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.
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.
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.
Join FYCC for a fun night of Bingo! Have fun with your family and win some great prizes. Cost $20/family (includes grandparents) Register online at myfycc.com
Join your friends from ECFE for Dome Night, a fantastic evening of fun for the whole family at the STMA Multipurpose Facility! Designed for children ages 8 and under, this event features an array of inflatables and age-appropriate toys that will keep your little ones active and entertained. Come bounce, slide, and play in a safe and exciting environment, where families can enjoy quality time together and socialize with other families while letting the kids burn off some energy! Cost: $5/family Register online at stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/7066/winter-spring-2025/ecfe-dome-nights
Join the Hanover Historical Society at the historic pedestrian bridge in downtown Hanover to revive a Victorian community Christmas past. Area church and school choirs/groups will lift us into a festive spirit with their lively renditions of familiar songs and carols, interacting with audience sing-a-longs. Everyone can enjoy hot cider and cookies around crackling bonfires. Bring your cameras for instant memories of your child bundled up in an authentic one-horse open sleigh and meet one-on-one with Old St. Nick.
Bring your kids to Home Depot to complete a free, hands-on building project created with them in mind! Workshops take place the 1st Saturday of each month and vary by theme. Find out more information and register for the workshop at https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids
Come have your picture taken with Santa Claus at the St. Michael Fire Station. This event will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food and children's toys for those in need over the holidays. Event sponsored by the St. Michael Fire Explorers
Join the St. Michael Library for its annual family fun tradition. Create your own gingerbread house using frosting, candy, and a non-edible graham cracker house supplied by the library. Space for this event is limited. Register each child separately online at https://events.griver.org/event/13359872
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