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Library Storytime – Theme: “Silly Stories/Pop Ups”
Monday, April 1  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. (Registration not required; crafts provided while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events

St. Michael Library Book Sale
Saturday, April 6  8am–1pm | St. Michael City Hall
Find bargains galore at the library’s spring book sale! All proceeds benefit the St. Michael-Albertville-Hanover Friends of the Library.
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/book-sale-sponsored-by-the-st-michael-friends-of-the-library/2019-04-06/48891

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, April 6  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park)
In this FREE workshop, you and your child (ages 5–12) can build a birdhouse and customize it with paint and stickers. At the Brooklyn Park location only, get a free photo taken with the Easter Bunny!
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

Library Storytime – Theme: “Robots”
Monday, April 8  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. (Registration not required; crafts provided while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events

Puppet Escapades – Theme: “Frogs”
Tuesday, April 9  10–11am | Eastman Nature Center
Enjoy a silly puppet show with your 2– to 6-year-old. End with a short hike, craft or other activities. (Cost: $4/person inc. adults, registration required)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=49909545

Coborn’s Kids Creations Class
Tuesday, April 9  6–7pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Spring is in the air! Kids can join Dietician Amy make some fun and colorful snacks full of good nutrition to fuel their bodies. This class takes place in the Caribou Coffee seating area, and parents must be present throughout the class. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: coborns.wufoo.com/forms/w140cbhf0h38btg

Wee Ones Playtime at PLAYSpace
Wednesday, April 10  8–10am | PLAYSpace, Monticello
Little learners (ages 3 and under only) and their parents will enjoy free play and activities without the big kids around. (Cost: $3/child, drop in anytime)
More info: playspacemn.com/events

ECFE at the Library
Wednesday, April 10  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

FYCC Easter Family Bingo
Thursday, April 11  6–7:30pm | Albertville City Hall
Join FYCC for a fun evening of bingo! Spend time as a family and have a chance to win great prizes. Visit with the Easter Bunny starting at 6pm. Bingo begins at 6:30. (Cost: $10/family online or $15 at the door, space limited)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/calendar

YMCA Family Fun Night
Friday, April 12  5:30–6:30pm | Elk River YMCA
This Family Fun Night in the YMCA Gym is open to all families for activities, snacks and fun.
More info: facebook.com/events/472165333323973

Library Make & Take: “Spring”
Friday, April 12  During open hours| St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 can make a craft to celebrate Spring when they visit the library. (Free, while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/april-make-and-take-quot-spring-quot-/2019-04-12/48646

Egg Dive Pool Party
Friday, April 12  5–8:30pm | Monticello Community Center
Kids ages 0-12 can hop right in and hunt for eggs in the swimming pool! There will be three separate egg drops at 5:30, 6:15, and 7pm. Pre-registration required. (Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members)
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/2136256009801170

Family Swim Night
Friday, April 12  6:30–8pm | STMA Middle School East
Spend the evening with your family at the pool! All ages welcome, but adults must be in the water with children under 8 years of age. (Cost: $6/family)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/3663/winter-spring-2019/family-night-at-the-pool

Monticello Breakfast with the Bunny
Saturday, April 13  8am–12pm | Monticello Community Center
Enjoy a breakfast (waffles, eggs, sausage, and more) with the Easter Bunny to benefit the Wright County DARE Program. Activities include crafts, tattoos, and a silent auction. Bring your camera and get a photo with the Bunny! (Cost: Adults $7, Kids 3–12 $5, 2 & under Free) Hosted by Swan River Montessori School
More info: facebook.com/events/1016726785173106

St. Michael Cinema Easter Bunny Trail and Free Movie: Hop
Saturday, April 13  8:30–10am | St. Michael Cinema
Grab your baskets and join the Easter Bunny at the St Michael Cinema! Kids ages 2–10 can hop down the Bunny Trail, collecting eggs and goodies along the way, then enjoy a free screening of the movie Hop.
More info: facebook.com/events/440947399780205

Albertville Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 13  10am–12pm | Albertville City Hall
Children 10 & under are invited for oatmeal squares, fruit, and juice. Kids will receive a goodie bag while supplies last. There will be a coloring contest for a chance to win a prize. Bring your camera to capture your child with the Easter Bunny. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Hanover Food Shelf. Sponsored by Albertville Lions and Financial Security Bank
More info: facebook.com/events/2113078745396529

Cub Foods Easter Bunny Hop
Saturday, April 13  10am–1pm | All Cub Foods locations
Visit Cub Foods for an egg-stra special day with the Easter Bunny. Take photos with the Easter bunny, enjoy kids crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00. (See local store for complete details.)
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2276190085983679

Big Lake Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13  10am–12pm | Lakeside Park, Big Lake
Kids ages 0–10 can enjoy an egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny. Please arrive by 10:30 to receive instructions and wristbands. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 11:00. Age groups for the hunt are 0–3, 4–6, and 7–10, and kids will also be eligible to win special prizes. (Cost: Free, but donations toward future events will be accepted.) Sponsored by Big Lake Women of Today
More info: facebook.com/events/681770758887421

