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Operation Gratitude Candy Drive
November 2—5 | Hanover Dental
Bring your excess candy to Hanover Dental to benefit Operation Gratitude, a national non-profit that creates holiday care packages for those respected men & women in uniform. In exchange for each pound of candy, you’ll receive a drawing entry for prizes including gift cards to local businesses. See link for donation times.
More info: facebook.com/events/1767567296741537
ECFE at the Park
Monday, November 2 9–10am | Gutzwiller Park, St. Michael
Join ECFE staff on Monday mornings this fall to sing songs, hear stories, and have fun on the playground.
More info: facebook.com/STMAECFE/posts/3762166473807657
Library Take-and-Make Craft
Monday, November 2 | St. Michael Library
Stop by the library to pick up a fun “take and make” craft project to work on at home. (During open hours, while supplies last)
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FYCC Community Halloween Event
Saturday, October 24 10am–12pm | FYCC, Albertville
Join FYCC and local businesses for a fun-filled morning outdoors. Bring your kids dressed in their costumes as well as trick-or-treat bags for candy, games, haunted house, straw bale maze, and more. (Free, but please register)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=502
Eastman “Not So Spooky” Halloween
Saturday, October 24 10am–3pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Rosie the skunk has disappeared! Gather clues in the woods to help Rosie’s forest friends unlock the mystery of where she is, and earn a prize for finding her. Costumes encouraged. Reservations required by October 17. (Cost: Ages 3+ $8, under 3 $2).
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=global&keyword=4ENC1570
Camp Arbor: Halloween To-Go
Saturday, October 24 11am–2pm | The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
Register your kids in advance and drive by The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes management office for some “trick-or-treating” from the safety of your own car. Kiddos will receive treat bags with Halloween-themed activities and goodies. Costumes encouraged.
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/785392465633799
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MiniSota Family Movie Night: Cars
Friday, October 2 5–7:15pm | MiniSota Play Cafe, Champlin
Want to take a toddler to a movie? They can watch-play-watch-play! One pepperoni or cheese pizza per family included! Other snacks and drinks available for purchase. (Cost: $15/person)
Info & Tickets: facebook.com/events/994606871012473
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 3 11am–2pm | Northwest Bible Church, St. Michael
Join Northwest Bible Church for family fun including yard games, pumpkin painting, live music, $1 dogs, ice cream, cotton candy, campfire, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/319691472651997
Fall Fun Event
Saturday, October 3 12–3pm | Halloween Fun Shop, Rogers
This free outdoor event includes activities for the whole family including a Halloween-themed petting zoo, food trucks, games with prizes, a haunted walk through, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/3510150225673184
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Nature Play in Kliever Park
September 1–8 | Kliever Park, Elk River
Hillside Park will have temporary “pop up” nature activities set up to offer a different type of play experience. Nature playgrounds encourage play in a more natural setting: digging, climbing trees, following paths, balancing on logs, building forts, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/2550865318499900
Coborn’s “Kids Cook at Home” Class
Begins Wednesday, September 2
In this free, virtual class, kids of all ages are invited to join the Coborn’s Dietitian Team for fun, follow-along cooking demonstrations. Register online, and the class links will be sent to you when available for you to watch on your own schedule.
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/kids-cook-at-home
Chalk the Walk
September 3–5 (times vary) | St. Michael Public Library
They supply the chalk, you supply the art! All ages are invited to help decorate the sidewalk at the St. Michael library.
More info: facebook.com/events/1005887169865734
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St. Michael Medallion Hunt
August 1–8 | St. Michael
You’re family can learn about the history of St. Michael while hunting for the medallion—$1000 cash prize! Find the clues on Community Development Bank Facebook page.
More info: facebook.com/Community-Development-Bank-101283067052288
FYCC Reading in the Park
Tuesday, August 4 10am & 10:30am | St. Michael Recreation Center
Join FYCC for a “socially-distant” Reading in the Park experience. All children will receive a free book! Please visit the website to register for either the 10 or 10:30 time slot.
Info & Register: myfycc.com/calendar
Decendants-Inspired Dance Camp
August 4–6 | Millennium Dance Company
Children ages 3–6 are invited to join MDC for three days of music, dancing, and FUN!
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/521229075257841