Holiday Toy Drive continues through Dec. 12. Toys for Tots has drop-off locations for new and unwrapped toys near Keys Cafe at Valley Creek Mall and Talamore Senior Living Woodbury. The drive is sponsored by Talamore Senior Living and American Legion Woodbury Post 501.
Holiday Toy Drive, Option 2, through Dec 18. Kowalski’s Woodbury is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program. Toys are distributed to kids up to 15 years old. Usually, there is a shortage of gifts for infants and teenagers, so these donations are especially welcome.
Holiday Lockdown, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., A Big Blue Theatre and Merrill Arts Center production, at The Loft Stage, 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury. A world premiere written by Thomas D. Nelson. It’s Christmas Eve, and Todd is working another long shift with his hard-nosed boss. A special delivery arrives, bringing with it an array of unique customers and the threat of a dangerous art thief. Once everyone is locked down in the tiny bookstore, Todd must work together with Officer Trixie to protect an extremely valuable artifact.
Madeline’s Christmas, through Dec. 15, Merrill Arts Center production, The Loft Stage, 4200 Pioneer Dr., Woodbury. This musical, adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans’ delightful book, is a holiday treat for the whole family.
SoWashCo Schools Hmong New Year Celebration, Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Woodbury High School. Family friendly food, performances.
Woodbury Police K-9’s Holiday Drive for Tubman, Sunday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington County Service Center parking lot. Donate presents, gift cards, for local survivors of domestic violence.
Spirit Song Christmas Concert: Sing We All Noel!, Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m, at King of Kings Lutheran Church. Join Spirit Song Choir for songs of the season, sung by more than 100 singers, and community caroling! The concert is free with a good will offering to support the work of Open Cupboard.
Winter Solstice Bonfire, Friday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Belwin’s Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Rd. N., Lakeland. Celebrate the longest night of year with live music, a roaring bonfire, storytelling and guided night hikes led by Belwin naturalists, and cookies and hot cider. Advance ticket sales, priced per car on a sliding scale, end on December 19.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, starring 10th grader George Wellens of Woodbury as Rudolph, on stage through Dec. 28 at Stages Theater, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Limited tickets remain.
A Christmas Carol, through Dec. 30, Open Window Theatre, 5300 S Robert Trail #400, Inver Grove Heights.
Winter Clothing Drive by the Woodbury Community Foundation continues through December 20. New and gently used outerwear to help keep students warm in the South Washington County School District are being collected.
Wall of Thanks, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Dec. 22, a booth sponsored by the Woodbury American Legion Post 501, Valley Creek Mall across from Key’s Cafe & Bakery. Donate money to local charities and add a name of a veteran or family member currently serving in the military to the wall.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations, City of Woodbury, on Dec. 31. New Year’s Eve matinee for children at 2:30 p.m. and the New Year’s Eve family celebration beginning at 6 p.m..
New Year’s Eve Winter Camp, Dec. 31, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Elmo Park Reserve. A winter adventure for kids ages 7-10 years old. Outdoor adventures including snowshoeing and/ or kick sleds, fire building, animal tracking as well as indoor crafts and games, hot chocolate, and s’mores. Space is limited.
