Kids ages 5–12 are invited to the library to make a free craft to take home, while supplies last! Crafts will go along with the theme of the summer reading program: Read, Renew, Repeat

Kids ages 3–7 are invited to the library for a special summer series featuring stories, crafts, and hands-on learning! Learn about what makes different habitats around the world special and find out what animals live there. Kids will explore Oceans, Jungles, the Artic, and Deserts at this fun bimonthly program.

Mark your calendar and plan a family fun night at Otsego's Prairie Park. Bring a picnic, play at the playground, cool off at the splash pad, and then enjoy some free family entertainment. All performances take place at the Prairie Park Shelter

All school-aged children and adolescents in the STMA community are welcome to a FREE breakfast every Tuesday this summer. You can “grab and go” your breakfast or stay and hang out to play on the playground! If you would like to donate towards breakfast items, visit the Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/12WEmde St. Michael Elementary June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6 Albertville Primary June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13

Mark your calendar and plan a family fun night at Otsego's Prairie Park. Bring a picnic, play at the playground, cool off at the splash pad, and then enjoy some free family entertainment. All performances take place at the Prairie Park Shelter

Join FYCC at Central Park in Albertville 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

FYCC’s “The SPOT” is a program where 5th, 6th & 7th graders can hang out with friends in a safe, social environment. Each SPOT session will offer a unique class or fun field trip at varying times and prices ranging from $15 to $30. This summer's activities include bowling, rock climbing, Bunker Beach, and more! Visit myfycc.com to view activities and sign up.

Bring the family down to Rogers Lions Central Park to enjoy great outdoor entertainment. This week they are featuring the kids comedy act, Mixed Nuts. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show! This event is part of Rogers Entertainment in the Park. Full schedule below:

Join FYCC every Thursday 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

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

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 11 through August 29. Parent or guardian permission/signature required at signup. Register in advance at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/family-youth-community-connections/catalog

Join the City of Elk River at the Orono Park Family Zone on Saturday, July 27 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