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Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, January 4  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Pique your child’s visual arts interests in this hands-on workshop where you and your child can build an easel for displaying artwork or the included dry-erase whiteboard. After building, your child can customize his/her easel with paint and stickers. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

Free Ladybug Music Class
Monday, January 6  9:30am or 10:30am | Millennium Dance Company, Albertville
Join Ladybug Music for a FREE demo class at their Albertville location. (Registration required)
Info & Register: app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn3599/demos.aspx

Library Storytime
Monday, January 6   Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
Join the library staff for stories, arts, and crafts. Separate times available for toddlers and preschoolers.
More info: griver.org/events

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Camp Arbor: Teddy Bear Band
Tuesday, July 2  10:30–11:15am | The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
Camp Arbor is a fun, FREE, and educational morning program for children ages 3–10. This week, children can dance and sing along with the Teddy Bear Band. Don’t forget to bring your bear! Events are held in the courtyard area in front of Forever 21.
More info: eventbrite.com/e/camp-arbor-2019-tickets-60779169131

Delano 4th of July Celebration
July 3–6 | City of Delano
Minnesota’s oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration includes a carnival, parade, fireworks, live entertainment, and more!
More info: delano4th.com

Farmer’s Fourth of July
Thursday, July 4 10am–5pm | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
Celebrate the most important 19th-century holiday, the Fourth of July, with the Kelley Farm staff. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn while listening to rousing speeches. Play 19th-century games, enjoy ice cream samples in the Learning Kitchen, and make your own kite to fly and take home. (Cost: $12 adults, $6 kids, under 5 free)
Info & Tickets: mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar

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Children’s Holiday Shopping Mall
Saturday, December 1  9am–1pm | STMA Middle School West
Children up through 5th grade can shop for inexpensive gifts (escorted by a Girl Scout) and have them gift-wrapped to bring home. Santa will also be available for kids to visit with.
More info: facebook.com/events/311574249640228

St. Michael Catholic School Christmas Market
Saturday, December 1  9am–2pm | St. Michael Catholic School
Shop from a variety of vendors and take the kids to meet Santa Claus.
More info: facebook.com/events/1884154361881254

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, December 1  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Dash through the snow in this hands-on workshop for kids ages 5–12. You and your child can build a model sleigh pulled by a reindeer and then decorate it with paint and stickers. (Free, registration required)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

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ECFE Family Open Gym
Friday, November 2  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/3600/fall-winter-2018-19/family-open-gym

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, November 3  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Celebrate Veteran’s Day in this hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a custom military helicopter model to spark a conversation with a veteran. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

ECFE at the Library
Wednesday, November 7  10:30–11am | St. Michael Library
A free ECFE class, featuring crafts, games, songs, and of course—stories! (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events

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Caroling at the Historic Bridge
Friday, December 1  6–8pm | Hanover Historic Bridge
See Old St. Nick and enjoy both sweet treats and the sweet sounds of area choirs.
More info: facebook.com/CityofHanover/posts/10159857078220571

Westbridge Community Church “Jingle Jam”
Friday, December 1  6:15–8pm | STMA Middle School West
A party for the whole family—live performance, cookie decorating, family photo station, and more! Learn about opportunities to give back during the Christmas season.
More info & RSVP: facebook.com/events/136444297007842

Children’s Holiday Shopping Mall
Saturday, December 2  9am–1pm | STMA Middle School West
Children up through 5th grade can shop for inexpensive gifts (escorted by a Girl Scout) and have them gift-wrapped to bring home.
More info: facebook.com/events/1734011473328790