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Posted on: August 9, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Dec. 1-15

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Tree Lighting Ceremony & VMCC Open House

  • Friday, December 1
  • 6-7 p.m.
  • NE end of VMCC outside

Come kick off the holiday season with our official tree lighting ceremony! No registration necessary.


Skate with Santa

  • Friday, December 1
  • 7-8:30 p.m.
  • Cost:
    • VMCC members: Free
    • Non-members: $6 advance, $8 at door (space is limited)
  • Register for Skate with Santa

Carve some ice with the man in red! Come dressed in red or green and get a special holiday prize. All ages. Hot beverages and snack provided. 


Holiday Cookies and Canvas

  • Saturday, December 2
  • 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (pick one 1.5 hour session)
  • Cost: $15 per canvas
  • Register for Holiday Cookies and Canvas

Cheers Pablo will lead this fun holiday art class! No experience necessary. All materials, cookies, and beverage are provided. No walk-ins.


Breakfast with Santa

  • Saturday, December 9
  • 10 a.m.-Noon
  • Cost:
    • Ages 6+: $8 advance, $10 at the door
    • Ages 1-5: $6 advance, $10 at the door
  • Register for Breakfast with Santa

Santa is bringing the North Pole to the VMCC! Visit with Santa and enjoy a light breakfast catered by Hy-Vee.


Frosty's Open Swim

  • Friday, December 15
  • 5-8 p.m.
  • Cost:
    • VMCC members: Free
    • Non-members:
      • Ages 12+: $10
      • Ages 0-12: $8
  • Register for Frosty's Open Swim

Come enjoy open swim and send frosty off to melt in the pool! We'll have festive music and decorations. 


Light Up the Heights - Holiday Light Contest

  • Judging: December 5-8
  • Register: October 1-December 3
  • Free!
  • Register for Light Up the Heights

Show off your holidays lights and spread holiday cheer! Register early, this event fills fast.

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