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Get Ready for Holiday Events in Inver Grove Heights This Weekend

The popular Holiday on Main Street is among the activities planned.

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Not in the holiday spirit? Maybe taking part in the holiday-themed activities in Inver Grove Heights this weekend would change your mood.

Here are details of the events from the City of Inver Grove Heights website:

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SKATE WITH SANTA
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is coming to visit the Community Center on skates! Spend some time twirling around the ice with Santa and your family!  Come dressed in red or green and you will get a special holiday prize.  Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.
• Friday, Dec. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Community Center
• Fee: $5 per person (includes rental skates)

CANDY CANE HUNT
Join us at South Valley Park to search for a sleigh full of canes along the trail. There will be tons of candy canes hidden throughout the park.  Find the golden candy cane and win a special prize! Enjoy beverages and treats following the hunt.
• Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.
• South Valley Park
• Fee: $2 per child

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HOLIDAY ON MAIN STREET
Come enjoy this afternoon of holiday fun! This event is free and open to the public.  Highlights include: visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus; music by Brio Bras; reindeer sleigh rides; free meal ticket; toy/prize drawing; kids arts and crafts; free games; inflatables; crazy hair, face painting, caricatures, balloon artist and more; official lighting of the tree
• Saturday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Community Center

Click below for coverage from the previous two Holiday on Main Street events:
• Hundreds Attend Holiday on Main Street (2011)
• Gallery: Holiday on Main Street Draws Hundreds (2010)

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