Parents and kids on the lookout for summer fun are in for a treat in Saint Paul. The Summer Choice Fair coming up in April serves as a one-stop-shop for families to discover an array of summer programs. Hosted at Oxford Community Center, the event is set to bring together representatives from diverse Saint Paul organizations, all gathered to provide information on their summer offerings. Having it all under one roof, the fair aims to simplify the process for families to explore, select, and sign up for programs that stir their interests, with many vendors touting free programs or scholarships.
More than just an informational expo, the April 28th gathering promises entertainment for the whole family, with activities designed to engage children, as it welcomes families from 12 to 3 p.m. According to officials, the event is not only free but assures inclusivity with Spanish and Karen translators available. Parents seeking to dodge transportation woes can also snag a free Metro Transit bus pass for the outing; details for the download will be broadcast closer to the event date.
Those interested in the offerings can hit the Oxford Community Center at 270 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul, MN, with the assurance of zero entry fees. Alongside the palette of educational and recreational choices for kids, family-drawn fun waits to be unfolded during the three hours of the fair. And to make sure no one hits a barrier, communicating in Spanish or Karen should be a breeze with translators at the fair, proving that Summer Choice Fair is thinking about everyone's needs.
For the Saint Paul organizations that aim to be in the mix, a vendor application is your golden ticket. The event strictly highlights summer youth programs, forbidding the sale of merchandise to keep the focus tight. Craft vendors left scratching their heads should dial Edgcumbe Recreation Center at 651-695-3711 for the scoop on craft fairs.
