| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Memorial Day Wreath or Flag: Kids Night at Texas RoadhousePresented by Texas Roadhouse May 27, 2013 Feeling Patriotic?? Well here's your chance to create a patriotic wreath or flag for Memorial Day! After you get that out of your system, stay for dinner. You can see your server line dance to loud country music and throw your peanut shells on the floor! So giddy up, whatchya waitin' for? | Texas Roadhouse | 05/27/13 | Waite Park |
Daddy Daughter Date NightPresented by Meetball Marketing May 31, 2013 The Daddy Daughter Date night is a chance for dads and daughters to enjoy a special night out together. The fathers and daughters will arrive to the date night and take a formal picture which you will receive after developed. There will be dinner and cake shortly followed by a dance to top off the night! The event dress code is formal (dress pants and dress shirt/tie, suit or tux for dads and dresses for daughters) and serves to provide a way for dads and daughters to connect in a special... | Meetball Marketing | 05/31/13 | Saint Cloud |
| Make & Take Craft: Washer Necklaces | Great River Regional Library System | 06/06/13 | Paynesville |
Make Your Own Book BagPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Cokato June 8, 2013 Get ready for the Summer Reading Program by decorating your own book bag with fabric paint! Bags and paints will be supplied. Wear clothes that can get paint on them; paint shirts welcomed and encouraged. Plan to leave your book bag at the library over the weekend to dry. Pick it up and fill it on Monday when you come in to register for the start of the Summer Reading Program. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/08/13 | Cokato |
Timmy Haus plays for Family Fun FestPresented by Friends of Two Rivers Lake June 8, 2013 Annual fundraiser for Friends of Two Rivers Lake.
Singer/songwriter/guitarist for many different groups in the past 10 years. Haus has played thousands of shows at large festivals, back yards, coffee shops, bank openings, weddings, pizza joints, clubs, body builder competitions, garages, theaters, and holes in the wall from MN to Alaska. Read more about Timmy | Friends of Two Rivers Lake | 06/08/13 | Holdingford |
| Richmond Library Presents: Sock Monkey Workshop | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | Richmond |
Nerf Guns and Shaving CreamPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - St. Cloud June 10, 2013 Nerf Guns and Shaving Cream : Teaching Reading and Spelling to Kids Who Can’t Sit Still
In this parent and child program, learn how to engage your active learners through movement. Denise Eide will share her experiences teaching active children and reveal the natural kinesthetic components to reading and spelling.
• Learn active games to play during the summer to build reading skills and create life-long, fun memories
• Develop an appreciation of the... | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | St Cloud |
Magic, Ice Cream and Books! Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Kimball June 10, 2013 Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, watch a magic show and maybe buy a book at this year's Ice Cream Social! Award winning comic magician and illusionist, Jared Sherlock, will surely entertain and amaze at 2:30. Adult and children books will be sold at the 4-H book sale with all proceeds benefitting the Kimball library. This event will be held at the Willow Creek Park Shelter.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | Kimball |
Summer Reading Program Kick-OffPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Big Lake June 10, 2013 Ahoy, mateys! Register for the Summer Reading Program and follow the Treasure Map to collect all kinds of "treasure". No need to sign up for a special time. Visit the library between 2 and 5 to complete your pirate activities. Please register so we have supplies for everyone. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | Big Lake |
| Kid Power with Rachael: “Can You Dig It?” | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | Monticello |
Professor Marvel: Dig into Reading Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Belgrade June 10, 2013 Professor Marvel will lead you on an amazing journey as you discover the magic in Merlin's goblet, recently unearthed at an archaeological "dig". The program will feature non-stop action with interactive storytelling, comedy and magic designed to illustrate the wonders found in books. For all ages. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/10/13 | Belgrade |
| Dig into Reading Celebration: Magic Show | Great River Regional Library System | 06/11/13 | Waite Park |
Puppet Show with Dianne GaschPresented by Great River Regional Library System June 11, 2013 Join us at the Becker Library for a puppet show by Dianne Gasch where the puppet seems to come to life right before your eyes. Dianne was such a hit last summer that we had to invite her back again. Following the puppet performance we will have an opportunity to make our own puppet to tell our own story.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/11/13 | Becker |
