It’s Christmas Time: It’s a weekend of holiday fun through a variety of events
Published 6:50 am Thursday, December 5, 2019
- A joint choir consisting of the Northwestern Singers and Riverland Community College students rehearsed Tuesday night for their upcoming A CommUNITY Christmas Friday night. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
The City of Austin is continuing to celebrate the holiday season with these upcoming weekend events.
Festival of the Nativities
Westminster Presbyterian Church will be hosting its third annual Festival of the Nativities from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. Celebrate through sacred Christmas music, scripture, fellowship, and lighted displays of nativity sets. The event is free and includes a children’s craft area, a scavenger hunt for unique nativity scenes and holiday refreshments.
For more information, call 507-433-3258.
A Handmade Christmas
The Hormel Historic Home wants is hosting the seventh annual A Handmade Christmas from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. This event features 37 top makers and artists, with hors d’oeuvres by The Peppered Cow and a cash bar (purchase ticket online for free wine). A $10 weekend pass can be bought online or purchased (cash only) at the door.
For more information, call 507-433-4243 or go to www.hormelhistorichome.org.
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolled into Austin on part of its 2017 United States tour. Herald file photo
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be making its biennial return to Austin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, behind the old Milwaukee Road building. Join stars Meghan Patrick, Tanika Charles and Kelly Prescott as they spread Christmas cheer during a live performance. Bring a donation for the local food shelf to help others enjoy the holidays.
For more information, call 507-437-4563.
A joint choir consisting of the Northwestern Singers and Riverland Community College students rehearsed Tuesday night for their upcoming A CommUNITY Christmas Friday night. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
A CommUNITY Christmas
The Northwestern Singer and Riverland College Choir will perform holiday favorites during their CommUNITY Christmas concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students.
For tickets or more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.
Ken Ikier, of Rochester, Minnesota, was just one of several players that came to Austin for Merry TubaChristmas at the Paramount Theatre. Herald file photo
MerryTuba Christmas
Austin’s annual Merry TubaChristmas concert returns for its 10th year at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Historic Paramount Theatre. This concert is an annual celebration of the holidays with tubas, euphoniums and sousaphones. All are welcome to enjoy this free event.
For more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.
Holiday Craft Fair and Festival of Trees
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s Living.
St. Mark’s Living will host its annual Holiday Craft Fair and Festival of Tree from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the chapel. Lunch will be available for $6 per person and will feature chili or wild rice soup, bread, crackers, cookies, coffee or lemonade. All proceeds go to Paint the Town Pink.
For more information, call 507-437-4594.
Christmas After Hours
Bring your family and join Jasmin and Friends for live music to help bring in the holidays from 7-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Sweet Reads.
For more information, call 507-396-8660.
And Heaven and Nature Sing
Join Austin native Tony Alonso with special guests the Austinaires for an afternoon of Advent and Christmas music at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
For tickets or more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.
Schedule of Events
Friday
• Kay Sea Club Bingo, 5:30 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. 15 games will be played, $12 per packet. For more information, call 507-219-2884.
Saturday
• Austin Masonic All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Feed, 9 a.m. to noon at the Austin Masonic Lodge. Austin High School’s National Honor Society members will serve as hosts as they work to raise money for the local charity of Pay-It-Forward. Tickets available at the door and only $5.
• Kids’ Studio – Prints and Patterns, 10:30 a.m.at the Austin ArtWorks Center. With Rachel Obranovich. For kids ages 5-10 years old. Cost: $5. To sign up or for more information, go to www.austinareaarts.org or call 507-434-0934.
• Author Visit – Amanda Zieba, 1 p.m. at Sweet Reads. Meet author Amanda Zieba and enjoy that most perfect combination of chocolates and romance. For more information, call 507-396-8660.
• 2019 At Your Service Auction, 6-10 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center. PayItForward is hosting this fundraiser to help support their yearly large project and the dozens of smaller projects throughout the year as well. There will be a live auction, silent auction and much more. Watch the Facebook Event page for updates, www.facebook.com/events/416790145881251.
Sunday
• Kay Sea Club Bingo, 1:30 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. 15 games will be played, $12 per packet. For more information, call 507-219-2884.
