NEXT SEVEN DAYS
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13
Join the scavenger hunt to find the holiday postcards 10-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, at the Meeker County Museum at the G.A.R. Hall, 308 N. Marshall Ave., Litchfield; 320-693-8911.
The 2023 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Tour will stop in 20 Minnesota towns and depending on the day will feature free musical performances by Tenille Townes and Breland or Dallas Smith and MacKenzie Porter. The following nearby stops are Wednesday, Dec. 13: Loretto: Arrival at 4:15 at the County Road 19 railway crossing. Buffalo: Arrival at 5:45 p.m. at Fifth Street Northeast crossing, west side of tracks. Annandale: Arrival at 7:15 p.m. at the west side of Downtown Park, over the Oak Avenue crossing. Eden Valley: Arrival time is 8:55 p.m. at the State Street railway crossing.
It's Trivia Mafia 6-8 p.m. every other week at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. It's free to play in the Tasting Room. Trivia Mafia meets every other week, so the next date is Wednesday, Dec. 27. For more information, call 320-587-2922.
THURSDAY, DEC. 14
Candy Cane Parade 5:30 p.m. It follows North Marshall Avenue and Holcombe Avenue in downtown Litchfield. This event is sponsored by the Litchfield Downtown Council.
Opera House Christmas 1900 follows the Candy Cane Parade. This new event takes place at the Litchfield Opera House, 136 N. Marshall Ave. Admission is a free-will donation.
Mick Sterling Christmas Concert 7-9:30 p.m. at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. This event features a night of classic country songs including the music of Johnny Cash, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn and many more. VIP tickets are $45 and general admission is $25. Visit crowriverwinery.com or details.
FRIDAY, DEC. 15
Ugly Sweater Party 3-9 p.m. at Half Bushel Brewing, 201 N. Sibley Ave., Litchfield. For more information, email contact@halfbushel.com.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 15-16
Live Nativity 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ahlgren Dairy Farm, 68176 205th St., Darwin. Dress warmly for this outdoor event. At the end of the event, visitors can enjoy live music and refreshments. This event is sponsored by Highland Community Church, Cokato. For more information, call the church office at 320-286-2662.
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC. 15-17
It's the second weekend run of the FungusAmongus Players of Dassel-Cokato's "Nuncrackers" featuring those zany nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken. Shows run for two weekends: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, 15-16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 17, at the Dassel History Center, 901 First St. Tickets are $15 and available by calling the History Center at 320-275-3077.
SATURDAY, DEC. 16
Christmas Market 9 a.m.-noon at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 460 Lake St. SW, Hutchinson. This event features, breakfast, bake sale, quilt raffle, vendors, plus Santa Claus will be there. All proceeds go to the Loving the Elderly and Satiating His Thirst program in Guatemala. For more information, call the church office at 320-587-6507.
21st annual Silver Lake Winter Festival noon-2:30 p.m. This event features Santa and Mrs. Claus at the American Legion, door prizes, refreshments and horse-drawn rides. Admission is free.
Lakeside Generations, 439 William Ave. E., Dassel, is hosting a Christmas Craft & Bake Sale 1 p.m. in the lobby. The proceeds from this event will go to renewing the outdoor patio space. For more information, call Ashleigh Webb-Wyze at 320-275-3308.
Greet Santa 1-4 p.m. at the Litchfield NAPA store, 909 U.S. Highway 12 E. This event features pictures with Santa, light refreshments and donations of nonperishable food items for the Meeker Area Food Shelf.
Celebrate rockabilly and Christmas hits with David K as Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis at the Rockabilly Christmas Show 2 p.m. at the Litchfield Opera House, 136 N. Marshall Ave. Joining David K will be Jim Wilson performing as Tom Petty. For more information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/mwt9s3e4.
Bluegrass Gospel Christmas 6 p.m. at the Dassel-Cokato Performing Arts Center, 4852 Reardon Ave., Cokato. This event features the Kingery Family, the Mahistedts and Matthias and Michelle. Admission is a free-will donation.
