Day of the Dozers

ERX Motor Park 21591 US-169, Elk River, MN

Calling all construction truck lovers! Day of the Dozers™ is a fun family event that provides an opportunity to educate families about the construction industry, while at the same time raising money for Children’s Minnesota. At the event, children can ride inside a wide variety of construction vehicles alongside a friendly certified machine operator, play in sandpits, participate in other fun activities, and enjoy great food from some delicious local food trucks. Full event info: https://www.muca.org/page/dozers-home Pre-sale ticket cost: $10/adult, $20/child 3–17, free for infants 0–2  (Proceeds benefit Children’s Minnesota) Tickets can be purchased online at https://give.childrensmn.org/page/51606/event/1 Note: Tickets at the gate will be $5 additional

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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
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Otsego Fun & Active Playtime

Prairie Center 8899 Nashua Ave NE, Otsego, MN

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

$3
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Preschooler Play & Learn Workshop

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

Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count, and create. Join the library staff anytime during the hour for an open-ended play session. Activities are designed for ages 1 to 5. Registration is not required, but room limits may be enforced.

Free
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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
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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
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Otsego Fun & Active Playtime

Prairie Center 8899 Nashua Ave NE, Otsego, MN

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

$3

Library Stuffed Animal Sleepover

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

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a storytime sleepover! Listen to stories, sing songs, and show-and-tell your stuffed animal. Then kiss your stuffed animal goodnight and leave them at the library for a sleepover! The next morning, pick up your stuffed friend, enjoy a breakfast treat, and hear about their adventures at the library. Friday, September 29  3–3:30pm Storytime and drop-off Saturday, September 30  10:30–11:15am Stuffed animal pick-up

Free

Kids Root Beer Fun Run

Town Center Park 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. Michael, MN

This event has been RESCHEDULED to September 30. Bring your kids to this FREE event hosted by the STMA Rotary Club! Children will run an age-appropriate course around St. Michael's Town Center Park and "win" a root beer float and medal when they cross the finish line. This event is held in conjunction with STMA Rotary's Cork & Keg 5K & beverage tasting event, and parents are welcome to sign up for the run or beverage tasting if they'd like. This event will also feature local businesses, food trucks, bounce house, and more! Please register for the races as well as tasting at: https://runsignup.com/.../SaintMichael/STMARotaryCorkKeg5k Check-in: 1pm Root Beer Run Begins: 2:15pm Cork & Keg 5K Begins: 3pm Beverage Tasting: 1–5pm

Free

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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