The City of Oak Grove tree lighting event will be held on Friday, December 1st from 5 to 8 pm at the City Hall.

Join us at the Cities Tree Lighting in Oak Grove. Santa will be there along with the Fire Department putting on one spectacular tree lighting. We will be there with our Warm Delicious Waffles and Hot Drinks to enjoy while you wait for the night sky to brighten from all of those lights.

Free Admission. Free visits with Santa. No Vendor Opportunity Available. (this information is provided to help stop scammers)

Bring your family, friends and holiday spirit for this fun and festive hometown event.  On Saturday, December 2nd from 3:00-7:00 pm, come to Anoka and join in as all c-o-u-n-t-d-o-w-n to light-up the official City Christmas Tree. It all takes place in front of Anoka City Hall Plaza-2015 2^nd Avenue North  in historic downtown Anoka.

There will be free horse-drawn trolley rides, merry holiday music, and  bonfires to keep you warm & toasty.  Food and merriment will abound to bring back memories of an old fashioned Christmas.  Bring the kids and see Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Santa Shack!

Be sure to come early and enjoy dinner at one of the many downtown restaurants and do some holiday shopping at some of the most unique shops in the Twin Cities.  For more information go to: DiscoverAnoka.com

Tuesday, December 5

All are invited to the City of Ramsey’s annual free Community Tree Lighting event. Join us from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Ramsey City Hall, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW.

Warm up with hot cocoa, snack on cookies and take pictures with Santa. The Rumriver Art Center is offering a create-your-own Holiday Ornament class. The art class requires a $10 fee, pre-registration is required, and space is limited. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.cityoframsey.com and click the Park Recreation Events button under Popular Links.

Ramsey City Hall will be a collection site for Toys for Joy and Granny’s Closet again this Holiday Season. Please consider donating an item to either of these great causes.