Osseo Small Business Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 29 Osseo Central Avenue businesses Thirty participating businesses will be offering customers sales and giveaways. There will also be firepits, food trucks, music, games, a Santa visit and more. People can grab a passport card from any participating business for prizes. More information on Downtown District of Osseo’ s Facebook page.

Family Gingerbread House Workshop

Monday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 6 p. m.

Big Lake Public Library, 790 Minnesota Ave., Big Lake

Build and decorate a gingerbread house together with provided supplies. A sweet tradition for families. Registration required. Info: 763-263-6445.

PROCrafinators: Wooden Spool Trees

Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 6:45 p. m.

Monticello Public Library, 200 W. Sixth St., Monticello

Create whimsical folk-art trees using wooden spools, ribbon, and fabric. A cozy winter craft for teens and adults. Registration required. Info: 763-295- 2322.

Champlin Holiday Lights Tour

Friday, Dec. 5 to Wednesday,

Dec. 31 City of Champlin From Dec. 5 to the end of the year, people can drive around

and visit homes participating in the Champlin Holiday Lights Tour. A list of participating homes will be on the city’ s website( ci. champlin. mn. us) by Dec. 5.

Stuff the Ambulance Toy Drive

Friday, Dec. 5, from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.

Monticello Fleet Farm parking lot, 320 Chelsea Road, Monticello

Donate new, unwrapped toys for children in need this Christmas season. Cash donations also accepted. Advance dropoff available at CentraCare – Monticello Hospital. Info: centracare. com / foundation.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 to 10 a. m.

Applebee’ s, 1006 Highway 55, Buffalo

Enjoy pancakes, bacon or sausage, scrambled eggs, and beverages while visiting with Santa. Live holiday music by Zach Carlson-Gross. Tickets: buffalomn. us.

Saron’ s Cookie Walk, Raffle & Gifts

Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8:30 to 11:30 a. m.

Saron Lutheran Church, 311 Lake

St., Big Lake

Choose from homemade Christmas cookies, fudge, lefse, and specialty treats. Enjoy a cinnamon roll and coffee, browse holiday

vendors, and enter the holiday raffle. Info: 763-263-2209 or saron. org.

Family Holiday Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a. m. to noon

Big Lake Fire Station, 20243 County Road 43, Big Lake

A festive morning with photos with Santa, hands-on crafts, cookie decorating, and community partner booths. Free event. Info: 612-473-1079.

Crow River Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.

Rockford Public Library, 8220 Cedar St.

There will be music, treats, and crafts for the littles. The Gerard-Johnson Duo, the Rockford High School Band, and the Rockford High School Choir will provide live music. Small sale of gift quality books by the Rockford Friends of the Library. More information at events. griver. org

Gingerbread House Decorating

Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a. m. St. Michael Public Library, 11800 Town Center Drive Join in for the annual family fun tradition and create a gingerbread house using frosting, candy, and a non-edible graham cracker house supplied by the library. In person event. Register each child separately. Limited spots. More information at events.

griver. org

Candlelight memorial

Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p. m. Maple Grove Arboretum, 9400

Fernbrook Lane

The annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial is a place for people to gather and remember loved ones. Candles will be provided, bring a white flower to leave next to the statue. The Angel of Hope statue has become a place of peaceful remembrance for many that have experienced the loss of a loved one. The Candlelight Memorial is for the entire community and will consist of a short meaningful program at the Angel of Hope statue.

Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 8 a. m. to noon

21st Century Bank Event Center, 12716 Main St., Rogers

Snap photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus when you bring a non-perishable food item for donation to CROSS Services. Breakfast will be pancakes and French toast. Free-will donation, all money raised will go back into the community. There are $ 5 raffle tickets available for purchase. First prize is an electric scooter with helmet, second is an iPad 128GB and third is a $ 50 gift card.

Breakfast with Santa Lions Breakfast

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m.

Monticello American Legion, 304 Elm St., Monticello

Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, fruit, pastries, and beverages with Santa and Gingy

the gingerbread man. Free-will donation supports Christmas Food Boxes for local families in need.

Skate with Santa

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 5:10 p. m.

Rogers TruStone Center, 21080 141st Ave.

Free hot chocolate with paid $ 5 admission. Skate rentals available for $ 2 a pair. More information at rogersmn. gov.

Free Pictures with Santa

Sunday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 7 p. m.

Fleet Farm, 320 Chelsea Road, Monticello

Bring the family and snap free holiday photos with Santa. Guests may use their own smartphone or camera. Open to the public.

Crafts & Creations: Beaded Ornament

Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p. m.

Monticello Public Library, 200 W. Sixth St., Monticello

Design and create a sparkling beaded ornament to take home or gift. Registration required. Info: 763-295-2322.

Colleen Austin: Holiday Harp Music

Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m.

Monticello Public Library, 200 W. Sixth St., Monticello

Enjoy a soothing evening of classic holiday tunes performed on Celtic harp. For all ages. Info: 763-295-2322.