Whether it's sharing your Christmas wish list with Santa, enjoying the sounds of holiday music, or taking a trip back in time to celebrate the traditions of the past, there will be plenty to do this holiday season. To help you celebrate we've rounded up a list of this year's happenings.
Logan County Courthouse Lighting - The RE-1 Valley Children's Chorale will give a performance starting at 5:15 p.m., followed by the lighting of the courthouse at 5:30 p.m.
Cocoa with Santa - 6 to 8 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 104 S. Fourth St. Parents make sure to take your own camera to snap of picture of your children with Santa. Reggie the Reindeer will be there too.
Holiday Marketplace - Located at 313 Poplar St., the shop is open Nov. 24-Dec. 22, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday/Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays.
Parade of Lights - 6 p.m., downtown Sterling. This year's theme is "A Whoville Christmas."
A Child's Christmas on the Prairie/Blue Santa - Overland Trail Museum. Activities include stories, carols, and Blue Santa activities hosted by Sterling Police Department and Logan County Sheriff's Office.
Holiday Favorites - 2 p.m., Sterling Public Library. Learn to bake great cookies and purchase library staff's favorites.
Merino School Drama's 'A Seussified Christmas Carol' - 2 p.m., in the school auditorium.
Windsong and Centennial State Chorus 'Red, White and Blue Christmas' - 3 p.m., Sterling High School. Cost is an $8 suggested donation, plus two canned goods to benefit Cooperating Ministry of Logan County.
Crafty Characters - 3:30 to 5 p.m., Sterling Public Library. This month's craft is Glowing Christmas Trees.
Sterling High School Madrigal - 6 p.m., in the school cafeteria. Cost is $20. Call 522-2944 for reservations.
Merino School Drama's 'A Seussified Christmas Carol' - 7 p.m., in the school auditorium.
Caliche School Holiday Program - 6:30 p.m., in the high school gym.
First Friday - 12:05 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 130 S. Fourth St. A vocal jazz performance featuring Marijean Smith-Blankenbeckler and Bill Smith.
Christmas Tea - 2 p.m., Sterling Public Library. Dave Lively will give a program on "Who Was the Sculptor in Bucksin?" Tickets are required and will be available at the library starting Nov. 26.
Sterling Middle School's 'Disney's Aladdin Junior' - 6:30 p.m., in the school auditorium.
Gingerbread House Workshop - 2 p.m., Sterling Public Library. It's the library's annual gingerbread house decorating party!
NJC Winter Ensemble - 7 p.m., Dorothy Corsberg Theater, inside E.S. French Hall. Cost is $5.
Master Chorale's 27th Noel - 4 p.m., Dorothy Corsberg Theater, inside E.S. French Hall on the NJC campus. Cost is $10.
Santa City - 4 to 7 p.m., Sterling Public Library. The library and Sterling Recreation Center host this annual event featuring a visit with Santa, crafts and a snack.
Sterling Middle School Choir Concert - 7 p.m., in the school auditorium.
Christmas on the Prairie Open House - 5 to 7 p.m., Overland Trail Museum. Enjoy carolers, roasted chestnuts and stroll around the beautifully decorated museum grounds.
Campbell Elementary Fourth Grade Holiday Program - 7 p.m., Sterling Middle School auditorium.
Peetz School Christmas Concert - 7 p.m., at the school.
Fleming K-4th Grade Christmas Program - 7 p.m., at the school.
Haxtun Preschool-12th Grade Holiday Concert - 6:30 p.m., in the high school gymnasium.
Teen Winter Movie Marathon - 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sterling Public Library. Refreshments and a drink will be provided.
Fleming 5th-12th Grade Christmas Concert - 6:30 p.m., at the school.
Maker Lab - 4:30 p.m., Sterling Public Library. Ages 10-15 are invited to come see some Christmas science.
Sterling Middle/High School Band Concert - 6:30 p.m., in the school auditorium.
Merino School K-6 Christmas Concert - 7 p.m., in the high school gym.
Parade of Trees Open House - 5 to 8 p.m., Sterling Public Library. All the lights will be turned off, to allow patrons to enjoy the beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
Ayres Elementary 2nd Grade Holiday Program - 7 p.m., Sterling Middle School auditorium.
Winter Break Movie - 2 p.m., Sterling Public Library. Enjoy a movie, along with snacks and other activities.
Winter Break Craft - 10 a.m., Sterling Public Library. One last chance to get creative before school starts.