Events in December 2025–January 2026
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Sartell Planning Commission (CANCELED) Sartell Planning Commission (CANCELED)
December 1, 2025
Sartell Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. - Canceled due to no agenda items
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Advocates for Independence Advocates for Independence
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December 3, 2025
Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Winter Membership Social Winter Membership Social
December 4, 2025
Winter Membership Social, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 2, 2025 – December 5, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Christmas candy and cookie bake sale Christmas candy and cookie bake sale
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December 6, 2025Christmas candy and cookie bake sale, sponsored by Gathering In The Arts, 9-11 a.m., St. Francis Xavier Church (Gathering Place), 219 Second St. N., Sartell.
Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil
December 6, 2025Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil, 6:30 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Have you lost a loved one? Join us for the vigil. Call 320-217-2029 to register.
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Breakfast Breakfast
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December 7, 2025Breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Church of St. Joseph (Heritage Hall), 12 W. Minnesota St.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness
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December 9, 2025
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7-8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The support group is for family members, caregivers and friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. To register: namistcloud.com/support-groups
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
“Anastasia” “Anastasia”
December 11, 2025“Anastasia,” performed by Great Northern Theatre Company, 7 p.m., ROCORI High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets in gntc1.org and 320-241-GNTC.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 9, 2025 – December 12, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
“Anastasia” “Anastasia”
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December 12, 2025“Anastasia,” performed by Great Northern Theatre Company, 7 p.m., ROCORI High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets in gntc1.org and 320-241-GNTC.
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Jingle All the Way Holiday Sale Jingle All the Way Holiday Sale
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December 13, 2025Jingle All the Way Holiday Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
“Anastasia” “Anastasia”
December 13, 2025“Anastasia,” performed by Great Northern Theatre Company, 2 and 7 p.m., ROCORI High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets in gntc1.org and 320-241-GNTC. ASL provided.
Winter Extravaganza Winter Extravaganza
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December 13, 2025Winter Extravaganza, 2-4 p.m., St. Stephen Parish Hall, 103 Central Ave. S.
“Anastasia” “Anastasia”
December 13, 2025“Anastasia,” performed by Great Northern Theatre Company, 2 and 7 p.m., ROCORI High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets in gntc1.org and 320-241-GNTC. ASL provided.
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“Anastasia” “Anastasia”
December 14, 2025“Anastasia,” performed by Great Northern Theatre Company, 2 and 7 p.m., ROCORI High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets in gntc1.org and 320-241-GNTC.
“Anastasia” “Anastasia”
December 14, 2025“Anastasia,” performed by Great Northern Theatre Company, 2 and 7 p.m., ROCORI High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets in gntc1.org and 320-241-GNTC.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority St. Joseph Economic Development Authority
December 16, 2025
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Julie Johnson Julie Johnson
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December 17, 2025Julie Johnson, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Mississippi Room), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Enjoy a variety of music, including holiday music, from flutist/harpist Julie Johnson. For all ages. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation Coffee and Conversation
December 18, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. "Start your journey to healthy, safe and independent home living." Presented by Tamara Heuser from SPOT Rehabilitation
Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop
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December 18, 2025Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count and create. Join us anytime during the hour for this open-ended play session. Activities designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 16, 2025 – December 19, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
St. Cloud Singles Club Dance St. Cloud Singles Club Dance
December 19, 2025St. Cloud Singles Dance, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., VFW Granite Post 428, 9 18th Ave N, St. Cloud. Anyone Single or Divorced over 21 welcome. Nominal fee. 320-339-4533. stcloudmnsingles.com
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Sartell City Council Sartell City Council
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December 22, 2025
Sartell City Council, 6-8 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. Council meetings can also be viewed live on Charter channel 181 and again at 9 a.m. the Wednesday following the meeting.
St. Joseph Park Board meeting St. Joseph Park Board meeting
December 22, 2025St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness
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December 23, 2025
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7-8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The support group is for family members, caregivers and friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. To register: namistcloud.com/support-groups
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation (CANCELED) Coffee and Conversation (CANCELED)
December 25, 2025
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. - Closed for Christmas.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 23, 2025 – December 26, 2025Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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St. Joseph Township Board St. Joseph Township Board
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December 29, 2025
St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org
Coffee and Conversation (CANCELED) Coffee and Conversation (CANCELED)
January 1, 2026
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. - Closed for New Year.
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Benton County Museum Benton County Museum
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December 30, 2025 – January 2, 2026Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org