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Front Porch Musical Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
May 2–5  Times vary | Rogers High School
See kids and teens perform this musical loved by generations for its humor, songs, and dances as well as its message of family, tradition, and community. (Tickets range in price from $6 to 12)
Info & Tickets: frontporchmusicaltheatre.com

ECFE “Spring Fling”
Friday, May 3  9:30–10:30am | Community Education Center #203
Spring has sprung! Time to wake up the birds and bugs. Kids 0–5 will have fun welcoming the warm weather and sunshine as they plant flowers and decorate for the new season. (Cost: $8/child)
Info & Register: https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3914/winter-spring-2019%E2%80%941/spring-fling

YMCA Family Fun Night — Theme “Garden Party”
Friday, May 3  5:30–6:30pm | Elk River YMCA
This Family Fun Night in the YMCA Gym is open to all families for games, snacks and fun.
More info: facebook.com/events/432453447488113

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, May 4  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
In this FREE workshop, you and your child (ages 5–12) can build a blooming work of art and customize it with paint and stickers to give to Mom or put on display. Kids get to keep their craft and receive a certificate of achievement, workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

ECFE & Bright Beginnings Spring Carnival
Saturday, May 4  10am–1pm | STMA Middle School East
This fun carnival has something fun for everyone—inflatables, games, prizes, clowns, face painting, crazy hair, concessions, silent auction, and more! Kids of all ages welcome. Purchase discounted game and activity tickets in advance at stma.ce.eleyo.com.
More info: stma.ce.eleyo.com

St. Michael Library Anniversary Open House
Saturday, May 4  10am–1pm | St. Michael Public Library
The Great River Regional Library in St. Michael is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an open house. There will be hot dogs, cookies, cupcakes, music, local authors, prize raffles, and  more.
More info: facebook.com/events/346939929283517

Touch a Truck
Saturday, May 4  10am–1pm | Becker Community Center
Join Becker Parks & Recreation and the Becker Community Center as they present their 9th annual Touch A Truck event. There will be many trucks and vehicles to explore as well as inflatables, pickleball, and giant yard games.
More info: facebook.com/events/1522052054593852

Twins Youth Baseball Clinic
Saturday, May 4  10am–1pm | North Community Park, Rogers
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund will be offering a FREE youth baseball/softball skills clinic for kids ages 6–13. Times vary; see link for details.
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/257366905214923

Twin Cities Spring Babies
May 4 & 5  10am–5pm | Twin Cities Maze, Brooklyn Park
Hold and pet baby goats, sheep, bunnies, ducklings, chicks, and more! Kids can also enjoy the corn pit, straw bale maze, hayride, and play area. (Tickets: $10/person; Rides and concessions also available for purchase)
Info & Tickets: twincitiesspringbabies.com

ECFE at the Library
Wednesday, May 8  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

Kindergarten Open House
Thursday, May 9  4:30–6:30pm | Albertville Primary School
An event for incoming kindergartners and their parents. Self-guided tours will be available, and kids can tour a school bus and enjoy an ice cream treat.
More info: stma.k12.mn.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=24

FYCC Family Bingo Night
Thursday, May 9  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. (Cost: $10/family online or $15 at the door, space limited)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/calendar

ISD 728 Family Fun Night
Friday, May 10  5–7:30pm | Handke Center, Elk River
Join ISD 728 Community Ed Youth for this free event celebrating children’s mental health and wellness. Enjoy food, bounce houses, carnival games, an obstacle course, and more! (Free, but please pre-register)
More info: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg79rjax8bd71fbd

Mother’s Day Weekend at Kelley Farm
May 11 & 12  10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm
Celebrate mothers of all species as the Kelley Farm springs to life. Help plant seeds in the gardens, harvest the first spring greens from the hotbeds, and meet the baby animals and their mothers at the historic farmstead and in the Farm Lab barn. (Cost: Included with $6-12 site admission; Mothers admitted free when accompanied by a child)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar

Mother’s Day Weekend at Cabela’s
May 11 & 12  12–5pm | Cabela’s, Rogers
Bring your kids to Cabela’s and get your photo taken to celebrate Mother’s Day. Families will receive a FREE 4×6 printed photo.
More info: facebook.com/events/289179935336387

