If you’re looking for a church service to attend with your family this Sunday, here is a list of local churches with services on Christmas Eve, ranging from casual to candlelit. See church websites (linked) for specific service details.
Albertville
Church of St. Albert, Albertville
Christmas Eve Mass — 4pm
churchofstalbert.org
Life in Christ Lutheran, Albertville
Christmas Eve Services — 5pm & 7pm
lifeinchristonline.org
St. Michael
Alleluia Lutheran, St. Michael
(located in the Historic Church of St. Michael)
Christmas Eve Worship & Communion — 4pm & 6pm
alleluialutheranchurch.org
Connect Church, St. Michael
Christmas Eve Service — 5pm
connectchurchmn.com
Going to see the lights around town was one of my favorite Christmas traditions as a kid, and we’re lucky that STMA has several great holiday light displays, including a few with lights choreographed to music and several with fun, whimsical elements that appeal especially to kids!
We’ve expanded the STMA Holiday Lights Tour this year to include THREE fun new stops! So grab your kids and some hot cocoa, and follow this path for an evening of holiday de-LIGHT! 🙂
>> Click to access the Google map <<
Note: This tour stops at 8 locations and takes approximately 45 minutes to enjoy start-to-finish. If you’d prefer to hit only the highlights, click here to access the 4-location, 30-minute version.
Tour Locations:
Every Christmas season, my daughter looks forward to when we’ll put out our kid-friendly nativity set. And I look forward to watching her play out the story of Jesus’ birth, especially as she discovers more about its significance each year.
One great way to share the story of the first Christmas with kids is to take them to see a “live nativity”—a depiction of the story of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and their visitors using live actors and sometimes even animals. If you’re interested in sharing that experience with YOUR kids, here are a few opportunities you’ll find in our area this Christmas:
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And if you’re hoping to meet jolly old St. Nick and maybe even squeeze in a photo of him with your kids, check out this list of opportunities see Santa in and around the STMA community this December.
Santa Photos at Cabela’s
Every day through Dec. 24 (times vary) | Cabela’s, Rogers
Enjoy the Santa Wonderland Christmas experience and get a FREE 4×6 photo with Santa! Activities include crafts, toy demos, and an opportunity to write a letter to Santa. Arrive early to reserve your spot.
More info: facebook.com/pg/CabelasRogersMN/events
Santa Visits Corcoran
Saturday, December 1 9am–12pm | Corcoran City Hall
Join the Northwest Area Jaycees as Santa stops by to hear Christmas wishes and get photos taken with everyone. Each kid will get a present from under the Jaycee’s Christmas tree. A pancake breakfast will also be served. (Free, food shelf donation appreciated)
More info: facebook.com/events/290204088481456
Children’s Holiday Shopping Mall
Saturday, December 1 9am–1pm | STMA Middle School West
Children up through 5th grade can shop for inexpensive gifts (escorted by a Girl Scout) and have them gift-wrapped to bring home. Santa will also be available for kids to visit with.
More info: facebook.com/events/311574249640228
Click here to submit an event for this list!
Albertville Lions Pumpkin Party
Thursday, October 4 4–6pm | Central Park, Albertville
Kids ages 10 and under can join the Albertville Lions Club for pumpkin games and fun! Kids will receive a pumpkin and treats, while supplies last.
More info: facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub/photos
Coborn’s Kids Class: “Spook-tacular Haloween Treats”
Tuesday, October 9 6:30–7:30pm | Coborn’s, Albertville
Kids are invited to join dietician Amy to create some “spook-tacular” fall treats! Class takes place in the Caribou Coffee seating area, and parents must be present throughout the class. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: coborns.wufoo.com/forms/wwu0gzc00wxtm6
Otsego Pumpkin Patch Zombie Run
Saturday, October 13 9–10am | Prairie Park, Otsego
Kids ages 3–13 will on a course from start to finish while trying to avoid being “bitten” (stickered) by the “zombies” that roam the course. Kids will run in age groups and may run with a parent. (Cost: $20, includes t-shirt if registered by Oct. 1)
Info & Register: otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=3