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Albertville Lions Pumpkin Party
Thursday, October 3  4–6pm | Central Park, Albertville
Kids ages 10 and under can join the Albertville Lions Club for pumpkin games, a photo booth, and more fun! Kids will receive a pumpkin and treats, while supplies last.
More info: facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub/posts/2314320118897909

FYCC Halloween Family Bingo
Thursday, October 3  6:30–7:30pm | Albertville City Hall
Join FYCC for a fun evening of bingo. Spend time as a family and have a chance to win great prizes. Costumes welcome! Register online as space is limited. (Cost: $10/family online)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=415

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, October 5  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Kids can save the day during Fire Safety Month when they build a fire plane. Kids will use a screwdriver, attach wings and landing gear, adjust the tail fin, and decorate the propellers with stickers. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

St. Michael Fire Department Open House
Saturday, October 5  10am–1pm | St. Michael Fire Department
Your family can visit the St. Michael fire house, see the trucks, and meet the firefighters! This free event will also include hot dogs, a bounce house, giveaways, and more.
More info: facebook.com/stmichaelfire/posts/2775881709111993

Monticello Fire Department Open House
Saturday, October 5  11am–3pm | Monticello Fire Department
Join the Monticello Fire Department for its annual open house. This event will include food and fun for the whole family.
More info: facebook.com/events/1182078975327347

Halloween Fun Shop Fall Festival
Sunday, October 5  12–3pm | Halloween Fun Shop, Rogers
Stop by the fall festival for free pumpkins, face painting, balloon creatures, magic shows, giveaways, live scary make up tutorials, and even Ghostbusters! Food trucks on site.
More info: facebook.com/events/374521663491111

Samaritan’s Hill Fall Festival
Saturday, October 5  2–5pm | Samaritan’s Hill Church, Albertville
Join Samaritan’s Hill Church (near the outlet mall) for its free Fall Festival. There will be activities for kids including a bounce house, plus soup, coffee, and cookies.
More info: facebook.com/events/406910646688743

Rogers Fire Department Open House
Sunday, October 6  10am–1pm | Rogers Fire Station #1
Join the Rogers FD for its fall open house! Meet the firefighters and Marshall the fire dog, see the trucks, enjoy refreshments, and take part in activities for kids. Help those in need in thee community by bringing a non-perishable food item or winter coat.
More info: facebook.com/events/505722663526872

Firefighter Storytime
Monday, October 7  10:30–11:30am | St. Michael Library
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to a special combined storytime! Kids will enjoy stories and a craft.
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE at the Library
Wednesday, October 9  10:30–11am | St. Michael Library
A special storytime hosted by staff from ECFE, featuring crafts, games, songs, and of course—stories! (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE Family Open Gym
Wednesday, October 9  6:30–7:15pm | Community Education Gym
Kids and their parents are invited to enjoy a night of games and activities in the gym. ECFE staff will be on hand and provide age-appropriate equipment for the little ones. (Free, but please pre-register)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4264/2019-fall-ecfe/family-open-gym

Teen “Zombie” Invasion
Thursday, October 10  6:30–8pm | St. Michael Library
Teenages are invited to join the library for its 2nd annual Zombie Cookie decorating event and share some fun.
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/teen-quot-zombie-quot-invastion/2019-10-10/52747

Color Me Fall
Saturday, October 12  10am–1pm | Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Monticello
Stop by this free family event that includes hay rides, games, crafts, music, a campfire, s’mores, and more! There will be food trucks on site for you to grab lunch or a snack.
More info: facebook.com/events/2382051328683797

Otsego Kids Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 12  11am–1pm | Prairie Park, Otsego  Moved to Otsego City Hall garage
This free event will feature games, prizes, and inflatables, and each child will receive a pumpkin to take home (while supplies last). Please bring a donation to CAER food shelf.
More info: facebook.com/events/740153046443001

