Events

November 21- January 5. CHS Field. Free-$21.75. Featuring over a million lights, the Enchanted Forest, Vixen’s Zip Line, and Giant Slide, GLOW is a must-see experience. The elves have been […]

November 23-December 29. History Theatre. $15-$82. History Theatre is thrilled to bring back last year’s smash-hit musical “I Am Betty,” the perfect recipe for holiday fun! You’ll catch yourself humming […]

Weekends November 29-December 22. Union Depot. The European Christmas Market returns for its 11th year at Union Depot, spanning four consecutive three-day weekends starting November 29, 2024. Featuring more than […]

November 30 – January 5. James J Hill House. $16-$25. Step back in time to Christmas in 1910 at the elegant James J. Hill House. Experience the magic of the […]

December 3-29. Ordway Center for the Arts. $46.50-$145.50 The Little Mermaid tells the story of young mermaid Ariel who longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world […]

Thursdays and Fridays, December 5-27. Alexander Ramsey House. $16-$20. Discover the melancholy side of Christmas at the Alexander Ramsey House. Guided by candlelight, you’ll explore the beautifully decorated 1872 mansion, […]

December 6-8. Landmark Center. $5 We’ve updated our 46th annual Holiday Bazaar to bring exciting, modern twists without losing the charm that makes this event so special. The Holiday Bazaar […]

December 6-8 & 12-15. Union Depot.  Children and trains go together during the Holiday Season like colorful lights, brightly iced cookies, festively wrapped gifts, family and friends. Please join the […]

December 6-22. Park Square Theater. $24-$60. The Herdmans are coming, and they’re bringing holiday mayhem! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! is a delightful, laugh-out-loud comedy based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved […]

December 7, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Highland Park Middle School Highland Park Middle School Hosts Art At Hidden River: A Juried Holiday Art Fair of quality art and fine craft. This event is sponsored by St. Paul Public Schools Community Education in cooperation with Artists’ Circle, a non-profit art organization promoting fine crafts. This […]

December 7-8. Germanic-American institute. $5-$10. The Germanic-American Institute rings in the holiday season with Christmas In Germany, a celebration of German traditions In The Twin Cities. Highlights of the holiday […]

December 7, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. Free with admission. Historic Fort Snelling invites guests to learn how a group of Japanese Americans served at the site during World War II. Part of Minnesota’s Secret Language School, the work of these men and women is considered to have shortened the war by […]

December 7, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Minnesota History Center. $15-$20 This year’s line-up, running from November 2024 through April 2025, features a range of speakers who demonstrate excellence in historical scholarship and showcase the complexity, diversity, and power of our shared American story. This month’s lecture is:  Half American: The Epic Story of African […]

Grand Meander December 7, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grand Avenue Shop local and meander along Grand Avenue while enjoying holiday treats and entertainment. Special visits from Santa and great deals to […]

December 7, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tula Yoga and Wellness. Come check out and shop unique Tanzanian art and gifts. All sales will benefit Project Zawadi.Stop by anytime and […]

December 7, 5:00 p.m. Union Depot. Free. The crowd favorite kickoff to the season is returning with plenty of holiday magic. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with the unveiling […]

December 7-8. Fitzgerald Theater. $49.50+ Don’t miss this holiday tradition! Metropolitan Ballet’s 17th annual Nutcracker! The classic story comes to life with fresh choreography and a cast of talented artists […]