If you’re looking for a church service to attend with your family on Christmas Eve, here is a list of local churches, with services 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
Free Grace United, Albertville
(located in Albertville outlet mall)
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service — 4:30pm
freegrace.tv/locations/st-michaelalbertville
Life in Christ Lutheran, Albertville
Christmas Eve Services — 5pm & 7pm
lifeinchristonline.org
Samaritan’s Hill Church, Albertville
Christmas Eve Service — 4pm
samaritanshill.com
Traveling to see the lights around town was one of my favorite Christmas traditions as a kid. We are so blessed in our community to have several great holiday light displays, including a few choreographed to music! So grab your family and some hot cocoa, and follow this path for an evening of holiday de-LIGHT! 🙂 #mompuns
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New this year!
We’ve mixed up the STMA Holiday Lights Tour a bit to include a few new stops sent in by our readers.
The tour stops at 9 locations and takes about 1 hour to enjoy start-to-finish. If you’d prefer just to hit the highlights, click here to access the 4-location, 40-minute version.
Click here to submit your event to the calendar!
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 photo with Santa! Free crafts and activities will also be offered. Arrive early to reserve your spot.
More info: facebook.com/events/1679177592219526
Wright County Festival of Trees
Every day Sunday–Friday (times vary) | Wright County Historical Society, Buffalo
Visit an indoor, winter wonderland with more than 50 uniquely decorated Christmas trees highlighting Wright County businesses, families, and organizations. Enjoy a Santa letter-writing station, animated characters, and more.
facebook.com/events/439991980230377
Rogers Lions Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 1 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/2560693820869550
Visit Santa at Tile Outlet
December 1 12–3pm | Tile Outlet, Rogers
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus along with their reindeer. Everyone is welcome, including pets. There will also be snacks, gifts for the kids, and an area to write down notes for Santa.
More info: facebook.com/events/460957104511891
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 photo with Santa! Free crafts and activities will also be offered. Arrive early to reserve your spot.
More info: facebook.com/events/1679177592219526
Visit Santa at Tile Outlet
November 29–Dec. 1 Times vary | Tile Outlet, Rogers
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus along with their reindeer. Everyone is welcome, including pets. There will also be snacks, gifts for the kids, and an area to write down notes for Santa. See link for available times.
More info: facebook.com/events/460957104511891
Pictures with Santa at City Hall
Saturday, November 30 10am–2pm | St. Michael City Hall
Legacy Home Group will be offering free pictures with Santa, along with cookie decorating, coloring, and an area for kids to write and mail letters to Santa.
More info: facebook.com/events/2396332277161870
Santa’s Magical Workshop at Arbor Lakes
Saturday, November 30 10am–2pm | Dave & Buster’s, Maple Grove
Visit Santa indoors and tell him what you want for Christmas. Then make your way outside to enjoy free sleigh rides pulled by live reindeer, or take a pony ride for $5.
CROSS will be collecting non-perishable food and toys.
More info: facebook.com/events/796066447505601
Click here to submit your event to the calendar!
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday, November 2 9am–12pm | Home Depot (Monticello, Elk River, Maple Grove)
Your kid will be proud to complete this project using everything in the American Eagle kit. Learn to use a hammer, sandpaper, wood glue and a Phillips screwdriver. Children will assemble the bird, paint it, and add fun stickers.
Info & Register: homedepot.com/workshops
Family Music Class
Saturday, November 2 9am & 10am | Step by Step Montessori School, Maple Grove
Join Step By Step Montessori for a free music class to experience the joy of actively making music with your child—singing, dancing, giggling, and playing instruments together. The class is appropriate for children of any age, and siblings are welcome. (Free, online registration required)
Info & Register: stepbystepmontessori.com/maple-grove-events
Library Storytime
Monday, November 4 Toddlers 10am / Preschool 11am | St. Michael Library
More info: griver.org/events