Snow Stories, Mailbox to the North Pole and more

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We know many of you plan to head to Holidazzle or enjoy Handel's Messiah performed by the Minnesota Orchestra.   But if you'd rather stay a little closer to home, there's plenty to do right here in Golden Valley.

The will feature author Casey Schutrop’s stories and life lessons learned from trimming the Christmas Tree. There will also be desserts and live holiday music by Flute Cocktail. Call (763) 231-2981 to purchase $10 tickets for the event on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

If your little ones are looking to send a holiday memo to Santa, they can meander by the to make a drop off at the . Mr. Claus’ people will see to his correspondences through Dec. 16.

annual Christmas Pageant will feature the original play on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The theatrical performance is bound to get the whole family in the holiday spirit.

Stop dreaming of a white Christmas and take your preschool tykes over to the for a morning of on Dec. 21.

Consider giving the gift that keeps on giving and swing by the at the on Dec. 7 to find out about community involvement opportunities during and after the holiday season.