Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:

Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count, and create. Stations are set up for participants to come and go as time and attention span permits. Activities are designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced.

STEAM* at the Library is back! Join library staff for an hour of learning, exploring, and inventing. All you need is your imagination! For ages 7 to 11. Limit 10 children, but parents/guardians are encouraged to stay to work with their child. Registration required: https://events.griver.org/calendar/stmichaellibraryevents   *Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

Kick off this magical season with some holiday cheer at Otsego's annual tree lighting event. The mayor will light the tree at 6:00, and carolers from SOAR Regional Arts will set the mood for a wonderful evening. Warm up with hot chocolate and treats, and meet some of your favorite winter characters for a cute selfie. Don't miss the fun! Thanks to Rogers-Otsego-Dayton Women of Today and SOAR Regional Arts for supporting this event!

The coolest event in town! Glow N Skate is a special nighttime open skating event with the lights down and the music up. Cost: $6/skater (includes glow necklace) Rental skates: $2/pair

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