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Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, September 1 9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Kick off football season by building a portable field goal game with your child that he/she can customize with paint and stickers. (Free; Ages 5–12)
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops
First Day of School – STMA Grades 1–12
Tuesday, September 4
STMA Mom “First Day of School” Celebration
Tuesday, September 4 9–10am | Dunn Brothers Coffee, St. Michael
Celebrate the kids’ return to school and relax with discounted coffee, chair massages, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/297845250998477
First Day of School – Albertville Primary & Bright Beginnings Preschool
Thursday, September 6
STMA ECFE Open House
Friday, September 7 9–11am | Community Education Center
Explore the new early childhood spaces and meet the staff! Kids can play, create, and meet friends as they kick off another year of ECFE fun.
Albertville Open Streets
Saturday, September 8 10am–2pm | Main Ave & Central Park, Albertville
Experience your streets in a whole new way! Enjoy free activities, giveaways, and more as you get to know local businesses and community organizations.
More info: facebook.com/events/682116252135559
Elk River Fire Department Open House
Saturday, September 8 10am–2pm | Elk River Fire Department
Bring the entire family to this free event to meet the firefighters, look inside the firetrucks, tour the station, and watch live rescue demonstrations.
More info: facebook.com/events/2080993428818731
Burger Bash Block Party
Saturday, September 8 11am–3pm | NorthRidge Fellowship, Rogers
Enjoy a family-friendly 50’s-themed community block party in the church parking lot with hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, old-fashioned milkshakes, and more! You’ll also find games, inflatables, music, prizes, and a best 50’s outfit contest.
More info: facebook.com/events/2040457175978722
Family Fun Carnival
Saturday, September 8 1–4pm | 101 Marketplace, Rogers
Join Jete Dance Centre and the other 101 Marketplace businesses for a family-friendly afternoon including inflatables, crazy hair, face painting, scavenger hunt, carnival games, cotton candy, sample dance classes, and more! (Cost: $1–$6 per activity, cash only)
More info: facebook.com/events/1757674824353546
Hanover Community Sweet Corn Feed
Saturday, September 8 3–4:30pm | Hanover Area History Center
Join the Hanover Historical Society and enjoy some delicious Ruter Farm sweet corn, live music, and a clown. (Cost: Free will offering)
More info: facebook.com/HanoverHistoricalSocietyofMN
Movies at Dusk: Wonder
Saturday, September 8 7:45–9:30pm | Triangle Park, Rogers
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join the City of Rogers for a movie under the stars. Movie starts at dusk; weather updates 763-428-0960
More info: facebook.com/events/213882596074144
St. Michael Fall Festival
September 8 & 9 | St. Michael Catholic Church grounds
St. Michael Catholic Church invites the community to a traditional small town festival with something for everyone—food, live music, bingo, inflatables, petting zoo, kids games, toy sale, and more!
More info: uploads.weconnect.com/mce/8eac9d03673ad3fa86c1c815275470ec81580e0a/2018%20St%20%20Michael%20Fall%20Festival%20Flyer_Final.pdf
Christ Church Fall Kickoff
Sunday, September 9 10am–12pm | Christ Church, Otsego
Christ Church of Otsego invites you to its “Back To The Community” fall kickoff. Your family will enjoy free hamburgers and hotdogs, a showing of Back to the Future with popcorn and candy, pictures with “The Dolorean Time Machine” and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/256795484954647
ECFE at the Library
Wednesday, September 12 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
Library Make & Take
Thursday, September 13 during open hours | St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 are invited to celebrate Roald Dahl’s birthday by making one of his characters from Fantastic Mr. Fox (while supplies last).
More info: griver.org/events
Library “Teen Time”
Thursday, September 13 6:30–8pm | St. Michael Library
Teens ages 11–18 can enjoy crafts, playing games, and a fun movie at the library. Snacks provided! (Free, no registration required)
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/teen-time
SOAR Presents The Wizard of Oz
September 14–16 & September 21–23 | STMA Middle School West
Everyone’s favorite characters return in a beautiful stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning film. (Tickets: $12 adults, $10 children if purchased online)
Info & Tickets: facebook.com/events/456873634811095
Otsego Prairie Festival
Saturday, September 15 | Prairie Park, Otsego
Join the City of Otsego for its annual community festival in Prairie Park. The festival will include a car show, business and craft show, entertainment, food trucks, inflatables, petting zoo, beer garden, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/417924972011096
R.E.A.D. to Taurus the Dog
Saturday, September 15 11am–1pm | St. Michael Library
Kids in grades K–3 can spend 30 minutes one-on-one with reading dog Taurus. Reserve your time slot at the Circulation Desk or call 763-497-1998.
More info: griver.org/events
National Gymnastics Day
Saturday, September 15 1–4pm | Shooting Stars Gymnastics
The community is invited to join Shooting Stars for a celebration including carnival games, face painting, raffle, open gym, and more. Team exhibition at 2pm. See event page for full schedule.
More info: facebook.com/events/319032975511711
St. Albert’s Fall Festival
Sunday, September 16 10:30am–3:30pm | Church of St. Albert
Join the Church of St. Albert for a delicious chicken dinner, live music, kids games, inflatables, raffles, cake walk, and more! (Cost: See flyer)
More info: churchofstalbert.org/documents/2018/8/St.Alberts_Flyer_2018.pdf
Library Storytime: “Bikes & Buses”
Monday, September 17 Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events
Whole Foods Made Easy
Monday, September 17 10–11:30am | Dunn Brothers Coffee, St. Michael
School is back in session! Join Healing Moments Counseling for a cup of coffee and a free presentation on Whole Foods Made Easy. Barb will be offering helpful tips to help you integrate more whole foods into your family’s diet.
More info: facebook.com/events/2257320884486681
SOAR Presents The Wizard of Oz
September 21–23 | STMA Middle School West
Everyone’s favorite characters return in a beautiful stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning film. (Tickets: $12 adults, $10 children if purchased online)
Info & Tickets: facebook.com/events/456873634811095
Opening Weekend for Fresh Acres Corn Maze
September 22–23 | Fresh Acres, Monticello
Enjoy a day of family fun at the Brand NEW 5-acre corn maze, plus corn pit, inflatables, petting zoo, food trucks, and more!
More info: stmamom.com/fresh-acres-corn-maze
Library Storytime: “Home Sweet Home”
Monday, September 24 Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events
ECFE at the Library
Monday, September 24 6–6:30pm | St. Michael Library
A free ECFE class, featuring crafts, games, songs, and of course—stories! (Ages 0–6)
More info: griver.org/events
Day of the Dozers
Saturday, September 29 9am–4pm | ERX Motor Park, Elk River
Kids can ride inside a wide variety of construction vehicles alongside a friendly certified machine operator, play in sandpits, participate in other fun activities, and enjoy great food from some delicious local food trucks. Cost: $10/adult or $20/child (ages 0–2 free) Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota.
Info & tickets: muca.org/mpage/day_of_dozers_home
Parkside Building Open House
Saturday, September 29 10am–2pm | Parkside Building, Albertville (behind Casey’s)
Join St. Michael Massage & Bodywork, Summit Chiropractic & Wellness, and others for an open house and food truck festival. There will be music, games, giveaways, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/1495316970569273
Color Me Fall
Saturday, September 29 11am–2pm | Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, Monticello
This is a free family fun day featuring hay rides, face painting, a campfire, s’mores, games, crafts, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/231396674194972
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