August 2019 Events & Activities Calendar

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FYCC Reading in the Park
Thursday, August 1  10–11am | Settlers Park, Hanover
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

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Emagine Theatres $2 Movie: Minions
Thursday, August 1  10am | Emagine Theatres (Rogers & Monticello)
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $2, with a different movie each week! (Price valid for the 10am showtime only)
More info: facebook.com/stmamom/photos/a.1421091457911192/2293921357294860

Magician Justin Allen
Thursday, August 1  10:30–11:30am | Orono Park, Elk River
Join Elk River Parks & Rec for “Entertainment in the Park.” Prepare to be wowed with incredible magic tricks and unbeatable entertainment by Justin Allen.
More info: facebook.com/events/621912028322119

Sticks & Tones at Town Green
Thursday, August 1  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a spot at the Town Green and get ready to dance along with kid-friendly music by Sticks & Tones.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

Movies at Sunset: Captain Marvel
Friday, August 2  Sunset | Maple Grove Town Green
Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a movie under the stars at Maple Grove’s Town Green amphitheater.
More info: facebook.com/TownGreenMapleGrove/photos/a.195389723840321/2364327886946483

Hanover Harvest Fest
Saturday, August 3 | 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

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, August 3  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
In this FREE workshop, you and your child ages 5–12 can build a rocket pencil box together and decorate it with paint and stickers. Kids will also receive a certificate, workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

Otsego Jump Jamboree
Saturday, August 3  10am–6pm | Prairie Park, Otsego
Join Otsego Parks & Rec for a day of unlimited jumping and fun in Jump City’s bounce houses, obstacle courses, and knockerballs. (Cost: $15 all day, $10 half day 2–6pm)
Info & Register: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=818

VBS Programs – Week of August 5-8

The Oz Brothers
Monday, August 5  6–6:45pm | St. Michael Library
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the classic “Wizard of Oz” film. Take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road with the characters as they take kids through this well-loved story using pop-up storybooks and props.
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/the-oz-brothers-/2019-08-05/50765

St. Michael Cinema $1 Movie: Wonder Park
August 5–7  Showtimes vary | St. Michael Cinema
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $1 — a different movie each week!
More info: stmamom.com/2019-kids-summer-movie-series-st-michael-cinema

FYCC Reading in the Park
Tuesday, August 6  10–11am | St. Michael Recreation Center
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

Heebie Jeebies
Tuesday, August 6  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Enjoy a comedy and music show by The Heebie Jeebies in the shade of the Prairie Park shelter.
More info: facebook.com/OtsegoParksRecreation/photos/a.150579801734666/2073841839408443

St. Michael Royalty Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 6  6–8pm | St. Michael Recreation Center
Mingle with the St. Michael Royalty and meet this year’s candidates at the lower Recreation Center on National Night Out. The royalty will be serving up ice cream and temporary tattoos. This event is free, but donations will be accepted to help fund this year’s royalty program.
More info: facebook.com/events/2320836788179617

Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 7  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 21. Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/photos/a.2094500810768461/2339031639648709

FYCC Reading in the Park
Wednesday, August 7  10–11am | Albertville Central Park Depot
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

Otsego Rec on the Go
Wednesday, August 7  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Visit Prairie Park each Wednesday morning this summer for fun-filled activities including sports, science, games, arts & crafts, and reading.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=810

Zoomobile
Wednesday, August 7  7pm | Settler’s Park, Hanover
Give your kids a chance to see some fascinating animals as the Minnesota Zoo brings the zoo to YOU in the Settler’s Park shelter.
More info: hanovermn.org

Emagine Theatres $2 Movie: The Land Before Time
Wednesday, August 7 & Thursday, August 8  10am | Emagine Theatres (Rogers & Monticello)
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $2, with a different movie each week! (Price valid for the 10am showtime only)
More info: facebook.com/stmamom/photos/a.1421091457911192/2293921357294860

FYCC Reading in the Park
Thursday, August 8  10–11am | Settlers Park, Hanover
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

Will Hale & the Tadpole Band
Thursday, August 8  10:30–11:30am | Orono Park, Elk River
Join Elk River Parks & Rec for “Entertainment in the Park.” Will Hale offers fun entertainment for families, where kids are the rock stars as they clap, dance, and sing along.
More info: facebook.com/events/459825924762587

The Jolly Pops at Town Green
Thursday, August 8  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a spot at the Town Green and get ready to dance along with kid-friendly music and puppets by the Jolly Pops.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