Northwest Bible Church Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 12  11:30am–2pm | Northwest Bible Church, St. Michael
Join Northwest Bible Church at its new location for free food, pumpkin painting, family photo booth, games, bounce houses, giveaways, and more fun.
More info: facebook.com/events/374132286809331

Hanover Historical Society Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Saturday, October 12  2–3:30pm | Settler’s Park, Hanover  Moved to Hanover City Hall
Bring your kids dressed in their Halloween best and let them decorate a free pumpkin! Prizes will be given at 3:15 for best costumes and pumpkins in multiple age groups. Refreshments will be served.
More info: facebook.com/events/633107467132708

Elk River Family Spooktacular  CANCELED
Saturday, October 12  5–8pm | Orono Park, Elk River
Join Elk River Parks & Recreation for its 20th Annual Family Spooktacular! There will be a costume contest, games, hayrides, candy, music, concessions, and inflatables! (Cost: $3/child online or $5/child at the door)
Info & Register: register2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnelkriver.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=4686112

Pumpkin Patch Double Feature  CANCELED
Saturday, October 12  6:45–11pm | Prairie Park Ballfields, Otsego
Go back to the 50s with a drive-in movie at the Prairie Park ballfields! The movies playing will be Hotel Transylvania 3 at 6:45, followed by Insidious (PG-13) at 9pm. Come for just one or come for both! The sound will be played on your car radio as well as outside.
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=854

Big Lake Fire Department Open House
Sunday, October 13  11am–3pm | Big Lake Fire Department
Meet the Big Lake frefighters, plus enjoy fire truck rides, food, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/2446855712210715

Library Storytime
Monday, October 14  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

Family STEM Night
Monday, October 14  7pm | St. Michael Library
Families with kids 4+ are invited to enjoy some STEM fun at the library. Each month a different STEM kit will be available. Try out the Botley the Coding Robot, Code-a-Pillar, a marble run and more. This is a self directed event. Registration not required.
More info: griver.org/events

Kids Day at Spooktacular Trail
Saturday, October 19  12–3pm | Spooktacular Trail, Big Lake
Kids 10 and under are invited to join the Big Lake Women of Today for an afternoon of free, non-scary fun. Kids can trick-or-treat the trail in daylight and enjoy games, prizes, and free pumpkins while supplies last.
More info: facebook.com/events/2335905623390998

Pumpkin Painting
Saturday, October 19  12:30–1:45pm | Monticello Library
The library will supply the pumpkins and paint. You bring the creativity! One pumpkin per family. Registration required as space is limited.
Info & Register: griver.org/event/monticello/pumpkin-painting/2019-10-19/53035

Halloween Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 19  1–4pm | Weaver Lake Park, Maple Grove
Games, activities, inflatables, crafts, and treats for kids ages 2-8. Wear a costume! Join the costume fashion show at 1:30. (Cost: $5/child, under 2 free)
More info: mgco.org/events/halloween-family-fun-day

Library Storytime
Monday, October 21  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

Legacy Trick-or-Treat Trail
Thursday, October 24  10–11am | The Legacy of St. Michael
The community is invited to The Legacy senior residence for its annual Halloween event. Kids can trick-or-treat through the halls, collecting candy from residents. Costumes encouraged!
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/legacyTOT.jpg

Library Make & Take
Thursday, October 24 during open hours | St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 are invited to make a fun and “spooky” craft to take home. (while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events

Downtown Monticello Trick-or-Treat
Thursday, October 24  4–6:30pm | Downtown Monticello
Enjoy trick-or-treating at participating businesses, then head into West Bridge Park for more fun. Food will be available for purchase. Stroll on the boardwalk under the bridge to the participating businesses on the east side of Highway 25.
More info: facebook.com/events/507223970091926

Downtown Elk River Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 25  11am–5pm | Downtown Elk River
Trick-or-treat through downtown Elk River businesses who will offer treats for kids 12 and under. Participating businesses marked by a flyer in the window.
More info: facebook.com/downtownelkriver/photos/a.212909965451811/2433555353387250

