If your family is looking for a relaxing mid-week dinner out at a reasonable price, be sure to check out Villa Bar & Grill in Albertville.
The Villa (formerly Emma Krumbee’s) is located just off I-94 and serves up an extensive menu of homestyle, made-from-scratch American food in a comfortable and family-friendly environment.
Every Wednesday night is “Family Night” at the Villa, when kids 10 & under eat FREE with a paid adult entree. And, on the last Wednesday of the month, your family can enjoy table-side magic with Kyle the Magic Guy between 5 and 7pm. Edit: Kids now eat free Monday–Wednesday, and Kyle the Magic Guy visits The Villa on Tuesdays.
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Delano 4th of July Celebration
July 1–4 | City of Delano
Minnesota’s oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration includes a carnival, parade, fireworks, live entertainment, and much more!
More info: delano4th.com
Farmer’s Fourth of July
Wednesday, July 4 10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
Celebrate the most important 19th-century holiday by touring Oliver Kelley Farm. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn, play 19th- and 21st-century games and then sample ice cream in the Learning Kitchen. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar
“Power of Produce” Begins
Thursdays beginning July 5 | Albertville Farmer’s Market
Registered kids ages 2–17 will receive a $2 token each week that they can spend at select vendors throughout the market. Sign up for the program at the FYCC tent.
More info: stmamom.com/power-of-produce
Petting Zoo at Farmer’s Market
Thursday, July 5 4–6pm | Albertville Farmer’s Market
Join FYCC for a petting zoo at the farmer’s market! Then make use of your Power of Produce token and stay for live music starting at 5pm.
More info: facebook.com/events/646881955652850
How does your family like to celebrate Independence Day? We typically enjoy a barbecue with my extended family and sometimes shoot off fireworks from the driveway or over the pond once the sun goes down.
If you don’t have plans yet, here are three fun local ideas to consider for your family’s Fourth:
Next Thursday is the start of FYCC’s annual Power of Produce program at Albertville Farmer’s Market. Kids ages 2–17 will have the opportunity to “taste the rainbow” as they enjoy FREE fruits and veggies grown by local farmers.
Earlier this week we made our way down to Delano to enjoy the Delano Splash Pad, and my kids totally had a blast there! When it originally opened, I’d my doubts about driving the 25 minutes from Albertville to Delano and paying for a splash pad when we have one right here in town, but we absolutely love being there.
The splash pad is located within Delano’s Central Park (map below), in the same area of town where Delano hosts its popular 4th of July celebration. The splash pad features 15 interactive water structures, from small fountains for the littlest ones to toddle through to huge buckets that dump massive quantities of water onto clusters of giggling preteens.