October Events Calendar
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Monday, October 2
Fire Safety Storytime (toddlers and preschool age)
10:30-11:15 am St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/fire-safety-storytime-/2017-10-02/37494
Wednesday, October 4
ECFE Field Trip to MN Children’s Musuem
8:45am–1pm Bus leaves from STMA Community Ed building
All are welcome! Cost: $12/child, adult chaperones are free
Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3068/fall-2017%E2%80%942/mn-children-s-museum
Thursday, October 5
Kids Pumpkin Party
4–7 pm Albertville Central Park
Pumpkin painting, games, and treats (for kids 10 and under)
More info: facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub
Thursday, October 5
FYCC Family Bingo
6:30–7:30pm Albertville City Hall
Cost: $10/family if registered online or $15/family at the door
Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=289
Friday, October 6
Glow ‘N Skate at Rogers Ice Arena
9:15–10:30pm Cost: $5
More info: facebook.com/events/529879387346708
Saturday, October 7
St. Michael Fire Department Open House
10am–1pm at St. Michael Fire House
Tour the fire station, see the trucks, enjoy demonstrations and a hot dog lunch
More info: facebook.com/events/1695944597091165
Saturday, October 7
Family Spooktacular at Elk River Lions Park
Costume contest, games, dancing, concessions, trick-or-treating
5–8pm Cost: $3/child online or $5/child at the door
Register: facebook.com/events/170642423484904
Monday, October 9
FYCC “Family First” parent workshop
6:30pm Middle School West
More info: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=295
Wednesday, October 11
ECFE Baby Shower
For expectant parents and parents of newborns 0-12 months
More info: facebook.com/events/1917147305272557
Thursday, October 12
Rogers Fire Dept. Open House
5:30–8pm Rogers Fire Station #1 (Memorial Drive)
Fire truck rides, hose spraying, Sparky the fire dog, demonstrations, and light refreshments
More info: rogersmn.gov/fire-dept/2182-fire-department-open-house
Friday, October 13
ECFE Open Gym
6:30-7:30pm Community Ed gym (Event is free, but please pre-register)
Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3053/fall-2017%E2%80%942/open-gym
Saturday, October 14
Fall Book Sale
8am–1pm St. Michael Library
More info: facebook.com/events/281613019000773
Saturday, October 14
Pumpkin Patch Kids Zombie Run
8am Otsego Prairie Park Cost: $20 Ages 4-15
Register: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=603
Saturday, October 14
Kids Pumpkin Patch
11am-1pm Otsego Prairie Park
Games, treats, inflatables, free pumpkins while supplies last
Bring a non-perishable food donation OR book for the Little Free Library
More info: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=602
Saturday, October 14
Elk River Fire Dept. Open House
10am–2pm Elk River Fire Station #2 (Orono Pkwy)
Firefighters, fire truck rides, demonstrations, food, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/1744492155852748
Saturday, October 14
Big Lake Pumpkin Fest
11am–3pm Big Lake Lions Park
Contests, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, sling shots, s’mores, and more!
Cost: $10 includes 25 activities and a pumpkin
More info: facebook.com/BigLakePumpkinFest // facebook.com/events/370444540006606
Sunday, October 15
Fall Party in the parking lot
12–5pm Kremer’s Toy & Hobby, Bravo Dance, and National Karate
Free kids activities, costume contest, bounce house, and more! (Lunch served 12-1)
More info: facebook.com/events/271981273292164
October 18-22: MEA Weekend, no school STMA district
Saturday, October 21
October Make & Take: Pumpkin Bead Project
10am–1pm St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events
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Wednesday, October 25
Glow ‘N Skate at Rogers Ice Arena
6–7:15pm Cost: $5
More info: facebook.com/events/1957934481145316
Thursday, October 26
ECFE “Get Ready for Kindergarten”
Parent discussion about kindergarten readiness (Free childcare available)
Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3056/fall-2017%E2%80%942/get-ready-for-kindergarten
Friday, October 27
Starlight Family Night at 101 Market
Sundown until 9pm Cost: $6 (ages 3 and under are free)
Explore the corn maze with a flashlight, then enjoy a fire and s’mores
More info: nathes101market.com/corn-maze-mn/#activities
Saturday, October 28
“Color Me Fall” Event
10am–2pm Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Free family fun day with hay rides, games, crafts, archery, campfire, s’mores, and more
More info: monticellocci.com/events/details/color-me-fall-event-at-bertram-chain-of-lakes-5858
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Ongoing Activities
Storytimes at St. Michael Library
Mondays: October 16, 23, 30
Toddler Time 10am • Preschool 11am
Register: griver.org/events
ECFE Drop In & Play
Wednesdays & Fridays 8:30–10am (closed October 18-20)
Enjoy crafts, stories, songs, and gym time Cost: $4 per visit
More info: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/3043/fall-2017%E2%80%942/drop-in-and-play
Preschool Open Gyms
Jon Anstett Gymastics St. Michael • Tuesdays 9–10am
Shooting Stars Gymnastics Albertville • Wednesdays 10–11:30am
Gym Nation Buffalo • Tuesdays 12:15–1:15pm, Fridays 12:15-1:15pm, Saturdays 1-2pm