Coborn’s Kid’s Halloween Day
Friday, October 25  4–7pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Kids 12 & under are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the store, make a pear monster in the produce department, and enjoy monster cookies in the bakery. This is a free event, and kids meals will be available for $2.99.
More info: facebook.com/events/664298804061453

Trunk or Treat at Elk River Boo–theran
Friday, October 25  6–8pm | Elk River Lutheran Church
This fun indoor event will offer trick-or-treating, games, activities, bounce house, and “low scare” haunted house. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for CAER.
More info: facebook.com/events/691120908058196

ECFE Family Open Gym
Friday, October 25  6:30–7:15pm | Community Education Gym
Kids and their parents are invited to enjoy a night of games and activities in the gym. ECFE staff will be on hand and provide age-appropriate equipment for the little ones. (Free, but please pre-register)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4264/2019-fall-ecfe/family-open-gym

FYCC Community Halloween Event
Saturday, October 26  10am–12pm | FYCC & Albertville City Hall
Families are invited to FYCC’s family-friendly Halloween event. Wear a costume and dress warm to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities including a kid-friendly haunted house, Clydesdale-led hay rides, games, prizes, live music, a straw bale maze, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/474553729809345

Alleluia Lutheran Trick or Trunk
Saturday, October 26  10am–12pm | St. Michael Town Center
Bring your friends and trick or treat through the Town Center parking lot! Please bring gently used winter coats, hits, and mittens, or non-perishable food to donate to the Hanover Food Shelf.
More info: facebook.com/events/2529525020468311

ISD728 ECFE’s “Not So Scary” Fun
Saturday, October 26  10am–1pm | Handke Center, Elk River
Take the scary out of bugs, snakes, and bats while having Halloween fun! This is a non-scary, outdoor event with pumpkin decorating, treats, activities, and family fun in the Nature Explore Center. Non-scary costumes allowed. Event is free, but please pre-register.
Info & Register: isd728.org/ECFE-NotSoScary2019

Target “Paw Patrol” Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 26  10am–1pm | Target (Rogers, Otsego, Monticello)
Kids are invited to come in costume and trick-or-treat their way through the store.  There will also be giveaways and an exclusive episode of Paw Patrol shown.
More info: target.com/c/store-events/-/N-9x2nj

Big Woods Halloween
Saturday, October 26  10am–3pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Try carnival games and a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Survive a challenge on a giant web walk. Meet live animals, collect treats from costumed animals, brew something by the cauldron, and watch a silly puppet show. Refreshments included. Reservations recommended. (Cost: $7/person, under 2 free)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=PST&fmid=8037445

Saturday Cinema
Saturday, October 26 10:15am–12pm | Monticello Library
You bring a pillow and blanket, they’ll provide the popcorn and a family-friendly movie! (Call the library to find out this month’s title.)
More info: griver.org/event/monticello/saturday-cinema/2019-10-26/52967

Osseo Halloween Fun
Saturday, October 26  11am–1pm | Osseo Community Center
Trick-or-treat at local businesses and enjoy fun activities and games courtesy of the Osseo Lions Club. Please bring personal care items to benefit domestic violence shelter Home Free.
More info: facebook.com/events/484076319099776

Hy-Vee Halloween Event
Saturday, October 26  1–3pm | Hy-Vee, Maple Grove
Kids can decorate pumpkins and cookies, and the first 300 attendees will get a reusable Hy-Vee bag to take home.
More info: facebook.com/events/637437839997374

Shooting Stars Trunk or Treat
Satuday, October 26  2–4pm | Shooting Stars Gymnastics, Albertville
Children are invited to wear costumes and trick-or-treat while viewing decorated cars in the gym’s parking lot. Prizes will be awarded for the best car décor and best costumes!
More info: facebook.com/events/676363152850115

Word of Peace Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26  4–6pm | Word of Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers
Everyone is welcome to a not-so-scary Halloween celebration! In addition to trick-or-treating, this free event will include fun family activities, inflatables, and concessions available for purchase. Please bring a non-perishable food item and/or package of socks for CROSS.
More info: facebook.com/events/762924774164517

