My kids and I love exploring the various parks in and around STMA. It’s not uncommon for us to visit a couple dozen different parks over the course of “park season” a.k.a. April to October.
I put several of our favorites into a bingo card for you to enjoy checking off with your family over the course of the spring and summer. Let me know in the comments when you get a bingo and which parks are your favorites.
The Minnesota DNR is offering FREE admission for visitors to any of its 75 state parks and recreation areas on four special days during 2021.
- Saturday, February 13
- Saturday, April 24
- Saturday, June 12
- Friday, November 26
If you’re looking for a quick trip to explore nature in Minnesota, here is a list of state parks within 75 miles of STMA. (sorted by distance)
Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
Picture Book Guessing Game
Every day During open hours | St. Michael Library
Stop in the library and see if you can guess these picture books by just a piece of their cover. For ages 4 and up.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2021-04
Spring Celebration
April 1 & 2 10am–3:30pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Visit spring discovery stations scattered throughout the trails and take part in nature-themed activities. Take a selfie with the Bunny and watch nature’s coming attractions in the front yard. Registration required. (Cost: $8 ages 3+, $2 ages 2 & under)
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/4080235348708665
No School STMA
Friday, April 2
Glow N Skate
Friday, April 2 8:50–9:40pm | Rogers Ice Arena
The coolest event in town! Click the link to pre-register; no walk-ups allowed. (Cost: $5/skater includes glow necklace, rental skates $2/pair)
Info & Register: rogersmn.gov/publicskating
The summer 2021 community education brochure is on its way to your mailbox, and it is packed FULL of fun activities going on in the St. Michael–Albertville area this summer!
Check out the digital version of the brochure (linked below) for info on sports, swim lessons, creative classes, preschool activities, and more! Registration for these programs begins at 12am on April 7 at stma.ce.eleyo.com.
