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Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 1  9–10:30am | St. Michael Elementary
Providing children and adolescents in the STMA community with access to FREE food and fun during the summer break. Kids can “grab and go” or stay to play. Runs Wednesday mornings through August 22 (no event July 4). Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/pg/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/about/?ref=page_internal

GASS (Games, Activities, Stories & Snacks)
Wednesday, August 1  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
This free program will “fuel” your kids this summer with fun activities like stories, games, art projects, and snacks. Little ones ages 0–6 can come to play with friends and meet new ones. Takes place every Wednesday through August 22.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=691

Monticello Community Ed in the Park
Wednesday, August 1  10am–12pm | Pioneer Park, Monticello
Join Monticello Community Ed on Wednesday mornings for free fun for children of all ages! Locations vary (see link below), and follow on Facebook for activity details.
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/monticellocommedpark2018.jpg

Bruce the Bug Guy
Wednesday, August 1  10:30–11:30am | St. Michael Library
Join Bruce the Bug Guy on a hunt for the most interesting insects in Minnesota-through the forest, across the prairie and even in your own backyard.
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/bruce-the-bug-guy/2018-08-01/42835

The Jolly Pops performing at Rogers Farmers Market
Wednesday, August 1  6:30–7:30pm | Triangle Park, Rogers
Mr. Billy will get you singing, dancing, and jumping to the music. The Jolly Pops is a young children’s music and entertainment group formed of dads and their kids—oh yeah, puppets too!
More info: facebook.com/events/1481996718573066

Unicorn Utopia at KMC Dance
Wednesday, August 1  3–5pm | KMC Dance, Albertville
Children ages 3–8 are invited to two hours of fun including dance, dress-up, crafts, a story, and a snack. (Cost: $40, includes goody bag)
Info & Register: kmcdancealbertville.com/camp-days-popstar-party-and-unicorn

FYCC Reading in the Park
Thursday, August 2  10–11am | Hanover Settlers Park
Join FYCC for a story read by a special guest storyteller. All ages welcome and will receive a free book!
More info: myfycc.com/calendar

Elk River Entertainment in the Park: Nalah & the Pink Tiger Puppet Show
Thursday, August 2  10:30–11:15am | Orono Park, Elk River
Kids will enjoy a delightful, interactive puppet show performed by the author and illustrator of the book Nalah & The Pink Tiger.
More info: facebook.com/events/232094370856994

Heebie Jeebies at Maple Grove Town Green
Thursday, August 2  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a seat at the Town Green and enjoy this family-friendly comedy and music performance.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove

Movie in the Park: Leap
Thursday, August 2  7–10pm | Central Park, Albertville
Join FYCC for a movie in the park! Popcorn will be provided, bring a blanket or chair. As a bonus, KMC Dance will be hosting a free sample class at their studio at 5pm, followed by ballet-themed activities in the studio before the movie starts.
More info: facebook.com/events/230542904344867

Otsego Movie Night: Star Wars The Last Jedi
Thursday, August 2  Sunset | Otsego County Park
Enjoy an outdoor movie with your family, courtesy of Otsego Parks & Rec. Bring a chair or blanket, insect repellent, and snacks.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=682

The Big Fun Show
Friday, August 3  1–2pm | St. Michael Library
Bring your family to enjoy a one-man circus of comedy, juggling, magic, and audience interaction. Why just have fun when you can have BIG fun?
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/the-big-fun-show-/2018-08-03/42836

Glow ‘N Skate
Friday, August 3  7:30–8:45pm | Rogers Ice Arena
Open skating at the coolest event in town! (Cost: $5 includes glow necklace, skate rental $2)
More info: facebook.com/events/631694017175354

Town Green Sunset Movie: The Lego Batman Movie
Friday, August 3  9–11pm | Maple Grove Town Green
Enjoy a movie with your family on the steps of the Town Green bandshell. The movie will begin at dusk.
More info: facebook.com/events/1672342806214321

Hanover Harvest Festival
Saturday, August 4 | Settlers Park, Hanover
Enjoy a full day of activities including parade, kiddie carnival games, live music, food vendors, fireworks, and more.
More info: hanoverharvestfestival.com

