Illustration of small felt figures holding candles in church pews near a glowing stained glass window and a decorated tree (Christmas Eve Service)
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Christmas Eve Service

Visitors gather for a casual service featuring classic Christmas hymns, Scripture reading, a message of hope, and believers' communion. The gathering includes a kids' story time, crafts, and a candlelit singing of 'Silent Night.' Guests can also enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate, and take pictures in front of a custom holiday photo backdrop.

Thu, Dec 24, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Free admission, including hot chocolate, cookies and pictures in front of the Christmas photo backdrop.

Hours

Doors open at 2:30pm; service is 3:00–4:00pm; refreshments are served afterward.

Food & Drink

Free cookies and hot chocolate are served in the lobby after the gathering.

Location

RiverLife Church · 9000 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Casual and welcoming

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Tips & Advice

  • Plan your visit online if you want the church to save a place for your family and prepare a welcome gift for your children.
  • There are no tickets or registration requirements, so you can attend without planning your visit online.
  • Bring anything your child would like to have; children may also use the activity, toys and play space.
  • Stay afterward for lobby refreshments, and use the photo booth before or after the gathering if you want a family picture.
  • Wear comfortable clothes, as the gathering is casual.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free admission; the service is open to the public.
  • Plan your visit online to have a free welcome gift ready for your children.
  • This year’s service is at RiverLife Church, a different venue from the church’s usual Sunday gathering location.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Christmas Eve service suitable for children?

Yes. Children are welcome to join their families for the hymns and Scripture. There is a kids’ story, a craft, and toys and space to play; families may bring anything their child would like to have.

What happens during the service?

There is live Christmas music, Scripture reading, a message of hope, children’s story time, believers’ communion and a candlelit singing of “Silent Night.”

Do I need to register or get a ticket?

No tickets or registration are required. Planning your visit online is optional and helps the church prepare a place for you and your children.

Are refreshments or photos available?

Hot chocolate and cookies are served in the lobby after the service. A photo booth with a custom backdrop is open before and after, with a volunteer available to take pictures.

What should I wear?

The gathering is casual, so come in whatever you are comfortable wearing; some people dress up a little for Christmas.

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