Family Friendly Holiday Events
The Twin Cities area is alive with magical family friendly holiday events this year and there is something for everyone. From unique Santa visits (trains, sleighs, hay rides, even breweries!) to quaint downtown festivals and everything in between, we have gathered it all in one place. This list is sure to keep your family busy all season long.
Have a favorite holiday event we missed? Submit it to our calendar here or send us an email!
holiday family events
NOVEMBER 2 — 10
Holiday Farmers Market | Bachman’s – Eden Prairie
November 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farme...
Holiday Farmers Market | Bachman’s – Apple Valley
November 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farme...
Holiday Farmers Market | Bachman’s – Maplewood
November 9 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farme...
Holiday Farmers Market | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 9 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farme...
Holiday Farmers Market | Bachman’s – Plymouth
November 9 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farme...
Special Visit by the Grinch | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 9 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mark your calendars! The Grinch himself is making a special appearance at Bachman’s on Lyndale...
Taste the Movies – Elf 7 Course Dinner and Immersive Movie Experience | Granada Theatre
November 9 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We believe that movies should be more than just watched; they should be tasted! Every dish is served...
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NOVEMBER 11 — 17
Holiday Farmers Market | Bachman’s – Fridley
November 16 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farme...
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NOVEMBER 18 — NOVEMBER 24
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Elk River
November 21 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Get into the holiday spirit at our Downtown Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 21! Bring your famil...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
November 21 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Gobble Galore Workshop | KidCreate Studio Eden Prairie
November 22 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Using jumbo-sized coffee filters as our canvas, kids will dive into a messy and delightful art exper...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
November 22 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 22 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Visit Santa’s Reindeer | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 23 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by Bachman’s on Lyndale this holiday season for three special appearances of Santa’s reinde...
Holiday Open House | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 23 @ 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Get into the holiday spirit by joining Santa and his trusty elf, Albert, as they make a grand entran...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 23 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Gobble Galore Workshop | KidCreate Eden Prairie
November 23 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Using jumbo-sized coffee filters as our canvas, kids will dive into a messy and delightful art exper...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 23 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 23 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 23 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Candy-licious Thanksgiving Workshop | KidCreate Eden Prairie
November 23 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Do you need a little more time to get your turkey stuffed? Sign your kids up for some art fun and ge...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 23 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
November 23 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 24 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 24 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 24 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 24 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 24 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
November 24 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
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holiday events
NOVEMBER 25 — DECEMBER 1
Gobble ‘n Giggle Workshop with Little Hands Discovery | KidCreate Eden Prairie
November 25 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Discover Gobble ‘n Giggle, our Thanksgiving-themed sensory class where kids explore multiple i...
Photo Only Night with Santa | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 25 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Bring your own camera and take your child’s photo with Santa in Santa’s workshop! This photo opp...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Otsego
November 26 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come to Otsego Prairie Center for a festive night to kick off your holiday season! The mayor will li...
Candy-licious Thanksgiving | KidCreate Eden Prairie
November 27 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
NO SCHOOL DAYÂ – Fall Break Do you need a little more time to get your turkey stuffed? Sign y...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
November 27 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Winter Lighting Ceremony | Burnsville
November 27 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Every winter, Burnsville’s Heart of the City area shines bright with more than 200,000 mini li...
Thanksgiving Family Movie | Hudson Area Library
November 27 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
We’ll be watching the timeless classic, Wizard of Oz. Bring a blanket – we’ll prov...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
November 28 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 29 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
November 29 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
November 29 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The European Christmas Market is setting up their magical Christmas Village at Union Depot for four ...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 29 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Lighting Festival | Taylors Falls
November 29 @ 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, November 29th All Day Enjoy the river and trails at the FREE Entrance Day at Minnesota Inter...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
November 29 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
Light up the Lake | Wayzata
November 29 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Light up the Lake is back on November 29th in Wayzata! Join us on Lake Street from 4:30 – 6:30...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
November 29 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
November 29 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Santa & Swimming Goldfish Swim School
November 29 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN! We are so excited for the big man himself to be visiting us on Friday, Nove...
Lighting of the Village | Taylors Falls
November 29 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All Day Enjoy the river and trails at the FREE Entrance Day at Minnesota Interstate Park TF Shop Cra...
Tree Lighting in the Park | Waconia
November 29 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, November 29 | 6-6:30PM City Square Park, Waconia Sip hot cocoa by the warm fire while caroli...