Otsego Rec on the Go
Thursday, August 8  6–7pm | Northwood Park, Otsego
Otsego Recreation comes to you on Thursday evenings this summer, with activities for kids including sports, science, games, arts & crafts, and reading. Thursday “Rec on the Go” events will rotate parks throughout the city. See link for details.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=811

Movies at Sunset: The Blind Side
Friday, August 9  Sunset | Maple Grove Town Green
Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a movie under the stars at Maple Grove’s Town Green amphitheater.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival

Friday, August 9 & Saturday, August 10
St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival has something for everyone, from inflatables and activities for kids to food and live music.
Complete schedule at stmdazeandknightsfestival.com

PLAYSpace Mess-tival
Monday, August 12  9–10:30am | Ellison Park, Monticello
Join PLAYSpace for its newest pop-up event, a mess-tival in the park. Kids will have a chance to tackle all of those messy projects and activities that you’ve been hesitating on, in a mess-friendly environment that spares your house! Visitors are encouraged to wear play clothes and expect to get a little messy! (Cost: $5/child)
More info: facebook.com/events/1182488075272982

St. Michael Cinema $1 Movie: Matilda
August 12–14  Showtimes vary | St. Michael Cinema
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $1 — a different movie each week!
More info: stmamom.com/2019-kids-summer-movie-series-st-michael-cinema

Brodini Magic Show
Tuesday, August 13  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Enjoy a high-energy, interactive magic and comedy show by master magician Brodini in the shade of the Prairie Park shelter.
More info: facebook.com/OtsegoParksRecreation/photos/a.150579801734666/2073841839408443

Storytime with a Rogers Officer
Tuesday, August 13  11am–12pm | Rogers Public Library
Read with a Rogers community police officer during this special storytime at the Rogers library.
More info: facebook.com/events/2325507871110988

Coborn’s Kids Creations Class
Tuesday, August 13  6–7pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
The basis for a well-balanced diet is more fruits and veggies! Kids can join Dietician Amy to make some fun and unique fruit- and veggie-based recipes with flavors the kids will love. 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/p1r3em2g0xpqhxa

Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 14  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 21. Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/photos/a.2094500810768461/2339031639648709

Otsego Rec on the Go
Wednesday, August 14  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Visit Prairie Park each Wednesday morning this summer for fun-filled activities including sports, science, games, arts & crafts, and reading.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=810

Emagine Theatres $2 Movie: An American Tail
Wednesday, August 14 & Thursday, August 15  10am | Emagine Theatres (Rogers & Monticello)
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $2, with a different movie each week! (Price valid for the 10am showtime only)
More info: facebook.com/stmamom/photos/a.1421091457911192/2293921357294860

FYCC Doggie in the Park
Wednesday, August 14  6–8pm | St. Michael Recreation Center
Bring your dog (or come to mingle with everyone else’s dogs!) and enjoy activities in the park.
More info: myfycc.com

Teddy Bear Band
Wednesday, August 14  6:30–7:30pm | Lions Central Park, Rogers (formerly Triangle Park)
Kids can sing, clap and play along with the Teddy Bear Band, Minnesota’s premier children’s entertainer for over 25 years. Don’t forget to bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal!
More info: facebook.com/events/188584095410151

The Bazillions at Town Green
Thursday, August 15  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a spot at the Town Green and get ready to dance along with kid-friendly rock and roll music by the The Bazillions.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

Reptile Viking at the Farmer’s Market
Thursday, August 15  6–7pm | Albertville Farmer’s Market
After you pick up your produce at the market, enjoy a fun and fascinating show about some incredible animals.
More info: facebook.com/www.myfycc.org/photos/pcb.2804311499596440/2804311286263128

Albertville Outlets Back-to-School Event
Friday, August 16  12–3pm | Albertville Premium Outlets
Visit the outlet mall for a free event to celebrate the start of school! In Plaza B (near Starbucks) you’ll find Kidsdance DJ, raffle prizes, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/2202428636735552

Mother-Son Ninja Camp
Friday, August 16  6–8pm | FYCC, Albertville
Moms, bring your boys to climb, run, and jump with you at FYCC’s ninja camp! All ages welcome. Limited registration. (Cost: $20/mother-son couple, $5/each additional son)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=409

Movies at Sunset: Lego Batman
Friday, August 16  Sunset | Maple Grove Town Green
Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a movie under the stars at Maple Grove’s Town Green amphitheater.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

