Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

Welcome to parenting! Moms and dads that are expecting or have an infant (up to 9 months) are invited to join us for a Baby Shower. Meet other new or expecting parents as you learn all that ECFE has to offer your family. We are offering a free professional photograph of your little one, a chance to win a new car seat, and a packet of resources and gifts.

The Forest Lake ECFE Program and Hardwood Creek Library invite you to check out some of your child’s favorite vehicles in the Forest Lake Metro Transit Parking lot behind the library! Bring your camera for this climb-on display. Go inside the library and enjoy reading, coloring and a block play area. Restrooms on site. Hardwood Creek Library is located at 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake.

Learn about anger and defiance in young children. A parent educator will help you learn about what causes it, how to reduce it and how family dynamics impact it. Free child available. Registration is required by 1/5.

Our children deserve a healthy environment to learn and grow. Learn about how to protect the children in your care from toxins in the home environment. We will look at products from a typical home that contain hidden hazards and find safer alternatives. Take home a spray bottle of powerful yet non-toxic cleaning solution. Free childcare available. Registration is required by 11/17.

If you have ever wanted to volunteer as a family, but have not found anything age-appropriate, this is your chance to come "do good together"! We will assemble care packages for four local charitable organizations. Please bring a baby item for our Baby Basic cupboard. These items could include diapers, formula, baby food, or other baby essentials. Registration is required by 1/14.

Start clearing out those closets and toy shelves for the 15th Annual ECFE Children’s Garage Sale. Reserve your space today. Spaces are 8 x 16 feet and are available to rent for $25 each. A $25 clean-up deposit is included in the fee below. Space is limited. This deposit is refunded after the event via your credit card. Call 651-982-8300 if you need more information. Tables will not be available for use; please provide your own tables. Registration is required by 4/16.

Get ready to get messy! Explore an assortment of art materials with your child. A variety of art mediums will be set up for you and your children to explore as we create art through play. Registration is required by 1/7.

Celebrate the season with family bonding and gingerbread. From frosted candy roofs to pretzel picket fences, there are endless decorating options for you and your creative chef. At the end of the evening, bring home your very own gingerbread creation! Registration is required by 12/1.

Join us for a night of fun at Glazing Memories Art Studio in Forest Lake! Choose from a wide variety of small figurines, animals and smaller plaques to paint on with an assortment of colored glazes. Leave your pottery piece behind to be fired in the kiln and return for your masterpiece in a couple of weeks.Glazing Memories Art Studio is located at 341 12th St SW, Suite 200, Forest Lake.Registration is required by 11/7.

Take the bus to Como Zoo! What makes a penguin a penguin? Explore the world of penguins and what makes them so unique. Enjoy a visit from a real live penguin, then discover the adaptations penguins have through games and movement. Time will be allowed to explore the rest of the Zoo. Children ages 3 months-5 years old are invited to ride the school bus. Check-in starts at 9:00 and the bus will leave the Education Center at 9:15. Registration is required by 3/19.

Children learn how to observe, ask questions and investigate through hands-on science, technology, engineering and math. Discover STEM activities in our Lino Lakes Elementary Little Rangers Preschool classroom. Registration is required by 3/3.

Looking for some non-spooky fun?  Come to the UnScary Halloween party and try some games and family activities designed to delight your little ones.  Wear a friendly costume and join us for children's music, pumpkins, prizes and some Halloween surprises.

Bring a grandparent, or special older friend, for a delightful time of holiday sharing. Join us for an hour of Valentine fun at the Education Center. There will be stories, songs, games and art projects. Make a special card or two for your favorite valentine. Registration is required by 2/4.

Kids ask many hard to answer questions. Join a parent educator and other families for a night of answers. When your child asks the tough questions, we want you to be equipped with age-appropriate answers that satisfy curiosity while creating emotional security. Free childcare is available. Register by 4/5.