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Stocking Scavenger Hunt
December 1–12 | St. Michael Library
When you visit the library this week, see if you can find all the stockings hidden around the library. Great for both little and big kids!
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-12

Gingerbread Book Character Contest
December 1–18 | St. Michael Library
Help the gingerbread man escape! Pick up a gingerbread man at the library to decorate as your favorite book character. Open to all ages. Completed entries must be turned by December 18.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-12

Decorate Cookies with Mrs. Claus
December 2–16  (times vary) | Tile Outlet, Rogers
Sign your kids up to decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus! Each 30-minute session will include decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus as well as reading a fun Christmas book together. (Cost: $10/child)
Info & Register: signupgenius.com/go/tileoutlet

Otsego Holiday Tree Lighting  (Virtual)
Thursday, December 3  6pm
View Otsego’s 1st annual Holiday Tree Lighting event from the comfort of your own home, through a Facebook livestream. SOAR Regional Arts will sing carols, and Mayor Stockamp will be there to kick off the holiday season.
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/589450685167449

NO SCHOOL STMA (Teacher Workshop)
Friday, December 4

Santa Claus at Bertram Park
Saturday, December 5  10am–2:30pm | Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Take a picture with Santa (socially distanced of course) in a safe and scenic location and even walk away with some goodies! (Free, registration required)
Info & Register: facebook.com/events/365045188051047

Liberty Restaurant Drive-Thru Santa
Saturday, December 5  11am–2pm | Liberty Restaurant, St. Michael
Grab the kids and drive thru the Liberty Restaurant/American Legion parking lot to see Santa! (This is in lieu of the annual “Lunch with Santa” event.)
More info: facebook.com/events/382702326484177

Family Holiday Walk
Saturday, December 5  2–4pm | Downtown Buffalo
Walk around the city blocks and see holiday sights and characters, including Santa, Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, and even Rudolph! See carolers, Buffalo Royalty, the Police and Fire Departments, and more! Kids will get a treat or gift at each stop. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food shelf or a new toy for Toys for Tots.
More info: facebook.com/buffalochambermn/posts/3887743771259517

Rogers Drive-Thru Santa Breakfast
Sunday, December 6  8am–12pm | Rogers Event Center (at Lions park)
Join the Rogers Lions Club for its annual Breakfast with Santa—with a 2020 twist. Pick up a drive-thru breakfast at the NEW Rogers Event Center, and drop off your letters to Santa. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be outside from 9–11 for socially distanced photos. You can also purchase raffle tickets for one of several great prizes. (Free-will donations accepted at the event center)
More info: facebook.com/events/1349392188750121

NO SCHOOL STMA  (Planning/Transition Days)
Monday, December 7–9

FYCC Holiday Bingo  (Virtual)
Thursday, December 10  6:30–7:30pm | FYCC, Albertville
This holiday season, FYCC is doing Santa Family Bingo on Zoom! Santa himself will be calling bingo, and all prizes will be porch-dropped after the event. See link for details on how to play. (Cost: $10/family, Register online)
Info & Register: myfycc.com/event-registration/?ee=506

Cocoa & Coding
December 7–12 | St. Michael Library
It’s Computer Science Education Week! School-aged kids are invited to stop by the library and pick up a Cocoa and Coding take-home kit. Enjoy creating a coding-themed craft while sipping on a yummy cup of cocoa! (During open hours, while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-12

Otsego Santa Day Drive-Thru
Saturday, December 12  10am–12pm | Otsego City Hall
The North Pole is coming to Otsego! Load up the kiddos, and come down to Otsego City Hall for a drive-thru winter wonderland, complete with reindeer! Your family will get a quick greeting from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Quality Photo will be there to take your Santa photo while family stays safely inside your vehicle. (Space limited, tickets required)
Info & Tickets: facebook.com/events/369980187782480

SOAR “Illuminate the Night” Kickoff  (Virtual)
Saturday, December 12  5pm
SOAR Regional Arts is taking its previously planned live event and turning it virtual! Celebrate the spirit of the season with music by SOAR performers, an online silent auction, and a live feed of the “Illuminate the Night” tree lighting on SOAR’s Facebook page. Lights will be on each subsequent night through December 20 for the whole community to enjoy.
More info: facebook.com/events/1045185345934017

