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Library Storytime: “Unicorns & Horns”
Monday, October 1  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

Apple Jack’s Field Trip
Monday, October 1  9:45am–12:30pm
Join your friends from ECFE for a day of fun at the apple orchard! The bus leaves from St. Michael Elementary and will transport parents and kids of all ages to the farm to learn about how apples are harvested and made into delicious treats. (Cost: $10/person, chaperones must pay fee)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3621/fall-winter-2018-19/apple-jacks-field-trip

Albertville Lions Pumpkin Party
Thursday, October 4  4–6pm | Central Park, Albertville
Kids ages 10 and under can join the Albertville Lions Club for pumpkin games and fun! Kids will receive a pumpkin and treats, while supplies last.
More info: facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub/photos

ECFE Family Open Gym
Friday, October 5  6:30–7:15pm | Community Education Gym
Kids and their parents are invited to enjoy a night of games and activities in the gym. ECFE staff will be on hand and provide age-appropriate equipment for the little ones. (Free, but please pre-register)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3600/fall-winter-2018-19/family-open-gym

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, October 6 9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Celebrate National Fire Safety Month in this hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a model fireboat that he/she can customize with paint and stickers. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

St. Michael Fire Department Open House
Saturday, October 6  10am–1pm | St. Michael Fire Department
Your family can tour the St. Michael fire house, see the trucks, and meet the firefighters! This free event will also include hot dogs, a bounce house, giveaways, and more.
More info: northwrightcounty.today/2018/09/st-michael-fire-open-house-set-for-oct-6

Monticello Fire Department Open House
Saturday, October 6  11am–3pm | Monticello Fire Department
Join the Monticello FD for live demos, pictures with firefighters and firetrucks, and more. Hot dogs will be served, and kids are invited to enjoy the bounce house and take home some goodies.
More info: facebook.com/events/2091556944430595

Family Storytime: “Firefighters”
Monday, October 8  10:30–11:15am | St. Michael Library
Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to a combined storytime to learn about fire safety from a real firefighter. Kids will enjoy a story, snack, and craft.
More info: griver.org/events

Pirates & Princess Party
Monday, October 8  6:30–7:30pm | Community Education Center
Calling all swashbucklers and royalty! Kids 0–5 can dress in their favorite pirate or princess costume for a party adventure with ECFE. Go on a journey on the high seas filled with mischief, mystery, and a possible treasure! (Cost: $8/child)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3604/fall-winter-2018-19/pirates-and-princess-party

Coborn’s Kids Class: “Spook-tacular Haloween Treats”
Tuesday, October 9  6:30–7:30pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Kids are invited to join dietician Amy to create some “spook-tacular” fall treats! Class takes place in the Caribou Coffee seating area, and parents must be present throughout the class. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: coborns.wufoo.com/forms/wwu0gzc00wxtm6

ECFE at the Library
Wednesday, October 10 10:30–11am | St. Michael Library
A free ECFE class, featuring crafts, games, songs, and of course—stories! (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events

Library “Teen Time”
Thursday, October 11 6:30–8pm | St. Michael Library
Teens ages 11–18 can enjoy crafts, playing games, and a fun movie at the library. Snacks provided! (Free, no registration required)
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/teen-time

Library Book Sale
Saturday, October 13  8am–1pm | St. Michael City Hall
Pick up some new-to-you books for yourself or your kids at the fall used book sale. All proceeds benefit the St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Friends of the Library.
More info: griver.org/events

Otsego Pumpkin Patch Zombie Run
Saturday, October 13  9–10am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Kids ages 3–13 will on a course from start to finish while trying to avoid being “bitten” (stickered) by the “zombies” that roam the course. Kids will run in age groups and may run with a parent. (Cost: $20, includes t-shirt if registered by Oct. 1)
Info & Register: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=3

Otsego Kid’s Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 13  11am–1pm | Prairie Park, Otsego
This free event will feature games, treats and inflatables, and each child will receive a pumpkin to take home. Please bring a donation to CAER food shelf or a book for the Little Free Library.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=727

Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Saturday, October 13  2–3:30pm | Settler’s Park, Hanover
Bring your kids dressed in their Halloween best and let them decorate a free pumpkin! Prizes will be given for best costumes and pumpkins in multiple age groups. Judging starts at 3:15 PM, must be present to win. Cookies and orange drink will be served. Hosted by the Hanover Historical Society
More info: facebook.com/events/2175523779354643

Kremer’s Fall Celebration
Sunday, October 14  12–5pm | Kremer’s Toy & Hobby, Albertville
Join Kremer’s and their partners for games, crafts, wacky hair, bounce house, cookie decorating, and more! Wear a costume to get a free grab bag. Lunch available from 12 to 1:30. (See link for full schedule.)
More info: facebook.com/kremerstoyandhobby/photos

Library Storytime: “Happy, Sad, Grouchy, Glad”
Monday, October 15  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

Build a Book Buddy
Monday, October 15  6:30–7pm | Community Ed Center
Kids can stuff a beloved literary pal and enjoy a special storytime with him. Children will go home with their new buddy and a book. October theme: If You Give a Moose a Muffin  (Cost: $20)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3601/fall-winter-2018-19/build-a-book-buddy

Stuffed Animal Storytime
Thursday, October 18  5–5:30pm | St. Michael Library
Kids ages 3–7 can bring a favorite stuffed friend for a fun and interactive storytime. We’ll read stories together and do a craft. Be prepared to leave your friend at the library overnight. What fun capers and antics will your friends do while the library is closed? Pick them up in the morning to find out!
More info: griver.org/events

