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Cabela’s Labor Day Festival
Sunday, September 1  1–4pm | Cabela’s, Rogers
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Cabela’s and enjoy food samples, games, face painting, free photos, giveaways, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/507017686724941

Free Studio Fee Day
Monday, September 2 | Color City Pottery, Albertville
Visit Color City Pottery on Labor Day and get your studio fee for free. Pay only for the piece that you choose to paint.
More info: facebook.com/events/380983825809650

First Day of School – STMA Grades 1–12
Tuesday, September 3

First Day of School – Albertville Primary
Thursday, September 5

Movies at Dusk: Spider-Man Into the Spider-verse
Friday, September 6  8–10pm | Lions Community Park, Rogers
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join the City of Rogers for a movie under the stars. Movie begins at dusk.
More info: facebook.com/events/2047734672200866

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, September 7  9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Harvest the fun during this free, hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a scarecrow planter. Your child will sand, glue, and paint pieces of wood to create this holiday planter.
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops

MiniSota Play Cafe Free Admission Day
Saturday, September 7  9am–7pm | MiniSota Play Cafe
Visit MiniSota Play Cafe for a FREE day of play, sponsored by KinderCare. From 11am to 1pm, enjoy a tailgate party to support Kyle Rudolph’s End Zone in the Masonic Children’s Hospital. The party will feature games, giveaways, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/502985543864962

Open Streets STMA
Saturday, September 7  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/www.myfycc.org/posts/2842740355753554

Elk River Fire Department Open House
Saturday, September 7  10am–2pm | Elk River Fire Department
Bring the entire family to this free event to meet the firefighters, tour the station, enjoy fire truck rides, a rock climbing wall, demonstrations, food, and more!
More info: facebook.com/events/2093017750999644

NorthRidge Community Block Party
Saturday, September 7  11am–3pm | NorthRidge Fellowship, Rogers
Join NorthRidge Fellowship for its 4th annual community block party, where you’ll enjoy a free meal, music, prizes, and activities for kids including bounce houses and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/655758728232694

Hanover Community Corn Feed
Saturday, September 7  3–4:30pm | Hanover Historical Society
Join the Hanover Historical Society and enjoy this community event featuring delicious Ruter Farm donated sweet corn. (Cost: Free will offering)
More info: facebook.com/events/2266177983630456

St. Michael Fall Festival
September 7 & 8 | St. Michael Catholic Church grounds
St. Michael Catholic Church invites the community to its traditional small town festival with something for everyone, including food, bingo, inflatables, petting zoo, kids games, toy sale, and more.
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190831_1540392752.jpg

Peace Fest at Word of Peace
Sunday, September 8  9:30am–1pm | Word of Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers
Join Word of Peace as it kicks off its fall season with carnival games, inflatables, kids activities, food trucks, and pie!
More info: facebook.com/events/1622659107871325

Fall Fest at Christ Church
Sunday, September 8  10am–1pm | Christ Church, Otsego
Join Christ Church for an outdoor worship service, followed by a free lunch of sloppy joes, roasted corn on the cob, chips, drinks, and pie. Stay for more family fun including hayrides, face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, giveaways, and more.
More info: facebook.com/events/380540059509969

Library Storytime
Monday, September 9  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

SOAR Readers Theater (grades 1–3)
Monday, September 9  3:30–5:30pm | St. Michael Library
Readers Theater is a strategy that combines reading practice and performing to enhance students reading skill and confidence. Kids in grades 1–3 will work with actors through a guided practice of reading scripts and performing them in a casual way. (FREE, but registration required)
Info & Register: griver.org/event/saint-michael/readers-theater-in-the-library-grades-1-3/2019-09-09/52735

SOAR Readers Theater (grades 3–5)
Tuesday, September 10  3:30–5:30pm | St. Michael Library
Readers Theater is a strategy that combines reading practice and performing to enhance students reading skill and confidence. Kids in grades 3–5 will work with actors through a guided practice of reading scripts and performing them in a casual way. (FREE, but registration required)
Info & Register: griver.org/event/saint-michael/readers-theater-in-the-library-grades-3-5/2019-09-10/52736

