A local community Christmas celebration for the city of Stuart is happening today. 

The Stuart Lions Club event will feature a soup lunch and the annual Kids Shop Free activity is from 11 am until 1pm today. Santa Claus will visit with the children at First Congressional Church from noon until 1 pm. There will also be Santa train rides and horse carriage rides starting at 5 pm at Lawbaugh Park. Finally, everyone can enjoy some contests for chances to win chamber bucks and gift certificates to local businesses. 

This is a free event that will start at 11 am at the First Congressional Church in Stuart.