Coborn’s Kids’ Day
Saturday, April 13  11am–1pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Kids 12 & under can take part in an egg hunt and a cookie decorating project. Bring your camera to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny! Kids’ meal available for $1 in the deli.
More info: facebook.com/events/343348639491510

Otsego Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13  11am–1pm | Otsego Prairie Park
Kids are invited to hunt for hidden Easter eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. Free photos by the Bank of Elk River, bike giveaway, face painting, stickers, and tattoos are also planned.
More info: facebook.com/events/1219698691513289

Library Storytime – Theme: “Movement”
Monday, April 15  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. (Registration not required; crafts provided while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE “Earth Day, Everyday”
Monday, April 15  6:30–7:30pm | Community Education Center #203
Celebrate nature at it’s finest! As the grass and trees come alive, kids ages 0–5 can learn the growing process from roots to leaves. The group will also explore ways to keep our land clean and our waters clear. (Cost: $8/child)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3913/winter-spring-2019%E2%80%941/earth-day-everyday

Toddler Tuesday at Color Me Mine
Tuesday, April 16  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 butterfly dish. (Registration required, Cost: $10—includes figurine, paints, glazing, and firing)
Info & Register: maplegrove.colormemine.com/toddler-tuesday-april-16th

Bunny Hop Trail at The Legacy
Thursday, April 18  10–11am | The Legacy of St. Michael
Bring your basket and hop along the bunny trail, collecting candy from residents as you go! The trail ends in the community room, where guests will enjoy a cookie and hear a story.
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BunnyHopTrail.jpg

Eastman Nature Center “Eggstravaganza”
April 18 & 19  10am–2pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Play games, see live bunnies, and get egg-citing treats! Bring your own hard-boiled eggs to dye naturally. Search for eggs, have your face painted, go on a scavenger hunt, and meet a giant rabbit. (Cost: $5/person online, $6/person at the door, under age 2 free)
More info & Register: facebook.com/events/2356983481197695

NO SCHOOL (STMA Students)
Friday, April 19

Resurrection Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 19  9:30–11:30am | Central Lutheran Church, Elk River
Kids birth–5th grade are invited to participate in the Resurrection Easter Egg Hunt. (This event is held mostly indoors, but there may have a couple of stations outside so please dress appropriately for the weather.)
More info: facebook.com/events/642637746190916

Resurrection Run and Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 20  9am–12pm | St. Michael City Hall
Celebrate spring at the inaugural Resurrection Run 5K. This is a family-friendly event—walkers, strollers, and dogs are welcome! A half-mile kids’ fun run and Easter egg hunt will follow the 5K race. Proceeds benefit Alleluia Lutheran’s outreach to the STMA community. (Cost: 5K Race $30, Kids’ Fun Run and Egg Hunt $5. Price increases after April 6th.) Hosted by Alleluia Lutheran Church
Info & Register: https://www.facebook.com/events/2100908913323450

Albertville Outlets Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 20  10am–1pm | Albertville Premium Outlets
Join the Easter Bunny for free photos, an egg hunt, kid-friendly entertainment, giveaways, and more! The egg hunt will begin at 10am, while supplies last, with a special area designated for children 2 and under. All activities will take place in Plaza B, near Starbucks. Bring your camera to catch a photo with the Easter Bunny.
More info: facebook.com/events/418571978900474

Spring Celebration at The Woods Gifts
Saturday, April 20  10am–3pm | The Woods Gifts, Maple Grove
Join The Woods for its 22nd annual Spring Celebration with the Easter Bunny, baby animals, face painting, balloons, and more. Bring your own camera to catch a photo with the Easter Bunny. (Animals and face painting will be available from 11 to 2.)
More info: facebook.com/events/395489571009194

Easter Bunny at The Rustic Shack
Saturday, April 20  10:30am–12pm | The Rustic Shack, Rogers
Visit with the Easter Bunny at the newly opened Rustic Shack gifts and home decor shop. There will be goodies for the kids and shop discounts for you. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
More info: facebook.com/events/312595306086992

R.E.A.D. to Taurus the Dog
Saturday, April 20  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

Quarry Church Easter Service & Indoor Egg Hunt
April 20 & 21  Various Times (see link below) | Quarry Church, Monticello
Bring your family to one of four Easter services, where adults will enjoy a powerful service and kids can choose to take part in fun, energetic classes created just for them! Egg hunts will immediately follow each service and be divided into 3 age groups (0–3, 4–6, 7–11). Kids will go home with a bag full of plastic eggs stuffed with candy, toys, or prizes.
Info & Register: quarrychurch.com/easteregghunt

EASTER – Sunday, April 21

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Easter Carnival at River of Life Church
Sunday, April 21  9am–12pm | Prairie View Elementary & Middle School, Otsego
Join River of Life at Prairie View at 9am on Easter morning for carnival games, inflatables, prizes, and treats. Stay for the 10:30 service to hear a special message from the new Otsego Campus Pastor, enjoy great live music, and meet new friends. Don’t forget to check out ROL Kids, with programs for infants through 6th grade.
More info: facebook.com/events/1371051013033472

