Celebrating 5 Years of Holiday Joy.
Step into the warmth of the season at Cuyuna Christmas! This cherished community tradition across the Cuyuna Lakes Area invites everyone to unplug, connect, and embrace the holiday spirit. Enjoy local shopping, seasonal activities, and community togetherness that spreads joy and unity.
Saturday’s Snow Many Smiles, presented by Sourcewell is a magical, family celebration filled with festive fun for all ages! See page 3 for a list of the holiday activities. Bring family and friends to create memories.
With support from local businesses, organizations, and volunteers, all events are free to the community.
Holiday Activities.
Cookie Decorating Kits
December 1 – December 7 | Mixed Company
Bring the holiday joy home with a Cookie Decorating Kit! Perfect for all ages, these kits let families bake, decorate and celebrate together.
Girls Night Out
December 4th | 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Deerwood American Legion
Gather your friends and enjoy a festive night of shopping local. Collect stamps from participating businesses across Deerwood, Crosby and Ironton from December 2nd – December 4th. Turn in your stamped entry form at the Deerwood American Legion by 8:25 p.m. on December 4th for a chance to win $500 in Cuyuna Cash and other fantastic prizes.
Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5th | 5:00 p.m. | Crosby Marketplace Plaza
Kick off the holiday season with the City of Crosby and the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce at the Community Tree Lighting. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes, and popcorn.
Snow Many Smiles
December 6th | 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Crosby Memorial Park
Check out all the fun details below!
Fat Bike Day
December 6th | 10:00 a.m. | Red Raven
Join Red Raven & the Crew for a fun ride through Cuyuna’s best fat bike trails. All riders are welcome. After the ride, head back to Red Raven for hot drinks, good food, and great company. Bring your best 80s or 90s ski suit and celebrate Global Fat Bike Day in style! Learn more at: www.cuyunalakesmtb.com.
Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort Annual Christmas Market
December 6th | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort
Shop local craft vendors, decorate cookies, visit Santa, enjoy family-friendly activities, sip hot cocoa, and explore Ruttger’s Winter Retail market. Lunch is available at Ruby’s on the Lake.
Holiday Art Contest.
Kids in grades K–6 are invited to decorate the official coloring sheet and share their holiday creativity. All entries will be displayed in CRMC’s lobby from December 3–5, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the festive artwork. Prizes will be awarded for grades K–2, grades 3–6, and a People’s Choice Award, with winners announced on CRMC’s and Smiles for Jake’s social media pages. Download the coloring sheet here.
Important Information
Deadline: Entries must be received by noon on Tuesday, December 2
Artwork: Will not be returned; may be used for future “Cuyuna Christmas” marketing.
Submission Options
Physical Drop off: CRMC Crosby
Email: jennifer.lowe@cuyunamed.org
Mail: CRMC Holiday Art Contest
Attn: Jennifer Lowe
320 E. Main Street
Crosby, MN 56441
Experience the magic of the season! Enjoy “Santa’s Stable” petting zoo, live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts and games, letters to Santa, cookie decorating, face painting, and more. Free snacks including soup, hot cocoa, and popcorn will be available. Presented by Sourcewell. See full list of Snow Many Smiles sponsors below.
Build-A-Bear with Thrivent
While Supplies Last
Learn about kindness with Thrivent by creating a character from a storybook. For every bear made, another will be donated to a child at CRMC or through Smiles for Jake. Share joy and warmth with those who need it most!
Candy Cane and Gumdrop Lane
Enjoy Reindeer Races, Elf Bowling, Antler Ring Toss, Buddy’s Bucket Blast. Penguin Plop, and more. Play, win prizes, and create holiday memories with your loved ones.
Crosby Just for Kix Performance
3:00 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Clause arrive!
3:30 p.m.
Roaming Entertainers
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The District
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Get ready to rock the holidays with The District, a dynamic Brainerd-area band known for strong vocals, incredible harmonies and energetic performances. Check them out at facebook.com/district181
Fireworks Finale
6:00 p.m. | Over Serpent Lake
Cap the night off with an incredible fireworks display. It’s a breathtaking finale to an enchanting evening.
Thank You Sponsors.
Presenting Sponsor.
Smiles for Jake
Smiles for Jake is more than a movement; it’s a dedicated effort to challenge and change the stigma around suicide by building a culture of compassion, connection, and hope. We believe that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact.
We educate, provide resources & response efforts through various community events, partnerships & smiles boxes. These efforts aim to spread joy and create a positive ripple effect. Every smile we share has the potential to uplift and support those who need it most.
Everything we do is in loving memory of Jake Haapajoki and all those lost to suicide. Together, let’s lift each other up and spread hope.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC)
With over 60 years of serving the community, CRMC is committed to enhancing the health, healing and well-being of our community. Learn more at cuyunamed.org.