In Fort Dodge

FORT DODGE — Santa Family Fun Night will begin at 5 p.m. MONDAY at the Fort Dodge City Square. Lights will be turned on at the gazebo. Then, lights will be turned on at the Veterans Triangle at Central Avenue and 12th Street. Santa will go to the Iowa State University Extension Office in the Wells Fargo Building, 822 Central Ave. Santa will pose for photos. Children will be able to make crafts and write letters to Santa. Ardys Mae Coffee & Desserts will serve free hot chocolate in front of the Wells Fargo Building. Santa will be present until 7 p.m.

Around the area

MANSON — Manson Hometown Christmas will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. SUNDAY in the MAC center. There will be free popcorn and hot chocolate. There will be a series of booths or stations in the MAC center, with activities such as making a Christmas ornament, decorating Christmas cookies and writing letters to Santa. There will be games for kids, including some set up and conducted by FFA members, and a vendor fair offering items for sale.