Saturday Cinema: Big Hero 6
Saturday, August 4  10:15am | Monticello Library
Bring a pillow and blanket, they’ll provide the popcorn! This week’s movie is Big Hero 6.
More info: griver.org/event/monticello/saturday-cinema

Children’s Farm Chore Challenge Day
Saturday, August 4  10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
At Oliver Kelley’s historic farmstead, children can participate in the kinds of chores that kids did over 100 years ago. See who can load the most hay, carry the most buckets of water, or haul the most baskets of weeds out of the garden. Collect chore cards and challenge friends and family. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar

Vacation Bible School

Week of August 6–9
Alleluia Lutheran, St. Michael OR Christ Church, Otsego
More info: stmamom.com/stma-vbs-2018

$1 Kids Movie: Despicable Me
August 6–8 | St. Michael Cinema
Each week, another $1 kid-friendly movie at St. Michael Cinema! See link for showtimes.
More info: stmamom.com/kids-summer-movies-2018

Otsego Entertainment in the Park: Minnesota Zoomobile
Tuesday, August 7  10am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Kids will learn fascinating facts about animals in the cozy shade of the Prairie Park shelter.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/RecDeskPortal/Portals/71/FLYER_PrairiePark_EntertainPark_2018.pdf

Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 8  9–10:30am | Albertville Primary
Providing children and adolescents in the STMA community with access to FREE food and fun during the summer break. Kids can “grab and go” or stay to play. Runs Wednesday mornings through August 22 (no event July 4). Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/pg/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/about/?ref=page_internal

GASS (Games, Activities, Stories & Snacks)
Wednesday, August 8  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
This free program will “fuel” your kids this summer with fun activities like stories, games, art projects, and snacks. Little ones ages 0–6 can come to play with friends and meet new ones. Takes place every Wednesday through August 22.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=691

Monticello Community Ed in the Park
Wednesday, August 8  10am–12pm | Ellison Park, Monticello
Join Monticello Community Ed on Wednesday mornings for free fun for children of all ages. Locations vary (see link below), and follow on Facebook for activity details.
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/monticellocommedpark2018.jpg

FYCC Reading in the Park
Thursday, August 9  10–11am | Hanover Settlers Park
Join FYCC for a story read by a special guest storyteller. All ages welcome and will receive a free book!
More info: myfycc.com/calendar

The Alphabits at Maple Grove Town Green
Thursday, August 9  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a seat at the Town Green and enjoy this fun and interactive musical performance for kids.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove

Teen Time at the Library
Thursday, August 9  5:30–7pm | St. Michael Library
Teens and tweens 11+ can enjoy crafts, playing games, and a fun movie at the library. Snacks provided! (Free, no registration required)
More info: griver.org/events

Elk River Entertainment in the Park: Cale the Juggler
Thursday, August 9  10:30–11:15am | Orono Park, Elk River
Kids and parents alike will laugh along with and marvel at the juggling talents of Cale the Juggler.
More info: facebook.com/events/232094370856994

St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival
August 10–11

Click here to view the family-friendly schedule at STMAMom.com

Full schedule: stmdazeandknightsfestival.com

Town Green Sunset Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Friday, August 10  9–11pm | Maple Grove Town Green
Enjoy a movie with your family on the steps of the Town Green bandshell. The movie will begin at dusk.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove

$1 Kids Movie: The Land Before Time
August 13–15 | St. Michael Cinema
Each week, another $1 kid-friendly movie at St. Michael Cinema! See link for showtimes.
More info: stmamom.com/kids-summer-movies-2018

Otsego Entertainment in the Park: Raptor Center
Tuesday, August 14  10am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Kids will be amazed as they learn about five unique birds (including a bald eagle) under the shade of the Prairie Park shelter.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/RecDeskPortal/Portals/71/FLYER_PrairiePark_EntertainPark_2018.pdf

Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 15  9–10:30am | St. Michael Elementary
Providing children and adolescents in the STMA community with access to FREE food and fun during the summer break. Kids can “grab and go” or stay to play. Runs Wednesday mornings through August 22 (no event July 4). Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/pg/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/about/?ref=page_internal

