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
Looking for some mid-summer outdoor fun? Kids ages 2-10, along with a parent, are invited to join Rogers Parks and Rec and ISD728 Community Ed for its annual Family Fun Day Carnival. Join them at North Community Park for games, prizes, bounce houses, popcorn, cotton candy, and more! In addition, Rogers Police, Fire, and Public Works will have cool trucks and equipment for kids to enjoy. This is a free event, but please register at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/m76hhe7
Visit St. Michael Cinema for great kid-friendly movies all summer long for just $1 per person! Showtimes and tickets available at stmichaelcinema.com. Complete list of movies:
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:
All school-aged kids and teens in the STMA community are invited to enjoy a FREE breakfast every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30am at rotating school playground locations! You can “grab and go” your breakfast or stay to hang out and play. This event is sponsored by Alleluia Lutheran Church and Imagine Church, but donations are always appreciated! To donate breakfast items, check out the Amazon Wish List. Schedule & Locations:
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:
The Wright County Fair in Howard Lake, Minnesota provides entertainment, education and competition for all, annually since 1870. Come for the undeniably delicious fair food, stay for the rides, the demolition derby or live entertainment. Support the youth of Wright County by visiting the junior livestock show or experience the hard work of local 4-H kids. There’s just so much to see and do, here in the heart of the great state of Minnesota! Full schedule: https://www.wrightcountyfair.org/events Admission: https://www.wrightcountyfair.org/p/about/tickets–admission
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