These are our top choices for things to do in the Southern Minn region over the next week. You can see a full calendar of arts and entertainment events in our area at southernminnscene.com.
Winter Walk - Northfield-- 5-9 p.m. Dec. 8, Northfield. Visit Northfield's beautiful downtown, as it's lit up with luminaries, and shops stay open late. Horse and wagon rides, a tree lighting, costumed characters, trains at the library and more are also on offer.
Live Nativity Drive-Thru - Waseca-- 5-8 p.m. Dec. 9, Waseca. Beginning at Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue NE, visitors don't need to leave their cars to see some beautiful nativity scenes. They can also head to St. John's Lutheran Church for food, drinks and fellowship. Occurs Dec. 9 and 10.
Rock'N'Roll Christmas Party - Owatonna-- 3 p.m. Dec. 10, American Legion Post 77, 137 W. Broadway St, Owatonna. Live music by the Travis Thamert Band; silent auction; Christmas costumes and ugly sweater contest; raffles; more. Proceeds go to local scholarships.
Mick Sterling Elvis Gospel Christmas - Kasota-- 5-9 p.m. Dec. 10, Chankaska Creek Ranch, Winery and Distillery, 1179 E. Pearl St., Kasota. An unabashed honoring of the season and the unique and groundbreaking Gospel songs of Elvis Presley led by Mick Sterling in this one of a kind Christmas show.