MiniDazzle | Osseo
November 29 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
One of the best Christmas and holiday celebrations in the Twin Cities, the Osseo MiniDazzle is sched...
A Christmas Carol The Musical | Redeemer Lutheran Church
November 29 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) and Lynn Ahrens (Seussical), breathe fantastic new...
Sips & Sweets | Tonkadale Greenhouse
November 30 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Enjoy complimentary coffee and hot coco from La Vita Espresso and pastries for purchase from Fruit a...
Visit Santa’s Reindeer | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 30 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by Bachman’s on Lyndale this holiday season for three special appearances of Santa’s reinde...
Lighting Festival | Taylors Falls
November 30 @ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, November 29th All Day Enjoy the river and trails at the FREE Entrance Day at Minnesota Inter...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 30 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
November 30 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 30 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
November 30 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The European Christmas Market is setting up their magical Christmas Village at Union Depot for four ...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 30 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
November 30 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 30 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
November 30 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
50th & France Small Business Saturday | 50th & France
November 30 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Don’t miss the family fun as we celebrate Small Business Saturday and the annual Tree Lighting. En...
50th & France – Small Business Saturday | Edina
November 30 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shop, dine, and from 3 pm –Â pm enjoy: roaming carolers sleigh rides (with store receipt) Coo...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
November 30 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
November 30 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
November 30 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | 50th & France
November 30 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Shop, dine, and from 3 pm –Â pm enjoy: roaming carolers sleigh rides (with store receipt) Coo...
Tree Lighting | Rosemount
November 30 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rosemount’s annual tree lighting will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 6 pm.​​Â...
A Christmas Carol The Musical | Redeemer Lutheran Church
November 30 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) and Lynn Ahrens (Seussical), breathe fantastic new...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 1 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
December 1 @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The European Christmas Market is setting up their magical Christmas Village at Union Depot for four ...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 1 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 1 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 1 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Lighting Festival | Taylors Falls
December 1 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday, November 29th All Day Enjoy the river and trails at the FREE Entrance Day at Minnesota Inter...
Christmas in the Park | Albertville
December 1 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Christmas tree lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, smores over ...
A Christmas Carol The Musical | Redeemer Lutheran Church
December 1 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) and Lynn Ahrens (Seussical), breathe fantastic new...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 1 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 1 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Winter Celebration | Blaine
December 1 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Winter Holiday Celebration at Tom Ryan Park will include a variety of great activities for the w...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
December 1 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
December 1 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
December 1 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
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holiday events
DECEMBER 2 — 8
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 2 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
December 2 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
December 2 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Photo Only Night with Santa | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 2 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Bring your own camera and take your child’s photo with Santa in Santa’s workshop! This photo opp...
Santa Fire Engine Parade | Centerville
December 2 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Centennial Fire District Firefighters will be hosting the Santa Parade on Monday, December 2, 20...
ELF with pre-movie live music | Parkway Theater
December 2 @ 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Christmas at The Parkway Monday, December 2, 20246:30 pm Doors // 7 pm Music // 8 pm Movie $9 (+taxe...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 3 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
December 3 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
Community Tree Lighting | Eagan
December 3 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5 p.m. Tree Lighting and a Short speech by Eagan’s Mayor, Mike Maguire FREE Live Music by Vinnie...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
December 3 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Holiday Tree Lighting | Robbinsdale
December 3 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join the City of Robbinsdale, Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce, and Robbinsdale Ambassadors, for our ...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Ramsey
December 3 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All are invited to the FREE City of Ramsey’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will be l...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 4 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 4 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 4 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
December 4 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
December 4 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 5 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 5 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
December 5 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
December 5 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
December 5 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Savage
December 5 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Mayor Williams and other city officials for a community holiday tradition. Come to the City Cam...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Champlin
December 5 @ 6:03 PM - December 6 @ 7:00 PM
The annual tree lighting is at 6:30pm with Santa visits starting at 4pm. Join us to experience a lit...
Santa & Mrs. Claus | Tonkadale Greenhouse
December 6 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Santa Claus is coming to Tonkadale! Bring family and friends for complimentary snapshots with Santa....
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 6 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 6 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
North Pole Express | Union Depot
December 6 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All aboard! The North Pole Express is chugging into Union Depot the first two weekends of December. ...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
December 6 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The European Christmas Market is setting up their magical Christmas Village at Union Depot for four ...