Fancy Nancy Dance Camp
Saturday, August 17  9–11am | Just For Kix, St. Michael
Join Just For Kix for a fun “Fancy Nancy”-themed dance camp for dancers in Pre-K through 1st grade. (Cost: $25)
Info & Register: justforkix.com/danceclasses/st-michael-albertville-mn/preschool-camp/23055

Saturday Cinema
Saturday, August 17  10:15am–12pm | Monticello Library
Bring a pillow and blanket, they’ll provide the popcorn! Check with the library desk to find out which movie is playing.
More info: griver.org/event/monticello/saturday-cinema

Glow N Skate
Saturday, August 17  9:30–10:30pm | Rogers Ice Arena
One of the coolest events in town—Glow N Skate! They’ll turn the lights down low and the music up for a special evening of skating. (Cost: $5, includes glow necklace)
More info: facebook.com/events/323952038497787

St. Michael Cinema $1 Movie: Planet 51
August 19–21  Showtimes vary | St. Michael Cinema
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $1 — a different movie each week!
More info: stmamom.com/2019-kids-summer-movie-series-st-michael-cinema

Zoomobile
Tuesday, August 20  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Give your kids a chance to see some fascinating animals visiting from the Minnesota Zoo.
More info: facebook.com/OtsegoParksRecreation/photos/a.150579801734666/2073841839408443

Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 21  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.
More info: facebook.com/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/photos/a.2094500810768461/2339031639648709

Otsego Rec on the Go
Wednesday, August 21  10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Visit Prairie Park each Wednesday morning this summer for fun-filled activities including sports, science, games, arts & crafts, and reading.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=810

Juggling Show
Wednesday, August 21  6:30–7:30pm | Lions Central Park, Rogers (formerly Triangle Park)
Grab a seat at Lions Central Park to enjoy entertainment by Alan Johnson, juggler extraordinaire. His unique comedic juggling act includes audience participation that will truly keep you entertained.
More info: facebook.com/events/2078328289127131

Dollipops at Town Green
Thursday, August 22  10:30am | Maple Grove Town Green
Grab a spot at the Town Green and get ready to sing, dance, and laugh along along with The Dollipops’ highly interactive kids show.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

Rogers Movie at Dusk: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Friday, August 23  8:15–10pm | Lions Central Park, Rogers
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie will begin at dusk. (Rain backup date: Saturday, August 24th)
More info: facebook.com/events/479196149528553

Maple Grove Movies at Sunset: Mary Poppins Returns
Friday, August 23  Sunset | Maple Grove Town Green
Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a movie under the stars at Maple Grove’s Town Green amphitheater. The film will begin at sunset.
More info: maplegrovemn.gov/files/3115/5448/5755/Town_Green_Schedule.pdf

Farm to Fair Weekend at Kelley Farm
August 24–25  10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
Explore the historic farmstead’s “machinery hill,” sample some 1860s premium-winning recipes and snacks-on-a-stick, make crop art, test your entry judging skills, and discover how participants prepare to show their livestock. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar

Back-to-School Open Skate
Sunday, August 25  4–5pm | Rogers Ice Arena
Show a school supply receipt and skate for free! Otherwise $4/skater (Ages 5 & under free, Rental Skates $2/pair)
More info: facebook.com/events/727303164375177

St. Michael Cinema $1 Movie: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
August 26–28  Showtimes vary | St. Michael Cinema
Enjoy a fun movie with your kids for just $1 — a different movie each week!
More info: stmamom.com/2019-kids-summer-movie-series-st-michael-cinema

Magician Matt Dunn
Wednesday, August 28  6:30–7:30pm | Lions Central Park, Rogers (formerly Triangle Park)
Grab a seat at Lions Central Park to enjoy entertainment by comedic magician Matt Dunn. His magic show is packed with comedy and audience participation and is great for the whole family!
More info: facebook.com/events/888854328119436

Tricia & the Toonies Family Concert
Thursday, August 29  7–8pm | Albertville Farmer’s Market
Bring a chair or blanket to the market and enjoy a show with a unique blend of music, skits, puppets, and audience participation.
More info: facebook.com/www.myfycc.org/photos/pcb.2804311499596440/2804311469596443

Rogers Movie at Dusk: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Friday, August 30  8:15–10pm | Lions Central Park, Rogers
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie will begin at dusk. (Rain backup date: Sunday, August 31)
More info: facebook.com/events/660788461047449

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