DJ music by Rock Steady 9 p.m. at the Muddy Cow, 915 U.S. Highway 12, Litchfield. For more information, call 320-373-5505.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DEC. 16-17
Santa photos and visits 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Saturday and noon-2 p.m. Sunday at the Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S. Note: Sensory sensitive children are welcome from 9-10 a.m. Saturday to visit with Santa. Take your own photos: $5. This event is a fundraiser for Hutchinson Area Women of Today.
SUNDAY, DEC. 17
Live music by Traveled Ground 3-6 p.m. at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. For more information, call 320-587-2922.
THURSDAY, DEC. 21
Christmas Carols by local musician Nancy Jo Goettl 6-8 p.m. at Bait & Hook Seafood and Grill, 525 Cokato St W., Cokato. For more information, call the restaurant at 320-286-4628.
It's Christmas Movie Night at the McLeod County History Museum, 380 School Road SW, Hutchinson. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the 7 p.m. showings of a short silent version of "A Christmas Carol" from 1910, the animated version of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," the short 1898 silent version of "Santa Claus," and for the feature film: "Miracle on 34th Street." Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 or younger. One free popcorn comes with admission. More concessions are available for purchase. For more information, call the museum at 320-587-2109.
FRIDAY, DEC. 22
Christmas Piano Bar with Phil Thompson 7-10 p.m. at Crow River Winery, 14848 State Highway 7 E., Hutchinson. Tickets are $10 anda vailable in the Tasting Room or walk-in the day of performance. For more information, call 320-587-2922.
The Litchfield Civic Arena, 900 N. Gilman Ave., has additional open skating sessions available: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22; 1-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Dec. 26-29; and 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, Saturday, Jan. 6, and Saturday, Jan. 27. Skating is also available every Sunday 608 p.m. Cost is $4 per person. Skate sharpening and rental skates are available. For more information, call 320-693-2697.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 22-23
Moonshine Comedy presents comedian Tommy Ryman, a semifinalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing." He's perform two shows 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at River House Kitchen + Drinks in downtown Hutchinson. For more information and/or buy tickets, call 320-587-9957.
SATURDAY, DEC. 23
Santa photos and visits 10 a.m.-noon at the Hutchinson Mall, 1060 State Highway 15 S. Take your own photos: $5. This event is a fundraiser for Hutchinson Area Women of Today.
Free community showing of "Elf" and "White Christmas" 10 a.m. at Odyssey Century 9 Theatres, 766 Century Ave. SW, Hutchinson. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Free cider, coffee and cookies. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable donation for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. For more information, call 320-234-6809.
Holiday hours for open skating/hockey at Burich Arena, 950 Harrington St. SW, Hutchinson: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23; 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, and 11 a.m. -2:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1. For more information, call PRCE at 320-587-2975.
MONDAY, DEC. 25
Merry Christmas!
“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” — Agnes M. Pahro, American writer and artist
FRIDAY, DEC. 29
Live music by Jazmin and The Gent 9 p.m. at the Muddy Cow, 915 U.S. Highway 12, Litchfield. For more information, call 320-373-5505.
SATURDAY, DEC. 30
Live music by the Big .50 8 p.m. to midnight at the Glencoe VFW Post, 923 Chandler Ave. N. For more information, call 320-864-5992.
SUNDAY, DEC. 31
Happy New Year!
Live music by Crazy Airwaves 8 p.m. to midnight at Main Street Sports Bar, 122 Greeley Ave. N., Glencoe. For more information, call 320-864-3999.
New Year's Eve Party with DJ music by Chad 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Thirsty's Bar & Gril, 214 Atlantc Ave., Dassel. For more information, call 320-626-3029.
— Have an event for the A&E Calendar? Local entertainment-related events are welcome and published free of charge once. Email information to Kay Johnson at johnson@hutchinsonleader.com.
