Sam's Christmas Village and Light Tour

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sam’s Christmas Village and Light Tour offers the ultimate Christmas experience. Located right in Somerset, WI, on the scenic Apple River, Sam’s Christmas Village is sure to light up western Wisconsin and the Twin City metro area. It’s woodsy, it’s magical, and it’s fun for all ages. This brand-new holiday event will feature over 3 MILLION Christmas lights, a giant light tunnel, 40+ animated light displays, over 600 trees strung with lights, 21 s’more cabins available for daily rental, and a European style Christmas market featuring local food and merchandise vendors. This event runs from November 29-January 5. Located only 8 miles from the St. Croix River Crossing, Sam’s Christmas Village is going to be on everyone’s must-see list this holiday season. Sam’s Christmas Village and Light Tour is accessible for all. The 1⁄2 mile walk through light tour is available Wednesday-Sunday. Drive through only nights are available every Monday and Tuesday night. This allows individuals who choose not to walk through the light tour to stay in the comfort of their own car and still experience the full light tour opportunity. Hours of Operation: Mon-Tue: 5PM-9PM (Drive Through Only) Wed-Thu: 5PM-9PM (Walk Through Only) Fri-Sat: 5PM-10PM (Walk Through Only) Sun: 5PM-9PM (Walk Through Only)

Sam’s Christmas Village and Light Tour

Live Nativity

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for our annual gift to the community as we celebrate Christ’s birth! Knollwood Christian Church will sponsor this year’s Live Nativity presentation. The portrayal will include 6 stations with actors from the church portraying the birth of Jesus Christ. The portrayal will include several live animals, including a camel, sheep, donkey and a cow!! Please come inside and enjoy delicious treats and hot apple cider available in the lower level of the church as well as several other fun activities for the whole family Please call the church office with questions: 952-938-1121 or check out our website for past pictures and details at knollwoodcc.org. The event is absolutely free, but we are asking people to please bring food for the local food shelf (STEP) to help out those in great need at this time of year. Also, any monetary donations given will also be given to STEP. To best experience this event in proper historical sequence, start at the east end of the service road and travel west.

Knollwood Christian Church

The Star of Bethlehem Movie Night

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free event! Friday, December 6, 2019. Doors open at 6 PM movie begins at 6:30 PM. The movie, “The Star of Bethlehem” is a a 2007 documentary by Frederick A. “Rick” Larson that shows evidence that Jesus Christ’s birth and the Christian faith is verifiable, grounded in history, as well as astronomically, scientifically, and evidently true. “ Larson’s understanding and use of orbital mechanics is accurate. This explanation of the Star of Bethlehem is compelling to me. It is consistent with the Biblical story. It pleases me that I can accept it as an engineer, and as an astronomy enthusiast.” --Frank Buzzard, Former Chief Engineer of Space Shuttle and International Space Station with NASA Discussion time follows. Refreshments will be served following the movie. 777 Carmichael Rd., Hudson, WI WWW.FCCHudson.com

Faith Community Church

Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith

7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Celebrate the magic of the season with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith as they perform all of your favorite Christmas and holiday songs accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. Join 98.5 KTIS and The Salvation Army for “Balsam Hill Presents: Christmas with Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith with Special Guest, Marc Martel” The entire family will enjoy the Christmas event of the year coming to Target Center on Friday, December 6. Get tickets  

Target Center

Kimberly Brown - Home for the Holidays

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

After 2018's amazing Gospel Christmas show, Kimberly Brown and her amazing band and singers are coming back to the Music Factory for a joyful and entertaining evening of Christmas music including Gospel and Christmas classics!

Heart of the City Music Factory

Community Christmas Celebration

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Fun for all ages! Come for jumpies, live music, Christmas crafts, photo cards, face painting, coffee, lunch and more. Suggested donation: $2 with a $10 family maximum Hope Church, 7132 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423

Hope Church

WILD WEATHER IN MINNESOTA WITH PETE BOULAY

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

(Adults, and ages 12+ welcome) AT MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER, 2659 E 7TH ST., MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119. Saturday December 7, 1:00pm-2:30pm Learn how to read weather radar for your home, drive, and for events planning.  Learn more about what those forecasts really mean, and what to watch for during Minnesota Winters.  Learn about cloud formations and take home your very own cloud chart. This program is great for folks who have just moved to Minnesota, AND life-long Minnesota dwellers alike!  Learn winter preparedness tips and tricks from the Naturalist including how to keep warm and stay safe in winter. Fee: Free! Register by Thursday, December 4 at www.maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the RegisterOnline-Go button, or call 651-249-2170. Activity #16552.

Holiday Ball with Santa & Storybook Princess

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The most enchanted holiday event is coming to The Shoppes of Arbor Lakes. Are you ready to dance and sing with your favorite storybook friends? How about meeting a special guest to talk about what you’d like for Christmas? Maybe even get a makeover from your favorite princess? Sing and dance and play games with your favorite princess. Then get your tickets now! More details and updates to come... Be sure to check back. *** Royal VIP Tea Party *** For private early access, you will want to purchase the VIP tickets. Our VIP Guests will enjoy a private Royal Tea Party with their favorite mermaid princess & a few of her friends. Guest also receive a deluxe VIP goodie bag & one on one time with the princesses. Here's some important information about our Royal Winter Ball: Child guests are encouraged (but not required) to come dressed up, this is a royal ball after all! Adult guests are welcome to come in fancy wear, even Disneybound attire, but please refrain from cosplay and princess gowns, please reserve character dressing up for the kids Each child must be accompanied by an adult (ticket prices include one adult and one child *see our other pricing options to add another adult or child) When you come to our Royal Winter Ball you are giving your consent to be photographed and video recorded, these pictures and videos may be featured on our website and facebook pages We are not responsible for any allergies for guests attending the Royal Tea party. Our Royal Winter Ball is non-refundable for any reason. This includes but is not limited to severe weather

PARENTS NIGHT OUT (PNO)

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

If you're looking for a moment to steal away from the kiddos, then we have the night for you! Our volunteers and staff who have all passed background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid take over for the night. On December 7th, from 4:00-7:00 pm bring your kids to the church for a night to remember. This is a free event, but we ask that you please register in advance by emailing: office@pcotw.org or going to our website: pcotw.org/Outreach Children from ages 0-10 are welcome to participate. We will have food, games, music, crafts and a holiday-themed movie to keep them occupied while you are away.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT (PNO)

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

If you’re looking for a moment to steal away from the kiddos, then we have the night for you! Our volunteers and staff who have all passed background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid take over for the night. On December 7th, from 4:00-7:00 pm bring your kids to the church for a night to remember. This is a free event, but we ask that you please register in advance by emailing: office@pcotw.org or going to our website: pcotw.org/Outreach Children from ages 0-10 are welcome to participate. We will have food, games, music, crafts and a holiday-themed movie to keep them occupied while you are away. **Register by December 4--although we do try to serve everyone, there may be limited space available, due to adult child ratio & safety**

Presbyterian Church of the Way