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Weekly Publisher Note, January 24-30, 2024

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher January 24, 2024

The thaw to me is so much better than the deep freeze! Thankfully the weather is warmer which allows all the events to still take place. So many fun events on the calendar. We get so creative in Minnesota when it comes to fun family events even if it is cold outside. Below you will find some of the fun upcoming events (be sure to check out our calendar for more events).

Mid-Winter Fest is coming up on February 3rd at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West in Apple Valley from 3pm-7:15 pm. Bring the entire family for some winter fun. Click here for the event flyer.  Don't forget to sign your kids up for the ❄️ Mid-Winter Fest Celebrate Snow Party at the Apple Valley Community Center on February 2, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Color Me Mine - Eagan has a Father/Daughter Valentine's Event on February 10 from 9am-10:30. Register here for this Valentine themed event.

Farmington ECFE is hosting a fun Build A Snowman Event at Trinity Care Center on February 10 from 10:30-11:30am where the entire family can build a snowman to brighten the Trinity Care Center residents. Click here for more information. This is a free event.

Are you interested in selling your gently used children/baby clothing, equipment, supplies, toys, books and more? Check out the upcoming From Yours to Mine Children's Consignor Workshops. The upcoming FREE online consignor workshops are: Sat., Jan. 27 at 2pm, Tues., Feb. 6 at 7pm. Register for an upcoming workshop HERE. 

Oh, and the St. Paul Winter Carnival begins this week. Check out all the fun HERE.

Check out our EVENTS CALENDAR for so much family fun. 


“Having a place to go is a home. Having someone to love is a family. 

Having both is a blessing.”

~Donna Hedges


πŸ“ŒπŸ—“ Please double check each event prior to attending as events may change due to Covid-19 and inclement weather.

βœ… 🎟Giveaway for: The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories at Children's Theatre Company, January 16-February 18

βœ… The Works Museum Upcoming Events for Presidents Day Camp HERE and mark your calendar for the 20th Tech Fest at The Works Museum on February 24, 2024. 

βœ… IGM Gymnastics offers recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for boys and girls ages 18 months to teens who love to have fun and learn new skills in a safe environment. Check them out HERE. 

Upcoming Open Gyms at IGM:

  • Valentine's Day Preschool Party (for ages 3-6) on Tuesday, February 13 from 9:30-11:30am
  • Presidends Day Open Gym (for ages 18 months to 18 years) on Monday, February 19, 2024 from 9:30-11:30am
  • St. Patrick's Day Preschool Party (for ages 3-6) on Tuesday, March 12 from 9:30-11:30am
  • Spring/Easter Preschool Party (for ages 3-6) on Tuesday, March 26 from 9:30-11:30am.

Open Gym Schedule HERE

Sign the Online Waiver HERE.

IGM Cancellation:

No Open Gym on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. IGM apologizes for any inconvenience.

βœ… Mark Your Calendar for the Spring From Yours to Mine Kid's Consignment Sale, April 26 (presale day) - April 28. Would you like to sell at the sale? Click HERE for more information. Sign up now for Consignor Workshops HERE.

 βœ…  Reset the School Year With Sylvan Learning Center Rosemount-Eagan out Sylvan Learning Center Rosemount-Eagan

βœ… MN Ski Areas Association's 4th Grade Passport Program - Ski For Free; Passport is $34.95 (includes tax, payment processing fee and administrative costs of the program)

βœ… January Events at Muddy Waters~ Come and Create YOUR Art at Muddy Waters Studio in Farmington

βœ… January Events at Color Me Mine - Eagan, Weekly Events include: Family Night, Toddler Tuesday, BOGO, Trivia Night, Ladies Night, and Pajama Night


Macaroni Kid South Metro Contact Information:

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Email jodil@macaronikid.com 


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