Holidays at Vis
November and December at Visitation School are filled with festive events and joyful traditions that bring our community together. Whether you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit or embrace the Christmas season, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the list of events below and join us in celebrating this special time of year!
VISTA Productions Presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, Nov. 22-24
VISTA Productions presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley: A sequel to Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Performance dates:
November 22, 23 at 7:30 p.m.
November 24 at 2 p.m.
Tickets available at the door or purchase tickets here!
Christmas Stocking Project
For over 30 years, students at Visitation have participated in a wonderful project to help provide a Christmas celebration for children in North Minneapolis. We began with about 150 children and now decorate and fill over 500 stockings as a community. For those of you who are new to our community, this is how it works:
Through the Sisters at the North Minneapolis Visitation, we obtain the names of children in the area who are in need. Most of these children are living in extreme poverty; some have lives impacted by violence and abuse. Most of their families do not have the resources to provide a Christmas celebration. That’s where students and families from Visitation can help!
This year, we are hoping to provide Christmas gifts for around 500 children. Join in and Learn more here.
Meet the Blazers, Tuesday, Nov. 26
Calling all Blazer Fans! Join us on Tuesday, November 26 at 6 p.m. for the first home basketball game of the season! Green Mill Pizza Cruiser will be there (Free pizza! Take the night off from cooking this holiday week), fun games at halftime, meet the team and coaching staff, collect autographs, and even score some Vis merch! Bring a friend or two and let's pack the gym for Blazer Basketball! Admission is free - Registration requested here.
Deck the Halls at Vis, Monday, Dec. 2
Visitation parents and guardians -- you are invited to join the Visitation Parents’ Association for a festive evening as we decorate the Heart Entrance for Christmas! Enjoy some holiday cheer, connect with other Visitation parents, and help us make our school sparkle for the season.
When: Monday, December 2, 7 - 9 p.m.
Where: Heart Entrance, Visitation School
Let us know you’re coming— RSVP here
Lower School Christmas Concert, Thursday, Dec. 5
Visitation Lower School presents Sing With Us the Christmas Story on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m. in DeSales Auditorium. Join us for a joy-filled evening!
Vis the Season, Saturday, Dec. 7
Join Visitation School on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Vis the Season, Christmas fun for all ages. Marketplace opens at 11 a.m. Bring your Christmas wishlist! Santa arrives at 11:30 a.m. for story time. Visits and complimentary photos with Santa Claus will be available from 12 to 2 p.m. Stop by the Christmas Marketplace and get your holiday shopping done. Local vendors will offer a variety of products — there’s something for everyone on your list!
Food truck, treats and beverages will be available. Kids (and adults) can write a letter to Santa. We’ll make sure it is delivered to the North Pole! Complimentary face painting is available and a holiday-themed cake walk too. And don’t miss snapping your photo in the “Elfie” booth! Learn more at visitation.net/vistheseason
VISTA Christmas Concert, Sunday, Dec. 8
Join us for the annual VISTA Christmas Choral and Orchestra Concert on Sunday, December 8 at 4 p.m. at Visitation School. Event is free and open to all!
Can't make it in person? The Concert will be streamed on the Visitation Network at visitation.net/livestream.
VISTA Bands Winter Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 10
The VISTA Bands will host their annual Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 p.m. in DeSales Auditorium at Visitation. This performance will feature the VISTA Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble as well as the Saint Thomas Academy Intermediate Band. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend!
Holiday Skate with the Blazers, Saturday, Dec. 14 at St. Thomas Ice Arena
Meet the Visitation Varsity Hockey Team for a special meet-and-greet and open skate on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the St. Thomas Ice Arena. Cheer on the Blazers as they take on Windom at 1 p.m. Open Skate is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Note: No skate rentals available — please bring your own skates. Registration requested here.