How does your family like to celebrate Independence Day? We typically enjoy a laid-back holiday with a barbecue at my parents’ place, and we sometimes shoot off fireworks from the driveway or over the pond once the sun goes down.
If you’re looking for something fun to do, here are some local ideas to consider for your family’s Fourth:
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Events are regularly being added to this list. Check back often! 🙂
Camp Arbor: Teddy Bear Band
Tuesday, July 2 10:30–11:15am | The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
Camp Arbor is a fun, FREE, and educational morning program for children ages 3–10. This week, children can dance and sing along with the Teddy Bear Band. Don’t forget to bring your bear! Events are held in the courtyard area in front of Forever 21.
More info: eventbrite.com/e/camp-arbor-2019-tickets-60779169131
Delano 4th of July Celebration
July 3–6 | City of Delano
Minnesota’s oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration includes a carnival, parade, fireworks, live entertainment, and more!
More info: delano4th.com
Farmer’s Fourth of July
Thursday, July 4 10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
Celebrate the most important 19th-century holiday, the Fourth of July, with the Kelley Farm staff. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn while listening to rousing speeches. Play 19th-century games, enjoy ice cream samples in the Learning Kitchen, and make your own kite to fly and take home. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar
The Kids Summer Movie Series is returning to St. Michael Cinema this year, with $1 tickets for the whole family to great kids’ movies such as Minions, Trolls, and Lego Batman.
The series runs June through August with mid-week showings for just $1 per person or $8 for the whole series. You’ll find the complete list of films and showtimes on the flyer below.
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Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, June 1 9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
In this FREE workshop, you and your child (ages 5–12) can build a project together. Kids get to keep their craft and receive a certificate, workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops
Eastman Nature Center: Dragonfly Collecting
Sunday, June 2 1–2:30pm | Eastman Nature Center
Grab a net and collect dragonflies to identify and release. (Cost: $5, registration required)
Info & Register: https://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html
Farm Animals Weekend
June 1–2 10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
Meet the farm’s animals and their offspring, watch farmers as they shear off the sheep’s wool coats, and discover how farm animals were used and cared for in the 19th century. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for STMA Students
Tuesday, June 4
Touch a Truck
Tuesday, June 4 6–7:30pm | Prairie Park, Otsego
Join Otsego Parks & Rec for a fun-filled family event that lets kids touch, explore, and climb on everything from fire trucks to dump trucks. Highlights of the evening will be visits from a helicopter and Wright County K9.
More info: facebook.com/events/451613005382552
The Albertville Friendly City Days festival is almost here! My family loves when the carnival trucks roll into town because Friendly City Days is how we kick off summer. This year’s festival is taking place June 5–9, with five days of fun for all ages.
You can view the full event schedule here, but I’ve compiled a list below of the events that are especially suited to families with kids.