Can't attend in person?  WATCH LIVE HERE

From "Bah Humbug!" to "Merry Christmas!" Experience Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol' like never before. Much like Scrooge, the twists and turns of life often change us, sometimes turning us into someone we never intended to become. And maybe that's your story. But we don't have to stay where we are. Enjoy our Production this Christmas season either in person or online for a new look at a timeless favorite featuring contemporary music and drama, and witness the story of a transformed life.

Attending in person? We're hosting our production six times over three days at our Big Lake Campus and twice at our Sauk Rapids Campus; request your FREE (required) tickets using the link.  

  • Friday, December 12, 7:00pm (Big Lake & Online)
  • Saturday December 13, 2:00pm, 4:30pm or 7:00pm (Big Lake & Online)
  • Sunday, December 14, 8:45am or 11:00am (Big Lake & Online)
  • Sunday, December 21, 9:00am or 10:45am (Sauk Rapids)

**Due to content and length, this production is recommended for kids in grade 3 and older.
Riverside Kids offers free programming, games, & giveaways; and will be hosted during all performances for ages 6 weeks - Grade 5; Check the section on your ticket request form to register your kids!

Request Tickets Here

Sunday Service/Christmas Eve Schedule

Riverside will host a Christmas series from December 7-28, including a special Christmas Eve service at all campuses (no tickets required except for Christmas Carol Production dates/times).   

  • December 7:  Regular service times in Big Lake @8:45, 10:30 and 12:05                     
                          Regular service times in Buffalo & Sauk Rapids @9:00 & 10:45           
  • December 14:  A Christmas Carol Production (Big Lake) 8:45 & 11:00am
                          Regular service times in Buffalo & Sauk Rapids 9:00 & 10:45am
  • December 21:  Regular service times in Big Lake @8:45, 10:30 and 12:05                     
                          Regular service times in Buffalo @9:00 & 10:45                     
                          A Christmas Carol Production in Sauk Rapids @9:00 or 10:45
  • December 24:  Christmas Eve services @2:00 and 4:00pm, all campuses
  • December 28:  Regular service times at all campuses EXCEPT no 12:05 in Big Lake