Between the sunshine and the fall colors, this month is ALL about leaf-gazing! In early- to mid-October, the STMA area typically experiences its peak for fall color, making it a great time to go outdoors and enjoy an autumn nature walk with your kids.
By the way, do you know WHY the leaves change colors? Check out this article from the MN DNR, and learn something cool to teach your kids! http://dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/typical_peak.html
Registration opens SOON for Fall 2026 Community Education programs! There are lots of great classes and activities for your family to enjoy this fall.
Check out the digital version of the brochure (linked below) for info on sports, music lessons, technology and creative classes, ECFE classes, and more!
Whether this is your first year sending kids off to school or you’ve been doing it for many years, there are a LOT of details to keep in mind when it comes to getting them ready!
There’s nothing I love more than a completed checklist, so I made this handy printable list to keep my family’s back-to-school details straight! I’d love to share it with you in the hope that it will help YOU this season as well.
Nothing says “Summer” quite like a day at the beach! If you and your family are looking for a stretch of sand to enjoy this season, check out our list of the most popular beaches in and around St. Michael-Albertville.
Note: Before you go, be sure to check park websites as beaches frequently close temporarily for maintenance or issues related to water quality.