Join Albertville Lions Club for its 10th annual Christmas in the Park event! Share your wish list with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the Depot Enjoy hot chocolate or hot cider served by Albertville Royalty Warm up over an open fire and enjoy a s'more with local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the park Hear the STMA High School and SOAR Regional Arts choirs singing carols Tree lighting ceremony at 5:00
Events
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Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:
$3
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Start your week out right... at the library! Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0- to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome.
Free
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Kids ages 6 and under are invited to run and play with friends at the STMA Dome from December 5 through March 28 on alternating Thursdays & Friday mornings. The cost is just $2 per child (max $5 per family), payable by cash at the door. No registration required.
$2
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Come hang out at the library with your friends from ECFE! A staff member from STMA's Early Childhood program will lead storytime along with crafts, games, songs. This event is intended for ages 0 to 6 along with their parent or caregiver.
Free
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Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:
$3
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2 events,
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Join your friends from ECFE for Dome Night, a fantastic evening of fun for the whole family at the STMA Multipurpose Facility! Designed for children ages 8 and under, this event features an array of inflatables and age-appropriate toys that will keep your little ones active and entertained. Come bounce, slide, and play in a safe and exciting environment, where families can enjoy quality time together and socialize with other families while letting the kids burn off some energy! Cost: $5/family Register online at stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/7066/winter-spring-2025/ecfe-dome-nights
$5
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Join the Hanover Historical Society at the historic pedestrian bridge in downtown Hanover to revive a Victorian community Christmas past. Area church and school choirs/groups will lift us into a festive spirit with their lively renditions of familiar songs and carols, interacting with audience sing-a-longs. Everyone can enjoy hot cider and cookies around crackling bonfires. Bring your cameras for instant memories of your child bundled up in an authentic one-horse open sleigh and meet one-on-one with Old St. Nick.
Free
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Bring your kids to Home Depot to complete a free, hands-on building project created with them in mind! Workshops take place the 1st Saturday of each month and vary by theme. Find out more information and register for the workshop at https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids
Free
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Come have your picture taken with Santa Claus at the St. Michael Fire Station. This event will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food and children's toys for those in need over the holidays. Event sponsored by the St. Michael Fire Explorers
Free
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Join the St. Michael Library for its annual family fun tradition. Create your own gingerbread house using frosting, candy, and a non-edible graham cracker house supplied by the library. Space for this event is limited. Register each child separately online at https://events.griver.org/event/13359872
Free
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1 event,
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Skate with Santa at the Rogers Ice Arena! Admission is $5/person and includes free hot chocolate. Ages 5 and under skate for free. Skate rentals available for $2/pair (sizes range from Toddler 6/7 to Adult 13)
$5
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3 events,
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Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:
$3
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Start your week out right... at the library! Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0- to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome.
Free
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Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting world of winter storybooks with ECFE's special "Wonders of Winter” event! Designed for children and their families, this literacy-focused event celebrates the joy of reading and the wonders of winter through engaging activities inspired by beloved children's books. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to stimulate the magic of winter through hands-on crafts and activities that enhance literacy skills while fostering creativity. Cost: $10/child Register at stma.ce.eleyo.com
$10
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0 events,
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3 events,
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Come hang out at the library with your friends from ECFE! A staff member from STMA's Early Childhood program will lead storytime along with crafts, games, songs. This event is intended for ages 0 to 6 along with their parent or caregiver.
Free
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Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:
$3
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Enjoy crafts, cookies & photos with Santa! This is a community event held at the Goddard School in Albertville.
Free
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The North Pole is coming to Otsego! The elves are busy transforming the city shop into a winter wonderland for you and your friends/family to walk through. The kids will get to listen to holiday music, meet some of Santa’s friends, and say hi to Santa himself. Kids are allowed to hand a letter to Santa and take a selfie with him. This is a free event, but you must pre-register for your group to attend. No on-site registrations will be allowed, and quantities are limited. Register for a time slot at https://otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=1
Free
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Join Miss Hollee for this fun family storytime that includes songs, rhymes, and stories that celebrate reading. This event is for children of all ages and their families.
Free
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A Night in Bethlehem is a Bible-times Christmas event for families, where the entire church building is transformed into the town of Bethlehem! Families will visit shops in the marketplace, make projects, do activities, and hear the story of Jesus' birth from the perspective of the Shopkeepers. The experience ends at the stable where you will find out what they have all been talking about—baby Jesus! Activities will take about one hour. Please register online at www.christchurchotsego.org/children so that there will be enough supplies for everyone.
Free
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The Albertville Royalty Program is excited to bring you their second annual Community Kids Gingerbread Town event. Kids big and small can join the royalty for an afternoon of gingerbread-themed fun. Cost: $5/person RSVP to albertvilleroyalty.events@gmail.com
$5
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Stop by STMA's favorite local toy store and visit with Santa, December 15 & 22 at 2-6pm! In order to improve the experience and keep it more relaxing for all, Kremer's is requiring reservations this year. Reservations are $10, and include a $10 in store voucher which you will receive when you arrive for your visit with Santa. (Net cost is $0 if you arrive for your reservation.)C Call or stop by the store to reserve a timeslot. 763-497-2777
Free
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2 events,
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Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:
$3
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Start your week out right... at the library! Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0- to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome.
Free
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0 events,
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0 events,
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3 events,
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Come hang out at the library with your friends from ECFE! A staff member from STMA's Early Childhood program will lead storytime along with crafts, games, songs. This event is intended for ages 0 to 6 along with their parent or caregiver.
Free
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Kids ages 5 & under are invited to play and meet new friends at Otsego's Open Playtime. This drop-in program offers an open play session full of toys, crafts, active equipment, and activities. Come for the whole time or stay while you can. (Parent/guardian supervision is required.) Cost: $3/child at the door, or pick up an 11-visit punchcard for $20 at https://otsego.recdesk.com Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather:
$3
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School-age kids are invited to show off their LEGO building skills! The library will provide the bricks, you provide the imagination. Come meet with other builders and have some fun.
Free
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1 event,
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Save the date, because Santa is coming to BK Tap Haus & Bourbon Room! Bring the kids and take your holiday photos with Santa. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided for the kids. |
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1 event,
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Stop by STMA's favorite local toy store and visit with Santa, December 15 & 22 at 2-6pm! In order to improve the experience and keep it more relaxing for all, Kremer's is requiring reservations this year. Reservations are $10, and include a $10 in store voucher which you will receive when you arrive for your visit with Santa. (Net cost is $0 if you arrive for your reservation.)C Call or stop by the store to reserve a timeslot. 763-497-2777
Free
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Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count, and create. Stations are set up for participants to come and go as time and attention span permits. Activities are designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced.
Free
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Bring your kids to Home Depot to complete a free, hands-on building project created with them in mind! Workshops take place the 1st Saturday of each month and vary by theme. Find out more information and register for the workshop at https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids
Free
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