GASS (Games, Activities, Stories & Snacks)
Wednesday, August 15  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
This free program will “fuel” your kids this summer with fun activities like stories, games, art projects, and snacks. Little ones ages 0–6 can come to play with friends and meet new ones. Takes place every Wednesday through August 22.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=691

Monticello Community Ed in the Park
Wednesday, August 15  10am–12pm | Groveland Park, Monticello
Join Monticello Community Ed on Wednesday mornings for free fun for children of all ages! Locations vary (see link below), and follow on Facebook for activity details.
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/monticellocommedpark2018.jpg

Magic with Mr. Norm
Wednesday, August 15  6:30–7:30pm | Triangle Park, Rogers
Norm’s magic will blow your mind with befuddling and crazy comic conundrums, illusions, and audience participation.
More info: facebook.com/events/168921680468584

Kidsdance at Maple Grove Town Green
Thursday, August 16  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a seat at the Town Green and enjoy a fun music and dance party for kids.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove

Reading Takes You Everywhere: North America
Friday, August 17  11am–12:30pm | St. Michael Library
The continent of North America is the final stop on the tour as kids ages 9 and up “travel with Tamra” around the globe. (Free, but registration required)
Info & Register: griver.org/events

Town Green Sunset Movie: Beauty & The Beast
Friday, August 17  8:30pm–12am | Maple Grove Town Green
Enjoy a movie with your family on the steps of the Town Green bandshell. This week, enjoy a double feature—Beauty and the Beast (2017) followed by the original animated version! The first movie will begin at dusk.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove

Saturday Cinema: Cars 3
Saturday, August 18  10:15am | Monticello Library
Bring a pillow and blanket, they’ll provide the popcorn! This week’s movie is Cars 3.
More info: griver.org/event/monticello/saturday-cinema

$1 Kids Movie: Shrek the Third
August 20–22 | St. Michael Cinema
Each week, another $1 kid-friendly movie at St. Michael Cinema! See link for showtimes.
More info: stmamom.com/kids-summer-movies-2018

Popstar Party at KMC Dance
Monday, August 20  3–5pm | KMC Dance, Albertville
Children ages 3–8 are invited to two hours of fun including dance, dress-up, crafts, a story, and a snack. (Cost: $40, includes goody bag)
Info & Register: kmcdancealbertville.com/camp-days-popstar-party-and-unicorn

Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 22  9–10:30am | Albertville Primary
Providing children and adolescents in the STMA community with access to FREE food and fun during the summer break. Kids can “grab and go” or stay to play. Runs Wednesday mornings through August 22 (no event July 4). Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/pg/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/about/?ref=page_internal

GASS (Games, Activities, Stories & Snacks)
Wednesday, August 22  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
This free program will “fuel” your kids this summer with fun activities like stories, games, art projects, and snacks. Little ones ages 0–6 can come to play with friends and meet new ones. Takes place every Wednesday through August 22.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=691

Bob the Beachcomber
Wednesday, August 22  6:30–7:30pm | Triangle Park, Rogers
It is beach party time! Rock ‘n roll music and fun for kids where everybody is encouraged to sing and clap along. Enjoy popular and familiar music. Do the twist, chicken dance, limbo, macarena, or cha-cha slide!
More info: facebook.com/events/393856294468369

The Jolly Pops at Maple Grove Town Green
Thursday, August 23  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a seat at the Town Green and enjoy a fun music and puppet show for families.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove

Library Make & Take
Wednesday, August 29 | St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 are invited to make a fun craft to take home. During open hours, while supplies last.
More info: griver.org/events

The Teddy Bear Band
Wednesday, August 29  6:30–7:30pm | Triangle Park, Rogers
Sing, clap, and play along with the Teddy Bear Band—one of Minnesota’s premier children’s entertainers. Don’t forget to bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal!
More info: facebook.com/events/205982750018461

Town Green Sunset Movie: The Lion King
Friday, August 31  8:30–10pm | Maple Grove Town Green
Enjoy a movie with your family on the steps of the Town Green bandshell. The movie will begin at dusk.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove

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