St. Michael Family Night: Reptile Show

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

Bring the family to Town Center Park for free family entertainment each Wednesday at 6pm. This week, the Friends of the Library are thrilled to bring you an STMA favorite, The Reptile Side Show. Meet all of the fun and slithery friends they bring with them! Some seating is provided, but you may want to bring your own chair.

Free
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Reading in the Park (Hanover)

Hanover Settlers Park 11250 5th St NE, Hanover, MN

Join FYCC at Settler's Park in Hanover to hear some great stories read by local community leaders. After storytime, each child will get to take home a free book! This event is for infants through 8th grade. Please register at myfycc.com

Free
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Open Swim

STMA Middle School East 4862 Naber Avenue NE, St. Michael, MN

Bring your family to enjoy lifeguard-supervised recreational swimming at STMA Middle School East. You can choose either to pay per visit or purchase a season pass. No registration required; pay on site at the pool. Children 7 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult in the water. Daily Admission: Children 4 and under - Free Students and Adults - $3 Family (immediate family only) - $6 Activity Center members - Free Summer Pool Pass: Individual Pass - $50 Family Pass - $75

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Power of Produce

Albertville Central Park 5801 Main Ave NE, Albertville, MN

FYCC's free "Power of Produce" program is open to kids ages 2–17. Each week that they visit the Albertville Farmer's Market, kids will receive a free fruit or vegetable of their choice that was provided by farmers from the market. The P.O.P. program runs every Thursday, from July 6 through August 24, from 3 to 6:30 pm. Parent or guardian permission/signature required at signup.

Free

$1 Movie: The Croods A New Age

St. Michael Cinema 4300 O'Day Ave NE, St. Michael, MN

Visit St. Michael Cinema for great kids movies all summer long for just $1 per person! Tickets available at stmichaelcinema.com. This week's movie is The Croods: A New Age. Showtimes: Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 12pm & 6pm Monday – 10am Tuesday – 2pm & 6:30 pm Wednesday – 11:30am Thursday – 1pm Complete list of movies:

$1

Elk RiverFest Family Zone

Orono Park 18599 Gary Street, Elk River, MN

Join the City of Elk River at the Orono Park Family Zone on Saturday, July 29 for fun activities for the whole family including food trucks, inflatables, skate park show, petting zoo, bingo, and more. More info at elkrivermn.gov/1761/Orono-Park-Family-Zone

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Reading in the Park (St. Michael)

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

Join FYCC at Town Center Park in St. Michael to hear some great stories read by local community leaders. After storytime, each child will get to take home a free book! This event is for infants through 8th grade. Please register at myfycc.com

Free

Raptor Center

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

Enjoy free family entertainment at Prairie Park each week at Otsego's Splash & Play Tuesdays. This week's featured entertainer is the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center. Entertainment will take place in the park shelter, or inside the Prairie Center if there is inclement weather.

Free

FYCC Bubble Party

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

Stick around after Reading in the Park for FYCC's Bubble Party at the splash pad! Please register at myfycc.com.  

Free

Otsego Family Color Run

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

Join Otsego Parks & Recreation for a FREE color run for all ages! Runners will be divided in different ages groups (3-5, 6-8, 9-11, and 12+) with staggered start times. New this year, there will be more obstacles to get through as well as both color powder and color slime. It's the ultimate challenge! This is a free event, but pre-registration is required at otsego.recdesk.com.

Free