(NorthwestIowaNow.com) — Santa Claus has a busy schedule in Northwest Iowa leading up to Christmas, after his first stop in Spencer Monday night at the Grand Meander.

Santa is visiting Storm Lake Thursday December 5th at Santa’s Castle. The evening starts at 5:30 with Storm Lake retailers and groups hosting activities. The lighted holiday parade starts down Lake Avenue at 6:15 pm, followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony outside of Santa’s Castle.

Cherokee has a lighted Christmas parade on Thursday December 5th at 6 p.m. on Main Street, and the Brummer Legacy Foundation is hosting a chili and cinnamon role fundraiser after the parade.

Emmetsburg gets a visit from Santa and Mrs Clause Friday night , December 6, at the Emmetsburg Fire Station following their Holiday Parade at 6 p.m.

You can see a full list of more holiday events at northwestiowanow.com.