Discover Cottage Grove MN

Family Playtime at The Grove
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 56 more dates | The Grove Church, 8600 90th Street S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016, United States
Every Friday at 10am for a sensory-based playtime for children of all ages in your life. You can expect stories, crafts, messy play, and activities — and free coffee for parents.

Crafty Needles at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-06-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 and 11 more dates | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
Do you have a project you are working on that uses needles — knitting, crocheting, embroidery?
Join fellow enthusiasts at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 5-7 p.m. for camaraderie, inspiration, and ideas. Bring your own project supplies. Come and go as you wish.

Blazing Needles at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 and 31 more dates | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
Do you have a needlework project you are working on? Join fellow enthusiasts for camaraderie, inspiration, and ideas on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon at Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.
Bring your own project supplies. Come and go as you wish. Join the fun!

Storytime & Art Cart at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-06-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00 and 22 more dates | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, welcoming storytime for families at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, starting at 10:30 a.m. We will meet in main corridor.
This storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, emotions, community, family, and kindness. Storytime is your opportunity to meet new friends and strengthen early literacy skills. Activities during and after storytime are designed to strengthen fine and large motor skills. Grown-ups are expected to actively participate alongside the children they bring (modeling is one of the best ways to influence behavior). Please limit discussion between grown-ups until storytime has finished. This storytime is recommended for developmental ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups.
Art Cart immediately follows storytime. Children will make art with help from their grown-up. Crafts are focused on fine motor development for children developmental ages 2-5.
Registration is not required.

Music and Movement Storytime at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:00 and 22 more dates | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
Join us in the large meeting room at Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove, for a special storytime focused on music and movement! This storytime is great for practicing gross motor, listening, and social skills. We will sing, dance, play, read a story, and learn mindful movements and breathing exercises.
Grown-ups are expected to actively participate alongside the children they bring (modeling is one of the best ways to influence behavior). Please limit discussion between grown-ups until storytime has finished.
Music and Movement Storytime is designed for children developmental ages 2-6. Everyone is welcome.
Registration is not required.

Park Grove Daytime Book Club at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
This month’s selection is Trust by Hernan Diaz.
Park Grove Library’s Daytime Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Note: While the Park Grove Library is closed for remodeling, this program will take place at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.

Skoolie Family Fun Nights at Armstrong Elementary
2026-06-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 18:30 and 2 more dates | Armstrong Elementary School, 8855 Inwood Ave. S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016, United States
Skoolie will be hosting Family Fun Nights June 16-Aug. 14.Free books, games, crafts and food each night, Monday-Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m.
• Mondays, Pullman Elementary in St Paul Park• Tuesdays, Newport Elementary in Newport• Wednesday, Royal Oaks Elementary in Woodbury• Thursday, Armstrong Elementary in Cottage Grove
No Fun Nights June 19 or June 30-July 4.

Park Grove Daytime Book Club at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-07-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
This month’s selection is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.
Park Grove Library’s Daytime Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Note: While the Park Grove Library is closed for remodeling, this program will take place at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.

Park Grove Daytime Book Club at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
This month’s selection is Peace Like a River by Leif Enger.
Park Grove Library’s Daytime Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Note: While the Park Grove Library is closed for remodeling, this program will take place at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.

Park Grove Daytime Book Club at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
This month’s selection is Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton.
Park Grove Library’s Daytime Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Note: While the Park Grove Library is closed for remodeling, this program will take place at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.

Guided Bird Hikes
2026-09-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Washington County, 9653 Keats Avenue, Cottage gRove, MN, 55016
Guided Bird Hikes: Explore the St. Croix Valley
Join the soaring community of 47 million birders in the U.S. and discover the feathered friends of the St. Croix Valley! Whether you’re a seasoned pro with a “life list” or a curious beginner picking up binoculars for the first time, these guided hikes offer a refreshing way to connect with nature and master bird identification.
Plan Your Visit

Time: All hikes run from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Location: Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park | April 11 and September 12
Ages: Open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring: We recommend binoculars, a water bottle, sunscreen, and snacks.
Wear: Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking or tennis shoes.

To learn more, visit Bird Hikes | Washington County, MN – Official Website

Park Grove Daytime Book Club at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
This month’s selection is Swede Hollow by Ola Larsmo.
Park Grove Library’s Daytime Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Note: While the Park Grove Library is closed for remodeling, this program will take place at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.

Park Grove Daytime Book Club at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-11-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
This month’s selection is Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.
Park Grove Library’s Daytime Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome.Due to Veterans Day, this month’s meeting is taking place a week early.
Note: While the Park Grove Library is closed for remodeling, this program will take place at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.

Park Grove Daytime Book Club at Cottage Grove Service Center
2026-12-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Cottage Grove Service Center 147 and 148, Park Grove Library
This month’s selection is The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
Park Grove Library’s Daytime Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
Note: While the Park Grove Library is closed for remodeling, this program will take place at the Cottage Grove Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway South, Cottage Grove.
