Santa Claus takes a knee Friday evening at the Freeborn County Historical Museum so Beckett Wangen and his grandmother Carol Busch can sit next to Mrs. Claus. Wangen was a little shy at first to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus but after a few minutes, and a candy cane, warmed up to them. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Though 4-year-old Beckett Wangen was a little shy at the beginning of his visit with Santa, by the end he was all smiles. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand at the Freeborn County Historical Museum as one of several holiday activities. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Santa Claus helps 3-year-old Benjamin Kirsch open a candy cane Friday evening at the Freeborn County Historical Museum. Children were invited to meet Santa as part of the festivities at the museum Friday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Holiday lights were on outside in the Freeborn County Historical Village in 2021 for the Holiday Lights event. There were activities and food inside and lights for people to see outdoors. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

A Christmas tree is lit up inside the schoolhouse at the Freeborn County Historical Village Friday evening. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune