Fireworks, caroling, treats — Ucross invites the community to the nonprofit's 11th annual Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 16, beginning at 4 p.m. sharp.

As always, bestselling author and longtime Ucross neighbor Craig Johnson will read a new Christmas story. This year's event will also include Christmas carols by the Buffalo Balladiers, crafts for children, festive refreshments, and more. The festivities will culminate at 6 p.m. in the lighting of thousands of Christmas tree lights, the firing of a cannon, and fireworks by Bruce Burns and crew.

In the spirit of Christmas, guests are asked to bring canned and non-perishable food items, which will be donated to local community food pantries for families in need.

Free and open to all, the Ucross Community Christmas Celebration will be held in the Raymond Plank Center, located at the intersection of Highways 14 and 16 east in Ucross. Learn more at ucross.org.