CHILDREN’S
ACTIVITIES
Create with us
AT THE FARMERS MARKET & OTHER EVENTS
Interested in having MAAC at your next event?
The Melrose Area Arts Council has provided children’s activities at the local farmers market and at other events in our area, such as the Freeport Fall Fest, Sauk Centre Arts Festival, Coborn’s Fall Fest, and Boo at the Zoo.
If your organization is interested in having the Melrose Area Arts Council be part of your next events, activities, classes, etc., please submit the New Event Request below.
Children’s Activities at the Farmers Market
The children’s activities at the Melrose Farmers Market were a hit! We celebrated a fantastic and enjoyable 4th year at the Farmers Market, with an average of 65 children joining each week. The event was made possible by the dedication of several council members and volunteers, headed up by Chris Barron, Mary Monroe and Molly Schneider. A special shout-out goes to Bill Rausch, Jim Holthaus, and Dottie Pallansch for helping with setup and takedown at every single market. We also had the four Miss Melrose candidates join in on the fun. This year’s theme focused on projects made from recycled items, such as a bird on a branch using toilet paper rolls and soup cans, bird feeders from empty pop bottles, and rain sticks made with paper towel tubes. We also brought back popular favorites like kites, tie-dyed pillowcases, painted rocks, and framed canvas paintings. Even children as young as 2 were thrilled to see the results of their creativity. The joy on the kids’ faces said it all—they had an amazing time getting creative!
Check the MAAC Calendar for all upcoming events and children’s activities.