Free Grace Kids EGG-stravaganza
Sunday, April 21  9:30am & 11am | Free Grace United Church, Albertville
Kids in preschool through 5th grade will enjoy an “egg-stravaganza” and have the chance to hunt thousands of eggs full of candy and cash. This event will take place during the grand opening services of Free Grace United (formerly The Crossing Church) at its new home in the Albertville Outlet Mall.
More info: facebook.com/events/534541466951762

NO SCHOOL (STMA Students)
Monday, April 22

Library Storytime – Theme: “Lucy’s Birthday”
Monday, April 22  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. (Registration not required; crafts provided while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events

Earth Day at the Handke Nature Explore Center
Monday, April 22  10–11:30am | Handke Center, Elk River
Celebrate Earth Day by taking care of a piece of our earth! Kids and parents will work together to clean up the Nature Explore Center, create a healthy snack, plant, and play. Class will be held weather permitting. (Free, but please pre-register)
Info & Register: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg1jss9z984f06fb&oseq

Bookworms Story Hour – Theme: “Frog Hop Fun”
Tuesday, April 23  10–11am | Eastman Nature Center
Discover nature on your bookshelf with your little one ages 2–6 through learning stations, a picture book story, and an interactive lesson. Each storytime will end with a short hike, craft, or game. (Cost: $4/person inc. adults, registration required)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=49909430

Afterschool Adventures: “Bird Hike”
Tuesday, April 23  4:30–6pm | Eastman Nature Center
Drop off your kids ages 6–8 to discover nature through the seasons by playing games, making friends, and appreciating nature off trail. (Cost: $10/child, registration required)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=49910093

Wee Ones Playtime at PLAYSpace
Wednesday, April 24  8–10am | PLAYSpace, Monticello
Little learners (ages 3 and under only) and their parents will enjoy free play and activities without the big kids around. (Cost: $3/child, drop in anytime)
More info: playspacemn.com/events

ECFE “Earth Day, Everyday”
Friday, April 26  9:30–10:30am | Community Education Center #203
Celebrate nature at it’s finest! As the grass and trees come alive, kids ages 0–5 can learn the growing process from roots to leaves. The group will also explore ways to keep our land clean and our waters clear. (Cost: $8/child)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3913/winter-spring-2019%E2%80%941/earth-day-everyday

Front Porch Musical Theatre presents Lion King Kids
April 26–28  Showtimes vary | Rogers High School
The African savanna comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Info & Tickets: frontporchmusicaltheatre.com

Children’s Gardening Workshop
Saturday, April 27  9–10:30am | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
This hands-on, messy workshop will introduce kids ages 4–10 and their adult helpers to the world of gardening. Young hands will play with seeds, explore gardens, meet vegetables, and pot a plant to take home. Refreshments provided, advanced registration required. (Cost: $10 per child)
Info & Register: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar/6833

Elk River ECFE Kids Sale
Saturday, April 27  9am–1pm | Elk River High School
Purchase gently-used children’s toys, clothing, books, movies, furniture, and baby gear. This family-friendly event will also feature a small business expo.
More info: facebook.com/events/838087169855929

St. Michael Royalty “Princess for a Day”
Saturday, April 27  10am–12pm | STMA Middle School West
Princesses of any age are invited to join the St. Michael Royal Court for a day of princess fun! Children can meet Disney princesses, decorate a tiara and a cookie, receive a manicure, and enjoy refreshments. Enter the drawing for a chance to become Queen for a Day and ride on the Royalty float in the Albertville parade.
Info & Register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VdX7mpCym3Um03TE3DkQQ0eRHTS6sRL1slxL4aQYQ_M/edit?usp=sharing

Saturday Cinema
Saturday, April 27  10:15am | Monticello Library
You and your family can enjoy a cozy indoor movie. Bring a pillow and blanket; the library will provide the popcorn!
More info: griver.org/events

“Hello Spring” Toddler Time at Sky Zone
Sunday, April 28  9:30–11am | Sky Zone, Maple Grove
Celebrate spring at Sky Zone’s Toddler Time event, where kids 5 & under can enjoy jumping, the Foam Zone, face painting, snacks, and more. Kids will also decorate a flower pot to take home. (Cost: $10/jumper, plus $3 for socks)
More info: skyzone.com/maplegrove/promotions/6206-hello-spring-toddler-time

ECFE at the Library
Monday, April 29  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

First Aid & Safety Course
April 29–30  2:15–5:15pm | Fieldstone Elementary
F.A.S.T. is a six-hour course for kids ages 7–10 that covers basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, and more. This course prepares children for staying at home alone. Students receive a book and construct a home first aid kit. (Cost: $45)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/3896/winter-spring-2019/f-a-s-t-kids-staying-safe-while-home-alone

Preschool Spring Science Open House
Tuesday, April 30  5–7pm | Life in Christ Preschool, Albertville
Kids ages 3–5 are invited to join the teachers at Life in Christ Preschool and use their natural curiosity to find out how things work, move, grow and interact. This event is free; no need to register.
More info: lifeinchristpreschool.com/copy-of-about-us

 

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