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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, June 26 - July 2

By Nicole Maitrejean, Macaroni KID - SE Metro June 26, 2023

Every Monday, Macaroni KID South East Metro shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Woodbury and 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 and Stillwater with kids this week. Click on the links for all of the details!


1. Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail Center for Music - Lake Elmo Library

Join MacPhail Center for Music as we explore the magic of music and play. Through hands-on musical play activities, families will experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together we will sing, rhyme, read, move and create!  The theme for this program is "I Make Music." Pre-Registration Required. June 26, 10:30am - 11:30am


2. Art Lab: Printmaking for Kids - R.H. Stafford Library 

Explore the art of printmaking with us at R.H. Stafford Library! Everyone will design their own collograph print out of recycled materials and use real printmaking tools to create as many art prints as you'd like. Stop by anytime you'd like. June 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm


3. Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Master - Stillwater Library

Dazzling Dave will explain the basics of yo-yo while also teaching the fundamentals of physics. June 28, 10:30am - 11:15am


4. Amped Up Entertainment - University of Minnesota Raptor Center

Swing around to the Discovery Center's backyard amphitheater this summer for a variety of free programs for all ages.  See an owl, hawk, and falcon and learn about birds of prey! June 29, 10:00am - 11:00am


5. Starlight Cinema - The Bad Guys, Ojibway Park 

The Best-selling book series goes to the big screen. The crackerjack crew of animal outlaws learn what it takes to change their ways. Enjoy summer outside with free activities, entertainment, and a movie on a 40’ inflatable screen. Entertainment, activities, and movie are FREE. Come for the entertainment, and stay for the movie! Don’t forget a blanket or chairs to watch the movie under the stars.

7pm: Red Carpet Entertainment – Enjoy two hours of activities before the movie:

- Carpenter Nature Center Animal Zone -Life-Sized Games + Gaga Ball -Hula Hoop Contests -Art projects -Face painting -Safe Archery with Northern Star Council -ERRORS Robotics Team -3M Science wizards -Bounce house -Games and contests for prizes -Big Frog T-shirt launcher!
-SKOOLIE Bus -9:20 pm Feature Movie ~ The Bad Guys

Food vendors will be on-site selling Culver’s custard, popcorn, candy, and other fair food. June 29, 7:00pm - 11:00pm


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