Join us for the ugliest of sweaters dash. Dig out last year's treasure, throw on the masterpiece you just created or simply enjoy the creativity of others. This 5K course loops through Louisiana Oaks Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park. Afterwards, warm up across the street at Park Tavern and revel in your accomplishments while wearing your race medal. Registrants also receive a goodie bag. Pre-race pick up is Friday, Dec. 6. Register online for the event.…

Join 10 local makers at Steel Toe Brewing for holiday shopping and merriment. Guests will be able to enjoy award-winning beer (they also have non alcoholic options), food truck deliciousness, and many handmade gifts. There will be something for everyone— jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, body products, clutches, wood carvings and much more. FREE event and open to all!

Come enjoy breakfast with Santa and a vendor fair at The Rec Center Banquet Room Saturday, December 14! Free vision screenings will be available for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa and a toy or food donation for STEP--St. Louis Park Emergency Program! Presented by the St Louis Park Lions Club. This event is for all ages. Online registration will begin Nov. 7. Register online. Fees: Ages 2 and under: Free Ages 3 –…

Come to the ROC (Recreation Outdoor Center) on December 21 and ice skate for FREE as DJ Bob plays the tunes and lights up the ice. Open to all ages. Note: Ice skate rentals available for $3 per person.

Visit Westwood Hills Nature Center on Friday, December 21st for the annual Be the Light Winter Solstice Walk, which received an Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association last year. The shortest day of the year will be used to help us remember that many in our community aren’t able to “see the light” because of struggles with mental illness or difficult situations. Together we can be the light for those in our community and help them…

Before you go out for the night, come skate at the ROC with music by DJ Bob and refreshments. The event is for all ages. FREE event. Ice skate rentals available for $3 per person.

Join the Park Tavern on December 31 for a Roaring 20's New Year's Eve Bash. Enjoy cosmic bowling, happy hour all night, music by DJ Phat, complimentary pizza buffet and champagne toast at midnight. Plus, bowl the first strike after midnight and win $100! This event is 21+.