Ongoing

Glow Holiday Festival

CHS Field

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 […]

I Am Betty

History Theatre

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 […]

European Christmas Market

Union Depot

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 70 wooden kiosks to explore, gift shoppers can expect a broad mix of items like cozy woolen goods, handmade toys and plushies for children, locally […]

Holidays on the Hill

James J. Hill House

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 season as you explore this festively decorated Gilded Age mansion. Enjoy self-guided access to holiday exhibits and a 60-minute guided tour with lavish sights and […]

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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 above. With music by eight-time Academy® Award winner Alan Menken, it features irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your […]

Candlelight Christmas Tours

Alexander Ramsey House

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, viewing unique holiday artifacts and hearing moving excerpts from the Ramsey family papers that capture the season’s more bittersweet sentiments. Your 45-minute guided tour begins […]

North Pole Express

Union Depot

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 […]

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Park Square Theater

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 […]

Cathedral Christmas Market & Concerts

Cathedral of St. Paul

December 12-14. Cathedral of St. Paul. $12 for concert seating. Save the dates and make plans to join us for a European-style outdoor Christmas Market in the back courtyard of […]

2024 It’s A Wonderful Life, Live Radio Play

St. Paul Hotel

December 13-24.St. Paul Hotel. $115-$125 Celebrating our 18th season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play returns this December! The St. Paul Hotel presents playwright Joe Landry’s acclaimed take […]

A Prairie Home Companion Christmas

Fitzgerald Theater

December 13-14. The Fitzgerald Theater $59.50-$225 Explore this winter holiday rendition of the legendary live radio show. This special occasion is a can’t-miss event that will delight audiences of all […]

Holiday Bake Sale

Union Depot

December 14, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Union Depot. The winter festivities continue with the top bakeries in the Twin Cities at the annual Holiday Bake Sale.. Shop 45 local […]