Heebie Jeebies in ClearwaterPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Clearwater June 11, 2013 Heebie Jeebies will help us celebrate the Summer Reading Program. A family comedy and music show with Glen Everhart. This program will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/11/13 | Clearwater |
Professor Marvel's Amazing Archeological AdventurePresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Monticello June 11, 2013 Professor Marvel will lead you on an amazing journey as you discover the magic in Merlin’s goblet, recently unearthed at an archaeological ‘dig’. The program will feature non-stop action with interactive storytelling, comedy and magic designed to illustrate the wonders found in books. For children ages 3-12 and their families. No registration required. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/11/13 | Monticello |
| Heebie Jeebies | Great River Regional Library System | 06/12/13 | Rockford |
Balloon TwistingPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Belgrade June 12, 2013 Learn the art of balloon twisting. Students will go home with a balloon pump, instruction sheet and 20 balloons in assorted colors so they can practice the skills learned. For Ages 8 and up.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/12/13 | Belgrade |
| Jurassic Prints | Great River Regional Library System | 06/12/13 | Buffalo |
| Mad Science at the Library Session 1 | Great River Regional Library System | 06/12/13 | Delano |
| Mad Science at the Library Session 2 | Great River Regional Library System | 06/12/13 | Delano |
| Mad Science at the Library Session 3 | Great River Regional Library System | 06/12/13 | Delano |
| For Fancy Nancy fans... Glitter and Glam with Abrakadoodle | Great River Regional Library System | 06/13/13 | Monticello |
| Jared Sherlock - Summer Reading Program Celebration | Great River Regional Library System | 06/13/13 | Big Lake |
Composting with WormsPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Waite Park June 13, 2013 Join Professor Bill Cook from St. Cloud State University to find out how wiggly worms can turn food scraps and yard waste into compost for the garden. Expect to get dirty! Note special location: Waite Park Community Park Shelter during Family Fun Fest Kids Day. Open to children of all ages. Registration not required. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/13/13 | Waite Park |
Whimsical Fairy GardenPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Delano June 13, 2013 Join a Wright County Master Gardener to create magic and whimsy with fairies in this small container garden class. We will be planting miniature landscapes and adding tiny treasures. Please bring 2 small items to accessorize your fairy garden. Items might include: shells, small stones, marbles, doll accessories, pinecones. If you have a fairy or gnome that need a home, bring them along too. Class is limited to 10 children 7 - 9 years old. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/13/13 | Delano |
Dig Into Reading with Professor Marvel's Amazing Archaeological Adventure!Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Paynesville June 13, 2013 Professor Marvel will lead you on an amazing journey as you discover the magic in Merlin's goblet, recently unearthed at an archaeological dig. The program will feature non-stop action with interactive storytelling, comedy and magic designed to illustrate the wonders found in books. All ages. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/13/13 | Paynesville |
| Theatre Camp - Dora and Diego! | Great River Educational Arts Theatre | 06/10/13- 06/14/13 | Sauk Rpds |
Children's Creative Arts ConnectionPresented by Wirth Center for the Performing Arts at Wirth Center for Performing Arts September 24, 2012-June 15, 2013 Wirth Center for the Performing Arts, Early Childhood Instruction
Classes begin in the fall and end in the spring. Although drop-ins are welcome, we cannot guarantee an ongoing spot in the class without formal registration
Baby Beethoven I: Ages: 8 Months to 1 Year
Toddlers build their musical awareness through shared activities with their parent, grandparent, or caregiver. Through bouncing songs, steady beat games, clapping rhymes, fingerplays,... | Wirth Center for the Performing Arts | 09/24/12- 06/15/13 | St. Cloud |
Celebration of the ArtsPresented by Avon Area Arts June 15, 2013 Bring your family and friends for a day of celebrating the arts! Artists exhibit,sell, demonstrate, and teach.
Musicians perform throughout the day. Free event,everyone is welcome!
Music Performances throughout the day, featuring: Sweet Papa Dave, Jazz Dot Combo, Gabe Noska, Ordinary Folks, Mikko Cowdery, BrakeAway, Chris Laumb,and Lisa Deguiseppi.
Held in conjuction with Avon Spunktacular Days! The City of Avon annual summer festival is the perfect setting... | Avon Area Arts | 06/15/13 | Avon |
The Hands of Riverwood Artisan ShowcasePresented by By Hand at By Hand June 15, 2013 Some artisans will be demonstrating their talents and all will have their art available for purchase.
