The Minnesota DNR is offering FREE admission for visitors to any of its 75 state parks and recreation areas on four special days during 2021.
If you’re looking for a quick trip to explore nature in Minnesota, here is a list of state parks within 75 miles of STMA. (sorted by distance)
Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
Picture Book Guessing Game
Every day During open hours | St. Michael Library
Stop in the library and see if you can guess these picture books by just a piece of their cover. For ages 4 and up.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2021-04
Spring Celebration
April 1 & 2 10am–3:30pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Visit spring discovery stations scattered throughout the trails and take part in nature-themed activities. Take a selfie with the Bunny and watch nature’s coming attractions in the front yard. Registration required. (Cost: $8 ages 3+, $2 ages 2 & under)
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/4080235348708665
No School STMA
Friday, April 2
Glow N Skate
Friday, April 2 8:50–9:40pm | Rogers Ice Arena
The coolest event in town! Click the link to pre-register; no walk-ups allowed. (Cost: $5/skater includes glow necklace, rental skates $2/pair)
Info & Register: rogersmn.gov/publicskating
The summer 2021 community education brochure is on its way to your mailbox, and it is packed FULL of fun activities going on in the St. Michael–Albertville area this summer!
Check out the digital version of the brochure (linked below) for info on sports, swim lessons, creative classes, preschool activities, and more! Registration for these programs begins at 12am on April 7 at stma.ce.eleyo.com.


With so many new families moving into St. Michael-Albertville on a regular basis, there is always a need for high-quality childcare.
So when I heard that there was a Goddard School location being built in Albertville, I got excited because I know that the Goddard name is synonymous with high-quality early education.
Easter is coming!! This is one of my favorite holidays for so many reasons, but a big one is that it’s like a celebration of spring for the whole community! There are many fun events that are popping up—or should I say, HOPPING up—right now, and I just had to share some of them with you.
Check out the list below for your chance to hunt some eggs or meet the Easter Bunny. Please be mindful of COVID protocols when choosing to attend these activities.
Toddler Tuesday: Bunny Dish
Tuesday, March 16 (times vary) | Color Me Mine, Maple Grove
Get creative with your little artist! (recommended ages 2–5) This month’s project will be a bunny dish. Choose a time slot to paint in studio or pick up a to-go kit and paint at home. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: maplegrove.colormemine.com/calendar
FYCC Bunny Family Bingo
Tuesday, March 25 6:30–7:30pm
Join FYCC for some socially distant family bingo in the parking lot. Enjoy some family time and have a chance to win fun prizes! (Cost: $15/family, Register online)
More info: secure.rec1.com/MN/family-youth-community-connections/catalog