Murray County ECI - Early Childhood Initiative

02/28/2026

ECI's final Winter Wiggle-a-While FREE FAMILY OPEN SWIM has been rescheduled for SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH at the Fulda Swimming Pool to ensure enough lifeguards are available.🌊

Join us for ECI's Family Swim from 1:00-5:00 p.m. This event is FREE and open to all children ages 0-8 years old and their families (older siblings welcome!)

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Any postponements, cancellations or other announcements will be made on the Murray County ECI page.

These events are made possible for area families by our generous donors. Thank you!!!

02/15/2026

TODAY from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.!!! Join Murray County ECI for Wiggle-a-While Open Gym in the Slayton West Elementary Gym. Equipment and free play activities are selected for children from birth to age 8.

Get those winter wiggles out on Sunday afternoons in January, February, and March! Open gym is in Slayton West Elementary from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (January 25, February 1, 15, & 22) and Family Open Swim is at the Fulda Pool on March 1 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all events. Any postponements, cancellations or other announcements will be made on the Murray County ECI page.

These events are made possible for area families by our generous donors. Thank you!!!

02/10/2026

The 2026 Spring Expo is coming up fast! Here's the 44 that are registered so far. YES, 44!!!
Angie Chors Norwex
ABC Seamless and Home Improvement Center
Three Lakes Homestead
Chad's Baked Goods
WonderWorld Preschool
Shetek Dental Care
Elevate Education
The Pampered Chef
Friends of the Casey Jones State Trail
Houser Homes Kell Williams Realty
Hospice of Murray County
LipScence
Tri Point Woodcrafts
Crochet Addict
E Z Water Conditioning
Bravenly Global
Preserving My Sanity
Acupuncture & Aesthetics
Slayton American Legion
Manis & Mayhem (Red Aspen)
TSR Aromatics
Culligan Water
Minnwest Bank
Little Loafery
Bunch Special S**t Spices
Murray County Historical Society
PaperPie Books
Murray County Medical Center
Pink Zebra
Gaeland Priebe Artworks
Ford & Lustfield Law Office
Farmers Agency of Avoca, Inc.
American Family Insurance-Alex Knutson
Slayton Kiwanis Club
Maple Path Financial
Trinity Lutheran Church
Slayton Women of Today's Autumn Boutique
Nobles Cooperative Electric
Bomgaars-Slayton
MB Save/Stream Connections
Southwest Coaches/Southwest Tour & Travel
Anne's Creations
Mediacom

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01/18/2026

TODAY from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.!!! Join Murray County ECI for Wiggle-a-While Open Gym in the Slayton West Elementary Gym. Equipment and free play activities are tailored to children from birth to age 8.👧👦👶

Get those winter wiggles out on Sunday afternoons in January, February, and March! Open gym is in Slayton West Elementary from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (January 18 & 25, February 1, 15, & 22) and Family Open Swim is at the Fulda Pool on March 1 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all events. Any postponements, cancellations or other announcements will be made on the Murray County ECI page.

These events are made possible for area families by our generous donors. Thank you!!!

01/11/2026

TODAY from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.!!! Join the Murray County ECI for our FREE Family Open Swim Events at the Fulda Pool on January 11th and March 1st. All children from birth to age 8 and family members (including older siblings) welcome!

Get those winter wiggles out at the Fulda Swimming Pool and the West Elementary Gym in Slayton on Sunday afternoons in January, February, and March!

On Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30 (January 18 & 25, February 1, 15, & 22) join us for active free play in the Slayton West Elementary Gym.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all events. Any postponements, cancellations or other announcements will be made on the Murray County ECI page.

These events are made possible for area families by our generous donors. Thank you!!!

01/09/2026

📣 Save the Date & Spread the Word! 📣

The Murray County Early Childhood Initiative and the Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the 2025 Spring Expo! 🌸

🗓 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 MCC Central High School Gymnasium

This community-wide event is a great opportunity to connect with families, showcase local businesses and organizations, and highlight the many services and resources available right here in Murray County.

👉 Businesses, vendors, and organizations are invited to reserve a booth!
Booth registration is open through March 6, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun and engaging event. Click the link below to register:
https://secure.givelively.org/event/murray-county-early-childhood-initiative/2026-slayton-spring-expo

We’re looking forward to another great Spring Expo—see you there! 🌼

The Slayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Murray County Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) are happy to present the 2026 Spring Expo. The Spring Expo is a great way ...

01/05/2026

Get those winter wiggles out at the Fulda Swimming Pool and the West Elementary Gym in Slayton on Sunday afternoons in January, February, and March!

Join the Murray County ECI for our FREE Family Open Swim Event at the Fulda Pool on January 11 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. All children from birth to age 8 and family members (including older siblings) welcome!

On Sunday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30 (January 18 & 25, February 1, 15, & 22) join us for active free play in the Slayton West Elementary Gym.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all events. Any postponements, cancellations or other announcements will be made on the Murray County ECI page.

These events are made possible for area families by our generous donors. Thank you!!!

11/23/2025

Guess who's waiting to visit with all of the kids?

Light Up Gullord Park is from 3:30 to 5:30 today in Slayton! Horse-drawn carriage rides, kids' games, s'mores, crafts, kid books, hot chocolate and more!

11/09/2025

10/22/2025

Don't feel like cooking tonight? Support Trinity Lutheran Preschool's drive-thru burger fundraiser! 4:30-6:30 pm🍔🚗

10/13/2025

🎃 🦇 H A L L O W E E N P A R T Y 🕸️ 👻

Come check out the fun & food we have planned before adventuring out for trick-or-treating! 🧡

10/13/2025

🎃👻 Trunk-or-Treat Alert! 👻🎃
Wonder World will be at the Murray County Medical Center's Trunk-or-Treat 🎉

🍽️ Grab a To-Go Meal with:
🌭 Hotdog | 🍟 Chips | 🍪 Cookie | 🍇 Fruit Snacks | 💧 Water
➡️ Free Will Donation

🙌 A HUGE thank you to the Slayton Kiwanis for helping us make it happen!

📍 Don’t miss the fun — come say hi and enjoy a safe & spooky night! 🎃🕸️