This is happening on the final day of the "Waite Park Family Fun Fest". Parking is at Riverwood Mall. | By Hand | 06/15/13 | Waite Park |
| Celebration of Fatherhood | Great River Regional Library System | 06/15/13 | St Cloud |
| Cold Spring Library Presents: Magician & Illusionist Jared Sherlock! | Great River Regional Library System | 06/17/13 | Cold Spring |
Richmond Library Presents: Magician & Illusionist Jared Sherlock!Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Richmond June 17, 2013 Magician and illusionist Jared Sherlock will perform amazing feats at the Richmond Library as a kickoff for the Summer Reading Program! For families, preregistration required, limit 50.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/17/13 | Richmond |
Sock Monkey Workshop by Jen AnfinsonPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Big Lake June 17, 2013 In this FUN class, we will learn basic sewing techniques used to construct a sock monkey. An array of supplies make for a creative project where everyone goes home with a unique sock monkey creation. This two hour class is open to ages ten to adult. Kids under 16 will need an adult to assist them. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/17/13 | Big Lake |
| Magician Jared Sherlock | Great River Regional Library System | 06/18/13 | Delano |
| Library Earth Science Adventures | Great River Regional Library System | 06/18/13 | St Cloud |
Wonder Weavers: Digging our Way to ChinaPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Saint Michael June 19, 2013 Come play in our imaginary sand box and enjoy stories of a giant who likes to garden, talking mud puddles and friends that never leave each other behind. Our program is laced with a little sand and dirt as well as learning about compost, plus a large dash of audience participation. The Wonder Weavers are great story tellers for kids of all ages!
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/19/13 | Saint Michael |
Bruce the Bug GuyPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Rockford June 19, 2013 Displays of unusual and spectacular insects from around the world, combined with a variety of LIVE insects, spiders, scorpions and millipedes give participants a truly close-up and unique look at the amazing and hidden world of insects and arthropods.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/19/13 | Rockford |
Dig Into Reading Celebration with Professor Marvel's Amazing Archaelogical AdventurePresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Buffalo June 19, 2013 Professor Marvel will lead you on an amazing journey as you discover the magic in Merlin's goblet, recently unearthed at a archaeological "dig". The program will feature non-stop action with interactive storytelling, comedy & magic designed to illustrate the wonders found in books.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/19/13 | Buffalo |
Pirate Adventures by Abrakadoodle Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Big Lake June 19, 2013 Ahoy Mateys! Set sail for a new pirate adventure this summer! Create your own paper roll pirate and boat, and make a doubloon necklace. Along the way we'll read a pirate story. Costumes welcome!
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/19/13 | Big Lake |
SCRAPSPresented by St. Cloud Arts Commission June 20, 2013 The St. Cloud Recycled Art Project Shop (SCRAPS) is a program that makes leftover, overstock, and gently used materials available at no charge to a variety of educational and community art activities. Art supplies are often expensive. At SCRAPS we reuse and recycle creatively!
SCRAPS is open the first and third Thursday of each month from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Seberger Park Shelter, 2001 Second Street North. | St. Cloud Arts Commission | 06/20/13 | Saint Cloud |
Abrakadoodle Duct Tape ManiaPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Delano June 20, 2013 Make an awesome duct tape bag from the funkiest tape colors around! We'll have camouflage, neon, zebra, leopard print duct tape and more.All materials supplied. This fun class is limited to 20 children 5-10 years old.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/20/13 | Delano |
Balloon TwistingPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Rockford June 20, 2013 Participants, ages 8 and up, will learn the basics of twisting balloon animals, hats and other shapes. Each participant will bring home a selection of twister balloons, a single action balloon pump, and an instructional handout with resources. Please call the Rockford Library to pre-register. Pre-registration begins June 10.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/20/13 | Rockford |
Balloon TwistingPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Rockford June 20, 2013 Participants, ages 8 and up, will learn the basics of twisting balloon animals, hats and other shapes. Each participant will bring home a selection of twister balloon, a single action balloon pump, and an instructional handout with resources. Please call the Rockford Library to pre-register. Pre-registration begins June 10.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/20/13 | Rockford |
| Terrarium Workshop | Great River Regional Library System | 06/20/13 | Paynesville |
Remarkable ReptilesPresented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Monticello June 20, 2013 What is truth and what is myth? Remarkable Reptiles bring the facts, along with a variety of unique, beautiful, living reptiles to the library for this fun and educational program. For children ages 3-12. No registration
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/20/13 | Monticello |
| Make and Take: Aye, a Treasure Chest! | Great River Regional Library System | 06/24/13 | Kimball |
| Make-It-Mondays - Pyramid Party | Great River Regional Library System | 06/24/13 | Big Lake |
Make a Sock Monkey Presented by Great River Regional Library System at Great River Regional Library - Belgrade June 24, 2013 Learn basic sewing techniques and use your artistic expression to create a one-of-a-kind sock monkey, beginning to end, using an array of socks, buttons, ribbons and more. All supplies provided. For ages 10 and up.
This program is funded in part or in whole by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. | Great River Regional Library System | 06/24/13 | Belgrade |
| Toddlers Dig Art | Great River Regional Library System | 06/24/13 | St Cloud |