Open up a world of experiential gifting, learning and living. Make gift giving easier this season by leaning into a specialty theme or carefully...
Christmas
Photos With Santa for a Good Cause
Celebrate Christmas with your family pets and benefit the Woodbury Police K9 fund. Pet parents, get your furry family members’ picture taken with...
Tidings, Traditions and Treats With Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe
Dorothy Ann Bakery & Cafe honors its heritage with holiday recipes. The scent of sugar, butter and nostalgia drifts through the doors of Dorothy...
Spectacular Singers
For years, Aspire Music Academy (aspiremusicacademy.com) has given parents and children the opportunity to perform together on stage during its...
“Santa’s Last Ride”
Woodbury resident James Schmitt had been creating and telling stories to his children, Matthew and Sarah, for years. It wasn’t until his wife asked...
Join the Community for Woodbury’s First Tree Lighting Celebration
Central Park will be aglow with holiday cheer this December. Don your cold-weather gear and join the holiday festivities alongside family and...
The Sweetest Season
When it comes to family gatherings, I became the de facto dessert-bringer many, many years ago. There’s always plenty of food at a Perron party, and...
Carols, Community and Cheer at Afton Village Holiday
The neighboring community of Afton receives a magical makeover during the holiday season as timeless tradition and community connection coalesce....
Decorating the Heritage House
In late November, you know the holidays are right around the corner as the outside of the Heritage House magically comes to life. For over 25 years,...
Woodbury Police Department Offers Vacation Check Program
The holiday vacation check program is a free service offered to Woodbury residents. The holiday season is here. Your bags are packed, the gifts are...
Toast the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and...
Christmas Eve Memories From 1955
It was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife,...
See the Holidays in a New Light
This abstract image showcases the beauty of a Christmas tree. Photographer Fred Manthey says he used a lens ball, “a clear acrylic sphere about the...
The Kaisers’ Holiday Light Display Brings Good Cheer to Woodbury
The Kaiser family celebrate a lifetime of holiday cheer. For over two decades, John and Barbara Kaiser have transformed their Bridgewater Court home...
Crostini Is the Perfect Holiday Appetizer
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Holiday Yard Display Lights Up Copper Oaks
A Woodbury resident is ready to wow visitors this holiday season. Jeff Farr is sharing some seasonal fun from his home on Copper Oaks Place with...
Jessica Frost Wins Big at the National Gingerbread House Competition
One family brings their gingerbread houses to North Carolina in an annual holiday tradition. For Jessica Frost, gingerbread is more than just a...
“A Minnesota Holiday” Celebrates 15 Years
Local musicians lend their talents to an annual holiday album. ‘Tis the season for merry celebration, and one Woodbury native knows just how to...
La Vie Est Belle Shares Winter Gift Guide
Discover local artisans at La Vie Est Belle. Double up with a bit of me-time and relax as you shop for the holidays. Lake Elmo gift boutique La Vie...
The Divine Living Space Shares Tips for Hosting the Holidays
It’s all in the details and preplanning when it comes to the holidays. As much as we might not want to admit it, there’s a fair amount of chaos when...
