Need more ideas of what to do during Screen-Free Week? Below is a list of other activities for your family to enjoy.
ECFE Drop-In Play
Drop-In Play sessions provide the opportunity for you and your child(ren) to pop in for some parent/child ECFE fun. Most sessions are weekly and run from September through May based on the ECFE program calendar. Registration is not required and sessions are free. Space is limited to 12-14 children per session. For ages birth-5 years old unless indicated. These sessions are non-separating. Limited to 1 session per family/week.
LIBERTY RIDGE SITE 2 - 11283 EAGLE VIEW BLVD., WOODBURY, MN
- Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
- Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
DISTRICT PROGRAM CENTER - 8400 E. PT. DOUGLAS RD. S., COTTAGE GROVE, MN
- Mondays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. (Birth to 36 months)
- Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Enjoy storytimes with Washington County librarians! Let’s foster early literacy by talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together.
Library storytimes are inclusive, welcoming programs that use stories, songs, movement, and more to help toddlers and preschoolers develop early literacy skills.
Park Grove Library
Storytime and Art Cart at Cottage Grove Service Center
- 10:30-11 a.m. on Tuesday
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Recommended for developmental ages 2-6, but children and caregivers of all ages are welcome
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Free, registration is not required
Music and Movement at Cottage Grove Service Center
- 10:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday
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Recommended for developmental ages 2-6, but children and caregivers of all ages are welcome
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Free, registration is not required
R.H. Stafford Library
Baby Storytime
- 10:30-11 a.m., Monday
- Recommended for developmental ages 0-24, but children and caregivers of all ages are welcome
- Free, registration is not required
Storytime
- 10:30-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Recommended for developmental ages 2-6, but children and caregivers of all ages are welcome
- Free, registration is not required
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Storytime at Choo-Choo Bob's
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Free County Park Day
On the first Tuesday (non-holiday) of every month, visit any Washington County Park for free. No vehicle permit required. View the website for details and to find a county park.
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Ballet Tuesdays at the Landmark center
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, from 12-1pm, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. After each performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers.
- 12-1 p.m., Tuesdays
- Free, registration is not required
- The Landmark Center
75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Red Balloon Storytime
- 10:30-11 a.m., Wednesday and Thursday
- Recommended for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome
- Free, registration is not required
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Little Explorers Thursday! at como zoo
- 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays
- Recommended for ages 1-3, but all ages are welcome
- Free, registration is required
- An ASL interpreter will be present most Thursdays
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Preschool Playtime at the Grove
- 10 a.m., Friday for a sensory-based playtime
- For the young children of all ages
- Free, registration is not required
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Mini Mia
Mini Mia features a gallery tour specially designed for caregivers and little ones (ages 0–5), a movement class, and a cozy story time.
- 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month and 10:15 a.m. on first Friday of each month
- Designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers
- Maximum of of two children per caregiver, please bring no more than two adults per child.
- Free, registration is required
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