Christmas at the Crossings | Champlin
December 6 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The annual tree lighting is at 6:30pm with Santa visits starting at 4pm. Join us to experience a lit...
Nordic Julemarket | Utepils Brewing Company
December 6 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for our 9th Annual Nordic Julemarket with 25+ Nordic- inspired and Nordic- imported artisans...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
December 6 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
Hometown Holiday | Forest Lake Memorial Park
December 6 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Hometown Holiday Celebrate the season with us at Hometown Holiday on Friday, December 6th, from 4:...
Afton Village Holiday | Afton
December 6 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CELEBRATE MERRY & BRIGHTFriday December 6th 5-8pSaturday November 7th 11-3pSunday November 8th 1...
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
December 6 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
December 6 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Ham Lake
December 6 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
December 6th and 7th, 2024 Event Details! Friday, City Tree lighting at 5:30pm, Ham Lake Lions Park ...
Hometown Holiday | Ham Lake
December 6 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
December 6th and 7th, 2024 Event Details! Friday, City Tree lighting at 5:30pm, Ham Lake Lions Park ...
Santa & Swimming | Goldfish Swim School
December 6 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN! We are so excited for the big man himself to be visiting us on Friday, Dece...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Inver Grove Heights
December 6 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come kick off the holiday season with our official tree lighting ceremony! Meet us outside the VMCC ...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Afton
December 6 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 6p Tree Lighting & Carolers in the Park sponsored by Holtz Group This ceremony is ...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Rogers
December 6 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for Rogers’ annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the 21st Century Bank Event Center! ...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 6 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
A Christmas Carol The Musical | Redeemer Lutheran Church
December 6 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) and Lynn Ahrens (Seussical), breathe fantastic new...
Santa & Mrs. Claus | Tonkadale Greenhouse
December 7 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Santa Claus is coming to Tonkadale! Bring family and friends for complimentary snapshots with Santa....
Visit Santa’s Reindeer | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 7 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by Bachman’s on Lyndale this holiday season for three special appearances of Santa’s reinde...
Holiday on Main | Lakeville
December 7 @ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Welcome in the holidays in historic downtown Lakeville. The public is invited to celebrate the holid...
Breakfast with Santa | Afton House Inn
December 7 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Bring the kids for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder! Join us for our annual Breakfast...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
North Pole Express | Union Depot
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All aboard! The North Pole Express is chugging into Union Depot the first two weekends of December. ...
Old Fashioned Christmas | Delano
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
We are working on all the activities right now. The schedule and map will be coming soon. All...
No Coast Craft-O-Rama | Midtown Global Market
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate the holidays the handmade way with one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your shopping list....
Christmas in Germany | Germanic American Institute
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Experience the warmth and magic of a German Christmas at the GAI! Join us for Christmas in Germany, ...
Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum
December 7 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All aboard for holiday magic at the Minnesota Transportation Museum’s Santa’s Tra...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
December 7 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The European Christmas Market is setting up their magical Christmas Village at Union Depot for four ...
Grand Meander | Grand Avenue St. Paul
December 7 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Shop local and meander along Grand Avenue while enjoying holiday treats and entertainment. Special v...
Afton Village Holiday | Afton
December 7 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CELEBRATE MERRY & BRIGHTFriday December 6th 5-8pSaturday November 7th 11-3pSunday November 8th 1...
Twin Cities Record Show | Midtown Global Market
December 7 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
For music lovers, the Twin Cities Record Show will be popping up in the Central Court. Discover viny...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 7 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Nordic Julemarket | Utepils Brewing Company
December 7 @ 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for our 9th Annual Nordic Julemarket with 25+ Nordic- inspired and Nordic- imported artisans...
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Stages Theatre Company
December 7 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS ON TV! The Stages Theatre Company classic is back to celebrate 60 years of the ...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 7 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Santa Reggie is Coming to Town | Midtown Global Market
December 7 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Get into the holiday spirit with a special meet-and-greet with Santa Reggie! Kids, don’t forget yo...
Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum
December 7 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
All aboard for holiday magic at the Minnesota Transportation Museum’s Santa’s Tra...
Hometown Holiday | Chaska
December 7 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Horse drawn carriage rides, santa, music and more plus lighting the tree at 5!
Holiday Fest | Shakopee
December 7 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Fest is an open streets celebration to kick-off the holiday season! This fun-for-the-whole-f...
Santa in the Park | Elk River
December 7 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Get ready for the most magical day of the year! meet Santa and take a photo during your pre-register...
