The Little Village

The Little Village Please see website for hours. Items to Note

​Shoe-Free
It's like your living room...only someone else cleans it. Grippy socks are preferred for children.

A gathering place—a modern play studio and discovery center built to provide a safe, comforting environment where caregivers can make meaningful connections and children can nourish their curiosity through imaginative exploration and creative expression. To keep our play areas as clean as possible, we are a shoe-free (socks required) space for both kids and their grown-ups. If you forget socks, we

have some available to purchase. While you play, your shoes and coats can hang out in our designated entryway.

Allergen-Friendly
No outside food allowed. We are currently an allergen-friendly space for the safety of our littlest visitors. But, don't worry, our modern café is stocked with tasty and healthy treats for kids and grownups and serves delicious Dogwood Coffee and other beverages for you to enjoy. Formula and bottled milk are, of course, allowed...because, babies.

We are sad to let you know that we will be closing our doors. We have loved creating imaginative spaces and special even...
06/18/2025

We are sad to let you know that we will be closing our doors. We have loved creating imaginative spaces and special events to share with you and your littles over the past 2.5 years, and we will miss the many friends and parenting comrades we’ve connected with through this crazy venture. It has been a pleasure to be a part of your family memories and see your kiddos grow alongside our own. We are so appreciative of our subscribers, guests, and members for being a part of this journey with us.

Our final day of play will be Sunday, June 29.

As we wrap up, a few items will be changing, and our coffee bar and food options will be served while supplies last.
Please feel free to bring in your own food. We will have items out so that you may clean up after yourselves. We will keep a table open as nut-free.
Outside drinks will be permitted up front. No outside food or beverages will be allowed past the gate for cleanliness and allergy reasons.

We will post here and on our website when cafe services close so you may plan your caffeine intake and snack times.

Sales
All retail is 30-50% Off. Please help us clear our shelves!

All cafe equipment, furniture, fixtures, and play items will be available for sale. Please contact us via email for pricing on items you have had your eyes on. You may pre-purchase items for pickup June 30 - July 3. We will also have shoppe closing sale hours June 30- July 3 for any remaining un-claimed items.

Hours + Enrichment
Enrichment will take place this week with our regular schedule. This will be the final week of our additional enrichment activities.
Wednesday 10am: Music + Movement
Thursday 10am: Slime (while supplies last)
Friday 10am: Interactive Storytime

Though we don’t anticipate any additional changes to our regular schedule as of now, any changes will be posted on social and our website.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our small family business.

Ryan, Laura, Evie, Greta, Corbin

Launching soon - New hours!
06/03/2025

Launching soon - New hours!

Storytime is back! Join us this week to get moving with some music on Wednesday. We’ve got more squishy STEM activities....
06/01/2025

Storytime is back!
Join us this week to get moving with some music on Wednesday. We’ve got more squishy STEM activities. And interactive storytime fun with music and more.

Plus Art Lab is launching this week! Get in on some messy painting, process art fun!!!

06/01/2025
Pop-Up: ART LABWhen we all collaborate and create together, beautiful things are made.We’re taking over the back rooms o...
05/29/2025

Pop-Up: ART LAB

When we all collaborate and create together, beautiful things are made.

We’re taking over the back rooms of The Little Village for three short weeks to create an amazing, collaborative art experience. Artists will help build and paint an incredible room-sized art installation bit by bit, until the Pop-Up closes down and moves on.

Each 1.5 hour studio session includes:
Painting and building on the main structures Splatter-fueled fun in the Po***ck room
Block art print station for a take-home keepsake

Each week, we’ll work on one level of the installation during special studio times. Come for one session, or join each week to help shape the final art piece.

Cost: $24 per participant, includes one adult assistant
Mess-Pass (3 sessions): $60 per participant

Please note, the Pop-Up experience is separate from The Little Village and play is not included.

Learn More and Register -https://www.thelittlevillagemn.com/post/thelittle-pop-up-art-lab

Join us for a silly dance contest and some goopy squishy fun this week!
05/27/2025

Join us for a silly dance contest and some goopy squishy fun this week!

Join us for a fun make-and-take slime lab!
05/25/2025

Join us for a fun make-and-take slime lab!

What does it take to be Minnesota Parent’s  #1 Coffee Shop? It’s part art and part science. Our baristas meticulously cr...
05/22/2025

What does it take to be Minnesota Parent’s #1 Coffee Shop? It’s part art and part science. Our baristas meticulously craft delicious coffee drinks, but it all starts with high quality ingredients, and we’ve teamed up with the best.

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Join us this week for slime and music!
05/19/2025

Join us this week for slime and music!

We take coffee seriously. As parents you have to! We’re excited and humbled to announce that we were voted  #1 coffee sh...
05/17/2025

We take coffee seriously. As parents you have to! We’re excited and humbled to announce that we were voted #1 coffee shop by minnesota parents!!



We’ve worked really hard to make The Little Village a fun and imaginative family gathering space. We’re so proud to be v...
05/16/2025

We’ve worked really hard to make The Little Village a fun and imaginative family gathering space. We’re so proud to be voted on by Minnesota families to be one of the best. Thanks to everyone for voting and all your support!

05/14/2025

Come enjoy out outdoor patio and relax with a tasty iced latte or frappe

✅ Water Table

✅ Nature Kitchen

✅ Bubbles

Address

7750 Harkness Avenue S, STE 101
Cottage Grove, MN
55016

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