December 13, 2024

‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’

Holiday events take over Prairie City and Monroe Dec. 13 - 15

By Jamee A. Pierson
Holiday event in Monroe and Prairie City will feature a change to meet Santa Claus. In Monroe, Santa will be at the fire station from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14. In Prairie City, the head elf will stop by the Holiday Shindig from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Willow Farms.

Holiday event in Monroe and Prairie City will feature a change to meet Santa Claus. In Monroe, Santa will be at the fire station from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14. In Prairie City, the head elf will stop by the Holiday Shindig from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Willow Farms.

The holiday spirit is in the air and Monroe and Prairie City are ready to celebrate the season. From Santa Claus to shopping, Dec. 13 and 14 are full of fun activities throughout the communities.

Santa Claus will be at the Monroe Fire Department from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 to hear all of the kid’s Christmas wishes. The annual event features a photo opportunity, popcorn, music and treats.

The City of Monroe is looking to see whose lights shine brightest with a holiday lights contest. To enter, stop by Monroe City Hall and register the home address for the display. Judges will take a look Dec. 24 to 26 and give out a first place award of $50, second place award of $30 and third place award of $20.

Jersey Freeze will be open just for the weekend for its Winter Ice Cream Extravaganza. Get your favorite frozen treat one more time this year from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 13 to 15.

The Gathering Place of Monroe is hosting a Holiday Cookie Walk full of homemade small food gifts for family and friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Kids and adults of all ages are invited to pick up a sweet treat and even make a fun holiday craft to hang on the Christmas tree at kids crafts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Prairie City is holding a Holiday Shindig from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Sacred Willow Farms. The event features a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts by Twice Blessed, letters to Santa and hot cocoa and cookies.

At 7 p.m., a guided tour of the holiday light contest entries will take from Sacred Willow Farms. Community members can vote for their favorite display at the Holiday Shindig, Prairie City City Hall or on the Prairie City Celebration Committee’s Facebook page.