Local holiday events

Friday, Dec. 2

Candlelight Stroll 6-9 p.m. Candlelight stroll and carriage rides in downtown Hudson.

Victorian Christmas Night: 6-9 p.m. Octagon House and Phipps Inn lamp-lit tours, music and refreshments.

“REST: In His Gifts”: 7 p.m. Faith Community Church auditorium, 777 Carmichael Road. A concert event including local artists presented by LATTE, Ladies Achieving Togetherness Through Encouragement. Free to the public. RSVP to jtmccutcheon@aol.com.

Saturday, Dec. 3

Reindeer in the Park: Noon-4 p.m. Lakefront Park. Santa and his reindeer visit the park.

Phipps Festival Chorus Holiday Concerts: 3 and 7 p.m. The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St. Tickets: $22 for adults, $15 for students of all ages.

Octagon House: Walk-in weekend tours, Saturdays noon-4:30 p.m., and Sundays 2-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 18. 1004 Third St.

Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

Santa at Kelley Gallery: 1-5 p.m., 512 Second St. Parents should bring cameras for photos.

Thursday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11

“Twas the Night Before Christmas”: Children’s Theater The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St. Performance times are Dec. 8, 7 p.m.; Dec. 9, 7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for youth under 18. www.ThePhipps.org

Friday, Dec. 9

Uwezo Charity Christmas Concert: 7p.m. Faith Community Church, 777 Carmichael Road. Silent Auction and Uwezo Marketplace begins at noon. Free will offering. For more information, call (715) 760-1882.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m.-noon, Camp St. Croix, 532 County F, $6 adults, $4 children.

Sunday, Dec. 11-Monday, Dec. 12

Home for the Holidays concerts: Hudson High School choirs and the River City Symphony Orchestra, Hudson High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 1501 Vine St. Performance times are Dec. 11, 6 p.m.; Dec. 12, 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students. Tickets are reserved seating only. Box office hours Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. or until the concerts sell out. Box Office Phone (715) 377-3808.

Holiday Hoopla at the YMCA Sunday, Dec. 11, from 4-6 p.m. Children are welcome to enjoy crafts, cookie decorating, bounce house, popcorn, and Santa and his reindeer.

Saturday, Dec. 17

Ken Double Holiday Concert: 2 p.m. The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., featuring the silent film “A Christmas Carol.” Timeless holiday favorites and other popular standards performed by this personal organist. Tickets are $22 for adults, $15 for all students. www.ThePhipps.org

Sunday, Dec. 18

“Christmas in a Box”: Children’s Musical, 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Church of Hudson, 1401 Laurel Ave. Potluck luncheon to follow. For details, call (715) 386-3921.

Sunday, Dec. 25

Christmas Day Dinner: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., United Methodist Church of Hudson, 1401 Laurel Ave. The public is invited to share in the fourth annual Community Christmas Day Dinner, music and fellowship. There is no charge. For more information call the church office at (715) 386-3921.

Saturday, Dec. 31

Colleen Raye & Company: 3 and 7 p.m. performances at the The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St. A New Year’s Eve musical celebration featuring Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe, Trey Grimm, and Reed Grimm with the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $27 for adults, $21 for students and youth.