Kids Day at Elk River Farmers Market
Thursday, September 12  3–7pm | Elk River Lutheran Church
Stop by Elk River Lutheran Church to enjoy a bounce house, snacks, water, and fun giveaways.
More info: facebook.com/events/1886263018142522

Teen “Stupid” Movie Night
Thursday, September 12  6:30–8pm | St. Michael Public Library
Teens ages 11–18 can join their friends at the library for fun and laughter as they watch a stupid movie together.
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/teen-quot-stupid-quot-movie-night-/2019-09-12/52746

STMA ECFE Open House
Friday, September 13  9–11am | Community Education Center
Explore the new early childhood spaces and meet the staff! Kids can play, create, and meet new friends as they kick off another year of ECFE fun.

Movie in the Park: Mary Poppins Returns
Friday, September 13  6–10:30pm | Lakeside Park, Big Lake
Bring your family to Big Lake for a full night of fun! From 6 to 8pm, enjoy food trucks, free ice cream, Dean-O-Mite Entertainment, a bounce house, face painting, and more. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 8pm.
More info: facebook.com/events/800958843590835

Movie in the Park: Incredibles 2
Friday, September 13  7:45–10pm | Hassan Elementary, Rogers
Join the City of Rogers for a movie in the park! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy Incredibles 2 under the stars. (Rain backup: Sep. 15)
More info: facebook.com/events/2256925294623763

SOAR Presents Beauty & the Beast
September 13–15  Showtimes vary | STMA Middle School West
This fun and family-friendly musical, adapted from the original Disney film, will be presented on stage by a cast of 90+ local actors of all ages. (Tickets: $15 adults, $12 children & seniors if purchased online)
Info & Tickets: soararts.com/Tickets.html

Otsego Prairie Festival
Saturday, September 14 | 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, FREE inflatables, petting zoo, and more!
More info: otsegofestival.com

Big Wheels Extravaganza
Saturday, September 14  10am–1pm | Eastview Education Center, Monticello
Capture your child’s imagination and tour a variety of trucks in the Eastview parking lot. Visit the community and business expo for games and prizes. Then find more activities and entertainment throughout the school and a snack or lunch from one of the food trucks.
More info: facebook.com/events/2431406150518521

R.E.A.D. to a Dog
Saturday, September 14  11am–12:45pm | St. Michael Library
Kids in grades K–3 can spend 15 minutes one-on-one with reading dogs Taurus or Bear. Reserve your time slot at the Circulation Desk or call 763-497-1998.
More info: griver.org/events

National Play Day
Saturday, September 14  12–4pm | Walmart, Elk River
All aboard for National Play Day! Visit the Elk River Walmart to play with the newest toys, enjoy fun photo ops, join a scavenger hunt, and pick up a Wonder Pack.
More info: facebook.com/events/3114767205230220

Opening Day for Fresh Acres Corn Maze
Saturday, September 15  10am–6pm | Fresh Acres, Monticello
Enjoy a day of family fun at the 5-acre corn maze, plus a corn pit, pumpkin patch, inflatables, petting zoo, concessions, and more! On opening day ONLY, wear your favorite team’s colors and get $8 admission. (Regular price: $10/person)
More info: facebook.com/events/474437556621373 and freshacresmn.com

St. Albert’s Fall Festival
Sunday, September 15  10:30am–3:30pm | Church of St. Albert
Join the Church of St. Albert for a chicken dinner, live music, kids games, inflatables, raffles, bingo, cake walk, and more! (Costs: See link)
More info: facebook.com/events/2473709946030504

Library Storytime
Monday, September 16  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

Toddler Tuesday at Color Me Mine
Tuesday, September 17  10am–3pm (time slots vary) | Color Me Mine, Maple Grove
Spring is here! Bring your 3–5 year old to Color Me Mine to paint a one-of-a-kind keepsake project. This month’s project is a ladybug. (Registration required, Cost: $10—includes figurine, paints, glazing, and firing)
Info & Register: maplegrove.colormemine.com/events/kids

