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Christmas in the Cloud at Amazing Animals is one of the holiday events going on in St. Cloud.
So much happening in the Cloud!
Harmony Winterfest in the Square takes place on Friday, Dec. 9 from 5:309 p.m. This event will be held at the Harmony Town Square, 7250 Harmony Square Dr. The Winterfest will feature snow slides, train rides, photos with Santa, S’mores, horse and carriage rides, balloon twists, face painting, a photo booth, Christmas Carolers, food trucks, kids holiday crafts, letters to Santa, holiday inflatables, caricature artist, holiday market, DJ and more.
Winterfest will be held at the St. Cloud Civic Center, (3001 17th St.), on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Kids can enjoy train rides, snow slide, crafts, food vendors and more. Santa will also be on hand for a visit. For more information, call 407-957-7243.
What kid would not want a seat at Santa’s table? The St. Cloud Woman’s Club Heritage Museum is hosting a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, (3101 17th St.) This festive morning includes breakfast, crafts, photos, books and a visit with Santa. The fee is $15 per child and adults are free. Register with Olive Horning at ohorning@aol. com or 407-414-2682. You may also register at the Heritage Museum (1012 Massachusetts Ave.)
Church of St. Luke & St. Peter (2745 Canoe Creek Road), presents Christmas Festival of Trees on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3 or non-perishable food item for St. Cloud Cares, such as peanut butter, jelly (plastic container), ramen noodles or boxed macaroni and cheese.
Santa arrives at noon on both days. Children enjoy a letter to Santa coloring station, seasonal refreshments and cookies. There is also a tree raffle – win the whole tree.
Christmas in the Cloud at Amazing Animals, Inc., (1535 Rambler Ave.), will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, children under 2 are free. Guests can enjoy a petting zoo featuring exotic animals, animal meet and greets, community vendors, “snow”, a food truck, over 25 holiday inflatables and, of course, meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The City of St. Cloud hosts Light up the Park on Dec. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 from 6- 9 p.m. at Peghorn Nature Park, 2101 Peghorn Way. Shop and eat at the Christmas Village The admission is $5 per person online at https:// bit.ly/3EUG6Qu.
For more information, contact St. Cloud Parks and Recreation at 407-957-7243.
Confessions of the Hand presents its 4th annual community toy/ food drive on Sunday, Dec. 11. The day begins with a poker run at 10 a.m., vehicle blessings at 10:30 a.m. and the start time for the ride is 11 a.m. The day includes fun, games and a visit from Santa and Batman. Trophies for people’s choice motorcycle and car/vehicle will be awarded at 3 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to participate – Bikers, Jeepers and Truckers. Bring an unwrapped toy and non-perishable food and join the fun. For more information and to register go to Confessions of the Hand, Fine Art & Tattoo Gallery, 59 13th St. or call 407-690-0680.
A Hero for Kids 2022 Christmas Toy Drive is accepting donations through Monday, Dec. 12. Donate new (unwrapped) toys and bikes for local children in our community.
For more information, call 407-908-8643 or email andrea@aheroforkids.org.
The next Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market will be on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy walking through St. Cloud’s downtown district with pop-up vendors, music and local stores to browse. In addition, the St. Cloud Women’s Club Heritage Museum is now open in St. Cloud’s Market Wednesday from 5-7 p.m.
