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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Looks as if winter concert season is officially underway, with Woodbury-area high school choirs, bands and orchestras filling the calendar with holiday music. It’s a great way to ease into a busy stretch of festive markets, boutique shopping, Santa visits and family events happening all over town.
However you choose to spend the week, there’s no shortage of ways to get into the spirit!
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High School Winter Concert Season Begins for Woodbury Area Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
By: Beth-Ann Bloom
Woodbury-area high school choirs, bands and orchestras have all the “fa la la’s” you need this winter season. The performance list below includes schools attended by Woodbury residents and schools located in Woodbury.
Highlighted Event
 | East Metro Symphony OrchestraSunday, December 7, 2 p.m. | North High School, 2416 11th Ave., St. PaulNorth High School, 2416 11th Ave., St. Paul. A festive winter concert presented by the East Metro Symphony Orchestra, led by music director and conductor Craig Hara. Admission is free; freewill donations will be accepted. |
Events Calendar
Frozen Jr.
Friday–Sunday, December 5–7, 7 p.m. | Weekend matinees at 2 p.m.
Woodbury Middle School, 1425 School Drive
Features all the songs from the original film plus five more. Advance tickets $10; children under 5 free.
Holiday Afternoon Tea
December 6–7, 12–14 and 19–21, 2–4 p.m.
Confluence Hotel, 200 2nd Street W., Hastings
A cozy afternoon tea with sandwiches, appetizers and holiday treats. Reservations requested. $42.
North St. Paul Holiday Hop
Saturday, December 6, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
7th Avenue East, North St. Paul
Small businesses celebrate the holidays with Santa, trolley rides and giveaways.
Holiday Makers Market
Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m.–noon
Sila Wellness, 3100 Woodbury Dr., Suite 200
A cozy, community-focused market with local makers, artists and small businesses.
King of Kings Holiday Boutique
Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
1583 Radio Drive
More than 60 vendors; proceeds benefit church youth trips.
Christmas Boutique
Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Guardian Angels Church, 8260 4th Street N.
Includes Santa Shop, cookie and candy sale, white elephants and lunch with Santa.
Survivor Kids: Outdoor Adventure Skills
Saturday, December 6, 10–11:30 a.m.
Shepard Farm, 8946 70th Street S., Cottage Grove
Kids ages 7–12 learn outdoor safety skills. $8; registration requested.
Holiday Craft & Gift Market
Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cottage Grove Middle School, 9775 Indian Boulevard S., Cottage Grove
A family-friendly holiday market.
Train To Be an Elf
Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Grove Church, 7465 Steepleview Rd.
Elf training with crafts, cookie decorating and photos with Santa. Sensory-friendly session 11–11:30 a.m. Lunch $4; children under 4 free. Donations for Open Cupboard encouraged.
Santa’s Wonderland
Saturday, December 6, noon–2 p.m.
Woodbury Lakes, 9020 Hudson Road
Selfies with Santa, live entertainment and children’s activities. Free.
Christkindlmarkt – Gausthaus Bavarian Hunter
Saturday, December 6, noon–4 p.m.
8300 Lofton, Stillwater
German food, gluhwein, vendors, music and a round of Hammer-Schlagen.
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Fun Fact
A recent survey showed that "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", written by lyricist Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne in 1945, is the favorite holiday song of Minnesotans. No other state chose this cheery carol … makes you wonder if snow plow operators piled up the votes.
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