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Top 5 Things To Do In the South East Metro With Your Kids This Week

So much fun is happening in Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Woodbury & Stillwater, May 29 - June 4

By Nicole Maitrejean, Macaroni KID - SE Metro May 29, 2023

Every Monday, Macaroni KID South East Metro shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Woodbury & Stillwater over the coming week. There are so many more events to see on the events page here: All Events

Here are Macaroni KID South East Metro's picks for the five things to do in Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Woodbury & Stillwater with kids this week. Click on the links for all of the details!


1. Memorial Day Ceremony - Veterans Memorial of Stillwater

Honoring the St. Croix Valley area casualties of war. The ceremony will include music by the Croix Chordsmen and Stillwater Area High School band. A flag raising and flyover by the T-6 Thunder Flight Team is planned for noon. May 29, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm


2. Memorial Day Music in the Park - Lakefront Park 

Live music including Joshua Lassi, the Jake Nelson Band, Tim Sigler and headlining will be National recording artist, and Navy Veteran, Sailor Jerri. It is not only family friendly, but FREE to the public! There will be bounce houses, face painting, hula hoop contests, silent auctions, adult beverages and more! May 29, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm


3. Family Nature Day - Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center

Help us celebrate the Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center and Sunfish Lake Park with nature fun and educational activities for all. Visit our staffed interpretive stations around the building on topics like honeybees, water quality and mammals. We will also have live animals with the Carpenter Nature Center and prizes for kids. June 3, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm


4. Storytime Trolley - Downtown Stillwater 

Storytime Trolley is back for the summer! Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud. Dolly the trolley will pick riders up at Valley Bookseller at 10:00 am. When you check in, you will receive a token. The token serves as your ticket to board the trolley and is good for a snack and 20% off a children’s book when your adventure is over. The trolley will take you up to Pioneer Park where a storyteller will read several stories. When storytime is over, you will be treated to a trolley ride around Stillwater, then it’s back to the bookstore for that snack. June 3, 10:00 am - 11:15 am


5. Family Open Swim - Goldfish Swim School

Family Swim sessions are open to the public and are also a great way to get your feet wet. June 4, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm


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