Santa will be making several stops for you across the area this weekend as he prepares for his flight around the world, but two children in Kewaunee County may make his stop in Casco on Saturday even more special.

Casco Kidz Zone is hosting the annual Christmas in Casco from noon to 2 p.m., featuring appearances from Santa, his reindeer, and characters from Paw Patrol, along with other free activities and snacks. Two of the most important guests of honor at this year's Christmas in Casco are residents Mason Vertz and Paisley Brien. At the Kewaunee County Fair Animal Sale, Vertz donated all of the proceeds from selling his pig to the Children's Hospital Wisconsin in Milwaukee. The ensuing bidding war led to more than $12,000 being donated to the place that helped in his battle against epilepsy. More recently, Brien launched her "I Got Your Back" project, collecting personal hygiene products, clothing, small toys, and other items to fill backpacks for kids from birth to 18 years old. In just a few short weeks, Brien has been able to fill dozens of backpacks for kids in foster and respite care. Christmas in Casco organizer Lisa Cochart says Vertz and Brien are great examples for the community deserving of support for their philanthropic efforts.

Christmas in Casco is free to attend, but you are encouraged to bring donations for Vertz and Brien's projects if you can afford it. Last year, thousands of dollars were raised for the Andy Barta Legacy Charitable Fund, which supports families in Kewaunee County and the surrounding area battling cancer. On Saturday, Santa will also stop at the Christmas in the Village event in Ephraim and Harbor Holiday in Baileys Harbor. The weekend also features the Christmas tree lighting at Noble Square in Fish Creek and the second weekend of the Door County Christkindlmarkt in Sister Bay.