Make a New Year’s Pinata, Dec. 30, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. We’ll supply pinata forms to decorate with tissue paper and other materials. You fill the pinata with your own candy, confetti or other surprises. This program is for children ages 5-12, but all are welcome. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver at all times. Stop by anytime between 1 p.m and 4 p.m. No registration required.
A Christmas Carol, through Dec. 30, Open Window Theatre, 5300 S Robert Trail #400, Inver Grove Heights.
Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party, Dec. 31., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. Celebrate the new year without the late bedtime! Count down to noon at this dance party. This program is designed for children ages 2-6, but all are welcome. No registration is required for this event.
Winter Camp, Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Animal Humane Society, 9785 Hudson Rd, Woodbury. Camps are for grades 3-6. Each camp features animal-related educational activities, including games, crafts, and animal interactions. Tickets required.
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.
Family Art Cart, Jan. 3, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. The library supplies instructions for a simple project adults and children can complete together using materials from the library’s art cart. No registration required.
RHS Book Club, Jan. 7, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury. Discuss this month’s selection, Until They Bring the Streetcars Back, by Stanley Gordon West. Open to all.
Seussical: The Musical, Jan. 31 through Feb. 8, Open Door Community Theatre. Family friendly performances at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Dr, Woodbury. Save 20% off with code: GRINCH through the month of December.