Halloween Family Bingo
Thursday, October 18  6:30–7:30pm | Albertville City Hall
Join FYCC for a fun evening of bingo! Spend time as a family and have a chance to win great prizes. Costumes welcome! (Cost: $10/family online or $15 at the door, space limited)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=355

R.E.A.D. to Taurus the Dog
Saturday, October 20  11am–1pm | St. Michael Library
Kids in grades K–3 can spend 30 minutes one-on-one with reading dog Taurus. Reserve your time slot at the Circulation Desk or call 763-497-1998.
More info: griver.org/events

Halloween Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 20  1–4pm | Weaver Lake Park, Maple Grove
Games, activities, inflatables, crafts, and treats for kids ages 2-8. Wear a costume! Join the costume fashion show at 1:30. (Cost: $5/child, under 2 free)
More info: mgco.org/events/halloween-family-fun-day

Parent’s Night Out at Shooting Stars
Saturday, October 20  5–9pm | Shooting Stars Gymnastics, Albertville
Kids will have a blast at Shooting Stars’ first Parent’s Night Out! Kids can enjoy dinner, do a craft, enjoy gymnastics and ninja games, and then snuggle in to watch Monsters University. (Cost: $30 non-members, $20 members)
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/266100474039275

Library Storytime: “Fall Leaves”
Monday, October 22  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE Baby Shower
Tuesday, October 23  4:30–6:30pm | Community Education Center
Expectant parents and parents of newborns up to 12 months are invited to tour the building and meet reps from area businesses and community resources. Each family will receive a goodie bag and be entered to win door prizes! No registration required, childcare available.

Children’s Museum Field Trip
Wednesday, October 24  8:45am–1pm
Join your friends from ECFE on a field trip to the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul. The bus leaves from St. Michael Elementary for a day of discovery and learning through play. (Cost: $12/child, chaperones free)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3619/fall-winter-2018-19/mn-children-s-museum-field-trips

Pirates & Princess Party
Friday, October 26  9:30–10:30am | Community Education Center
Calling all swashbucklers and royalty! Kids 0–5 can dress in their favorite pirate or princess costume for a party adventure with ECFE. Go on a journey on the high seas filled with mischief, mystery, and a possible treasure! (Cost: $8/child)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3604/fall-winter-2018-19/pirates-and-princess-party

Downtown Elk River Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 26  11am–5pm | Downtown Elk River
Participating businesses will have treats for kids 12 and under. Bring your camera and take Halloween photos in Rivers Edge Commons Park.
More info: facebook.com/events/186117618888635

Halloween Party at Playground Plaza
Friday, October 26  6–9pm | Playground Plaza, Maple Grove
Enjoy an evening of fun in costume at Playground Plaza, including face painting, character appearances, trick-or-treating, and more!
Info & Tickets: facebook.com/events/2048713078774010

Alleluia Lutheran Trick or Trunk
Saturday, October 27  10am–12pm | St. Michael Town Center
Bring your friends and trick or treat through the Town Center parking lot! Please bring gently used winter coats, hits, and mittens, or non-perishable food to donate to the Hanover Food Shelf.
More info: facebook.com/events/2157799477604177

Big Woods Halloween at Eastman Nature Center
Saturday, October 27  10am–3pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Kids of all ages can enjoy carnival games and a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Meet a live snake, collect treats from costumed animals, brew something by the cauldron, and more! Refreshments included. (Cost: $7/person, under 2 free. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult.)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html

Movie Matinee: “Coco”
Saturday, October 27  10:30am–12:15pm | St. Michael Library
Join the Friends of the Library for a cozy indoor movie and some free popcorn! This event is free, but you must pre-register as space is limited.
Info & Register: griver.org/event/saint-michael/movie-matinee

Bunkers Kids Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27  12–2pm | Bunkers of Course, Buffalo
Visit Bunkers of Course for Halloween games, crafts, face painting, snacks, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest.
More info: facebook.com/events/719410445076956

St. Paul’s Lutheran Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 27  1–3pm | St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hanover
The community is invited to trick-or-treat for candy throughout the church parking lot at St. Paul’s first annual “trunk or treat” event.
More info: facebook.com/events/246141032708869

Word of Peace Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 27  4–6pm | Word of Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers
Join Word of Peace for a not-so-scary celebration including trunk-or-treat, inflatables, and fun family activities. Concessions will be available for purchase. This event is free, but please bring a donation of packaged socks (any size/color) for local homeless shelters.
More info: facebook.com/events/268985273731242

Elk River Family Spooktacular
Saturday, October 27  5–8pm | Lions Park, Elk River
Join Elk River Parks & Recreation for its 19th Annual Family Spooktacular! There will be a costume contest, games, hayrides, candy, music, concessions, and inflatables! (Cost: $3/child online or $5/child at the door)
Info & Register: register2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnelkriver.wsc/search.html

Library Storytime: “Halloween”
Monday, October 29  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE at the Library
Monday, October 29  6–6:30pm | St. Michael Library
A free ECFE class, featuring crafts, games, songs, and of course—stories! (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events

Library Make & Take
October 30 & 31 during open hours | St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 are invited to make a fun Pete the Cat or black cat headband (while supplies last).
More info: griver.org/events

Trick-or-Treat at Guardian Angels
Wednesday, October 31  10–11:30am | Guardian Angels, Albertville
Put on your costume and get ready to trick-or-treat at the Guardian Angels senior community! Kids can also hear a story, decorate a cookie, and color a scary picture.
RSVP to Jodi: 763-270-3489 by Oct. 26

Glow N Skate
Wednesday, October 31  6–7:15pm | Rogers Ice Arena
One of the coolest events in town—Glow N Skate! They’ll turn the lights down low and the music up for a special evening of skating. (Cost: $5, includes glow necklace)
More info: facebook.com/events/1886847278096813

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