December is here, and as the final month of 2021, it goes out with a bang! Of course the calendar is packed with holiday events from Christmas shows to holiday crafting and much more. So save the date for all kinds of fun this month, and check out the full events calendar for even more ideas and inspiration. Happy Holidays!
Cloudy Nights Speakeasy
December 3
Come out for a fun night Downtown St. Cloud with this 1920s meets 2020s multi-venue pub crawl! Take a tour of downtown that features boxing reenactments at The Bodyshop Gym, a City Cypher ceremony at The Whit Gallery, The Sweet Stop Gambling Spot, a pub crawl, and much more! Stay tuned here for more details and how to purchase your tickets.
Gingerbread House Decorating
December 3 – 17
With this event the Cold Spring Bakery brings you a family tradition, to start for the first year or continue what you have been doing for many years now. Session includes an assembled gingerbread house ready for decorating. Cold Spring Bakery will supply the frosting, candy and decorative rings and picks to complete your masterpiece, you supply the holiday spirit and imagination. When finished, they box it up for you to take home to enjoy through the season. Learn More
Holiday Sip & Shop
December 4
Shop from over 10 different local businesses while you sip on Back Shed Brewing beer at this fun and festive holiday event! Plus you can enter two win two different gift baskets from Back Shed Brewing and Crafts Direct. So save the date and get ready to shop! Learn More
The Nutcracker Ballet
December 9 – 11
Stroia Ballet Company returns to the Paramount with the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet. An enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy! A ferocious Mouse Queen! Plus the grandeur and magnificence of classic Russian Ballet and exquisite costuming. Order early for the best seats! Learn More
Makers Market
December 11
Makers’ Market St. Cloud is a unique holiday shopping experience highlighting exclusively local St. Cloud area artists and makers. No MLMs, kit crafts or imports. Everything is high quality, made by the person selling it. Come check out over 30 artists, makers, authors and bakers from St Cloud at the gorgeous Regency Venue for one day only. Learn More
Sauk Rapids Parade of Lights & Family Fun Day
December 18
Adults and children of all ages are invited to the Sauk Rapids VFW on North Benton Drive from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM for a Family Fun Day filled with everything that makes the holidays exciting and fun, including appearances from the Miss Sauk Rapids court, and Santa Claus, holiday music, kids bingo, food and treats, a silent auction and much more. Plus stick around for the Grand Parade on 2nd Avenue starting at 5:00 PM! Learn More
A Ceremony of Carols
December 18
An annual holiday tradition, the St. John’s Prep choirboys return to their annual Christmas Concert where they will present carols familiar and new, with the help of the SJBC Orchestra and a special Alumni Chorus. There are shows at 2pm and 7:30pm but tickets to this show sell out fast, so act quickly to save your seat at this special holiday show. Learn More
Saint Germain Night Market
December 18
Come on out for a festive evening downtown St. Cloud, for shopping, warmth and happiness! Enjoy window displays (vote for your favorites), warm beverages, food, and music! Each location will have something different to cater to your holiday spirit. Follow along with this Facebook page for updates on who is participating and the deals they are offering. It will be a fun way to celebrate the holiday season!
Rock’n Roll Xmas Spectacular
December 19 – 23
Rock & Roll Christmas is a Las Vegas-caliber, multimedia, full-production show that mixes an 8-piece band with music, comedy, parodies and even a game show! Join an all-star cast of musicians as they rock their way through timeless holiday classics and bring new takes on hit songs you didn’t even know were holiday classics like Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree, The Little Drummer Boy and many more like you’ve never heard them performed before! Nothing will get you into the holiday spirit better than the Rock & Roll Christmas! Learn More
Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos New Years Eve Extravaganza
December 31