Santa Bingo Night

Thursday, Dec. 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p. m.

Albertville City Council Chambers, 5959 Main Ave. NE.

The Family Youth Community Connections is presenting the Santa Family Bingo Night. Come and play bingo for $ 25 for the entire family. Visit myfycc. com to register and for more information.

Harp music with Chris Ward

Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon to 1 p. m.

St. Michael Public Library, 11800 Town Center Drive

Enjoy a variety of music, including holiday music, from harpist Chris Ward. For all ages. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota’ s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment. More information at events. griver. org

Maple Grove Indoor Farmers Market

Thursday, Dec. 11 and Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 3 to 6 p. m. each day

Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road

Step inside with us for more good food from great people. Find more than 20 local farmers and food makers inside the community center. Expect a great mix of seasonal produce( including greenhouse-grown items) plus meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, artisan baked goods and more. Frequent Shopper Rewards program continues indoors. For more

information, visit maplegrovefarmersmarket. com

Santa at the Loop

Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4 to 7 p. m.

Central Park Ice Skating Loop, 12000 Central Parkway, Maple Grove

Join Santa as he visits from the North Pole for a free evening of skating and holiday music. Enjoy the ceremony showcasing the Maple Grove Rotary holiday light display. Bring skates or skate rentals are available. Don’ t forget a camera for fun photos with Santa.

Children’ s Christmas Play

Sunday, Dec. 14, at 10 a. m.

Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave. NE, Monticello

Local youth present their annual Christmas play, followed by family photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Info: commumc. org.

Sensory Santa

Sunday, Dec. 14, time slots between 1 and 5 p. m.

Maple Grove Town Green meeting room, 7991 Main St.

A sensory Santa will be available free of charge. Parents just need to sign up for a 10-minute time slot window. There is a space to comment about special accommodations that might be needed. Sponsored by Maple Grove Parks and Recreation. Visit bit. ly / sensorysanta2025 to register.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Monday, Dec. 15, at 4:30 p. m. County Road 19 in Loretto The Holiday Train has hundreds of thousands of LED lights and, when it makes a stop, performers entertain the crowds with music. There is no charge for this event, but the purpose of the Holiday Train is to raise awareness of the need to support local foodbanks. Visit cpkcr. com / en for more information.

Monticello High School / Middle School Winter Choir Concert

Monday, Dec. 15, at 7 p. m.

Monticello High School Performing Arts Center, 5225 School Blvd., Monticello

Seasonal choral performance featuring middle and high school choirs. Open to the public.

River City Ramblers Christmas Concert

Thursday, Dec. 18, at 1 p. m. Monticello Senior Center, 505

Walnut St., Monticello

Enjoy a festive afternoon of holiday music performed by the River City Ramblers. Coffee and a Christmas treat will be served. Sign up at the center. Info: 763-295-2000.

Family Fun Storytime

Friday, Dec. 19, from 10:30 to 11 a. m.

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

Celebrate the season with

songs, rhymes, and stories for young children. Info: 763-295- 2322.

Scandinavian Music with Project: Constellation

Friday, Dec. 19, from noon to 1 p. m.

Monticello Senior Center, 505 Walnut St., Monticello

Enjoy Swedish and Norwegian holiday tunes performed by Project: Constellation. Info: 763-295-

2322.

Holiday Flute & Guitar concert

Friday, Dec. 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p. m.

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

Julie Johnson and Jeff Lambert return for an encore of festive melodies. For all ages. Info: 763-263-6445.

Youth Drop Off: Winter Survival

Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.

Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove

Drop off your child, aged 8 to 14, to be immersed in outdoor adventures while you enjoy time shopping or running errands. Students will enjoy a mini camp day of winter survival activities such as shelter building, fire making and team building games. Send a bag lunch. Program taught mostly outdoors in winter weather. Cost to attend.

Visit threeriversparks. org for more information.

Family Snowshoeing

Saturday, Dec. 27, from 1:30 to 3 p. m.

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, 12595 Park Drive, Rogers

Join instructors to learn how to put on and walk in snowshoes. Explore the snowy trails and look for animal signs. Will hike if no snow. Equipment provided. Cost to attend. Visit threeriversparks. org for more information.

Sunset Snow Hike

Saturday, Dec. 27, from 3:30 to 5 p. m.

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, 12595 Park Drive, Rogers

Join instructors for a scenic snowshoe hike. Enjoy the sunset while exploring the snowy trails. Equipment provided. Cost to attend. Visit threeriversparks. org for more information.

Winter Solstice Luminary Walk

Sunday, Dec. 21, from 5 to 8 p. m.

Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove

Celebrate the longest night of winter by walking along the luminary lit trail. Drop in anytime. Warm up by the fire after the walk. Donations of personal care items for CROSS Services sought. Visit threeriversparks. org for more information.

Check with individual cities and organizations for other events we may have missed.