Confession of the Hand’s seventh Annual Food Drive Blessing Baskets runs until Sunday, Dec. 14. They will collect non-perishable foods for families in need within our local schools. These Blessing Bags will go home with these families to have meals over winter break. The following items are being collected: canned green beans, canned corn, canned gray, canned yams, beans, white rice, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, instant rice, pasta side dish, corn bread, dinner rolls, canned ham and desserts, gift cards for turkey will also be collected.
Items can be dropped off at Confession of the Hand, 59 13th St., UPS store at the corner of 192 and Narcoossee Road, Canoe Creek Sports Tavern, 2911 Canoe Creek Rd., Terracotta Bakery, 53 13th St. and American Legion Post 80, 1019 Pennsylvania Ave.
Registration is open for The Women’s Club of St. Cloud’s Children’s Breakfast with Santa taking place on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center, 3101 17th St. Tickets are $15 per child and includes breakfast, goody bag, a book and a visit with Santa. There will be live music by Denny Gee, door prizes and more.
Spots fill up quickly. To purchase tickets, call Linda Loken at 407-569-7688.
Harmony’s Christmas Market takes place on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harmony Town Square. There will be plenty of photo ops, smores, fresh produce, Christmas items, gifts, plants, candles, jewelry, sourdough, crafts, body care, baked goods, clothing, food items, nutrition, customized items and food trucks. If you would like to be a vendor, the fee is $30. Email Jenniferabrahamson767@gmail.com..
The Hunter Arms Hotel (1029 New York Ave.) will host a Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a pop-up market with a Christmas twist. Enjoy vendors, mulled wine and assorted gifts.
Makers Café: Painted Wood Ornaments takes place on Monday, Dec. 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud Library. Get into the holiday spirit and get creative.
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, head-on back to the Library for Creative Card Making from 2 to 3 p.m. Discover the art of designing handmade cards with local crafter Linda Jammett. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. To register, call 407-742-8888.
All Library programs are free and open to the public. The St. Cloud Library is located at 810 13th St.
The Downtown St. Cloud Monthly Market Spring 2026 applications are now being accepted. The Monthly market features local makers, bakers, crafters and food trucks. For more information, email downtownmonthlymarket@gmail.com.
