Events

Join FYCC at Central Park in Albertville to hear some great stories read by local community leaders. After storytime, each child will get to take home a free book! This event is for infants through 8th grade. Please register at myfycc.com

Cool off at the Otsego Splash Pad and enjoy free family entertainment at Otsego’s Summer Entertainment in the Park series! Entertainment will take place in the park shelter (or move inside the Prairie Center if there is inclement weather). Full schedule:

Bring the family out to St. Michael Town Center Park for an evening of live entertainment sponsored by local community groups. Visit the City of St. Michael on Facebook for complete schedule and info.

Join FYCC every Thursday at Settler’s Park in Hanover to hear some great stories read by local community leaders. After storytime, each child will get to take home a free book! This event is for infants through 8th grade. Please register at myfycc.com

Bring your family to enjoy lifeguard-supervised recreational swimming at STMA Middle School East. You can choose either to pay per visit or purchase a season pass. No registration required; pay on site at the pool. Children 7 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult in the water. Daily Admission: Children 4 and under – Free Students and Adults – $3 Family (immediate family only) – $6 Activity Center members – Free Summer Pool Pass: Individual Pass – $50 Family Pass – $75

FYCC’s free “Power of Produce” program is open to kids ages 2–17. Each week that they visit the Albertville Farmer’s Market, kids will receive a free fruit or vegetable of their choice that was provided by farmers from the market. The P.O.P. program runs every Thursday, from July 3 through August 28. Parent or guardian permission/signature required at signup. Register in advance at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/family-youth-community-connections/catalog

Kids, bring your pennies to Town Center Park for the annual FYCC Penny Carnival! Local businesses and organizations will be hosting booths where kids can spend their pennies to play games and win prizes. (Games typically range from 1 to 5 pennies) Register online at myfycc.com. Box lunches also available for purchase.

Step into a world of sweet adventure as the classic Candy Land board game comes to life at the library! Navigate through vibrant, candy-themed landscapes like the Chocolate Mountain, Lollipop Woods, and Jellybean Junction, all recreated in a life-sized format. Along the way, meet beloved characters from the game and collect treats as you journey toward the Candy Castle. Sign up for a time slot using the links below: Saturday, July 12 9–10am - https://events.griver.org/event/14626639 12–1pm - https://events.griver.org/event/14791034 Monday, July 14 11am–12pm - https://events.griver.org/event/14626640