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Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, February 1 9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Create a loving memory with your child at the heart string art workshop. As you help your child piece together the symbol of Valentine’s Day, they will develop hands-on skills by sanding, nailing, painting and more. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops
Library Storytime
Monday, February 3 Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. Separate times available for toddlers and preschoolers.
More info: griver.org/events
ECFE Family Open Gym
Wednesday, February 5 6:30–7:15pm | Community Education Gym
Kids and their parents are invited to enjoy a night of games and activities in the gym. ECFE staff will be on hand and provide age-appropriate equipment for the little ones. (Free, but please pre-register online)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4371/2020-winter-spring-ecfe/family-open-gym
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Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, January 4 9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Pique your child’s visual arts interests in this hands-on workshop where you and your child can build an easel for displaying artwork or the included dry-erase whiteboard. After building, your child can customize his/her easel with paint and stickers. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops
Free Ladybug Music Class
Monday, January 6 9:30am or 10:30am | Millennium Dance Company, Albertville
Join Ladybug Music for a FREE demo class at their Albertville location. (Registration required)
Info & Register: app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn3599/demos.aspx
Library Storytime
Monday, January 6 Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. Separate times available for toddlers and preschoolers.
More info: griver.org/events
If you’re looking for a church service to attend with your family on Christmas Eve, here is a list of local churches, with services ranging from casual to candlelit. See church websites (linked) for specific service details.
Albertville
Church of St. Albert, Albertville
Christmas Eve Mass — 4pm
churchofstalbert.org
Free Grace United, Albertville
(located in Albertville outlet mall)
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service — 4:30pm
freegrace.tv/locations/st-michaelalbertville
Life in Christ Lutheran, Albertville
Christmas Eve Services — 5pm & 7pm
lifeinchristonline.org
Samaritan’s Hill Church, Albertville
Christmas Eve Service — 4pm
samaritanshill.com
Traveling to see the lights around town was one of my favorite Christmas traditions as a kid. We are so blessed in our community to have several great holiday light displays, including a few choreographed to music! So grab your family and some hot cocoa, and follow this path for an evening of holiday de-LIGHT! 🙂 #mompuns
>> Click to access the Google map <<
New this year!
We’ve mixed up the STMA Holiday Lights Tour a bit to include a few new stops sent in by our readers.
The tour stops at 9 locations and takes about 1 hour to enjoy start-to-finish. If you’d prefer just to hit the highlights, click here to access the 4-location, 40-minute version.
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Santa Photos at Cabela’s
Every day through Dec. 24 (times vary) | Cabela’s, Rogers
Enjoy the Santa Wonderland Christmas experience and get a FREE photo with Santa! Free crafts and activities will also be offered. Arrive early to reserve your spot.
More info: facebook.com/events/1679177592219526
Wright County Festival of Trees
Every day Sunday–Friday (times vary) | Wright County Historical Society, Buffalo
Visit an indoor, winter wonderland with more than 50 uniquely decorated Christmas trees highlighting Wright County businesses, families, and organizations. Enjoy a Santa letter-writing station, animated characters, and more.
facebook.com/events/439991980230377
Rogers Lions Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 1 8am–1pm | Rogers Community Center
The Rogers Lions will be serving up pancakes & French toast with all the fixings. Kids can bring in a non-perishable food donation for CROSS and receive a free picture with Santa. (Cost: Free-will donation to benefit CROSS Services)
More info: facebook.com/events/2560693820869550
Visit Santa at Tile Outlet
December 1 12–3pm | Tile Outlet, Rogers
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus along with their reindeer. Everyone is welcome, including pets. There will also be snacks, gifts for the kids, and an area to write down notes for Santa.
More info: facebook.com/events/460957104511891