Newton-area museums welcome the public to “Five Places of Christmas” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The annual holiday open house is a collaborative event among the Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Harvey County Historical Museum, Kauffman Museum, Warkentin House, and Bethel College Women’s Association. This year, Kauffman Museum will offer museum exhibits, gift shop discount tables, and refreshments while the Bethel College Women’s Association will host a Christmas sale featuring handmade crafts and baked goods at the Goerz House on the Bethel College campus. Warkentin House will showcase holiday decorations in every room and the Carriage Factory Gallery will provide materials for make-and-take ornaments from 10:00-12 noon. Harvey County Historical Museum invites guests to explore the videos, blogs and photos on its website. All participating locations will be open with free admission and COVID precautions in place. Be sure to contact each site for its safety requirements.