. Cost: $5/person RSVP to albertvilleroyalty.events@gmail.com
Stop by STMA's favorite local toy store and visit with Santa, December 15 & 22 at 2-6pm! In order to improve the experience and keep it more relaxing for all, Kremer's is requiring reservations this year. Reservations are $10, and include a $10 in store voucher which you will receive when you arrive for your visit with Santa. (Net cost is $0 if you arrive for your reservation.)C Call or stop by the store to reserve a timeslot. 763-497-2777