Front Porch Musical Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof Jr.
May 11 & 12  Times vary | Rogers High School
See kids and teens perform this musical loved by generations for its humor, songs, and dances as well as its message of family, tradition, and community. (Tickets range in price from $6 to 12)
Info & Tickets: frontporchmusicaltheatre.com

Free Froyo for Moms at TCBY
Sunday, May 12  10am–7pm | TCBY, Albertville
Stop by TCBY at Albertville Premium Outlets, where moms can get their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt FREE!
More info: facebook.com/tcby/photos/p.10156638262332690/10156638262332690

Mother’s Day Photo Booth
Sunday, May 12  1–4pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Drop in anytime to take unique photos outside with Mother Nature and photo props. Don’t forget your camera!
More info: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=49907462

ECFE “Spring Fling”
Monday, May 13  6:30–7:30pm | Community Education Center #203
Spring has sprung! Time to wake up the birds and bugs. Kids 0–5 will have fun welcoming the warm weather and sunshine as they plant flowers and decorate for the new season. (Cost: $8/child)
Info & Register: https://stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3914/winter-spring-2019%E2%80%941/spring-fling

Coborn’s “Mommy & Me” Cooking Class
Wednesday, May 15  6–7pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Kids and their parents can join Dietician Amy to make some fun recipes together and participate in a special activity in honor of Mother’s Day. This class takes place in the Caribou Coffee seating area, and parents must be present throughout the class. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/home/articles/dietitians

Library “Teen Time”
Thursday, May 16  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: https://griver.org/event/saint-michael/teen-time-/2019-05-16/48864

Becker Mother-Son Dance
Friday, May 17  5:30–8:30pm | Becker Community Center
Mothers and their sons can enjoy a dinner, dance, DJ, photos, and more! (Cost: $12/person by May 10, $14/person after May 11)
Info & Tickets: facebook.com/events/303540240513269

Albertville “Explore Your Parks” Night
Friday, May 17  6–8pm | Various city parks (see link)
Explore Albertville’s parks, meet your neighbors and members from the Parks Committee, and more.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1129954060523526

Maple Grove Child Safety Fair
Saturday, May 18  9am–12pm | U of M Health Clinic, Maple Grove
Join University of Minnesota Health Clinics for free safety demonstrations, interactive events, and summer safety lessons from experts. Activities include a teddy bear clinic, beginner skateboard lessons, karate demonstrations, tours of safety and rescue vehicles, a bicycle helmet fitting, and a bike safety rodeo.
More info: mhealth.org/child-safety-fair

Open Streets Bike Rodeo & Street Festival
Saturday, May 18  10am–2pm | St. Michael City Center
Make plans to attend the “Open Streets STMA” street festival, a semiannual event that promotes bike safety, civic pride, and local businesses. (FREE! Hosted by FYCC and sponsored by several local businesses)
More info: facebook.com/events/689016014904449

Spring on the Farm
Saturday, May 18  10am–1pm | Eidem Homestead, Brooklyn Park
Help Farmer Eidem and Spud Olson plant their garden and potato crop, sample fresh baked items in the kitchen, make a card for Mom, and meet the new baby animals. (Cost: $6 adults, $4 kids 5-12, ages 4 and under Free)
More info: facebook.com/events/1481962598613976

R.E.A.D. to Taurus the Dog
Saturday, May 18  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

ECFE at the Library
Monday, May 20  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

Toddler Tuesday at Color Me Mine
Tuesday, May 21  10am–3pm (time slots vary) | Color Me Mine, Maple Grove
Spring is here! Bring your 3–5 year old to Color Me Mine to paint a one-of-a-kind keepsake project. This month’s project is a “Mommy and Me” project, and kids will be creating an elephant planter. (Registration required, Cost: $10—includes figurine, paints, glazing, and firing)
Info & Register: maplegrove.colormemine.com/events/kids

Library Make & Take: “World Turtle Day”
Thursday, May 23  During open hours| St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 can make a fun turtle craft when they visit the library. (Free, while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events

Saturday Cinema
Saturday, May 25  10:15am | Monticello Library
You and your family can enjoy a cozy indoor movie at the library. Bring a pillow and blanket; the library will provide the popcorn!
More info: griver.org/events

NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Monday, May 27

Memorial Day Animal Show
Monday, May 27  1–3pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Touch turtles, snakes, and salamanders, and learn why they’re special. (Free, drop in anytime)
More info: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=49907555

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