The Blanden Holiday Open House will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave. S. Secor Strings will perform at 3 p.m. St. Edmond Catholic School Choir will perform at 4:45 p.m. There will be a online silent auction until 5 p.m. There is no charge.

The First Covenant Choir, a 40-member group of vocalists at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H, will present a Christmas Cantata, “Come, Emmanuel,” on two dates: 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 15. The soloists for the cantata are Micah Flaherty, Denise Halverson, David Lass, ...

First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1611 Williams Drive, is holding its annual Christmas cookie walk from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 14. Homemade cookies, peanut brittle, jams another homemade goodies, handmade gifts, and a special Christmas garage sale will be available for purchase. ...

Fort Dodge Area Symphony Orchestra Concert, will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. 32nd St.. Admission by season pass or $15 per person available at the door. Students admitted free.

FONDA — Cracked Reeds is coming to the Fonda Arts Center, bringing an afternoon dedicated to the Christmas season. This is a saxophone ensemble from Humboldt, having performed earlier this year at the Arts Center to a welcoming and enthusiastic audience, and a promise to return. With this ...

The Fort Museum and Frontier Village has several events scheduled for December. The Fort Museum is located at 1 Museum Road, Fort Dodge. • Christmas Market will be held in the Fort Museum Trading Post from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays Dec. 1-31, except Christmas Day. • ...