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

St. Michael Catholic School Christmas Market
Saturday, December 1  9am–2pm | St. Michael Catholic School
Shop from a variety of vendors and take the kids to meet Santa Claus.
More info: facebook.com/events/1884154361881254

Meet Santa at the Fire Station
Saturday, December 1  10am–1pm | St. Michael Fire Dept.
Stop by to visit with Santa and to drop off a toy for the local drive, Caring for Kids.
More info: facebook.com/events/1808878549234672

KCS Santa’s Workshop
Saturday, December 1  10am–3pm | Kaleidoscope Charter School, Otsego
Visit Santa’s gift shop featuring local vendors, and have your Santa photo taken for $20 to benefit the KPTO. You’ll also find lots of activities for kids and concessions available for purchase.
More info: facebook.com/events/182235542668139

Free Pictures with Santa
Saturday, December 1  10am–2pm | St. Michael City Hall
Legacy Home Group MN will be offering free pictures with Santa, along with cookie decorating, coloring, and an area for kids to write and mail letters to Santa. Santa and his elves will also be giving away a 49″ TV to one lucky family.
More info: facebook.com/events/301581567352081

Visit Santa at Monticello Library
Saturday, December 1  10:30am–12pm | Monticello Public Library
Come to visit with Santa; leave with a book or two!
More info: facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2065039506849832&id=115769501776852

Santa Visits 101 Market
Saturday, December 1  3–4:30pm | 101 Market, Otsego
Children will receive an ornament (while supplies last) and get their photo with Santa. Refreshments provided for kids and adults.
More info: facebook.com/events/2130052520579151

Deck the Halls in Buffalo
Saturday, December 1  3–5pm | Sturges Park, Buffalo
Visit with Santa, hop on a horse-drawn wagon ride, and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, carolers, and more. Santa arrives by fire truck at 3:00. Bring a donation for Toys for Tots or the Buffalo Food Shelf.
More info: facebook.com/events/899194013622439

Arbor Lakes Hometown Holiday
Saturday, December 1  3:30–6:30pm | Main Street, Maple Grove
Hot cocoa, entertainment, free holiday trolley rides, visit with Santa, parade at 5:00
More info: facebook.com/events/1679780312126799

Rogers Lions Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 2  8am–1pm | Rogers Community Center
The Rogers Lions will be serving up pancakes & French toast with all the fixings. Kids can bring in a non-perishable food donation for CROSS and receive a free picture with Santa. (Cost: Free-will donation to benefit CROSS Services)
More info: facebook.com/events/357990864939866

Albertville Christmas in the Park
Sunday, December 2  2–6pm | Albertville Central Park
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the new park depot. Your family can also enjoy s’mores and hot beverages around the fire. Tree will be lit at 5:00.
More info: facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub/photos/a.1686830574980203/2102465436750046

St. Michael Holiday Tree Lighting
Monday, December 3  6–8pm | St. Michael City Hall
Free photos with Santa, as well as caroling, crafts, snowman search, and more. Enjoy free food and beverages while supplies last! Please bring a toy or children’s book for the Hanover Food Shelf.
More info: facebook.com/events/1903832739694013

Light the Grove
Thursday, December 6  5–7pm | Maple Grove Hospital
Enjoy hot cocoa and holiday treats, caroling, horse-drawn trolley rides, and pictures with Santa and his reindeer.
More info: facebook.com/events/364538907622136

Meet Santa at Jump City
Friday, December 7  5:30–7:30pm | Jump City, Otsego
Spend an evening bouncing around and visiting Mr. & Mrs. Claus. (Cost: Regular open jump rates apply)
More info: facebook.com/inflatablebouncehouse/posts/2397903736946404

Cookies with Santa at YMCA
Friday, December 7  6–7:30pm | Elk River YMCA
Decorate cookies, participate in holiday themed crafts, write letters to Santa, and then take a picture with him. This event is free and open to the community.
More info: ymcamn.org/kid__teen_activities/family_fun__fitness/holiday_events_at_the_y

Caroling at the Historic Hanover Bridge
Friday, December 7  6–8pm | Hanover Bridge
Join the Hanover Historical Society, along with area church and school choirs for musical performances and caroling. Hot cider and cookies will be provided. Remember your camera to capture a photo of your kids in an authentic one-horse open sleigh with Old St. Nick.
More info: facebook.com/events/238251713547914

Nature Hike with Santa  — WAIT LIST
Saturday, December 8  10am–12pm & 1–3pm | Eastman Nature Center
Kids can help Santa look for magical reindeer food and decorate a letter to him. Create both holiday and edible squirrel ornaments, and enjoy refreshments. (Cost: $7/child, $3/adult)
Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=1ENC0300

