hosted by the Metro State University Library and Learning Center and the Dayton's Bluff branch of the Saint Paul Public Library
Join us on Saturday, June 28 for activities, food, and entertainment for the whole family!
11:00 a.m. Activities Begin / 1:00 p.m. Puppet Show
FREE and open to the community!
Open Eye Theatre presents The Adventures of Katie Tomatie
With school out for the summer, Katie doesn't want to do anything but watch her tomatoes grow. Digging in her garden, she unearths Mr. Boo Boo, a very excitable skeleton. This unlikely duo sets off for a day of adventure, and Katie's 'do-nothing' day becomes the best day ever!
Summer Spark book pickup
Summer Spark is the Saint Paul Public Library's summer reading initiative for kids and teens ages 0–18. Pick up your reading log plus a free book to keep!
Activities for the whole family!
Face painting by Diane Michele May
Lawn games including bean bag toss and giant versions of some of your favorite games
Arts and crafts
Snacks and food
Minnesota’s largest Latino-led nonprofit will be on site with resources, games, and activities!
Stop by the Housing in Action table where kids can design their dream home and grownups can learn more about HIA's four key programs: dignified rentals, building homes, homeownership pathways, and connected communities.
Meet the Code Savvy team and learn about their inclusive computer science programs across the Twin Cities.
Fun Lab: STEAM for ages 7-11
Hang out with your friends and meet new kids from the neighborhood in this safe and lively space. This week's session will be held OUTSIDE in the Community Labyrinth from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm!
Drop-in for Fun Lab at Dayton's Bluff library, EVERY Saturday from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Story Stroll
Take a stroll past the community labyrinth while you enjoy reading an oversized storybook.
A special performance from Indigenous Roots from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli is a traditional Mexica-Nahua (Aztec) cultural group dedicated to preserving and sharing the dances, songs and philosophy of Nahua traditions and culture.
Say hello to Mudonna!
The official mascot of the St. Paul Saints will be dropping by from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.!
Saint Paul's community owned natural food store is joining in the fun with games and giveaways!
The Metro State Community Labyrinth is next to the Library and Learning Center, located at 645 East 7th Street.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or picnic blanket to relax and enjoy the festivities.
In the event of inclement weather, the puppet show and community fun day will be held inside the Metro State and Dayton's Bluff libraries.
If you need disability related accommodations, including parking, to make this event accessible, please contact the Center for Accessibility Resources, 651.793.1549 or Accessibility.Resources@metrostate.edu.
