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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, July 3 - July 9

By Nicole Maitrejean, Macaroni KID - SE Metro July 3, 2023

  Happy 4th of July Week! See where you can celebrate: July 4 Fireworks and Celebrations in the SE Metro 2023. I will leave the 4th of July celebrations off of the top picks since you can find them all in the article above. I hope you all have an amazing, safe, 4th of July holiday.  

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. Little Explorers: Water Play - Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center

Nature play can happen anywhere, but there’s something wonderful about having a group of friends to meet outside. Join Pre-K Educator Annie Berres with your children in an outdoor welcome circle focused on each theme followed by open-ended play materials to allow children to explore their own interests in nature July 3, 9:30am - 11:30am


2. Comedy Magic Show with Brodini - Stillwater Library 

Master Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids’ powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls, and other magician props in a perplexing "now you see it, now you don't" performance!  July 5, 10:30am - 11:15am


3. Amped Up Entertainment - Bruce the Bug Guy

Swing around to the Discovery Center's backyard amphitheater this summer for a variety of free programs for all ages. Explore the misunderstood world of insects and get up close and personal with bugs! July 6, 10:00am - 11:00am


4. Music and Movement Storytime - R.H. Stafford Library

Come to thechildren's area at R.H. Stafford Library for a special Saturday storytime featuring music and creative movement! This storytime is great for practicing gross motor skills, listening skillls, and social skills. Stay after storytime for a craft or art project. July 8, 10:30am - 11:00am


5. STEM Saturday: Fidget Spinners - Valley Library 

Drop by Valley Library for a fun and creative STEM program. You will be designing and constructing fidget spinners. July 8, 11:00am - 12:00pm


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