Coborn’s Kids Creations Class
Tuesday, September 17  6–7pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
One of the best things about this time of year are the wonderful apples! Kids will work alongside Dietician Amy to make some fun apple recipes to taste and take home. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/home/articles/dietitians

ECFE at the Library
Wednesday, September 18 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
Friday, September 20 during open hours | St. Michael Library
Kids ages 5–12 are invited to celebrate fall by making a fall-themed craft to take home (while supplies last).
More info: griver.org/events

SOAR Presents Beauty & the Beast
September 20–22  Showtimes vary | STMA Middle School West
This fun and family-friendly musical, adapted from the original Disney film, will be presented on stage by a cast of 90+ local actors of all ages. (Tickets: $15 adults, $12 children & seniors if purchased online)
Info & Tickets: soararts.com/Tickets.html

Touch-a-Truck
Saturday, September 21  9:30–11am | Step by Step Montessori, Maple Grove
Join Step By Step Montessori of Maple Grove for a free community “Touch-a-Truck” event. Kids will get to climb behind the wheel, get up close, and see what it’s like to drive a real police car, tow truck, or snowplow!
Info & Register: stepbystepmontessori.com/maple-grove-events

Saturday Cinema
Saturday, September 21  10:15am–12pm | Monticello Library
Bring a pillow and blanket, they’ll provide the popcorn and a family-friendly movie!
More info: griver.org/event/monticello/saturday-cinema/2019-09-21/52966

R.E.A.D. to a Dog
Saturday, September 21  11am–12:45pm | St. Michael Library
Kids in grades K–3 can spend 15 minutes one-on-one with reading dogs Taurus or Bear. Reserve your time slot at the Circulation Desk or call 763-497-1998.
More info: griver.org/events

Albertville Centennial Celebration
Saturday, September 21  11am–8pm | Albertville Central Park
Celebrate the City of Albertville’s 100th anniversary! Walk back into the era when Albertville became a town with a full day of festivities taking place Central Park.
More info: facebook.com/events/573129143132807

ECFE Field Trip: Eveland Family Farm
Monday, September 23  9am–1pm | Bus from St. Michael Elementary
Join ECFE for a visit to the farm! Following a bus ride from St. Michael, you and your little ones will enjoy a hayride, meet many animal friends, explore barns and fields, and take home your very own pumpkin. All ages welcome, strollers included. Pack a light lunch to enjoy on the farm’s beautiful picnic area. (Cost: $12/person, Online registration required)
Info & Register: stma.ce.eleyo.com/course/ecfe/4265/2019-fall-ecfe/eveland-family-farm

Library Storytime
Monday, September 23  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

Cork & Keg 5K & Kids Root Beer Run
Saturday, September 28  9am–1pm | St. Michael Recreation Center
Join the STMA Rotary for a family fun day including races, craft beer tasting, food, and family-friendly activities such as a kid’s root beer fun run, face painting, crazy hair, a bounce house, and more!
Info & Race Registration: facebook.com/events/398683190741207

Day of the Dozers
Saturday, September 28  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 3–10; 2 & under are free) Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota.
Info & tickets: muca.org/mpage/day_of_dozers_home

ExploraDome at the Library
Saturday, September 28  10am–1pm | St. Michael Library
The traveling planetarium from the Bell Museum is bringing the universe to St. Michael! The expert staff from the Bell Museum will help you cruise the cosmos during one of seven shows inside their portable planetarium.  (Free, but registration required at library desk or by phone)
More info: griver.org/events

Princess & Superhero Brunch
Sunday, September 29  10am–1pm | Rockwoods, Otsego
In addition to a delicious brunch, your family can enjoy a bounce house, face painting, balloons, bubbles, chalk, and the chance to meet your favorite princesses & superheroes. Reservations required (Cost $21/adult, $13/child 3–12, ages 2 & under are free)
More info: facebook.com/events/406731343281749

Library Storytime
Monday, September 30  Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events

ECFE at the Library
Monday, September 30  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

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