This weekend is the annual St. Michael Daze & Knights Festival—a two-day event featuring, as the tagline says, “something for everyone!”
At the festival you’ll find fun family events, food, live music, a craft and farmer’s market, parade, car show, and lots more. Here are some things to look forward to if you plan on attending with your kids.
Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
Breakfast at the Playground
Wednesday, August 1 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 22 (no event July 4). Locations vary, see link for details.
More info: facebook.com/pg/breakfastattheplaygroundstma/about/?ref=page_internal
GASS (Games, Activities, Stories & Snacks)
Wednesday, August 1 10–11am | Prairie Park, Otsego
This free program will “fuel” your kids this summer with fun activities like stories, games, art projects, and snacks. Little ones ages 0–6 can come to play with friends and meet new ones. Takes place every Wednesday through August 22.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=691
Monticello Community Ed in the Park
Wednesday, August 1 10am–12pm | Pioneer Park, Monticello
Join Monticello Community Ed on Wednesday mornings for free fun for children of all ages! Locations vary (see link below), and follow on Facebook for activity details.
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/monticellocommedpark2018.jpg
Bruce the Bug Guy
Wednesday, August 1 10:30–11:30am | St. Michael Library
Join Bruce the Bug Guy on a hunt for the most interesting insects in Minnesota-through the forest, across the prairie and even in your own backyard.
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/bruce-the-bug-guy/2018-08-01/42835
If your family is looking for a relaxing mid-week dinner out at a reasonable price, be sure to check out Villa Bar & Grill in Albertville.
The Villa (formerly Emma Krumbee’s) is located just off I-94 and serves up an extensive menu of homestyle, made-from-scratch American food in a comfortable and family-friendly environment.
Every Wednesday night is “Family Night” at the Villa, when kids 10 & under eat FREE with a paid adult entree. And, on the last Wednesday of the month, your family can enjoy table-side magic with Kyle the Magic Guy between 5 and 7pm. Edit: Kids now eat free Monday–Wednesday, and Kyle the Magic Guy visits The Villa on Tuesdays.
Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
Delano 4th of July Celebration
July 1–4 | City of Delano
Minnesota’s oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration includes a carnival, parade, fireworks, live entertainment, and much more!
More info: delano4th.com
Farmer’s Fourth of July
Wednesday, July 4 10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
Celebrate the most important 19th-century holiday by touring Oliver Kelley Farm. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn, play 19th- and 21st-century games and then sample ice cream in the Learning Kitchen. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar
“Power of Produce” Begins
Thursdays beginning July 5 | Albertville Farmer’s Market
Registered kids ages 2–17 will receive a $2 token each week that they can spend at select vendors throughout the market. Sign up for the program at the FYCC tent.
More info: stmamom.com/power-of-produce
Petting Zoo at Farmer’s Market
Thursday, July 5 4–6pm | Albertville Farmer’s Market
Join FYCC for a petting zoo at the farmer’s market! Then make use of your Power of Produce token and stay for live music starting at 5pm.
More info: facebook.com/events/646881955652850
How does your family like to celebrate Independence Day? We typically enjoy a barbecue with my extended family and sometimes shoot off fireworks from the driveway or over the pond once the sun goes down.
If you don’t have plans yet, here are three fun local ideas to consider for your family’s Fourth: