Holiday celebrations come to Dodge County
Every year different communities across Dodge County celebrate Christmas by having celebrations in their towns.
That is the case this year once again as local communities are gearing up for their different events.
The following is a list of information about the different Christmas celebrations in Dodge County towns this year:
Kasson
Saturday, Dec. 1: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Downtown Kasson
Activities :
Kasson Mini Mall- The Grinch, treat bag with scavenger hunt. Ziebell Law Office-- Jingle bell bracelet; Kristofor Johnson – Counselor Realty – Christmas Books; Community News Corp – Christmas Cards *Kasson Fire Department: Reindeer food bags Toys for Tots Drive **Note new location
* Kasson Liquor Store- Live reindeer & candy cane picking off the tree
* Erdman’s County Market – Photos with Mrs. Claus, Free Christmas cookie for the kids * Kasson Vipers –Hockeypuckshootinggame
* Dodge County Independent/Dodge County Printing – Paper chains
* Kasson Variety Store - Christmas craft and Card making and letter writing for our troops overseas
* Misplaced Magnolia- Decorate Christmas cookies
* Anytime Fitness – Campfire, warm refreshments and S’more making
* State Theatre – Picture with Santa (bring your camera)
* Kasson Public Library (601 1st St NW) – Ornament making
* Team O’Malley Counselor Realty – Kids craft
* Colonial Clock Shop - Christmas Craft
*Just Like Home SACC – Snowman ornament, ornaments, coloring sheets
* Moosbrugger Law Office - Corn hole games
* Kasson Alliance for Restoration (101 3rd Ave NW) – Place an ornament on the tree and take one home.
* Prairie Meadows Senior Living (800 5th Ave NW)– Christmas tree display featuring 20 Christmas trees. Christmas wishing tree. Toys for Tots drop off.
* Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus – 8:30–9:45 $2 donation for breakfast. Community Ed Building
*A Christmas Carol Performance: 2:00 p.m. MN WIFI Performing Arts Center, KM High School
Dodge Center
Saturday, Dec. 1: 1-3 p.m.
Dodge Center City Hall
Activities:
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Take your picture with Santa - Bring your camera!
Cookie Decorating
Letters to Santa
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Piano Recital at The Annadine 1-4 p.m.
Mantorville
Saturday, Dec. 1
Activities : Olde Fashioned Christmas in Mantorville
Candlelight Breakfast / Live Music 8 a.m.-Noon
County Seat Coffee House
Holiday Crafts, Gifts, & More 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
At “The Bridge” (former VFW Bldg, Main St.)
Holiday Discounts 10 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
Finds on Fifth
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Opera House
Visit and Photos with Santa
11 a.m. -3 p.m. Opera House
Pickle Ornament Hunt 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Children’s Crafts 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Art Guild, Main Street
Strolling Carolers – throughout town
Family Lunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Senior Citizens Center, 601 Clay St.
Dodge County Historical Society Museum
Tours 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 615 North Main St.
Restoration House Tours
11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 540 North Main St.
First Congregational Church Open House 12 - 2 p.m.
515 Walnut Street. Model Railroad Display, Refreshments
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Mantorville theatre Co. 7:30 p.m. Opera House
West Concord
Saturday, Dec. 1
Activities:
Breakfast Specials - Wescon Lanes 7-10 a.m.
Fresh Homemade Doughnuts, Candy Sale - Methodist Church 8-11 a.m.
“Toys For Tots” collection by FD - Centennial Park
Free Coffee, register for Door Prizes at Casey’s 8-2 p.m.
Coffee and Cookies by City Council at 207 West Main 9- noon.
Santa Claus, Coloring Contest, Sharing Tree at Heritage Bank 9- noon.
Library Craft Activities for Children at 207 West Main. 9- noon.
Cookies with the Cops at City Hall 9- noon.
Open House at Colleen's Salon & Main Street Gift Shop 9- noon
Cardinal Realty Open House - refreshments- door prizes 9- noon.
Woodys Auto Literature & More - Coffee & Cookies 9-1 p.m.
Craft Fair and Bake Sale at WC Historical Society 9- 2:30 p.m.
Silent Auction - 207 West Main Street biding ends at 3 p.m. proceeds go to Lions Park Renovation Fund
Open House with Coffee and Cookies at Boe Auto Center 9-1 p.m.
Wagon Rides with Bill Giesler (weather permitting) at 207 West Main 10- noon.
Pony Rides - 207 West Main 10-noon.
Bloody Mary Bar at Municipal Liquor Store 11-1 p.m.
Lunch Specials and Free Bowling at Wescon Lanes 11-2 p.m.
Caroling Concert at Faith Community Church (with Coffee and refreshments) 2 p.m.
Christmas Movies with the Cops at City Hall 2-4:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting at Municipal Liquor Store 3-5 p.m.
Program at Centennial Park, Light the Tree, Christmas Drawing ( must be present to win) 5 p.m.
Spaghetti Supper - by WC Businesses at American Legion 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Bus Tours of City lights - Meet at American Legion 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Liquor Store - Special Promotions - Drink Specials - Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest 6:30-8:30 p.m. Judging at 9:30 p.m.
Be sure to check out coverage from the different Dodge County town holiday events in next week’s DCI as well as on the DCI Facebook Page.