Click here to submit an event to the calendar.
Nature Play in Kliever Park
September 1–8 | Kliever Park, Elk River
Hillside Park will have temporary “pop up” nature activities set up to offer a different type of play experience. Nature playgrounds encourage play in a more natural setting: digging, climbing trees, following paths, balancing on logs, building forts, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/2550865318499900
Coborn’s “Kids Cook at Home” Class
Begins Wednesday, September 2
In this free, virtual class, kids of all ages are invited to join the Coborn’s Dietitian Team for fun, follow-along cooking demonstrations. Register online, and the class links will be sent to you when available for you to watch on your own schedule.
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/kids-cook-at-home
Chalk the Walk
September 3–5 (times vary) | St. Michael Public Library
They supply the chalk, you supply the art! All ages are invited to help decorate the sidewalk at the St. Michael library.
More info: facebook.com/events/1005887169865734
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St. Michael Medallion Hunt
August 1–8 | St. Michael
You’re family can learn about the history of St. Michael while hunting for the medallion—$1000 cash prize! Find the clues on Community Development Bank Facebook page.
More info: facebook.com/Community-Development-Bank-101283067052288
FYCC Reading in the Park
Tuesday, August 4 10am & 10:30am | St. Michael Recreation Center
Join FYCC for a “socially-distant” Reading in the Park experience. All children will receive a free book! Please visit the website to register for either the 10 or 10:30 time slot.
Info & Register: myfycc.com/calendar
Decendants-Inspired Dance Camp
August 4–6 | Millennium Dance Company
Children ages 3–6 are invited to join MDC for three days of music, dancing, and FUN!
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/521229075257841
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Camp Arbor 4th of July Craft
Tuesday, June 30 10am–1pm | Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
Camp Arbor is pleased to offer a take-home activity in place of its regular summer program. Register your family and drive by from 10am-1pm to pick up your kit from The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Your kit will include a festive 4th of July craft with markers and a light-up wand to celebrate Independence Day! (Free, one kit per child while supplies last)
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/269213937631881
Nature Play in Oak Savanna Park
July 1–5 | Oak Savanna Park, Elk River
Oak Savanna Park will have temporary “pop up” nature activities set up to offer a different type of play experience. Nature playgrounds encourage play in a more natural setting: digging, climbing trees, following paths, balancing on logs, building forts, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/561743074540301
Free Studio Fee Day at Color City Pottery
Saturday, July 4 | Color City Pottery, Albertville
Bring the family out to paint some pottery with NO studio fees! Call ahead to check space availability.
More info: facebook.com/Color-City-Pottery-2318483861703685
Minnesota’s stay-at-home order has been extended through most of May, but your family can still have a fun and fulfilling month! Use our bingo card as inspiration to stay active in the community and connected to those around you during the month of May.
Schools are out and families are sheltering-in, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep having fun! Here’s a calendar of fun activities for your family to enjoy at home during the month of April.
Special thanks to local blogger mom Ashley at Everybody’s Fed, Nobody’s Dead for collaborating with me on this list!
Fun Family Activities for April
April 1 – National Walking Day
Go for a walk around the neighborhood. Count how many of your neighbors are doing the same thing. Be sure to wave and say “Hi” to them!
April 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Find a new twist on an old classic with six different ways to make a PB&J. Then print out this free Peanut Butter and Jelly Counting Activity to work on number skills.
April 3 – National Find a Rainbow Day
See who can wear the most colors! As a family, set a timer and race to put on as many clothes and accessories as it takes to be wearing every color of the rainbow. Print out small rainbows, let kids color them, and hide the rainbows around the house. Have everyone try to find them all by the end of the day. Print free rainbows here: Printable Rainbow Templates