Santa Day at Prairie Center
Saturday, December 8  10am–1pm | Otsego Prairie Center
Santa Claus is coming to town! Kids can visit with Santa, snack on cookies and hot chocolate, and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Quality Photo will also be present to take pictures with Santa for purchase, or you may bring a camera and take your own. (Free, please bring a non-perishable food donation for CAER)
More info: facebook.com/events/937152346488987

St. Michael American Legion Children’s Christmas Party
Saturday, December 8  11am–2pm | Liberty Restaurant, St. Michael
Bring the whole family and enjoy free photos with Santa, along with games, crafts, a drawing for an outdoor fun package, and more!
More info: stmamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/stmauxsanta.jpg

Arbor Lakes Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 8  11am–2pm | The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove
Meet Santa Claus and his live reindeer in Arbor Park, and take home your very own plush reindeer toy, courtesy of Minneapolis Northwest Tourism! (One toy per child, while supplies last)
More info: facebook.com/events/1941425552572986

Elk River Santa in the Park
Saturday, December 8  12–3pm | Rivers Edge Commons Park, Elk River
Children and families can have their photograph taken with Santa and enjoy the holiday-themed park.
More info: facebook.com/events/359934028111435

Otsego’s “Santa Paws”
Saturday, December 8  2–3pm | Otsego Prairie Center
Bring your four-legged friends for a visit with Santa! Please bring your own camera, or Quality Photo will be available to take a picture for a fee. Treats provided for you and your dog.
More info: facebook.com/events/2347321648829352

Santa Claus at Kremer’s Toy & Hobby
December 9, 15, & 16  11am–3pm | Kremer’s Toy & Hobby, Albertville
Bring your camera to capture a photo of your kids with Santa. No lines! Grab a number and be notified when it’s your turn. Kids can enjoy the two play areas and train set while you wait.
More info: facebook.com/kremerstoyandhobby/photos/a.229936737139208/1468751333257736

Holiday Train in Buffalo
Wednesday, December 12  5:45–6:30pm | 5th Street NE Railway Crossing, Buffalo
See the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train as it passes through Buffalo! Santa will be on site before the train arrives, and the Buffalo Lions will be serving hot chocolate and cookies.
More info: facebook.com/events/402201916981447

Rogers Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 14  5–8pm | Triangle Park, Rogers
Hot cocoa, cookies, bonfire, and sleigh rides, plus photos with Santa taken by Quality Photo. Tree will be lit at 6:00.
More info: facebook.com/events/2353270621381549

Santa Claus at Kremer’s Toy & Hobby
December 15 & 16  11am–3pm | Kremer’s Toy & Hobby, Albertville
Bring your camera to capture a photo of your kids with Santa. No lines! Grab a number and be notified when it’s your turn. Kids can enjoy the two play areas and train set while you wait.
More info: facebook.com/kremerstoyandhobby/photos/a.229936737139208/1468751333257736

Santa at What’s the Scoop
Saturday, December 15  3–5pm | What’s the Scoop, Buffalo
Visit with Santa at What’s the Scoop? ice cream shop. Don’t forget your camera or your kids’ wish lists!
More info: facebook.com/events/2022007934525949

Santa at All4Kids
Saturday, December 15  3:30–5:30pm | All4Kids, Monticello
Santa is coming to All4Kids! Take the perfect holiday card photo as your kids visit with Santa in the store’s event room.
More info: facebook.com/All4KidsMN/posts/10158111852753975

Skate with Santa
Saturday, December 15  5–8pm | Central Park of Maple Grove
Join Santa and his helpers for a fun evening of skating and holiday music at Central Park. Families can bring their own cameras for photos with Santa. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to CROSS and receive $1 off a hot beverage at concessions. Other activities for kids will also be available. (Cost: Free, skate rental $6)
More info: facebook.com/events/326367914857571

Santa & Reindeer at Albertville Outlets
Sunday, December 16  1–3pm | Albertville Premium Outlets
Santa and his reindeer will be visiting the outlet mall! Stop by the center to take your own holiday photos with Santa and his real, live reindeer.
More info: facebook.com/events/2219093021496035

Dinner with Santa
Monday, December 17  5:30–7:30pm | Broadway Pizza, Rogers
Enjoy a family pizza night out, and get your picture taken with Santa.
More info: facebook.com/events/370899093360641

FYCC Santa Family Bingo  — SOLD OUT
Thursday, December 20  6–7:30pm | Albertville City Hall
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting at 6 pm. Bingo will begin at 6:30.
$10/family if you pre-register online ($15 at the door, space limited)
Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=354