Imagine Church Fall Festival
Sunday, October 27  10am–1pm | Imagine Church, Albertville
Everyone is welcome to join Imagine Church at its location at STMA Middle School West for a fall festival following the 10am service. There will be inflatables, games, activities, free popcorn and cotton candy, and a food truck with lunch for purchase.
More info: facebook.com/events/404293233613708

Rogers Halloween Carnival
Sunday, October 27  2–5pm | Rogers Activity Center
Join Rogers Parks & Recreation for its 2nd annual Halloween Carnival, with free games and prizes.
More info: facebook.com/events/2445576738822743

Halloween Open Skate
Sunday, October 27  4–5:15pm | Rogers Ice Arena
Wear your costume and skate for free! (Otherwise cost is $4/skater, ages 5 & under free, skate rental $2)
More info: facebook.com/events/2445576738822743

St. Michael Cinema Trick-or-Treat
Sunday, October 27  4:15–7pm | St. Michael Cinema
Trick-or-treat around the auditoriums, and a enjoy free showing of Room on the Broom playing at 4:30, 5:20, or 6:10pm. The theatre will also be showing ABC’s live broadcast of It’s a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown at 7pm. Come in costume or your favorite PJ’s. Admission is FREE!
More info: facebook.com/events/1678032105663881

Library Storytime
Monday, October 28  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE at the Library
Monday, October 28  6–6:30pm | St. Michael Library
A special storytime hosted by staff from ECFE, featuring crafts, games, songs, and of course—stories! (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE Baby Shower
Tuesday, October 29  4:30–6:30pm | Community Education Center Gym
Expecting parents and parents of newborns up to 12 months are invited to the 3rd Annual ECFE Baby Shower! Tour the building and meet representatives from area businesses and community resources. Each family will receive a goodie bag and be entered to win door prizes! Registration not required, FREE childcare available.

Coborn’s Kids Creations Class
Tuesday, October 29  6–7pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Halloween is just around the corner! Kids will work alongside Dietician Amy to make some “spooky snacks” using pears that they can then taste and take home. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/home/articles/dietitians

Trick-or-Treating at Engel Haus
Thursday, October 31  10–11:30am | Guardian Angels Engel Haus, Albertville
Kids in costume are invited to join the residents of the Guardian Angels senior residence for cookie decorating, trick-or-treating, story time, and coloring activities.
More info: facebook.com/events/450008502312606

Cabela’s Halloween
Thursday, October 31  4–7pm | Cabela’s, Rogers
Trick-or-treat at Cabela’s starting at 4pm, followed by a costume parade at 6pm. The first 100 kids will receive a gift, and the top 3 costumes will receive a bonus!
More info: facebook.com/CabelasRogersMN/posts/2377577555704001

Trick-or-Treat at Albertville Outlets
Thursday, October 31  5–9pm | Albertville Premium Outlets
Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating at select stores. See link for a list of participating retailers.
More info: facebook.com/events/696721027517441

NorthRidge Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, October 31  5:30–7:30pm | NorthRidge Fellowship, Rogers
This free, family-friendly event is hosted in the Northridge Fellowship parking lot. Kids are invited to trick-or-treat from those who have decorated their vehicles and will be handing out candy from their trunks.
More info: facebook.com/events/2465295737035051

Christ Church Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, October 31  5:30–7pm | Christ Church, Otsego
Families are invited to the community-wide Trunk or Treat on Halloween night for some safe, non-scary Halloween fun. In addition to trick-or-treating, this event will also feature a bonfire, hayrides, and food trucks.
More info: facebook.com/events/827969794265575

Guardian Angels Trick-or-Treat Parade
Thursday, October 31  6–6:45pm | Guardian Angels, Elk River
Children ages 0–6th grade are invited to trick or treat through the Elk River senior center. Kids will receive a goodie bag of candy and a balloon at the end of the parade.
More info: facebook.com/events/2359032757669351

 

 

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