Between the sunshine and the fall colors, this month is ALL about leaf-gazing! In early- to mid-October, the STMA area typically experiences its peak for fall color, making it a great time to go outdoors and enjoy an autumn nature walk with your kids.
By the way, do you know WHY the leaves change colors? Check out this article from the MN DNR, and learn something cool to teach your kids! http://dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/typical_peak.html
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Library Storytime: “Unicorns & Horns”
Monday, October 1 Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events
Apple Jack’s Field Trip
Monday, October 1 9:45am–12:30pm
Join your friends from ECFE for a day of fun at the apple orchard! The bus leaves from St. Michael Elementary and will transport parents and kids of all ages to the farm to learn about how apples are harvested and made into delicious treats. (Cost: $10/person, chaperones must pay fee)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3621/fall-winter-2018-19/apple-jacks-field-trip
Albertville Lions Pumpkin Party
Thursday, October 4 4–6pm | Central Park, Albertville
Kids ages 10 and under can join the Albertville Lions Club for pumpkin games and fun! Kids will receive a pumpkin and treats, while supplies last.
More info: facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub/photos
This weekend my daughter and I got to grab a sneak peek at the brand new Fresh Acres Corn Maze and all the other fun fall activities they’re preparing for their grand opening on Saturday, September 22.
Zeke Berg and his hard-working kids gave us a tour of their property that features a 5-acre corn maze, corn pit, hay bale maze, petting zoo, lawn games, and more. Plus, every weekend from now through October they’ll also be bringing in food vendors and inflatables to help make your visit to Fresh Acres something the whole family will enjoy!
(Originally published October 2017)
This week I wanted to take the kids somewhere to celebrate fall, but it’s been so rainy and windy lately that we’ve found it hard to do anything outdoors. It was definitely time for a visit to 101 Market in Otsego!
101 Market, started as a small greenhouse over 20 years ago and has expanded over the years to become a full-fledged home and garden center. In the fall, it’s a great local destination for family fun! In the greenhouses you’ll find row after row of pumpkins—all sizes and colors!—plus Indian corn, gorgeous mums, and lots of other fall decor.