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Stocking Scavenger Hunt
December 1–12 | St. Michael Library
When you visit the library this week, see if you can find all the stockings hidden around the library. Great for both little and big kids!
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-12
Gingerbread Book Character Contest
December 1–18 | St. Michael Library
Help the gingerbread man escape! Pick up a gingerbread man at the library to decorate as your favorite book character. Open to all ages. Completed entries must be turned by December 18.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-12
Decorate Cookies with Mrs. Claus
December 2–16 (times vary) | Tile Outlet, Rogers
Sign your kids up to decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus! Each 30-minute session will include decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus as well as reading a fun Christmas book together. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: signupgenius.com/go/tileoutlet
If any year could use some brightening up, it’s 2020, am I right? We here at STMAMom.com want to invite you and your family to grab a mug of hot cocoa and follow this path to tour some of the best and brightest holiday light displays in our community!
This year’s STMA Holiday Lights Tour includes a few new stops sent in by our readers. The tour stops at 7 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. (And if you want even MORE lights, check out our honorable mentions list at the bottom of this page!)
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Operation Gratitude Candy Drive
November 2—5 | Hanover Dental
Bring your excess candy to Hanover Dental to benefit Operation Gratitude, a national non-profit that creates holiday care packages for those respected men & women in uniform. In exchange for each pound of candy, you’ll receive a drawing entry for prizes including gift cards to local businesses. See link for donation times.
More info: facebook.com/events/1767567296741537
ECFE at the Park
Monday, November 2 9–10am | Gutzwiller Park, St. Michael
Join ECFE staff on Monday mornings this fall to sing songs, hear stories, and have fun on the playground.
More info: facebook.com/STMAECFE/posts/3762166473807657
Library Take-and-Make Craft
Monday, November 2 | 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)
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FYCC Community Halloween Event
Saturday, October 24 10am–12pm | FYCC, Albertville
Join FYCC and local businesses for a fun-filled morning outdoors. Bring your kids dressed in their costumes as well as trick-or-treat bags for candy, games, haunted house, straw bale maze, and more. (Free, but please register)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=502
Eastman “Not So Spooky” Halloween
Saturday, October 24 10am–3pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Rosie the skunk has disappeared! Gather clues in the woods to help Rosie’s forest friends unlock the mystery of where she is, and earn a prize for finding her. Costumes encouraged. Reservations required by October 17. (Cost: Ages 3+ $8, under 3 $2).
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=global&keyword=4ENC1570
Camp Arbor: Halloween To-Go
Saturday, October 24 11am–2pm | The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
Register your kids in advance and drive by The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes management office for some “trick-or-treating” from the safety of your own car. Kiddos will receive treat bags with Halloween-themed activities and goodies. Costumes encouraged.
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/785392465633799
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MiniSota Family Movie Night: Cars
Friday, October 2 5–7:15pm | MiniSota Play Cafe, Champlin
Want to take a toddler to a movie? They can watch-play-watch-play! One pepperoni or cheese pizza per family included! Other snacks and drinks available for purchase. (Cost: $15/person)
Info & Tickets: facebook.com/events/994606871012473
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 3 11am–2pm | Northwest Bible Church, St. Michael
Join Northwest Bible Church for family fun including yard games, pumpkin painting, live music, $1 dogs, ice cream, cotton candy, campfire, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/319691472651997
Fall Fun Event
Saturday, October 3 12–3pm | Halloween Fun Shop, Rogers
This free outdoor event includes activities for the whole family including a Halloween-themed petting zoo, food trucks, games with prizes, a haunted walk through, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/3510150225673184