Winterfest | St. Michael
December 7 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The FREE community event is a collaboration by the City of St. Michael, Shop STMA, and the St Michae...
A Christmas Carol The Musical | Redeemer Lutheran Church
December 7 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) and Lynn Ahrens (Seussical), breathe fantastic new...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 7 @ 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Deck the Halls | Buffalo
December 7 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BRING THE KIDS: 3:00-5:00 pm: Bring the family for a visit with Santa, carolers, hop on a horse-draw...
Hometown Holiday | Ham Lake
December 7 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
December 6th and 7th, 2024 Event Details! Friday, City Tree lighting at 5:30pm, Ham Lake Lions Park ...
Twinkle Party Tree Lighting | Stillwater, MN
December 7 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for a magical Twinkle Party Celebration at Chestnut Plaza, right next to the historic Lightb...
4th Annual Miracle at Big Rock | St. Croix Falls, WI
December 7 @ 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
25 Million Lights and Counting! Miracle at Big Rock is the Area’s Biggest and Best Holiday Celeb...
Holiday Tree Lighting and Movie Night | Union Depot
December 7 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Union Depot in-person for the exciting annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Movie Nig...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Chaska
December 7 @ 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Horse drawn carriage rides, santa, music and more plus lighting the tree at 5!
GLOW Holiday Festival | CHS Field – St. Paul
December 7 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The GLOW Holiday Festival in St. Paul is a dazzling celebration featuring millions of holiday lights...
Sever’s Holiday Lights 2024
December 7 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sever’s Holiday Lights: A Festive Tradition for the WHOLE Family Nearly Two Miles of Glowy Vibes f...
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Shakopee
December 7 @ 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Holiday Fest is an open streets celebration to kick-off the holiday season! This fun-for-the-whole-f...
Prima Classical Coaching’s The Nutcracker | Hopkins High School
December 7 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Step into a world of waltzing snowflakes, delightful bon bons, and the mesmerizing Sugar Plum Fairy ...
A Christmas Carol The Musical | Redeemer Lutheran Church
December 7 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) and Lynn Ahrens (Seussical), breathe fantastic new...
Prima Classical Coaching’s The Nutcracker | Hopkins High School
December 8 @ 2:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Step into a world of waltzing snowflakes, delightful bon bons, and the mesmerizing Sugar Plum Fairy ...
Holiday Family Fun with the Aurora | Eagan, MN
December 8 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate the holidays in Aurora style with a FREE family fun event!11-4Holiday CraftsMeet some Curr...
Santa & Mrs. Claus | Tonkadale Greenhouse
December 8 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Santa Claus is coming to Tonkadale! Bring family and friends for complimentary snapshots with Santa....
Santa Claus Lane | Camp Fire Minnesota
December 8 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Santa Claus Lane November 29 – December 22, 2024 (Fridays to Sundays) Camp Fire Minnesota, Exc...
North Pole Express | Union Depot
December 8 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All aboard! The North Pole Express is chugging into Union Depot the first two weekends of December. ...
Christmas in Germany | Germanic American Institute
December 8 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Experience the warmth and magic of a German Christmas at the GAI! Join us for Christmas in Germany, ...
Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum
December 8 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All aboard for holiday magic at the Minnesota Transportation Museum’s Santa’s Tra...
Garty Goodies – Cookie Decorating | Bachman’s
December 8 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun experience! Unleash your inner artist and learn the bas...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
December 8 @ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The European Christmas Market is setting up their magical Christmas Village at Union Depot for four ...
Afton Village Holiday | Afton
December 8 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CELEBRATE MERRY & BRIGHTFriday December 6th 5-8pSaturday November 7th 11-3pSunday November 8th 1...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 8 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a l...
Prima Classical Coaching’s The Nutcracker | Hopkins High School
December 8 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Step into a world of waltzing snowflakes, delightful bon bons, and the mesmerizing Sugar Plum Fairy ...
Nordic Julemarket | Utepils Brewing Company
December 8 @ 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for our 9th Annual Nordic Julemarket with 25+ Nordic- inspired and Nordic- imported artisans...
Old Fashioned Holiday | Holz Farm
December 8 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy an outdoor holiday celebration at Historic Holz Farm. Experience the grounds in a winter wonde...
Indigenous Holiday Market | Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center
December 8 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come celebrate an Indigenous Holiday Market with us! Two Sundays back to back! December 8th & De...