Christmas in the Park Sunday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 5 p. m. Albertville Central Park, 5801
Main Ave. NE
Come celebrate the season with the community and the Albertville Lions. Activities include Santa and Mrs. Claus visit, STMA High School choir, Scouts making s’ mores, hot beverages, tree lighting and more. Free event. Visit myfycc. com to register and for more information.
Champlin Holiday Lights Tour Thursday, Dec. 5 to Tuesday,
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. 4.
Santa Bingo Night Thursday, Dec. 5, 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 $ 20 for the entire family. Visit myfycc. com to register and for more information.
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Candlelight memorial Friday, 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.
Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 to 11 a. m.
Monticello Middle School, Activities Room, 800 Broadway St. E., Monticello
Monticello Public Schools’ students and district staff will be selling handmade or homebaked holiday gifts. Members of the girls basketball team will also be wrapping gifts, with donations for gift wrapping services going straight to the team.
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Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m.
200 W. Broadway St., Suite 101, Monticello Queen Bee’ s Gardens & Floral
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, The Bearded Viking and Sweep Home MN will hold their third annual Holiday Open House, which will include free photos with Santa and his mini horse from 10 a. m. to noon. Enjoy hot apple cider, cookies and kids crafts, along with pop-up vendors. Info: https:// shorturl. at / 4w1hF.
Christmas tea Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9:15 a. m.
Community United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 9225 Jason Ave. NE, Monticello
The 24th annual Christmas tea will include tea service along with scones, cookies and shortbread. Featured guest speaker will be historian, author and storyteller Doug Ohman, who will take attendees on a nostalgic journey, sharing photos and stories to help celebrate Christmas at church. Freewill offering. Info: 763-400-3969, commumc. org.
Visit with Santa at Bertram Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 a. m. to 1:30 p. m.
Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, 9910 Briarwood Ave. NE, Monticello
Annual Visit with Santa at Bertram includes horse-drawn wagon rides, warm beverages and s’ mores by the campfire and professional photos with Santa indoors at the chalet. Cost: $ 25 per spot. Limited spots available. Pre-registration is required. Info:
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co. wright. mn. us / 1252 / Special- Events.
Gingerbread House Decorating Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 to 11 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
Crow River Christmas Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.
Rockford Public Library, 8220 Cedar St.
There will be music, treats, and crafts for the littles. Small sale of gift quality books by the Rockford Friends of the Library. More information at events. griver. org.
Holiday Music with Tjarnblom Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a. m. to noon
Monticello Public Library, 200 W. Sixth St.
Join in welcoming this Scandinavian-style string band, featuring a beautiful blend of Nyckelharpa, Octave Mandolin
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, Harmonium and Cello. In this musical journey, they’ ll play a repertoire of both old and new Swedish, Finnish, and Minnesota tunes for dancing and for listening. For all ages. Info: 763- 295-2322.
Meet Santa at Fleet Farm Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3 to 7 p. m.
Fleet Farm, 320 Chelsea Road, Monticello
Santa Claus is coming to town. Bring the family and your camera along to meet and take a picture with Santa at this holiday-photo op. Info: https:// shorturl. at / y9Fi9.
Breakfast with Santa Sunday, Dec. 8, from 8:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m.
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. $ 5 raffle tickets available for purchase. First prize is a Blackstone on the go griddle and a Yeti hopper soft sided cooler, second is $ 150 cash and third is a $ 50 gift card to R Social on Main.
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