For the Kids

The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Read more about Healthy Kids Running Series Cottage Grove

The annual Fall Festival at King of Kings Lutheran Church will take place on Friday, October 26. Dinner will be served from 5:30–7:00 p.m. with the Children’s Party from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Activities will include dinner with live music, pop toss, face painting, crafts, music, carnival games and much more! Children are encouraged to dress in non-scary costume. A free will offering for dinner will be accepted. Read more about Family Fall Festival at King of Kings

(FOR CHILDREN BIRTH-5 YEARS, BEFORE KINDERGARTEN) OAKLEY- MIN 4 KIDS, MAX 15 KIDS

Make nature discoveries, and meet new friends!  This class is offered at the Maplewood Nature Center in collaboration with Early Childhood and Family Education (ECFE) staff.  Parents stay with their children during the entire class. Preregistration is required Read more about HOME FOR A BUNNY: NATURE FAMILY FUN WITH ECFE

(FOR ADULTS, AND KIDS AGES 10 AND OLDER WITH ADULT)

ANN MIN 4/MAX 20

Search colorful asters and goldenrod flowers for our helpful pollinators. After meeting a few; we go inside to create some through the craft of needle felting. We’ll use cookie cutters, wool roving and needles to make a bumble bee, green sweat bee, monarch or swallowtail butterfly. Snack provided!

  Read more about CRAFTY BEES AND BUTTERFLIES

(FOR CHILDREN, AGES 8+ WITH ADULT)

Stella the Squirrel has done it again! She’s rummaged through your belongings and now your precious magnifying glass is missing. Where can it be? Track down clues using a GPS unit to piece together where she’s hidden it. Closed-toed shoes and long pants recommended. Read more about SNEAKY SQUIRREL MYSTERY

Nativity of Our Lord School and Church, 1900 Stanford Avenue in St. Paul, is holding its annual County Fair on Friday September 14 (5-10pm), Saturday September 15 (10am-5pm) and Sunday September 16 (11:30am-5pm). Admission is Free! Activities for all ages: rides, kids games, food, beverages, Art Market, creative activities, Live and Silent Auctions, Fun Run, bingo and ongoing live entertainment. Read more about Nativity County Fair

Healthy Kids Running Series is a 5 week running series starting April 22 at the Cottage Grove Middle School for kids ages 2 - 8th grade. Read more about Healthy Kids Running Series Cottage Grove

Pine Harbor Christian Academy is inviting the community to our Snowy Sneak Peek winter carnival on January 18th, 2018 at 5:00-7:00 pm.  Admission is free.  Activities for all ages.

All are welcome to this family fun event.  There will be indoor snowball fights, indoor ice skaing, snowman games, an ice castle with ice princess, $1 hotdogs, cookie decorating with cocoa,...

Come register for chance to win door prizes including Minnesota zoo tickets, Hyland Hills lift tickets, Gourmet Coffee kit, Stepping Stone Theater tickets,... Read more about Snowy Sneak Peek - Free Winter Carnival

Albert the Elf has been admiring the skills of his favorite superheroes and is eager to become one himself! But when Super Rudolph - a popular Christmas toy and Albert's desired sidekick - is in high demand and short supply, Albert's superhero dreams are at risk. Will our favorite elf get everything he wants this Christmas, or give up on his dream and turn in his cape? For more than 30 years, it has been a beloved Bachman's tradition to host an annual holiday play.  Read more about Santa and Albert's Holiday Play at Bachman's on Lyndale