SOAR “Illuminate the Night” Walk-Through Display
December 13–20  Dusk–10pm | St. Michael City Center
SOAR Regional Arts invites you to walk along a lovely path around St. Michael City Center, filled with trees and other light displays compliments of local sponsors.
More info: facebook.com/SOARRegionalArts/posts/3624557547602053

Library Take-and-Make Ornament Craft
Monday, December 14 | St. Michael Library
Stop by the library to pick up a holiday ornament craft kit to work on at home. (During open hours, while supplies last)
More info: griver.org/event/saint-michael/take-and-make-ornament-/2020-12-14/59945

“Elf on the Shelf” Hunt
December 14–23 | St. Michael Library
Stop into the library and see if you can find Elf on the Shelf. He’s hiding somewhere inside the library! All ages welcome.
More info: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-12

Toddler Tuesday at Color City Pottery
Tuesday, December 15  10–11am | Color City Pottery, Albertville
Create 3 of your very own Christmas ornaments to keep or give as gifts! Get creative and personalize them as you wish. (Cost: $10)
More info: facebook.com/events/2054672107997655
Register: mycolorcityshoponline.square.site/shop/toddler-tuesday/24

Coborn’s “Kids Cook at Home” Class  (Virtual)
Wednesday, December 16
In this free, virtual class, kids of all ages are invited to join the Coborn’s Dietitian Team for fun, follow-along cooking demonstrations. Register online, and the class links will be sent to you when available for you to watch on your own schedule.
Info & Register: celebratemore.com/kids-cook-at-home

Holiday Storytime Live  (Virtual)
Thursday, December 17  10:30–11am
Kids ages 2–5 are invited to enjoy a holiday-themed storytime with their favorite librarians on Zoom! (Free, registration required to receive Zoom link and craft materials)
Info & Register: griver.org/events/26/all/all/0/calendar/2020-11

Happy Honking Holidays Santa Drive-Thru
Thursday, December 17  5–7pm | Elk River Senior Living
Wave to Santa and see a firetruck from the comfort of your own car at Elk River Senior Living. Kids can also drop off a letter to Santa (don’t forget the return address!) Help “Fill a Fire Truck” with gifts for local youth, or bring a nonperishable food donation for CAER food shelf.
More info: facebook.com/events/484820462492498

Santa Pictures at Tile Outlet
December 19 & 20  (times vary) | Tile Outlet, Rogers
Get ready for a fun experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This is a first-come-first-served event. When you arrive, you will be handed a number in line. There will be plexiglass separating the kids from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Remember to bring your camera!
More info: facebook.com/events/186834396449321

Family Winter Survival Challenge
Saturday, December 19  1–4pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
You’ve survived 2020 — are you up for the challenge of winter survival? Compete against other families to build the best fire and shelter. Learn tricks of the trade, roast marshmallows, and enjoy time outdoors together. (Cost: $5/person, registration required by 12/15)
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=160865121

Candy Cane Hike
Sunday, December 20  1–4pm | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Walk along a self-guided candy cane trail, discover winter nature facts in a unique way and choose a treat at the end. Drop in anytime.
Info & Register: web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnthreeriverswt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=160853601

Albertville Fire Dept Pizza Delivery Night
Monday, December 21  3–10pm
Order your Andy’s Hometowne Pizza and have it delivered by a firefighter! On this night only, 25% of all sales (and 100% of tips and donations) will go to the fire department. (Order early as they will be busy!)
More info: facebook.com/events/3628092713888107

WINTER BREAK STMA
December 23–Jan 1

Family Day at Making Memories Ceramics
Saturday, December 26 | Making Memories Ceramics, Otsego
Bring the whole family out to paint some pottery, and get 3 studio fees free when you buy 1! Call ahead to check space availability and/or reserve a table.
More info: makingmemoriesceramics.com/events-2

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