Week of Events
Sunday, November 30, 2025
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November 30, 2025 -Albertville Christmas in the Park
Albertville Christmas in the Park
Join Albertville Lions Club for its 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
Monday, December 1, 2025
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December 1, 2025 - RecurringOtsego Open Playtime
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December 1, 2025 - RecurringLibrary Storytime
Otsego Open Playtime
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 a punch pass! Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather: Not meeting October 30, November 27, December 25, January 19 and February 16 Last day is Thursday, May 14
Library Storytime
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 6-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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December 4, 2025 - RecurringECFE Dome Day
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December 4, 2025 - RecurringOtsego Open Playtime
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December 4, 2025 - RecurringECFE Drop In & Play
ECFE Dome Day
Kids ages 6 and under are invited to run and play with friends at the STMA Dome from December 4 through March 20 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.
Otsego Open Playtime
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 a punch pass! Please check Facebook for closures due to holidays or inclement weather: Not meeting October 30, November 27, December 25, January 19 and February 16 Last day is Thursday, May 14
ECFE Drop In & Play
Drop in and play with your friends at ECFE! This monthly drop-in class offers young children and their caregivers a relaxed, unstructured setting for connection and play. With no formal activities, the focus is on creativity, curiosity, and making memories! Fall Dates: September 18, October 2 & 30, November 13, December 4 Winter/Spring Dates: January 15 & 29, February 12 & 26, March 12, April 16, May 14 Location: Community Education room #203 Cost: $2 per child / max $5/family (no preregistration required)
Friday, December 5, 2025
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December 5, 2025 -Hanover Caroling at the Historic Bridge
Hanover Caroling at the Historic Bridge
Join the Hanover Historical Society at the historic pedestrian bridge in downtown Hanover to revive a Victorian community Christmas past. This free, family-friendly event is features area church and school choirs singing lively renditions of familiar songs and carols. Everyone is invited to enjoy hot cider and cookies. 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. Bridge location: 98 Mill Pond Trl, Hanover, MN 55341
Saturday, December 6, 2025
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December 6, 2025 - RecurringHome Depot Kids Workshop
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December 6, 2025 -Girl Scouts Holiday Shopping Mall
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December 6, 2025 -Visit Santa at Bertram
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December 6, 2025 -Santa at the Fire Station
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December 6, 2025 -WinterFest at Town Center Park
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December 6, 2025 -A Night in Bethlehem
Home Depot Kids Workshop
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
Girl Scouts Holiday Shopping Mall
Let your children experience the gift of giving! Girl Scout troops and their families have been busy putting together inexpensive gifts that your children can purchase. All gifts are priced between 25¢ and $5. Older Girl Scouts will escort children through the mall and assist them in their shopping experience. Troops will gift-wrap and tag the presents so that you can be surprised! Advance registration is required to help separate start times of shoppers. Sign up for a time slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945AEAB2EA6FA7-60279271-childrens
Visit Santa at Bertram
Visit with Santa at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park! A professional photographer will be on site to capture this special visit with Santa. Enjoy warm beverages and s’mores by the campfire. Come early for horse-drawn wagon rides, available as time and space allows. Cost: $30 per family Register for a timeslot online at https://mnwrightcountyweb.myvscloud.com
Santa at the Fire Station
Come see Santa at the St. Michael fire station! Remember to bring your camera to snap a photo, as well as a toys and/or food donation for local families in need.
WinterFest at Town Center Park
Mark your calendars for this FREE community event! Dress for the day and enjoy dozens of activities both inside and outside. Activities include: Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride Marshmallow Manor Elf Hut Mini Putt Santa’s Sleigh Relay Family Competitions The Grinch, Anna, Elsa & Olaf Caroling by the SOAR Singers Papa Johns & Jersey Mikes food stands and MORE!
A Night in Bethlehem
Step back in time and experience the wonder of Jesus’ birth! At A Night in Bethlehem, kids and their families will explore the city as it might have been when Jesus was born. Through fun, hands-on activities, you’ll discover the story of the most important baby ever—and learn that Jesus came to save us. Choose a main session to begin your evening! Sessions start at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00. After the main session, families are free to visit the interactive stations around Bethlehem in any order. Each stop offers a unique experience of life in the time of Jesus. This event is FREE, but please register for a time slot at https://northridgefellowship.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3282817