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
Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
ABC Fairy Hunt
Ongoing: Every day During open hours | St. Michael Library
Chase down the fairies in the library. Stop by the front desk and get a fairy bookmark. This is your guide to help hunt down fairies and find out what letter they are hiding.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2021-03
ECFE Dome Days
Ongoing: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:15–9:30am | STMA High School Multipurpose Facility
Time to run and burn off energy! Bring your little knights to enjoy games, exercise, and loads of fun. Masks are required for ages 5 and older. (Cost: $2/child or $5/family)
More info: stmamom.com/stma-dome-days-nights
ECFE at the Library
Monday, March 1 10–10:30am | St. Michael City Hall
Join your ECFE friends for stories and songs in the big room across from the library. Then put together a simple craft, while supplies last.
More info: facebook.com/STMAECFE/posts/3997133530310949
If you’re looking for a *sweet* way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family, check out these themed events happening throughout the holiday week. Many of these events require pre-registration, so be sure to click through to the links and sign up before they fill up!
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
During open hours | St. Michael Library
Stop by anytime this month and hunt for hearts hidden all around the library! Visit the front desk for a scavenger hunt sheet.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2021-02
Preschool Puppet Escapades
Friday, February 12 10am–12pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Preschoolers ages 2–6 are invited to watch a Valentine’s Day puppet show about Rosie the skunk at home and write a valentine for Rosie. Then visit the nature center anytime from 10am to noon to leave your valentine for Rosie, walk through the woods, try Valentine’s Day-themed activities, meet a special guest, and more. Reservations required by two days prior to receive video link. (Cost: $5/person)
Info & Register: web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=175047401
Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
During open hours | St. Michael Library
Stop by anytime this month and hunt for hearts hidden all around the library! Visit the front desk for a scavenger hunt sheet.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2021-02
ECFE Dome Days
Mondays & Wednesdays 8:15–9:30am | STMA High School Multipurpose Facility
Time to run and burn off energy! Bring your little knights to enjoy games, exercise, and loads of fun. Masks are required for ages 5 and older. (Cost: $2/child or $5/family) No Dome Day Feb. 15
More info: stmamom.com/stma-dome-days-nights
ECFE at the Library
Monday, February 1 10–10:30am | St. Michael City Hall
Join your ECFE friends for stories and songs in the big room across from the library. Then put together a simple craft, while supplies last.
More info: facebook.com/STMAECFE/posts/3997133530310949
Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt
January 4–29 | St. Michael Library
Stop by during open hours and find the winter trees hidden inside the library! For ages 3 and up.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2021-01
ECFE Dome Day
Monday, January 11 8:15–9:30am | STMA High School Multipurpose Facility
Time to run and burn off energy! Bring your little knights to enjoy games, exercise, and loads of fun. Masks are required for ages 5 and older. (Cost: $2/child or $5/family)
More info: facebook.com/STMAECFE/posts/3947813905242912
Winter Take-and-Make Craft
Monday, January 11 | St. Michael Library
Stop by the library to pick up a fun “take and make” craft project to work on at home. (During open hours, while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2021-01