Cannon Valley Farmers Market-Faribault
- Indoor - Saturdays Noon-3 p.m., Faribo West Mall, 200 Western Ave. NW, Faribault, MN
- Indoor dates: 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17
Cabela's Photos with Santa
Steele County Historical Society Holiday Lights Cruise
- Thursday, November 24 - Saturday, December 31 at 9:00 p.m.
- Travelers may purchase maps highlighting locations within Steele County of holiday light display for a $10 donation at the SCHS located at 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
- Homeowners will display lights through December. Join the cruise by purchasing a detailed map.
- Anyone interested in including their home on the tour may call SCHS at (507) 451-1420. Deadline to sign up is November 14.
Havana Lights
- Thursday, November 24 through Saturday, December 31 at 9 p.m.
- 2048 Havana Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
- Havana Lights is a drive-thru Christmas light display. FREE and open to the public.
- However, a free will donation of money, cat or dog food, or kitty litter would be appreciated and will go toward the efforts of Helping Paws of Southern Minnesota.
- Helping Paws is a 501(c) non-profit. They provide rescue and TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return or Re-home.)
- Make checks payable to: Helping Paws of Southern Minnesota
Shop Owatonna for the Holidays 2022
- November 25th - December 18th
- Make a purchase at a participating retailer and be entered for a prize. (MN law states that a purchase is not required to enter the contest.) Over $2,000 Owatonna Business Partnership (OBP) bucks will be awarded.
- Shop and eat local and support Owatonna!
6th Annual Winterfest
- December 1-3, 2022 in downtown Faribault, MN
- Thursday enjoy the annual shop owners window decorating contest, an ice carver, live music, and more!
- Saturday, is the vintage snowmobile show, see the historic Alexander Faribault House, and take in some shopping, a Parade of Lights downtown, and bundle up for a dance that night!
Frosting the Holidays
- Thursday, December 1st, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- The Kitchen Restaurant at 329 North Cedar, Owatonna, MN 55060
- Enjoy frosting a Christmas cookie at The Kitchen's Cookie Frosting Party.
- Open to the public and is held right before the Lighted Parade.
- Cookies and supplies are provided.
Lighted Holiday Parade
- Thursday, December 1st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Central Park - 100 East Main Street, Owatonna, MN
- Parade starts at 6 p.m. and ends at Central Park with Santa's arrival.
- Carolers, tree lighting, hot cider & cookies in the park
Christmas in the Village - Tour the Beautifully Decorated Dunnell House
- 1448 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN
- Friday, December 2, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Luminary walk on Friday, December 2nd
- Friday and Saturday: horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and take-home crafts
- History Center - Friday & Saturday - craft sale, holiday music, and demos
Shop with Santa
- Saturday, December 3rd, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- St. John Lutheran Church ELCA, 1301 Lincoln Avenue South, Owatonna, MN 55060
- Shop with Santa is a community event and a fundraiser for the Steele County 4-H Club.
- Members bring homemade items to the church the day before the event from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Items are offered for sale from 50 cents to $5.00 to anyone in the community who is in grade 6 and younger.
- The items are wrapped by 4-H'ers and ready to be put under the tree when the child leaves the event.
Steele County Humane Society Merry Market & Vendor Show 2022
- Owatonna Eagles Club, 141 East Rose Street, Owatonna, MN
- Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Trinity Women's Bake Sale
- Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Trinity Lutheran Church, 609 Lincoln Avenue, Owatonna, MN
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Annual Bazaar 2022
- Saturday, December 3rd, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 220 South Cedar, Owatonna, MN 55060
- Crafts, collectibles, cookie walk, and traditional bake sale
Cocoa with Santa
- Saturday, December 10th
- FREE and open to the public
- Owatonna Arts Center - 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna, MN 55060
- Friends of the Arts Center will bake holiday cookies, and hot cocoa will be served.
- Great photo opportunity!!
Beau Chant Community Choir
- presents, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
- Saturday, December 10, 2022, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, December 11, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
- Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Dr., Faribault, MN
- Tickets are available through choir members and at beauchantinfo@gmail.com
- Adults-$15, Seniors/Students-$10
Santa Fire Truck Visit
- City of Geneva, Minnesota
- Santa will be riding around with the Fire Department delivering treats December 24th (Christmas Eve) starting at 2:00 p.m.
