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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

December 15 – 16. Wandering Leaf Brewing Company.  It’s that time of year again! Join us for our second Indoor Winter Vendor Market this season! This is an open-house style […]

December 15, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Shamrock’s Irish Nook. Free-$15.95. It’s that time of year and a big guy will be here at Shams, Dec. 15. Reservations fill up […]

December 15, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free. Bring the whole family to Santa’s Workshop for an afternoon of holiday magic! Enjoy a free photo with Santa, create personalized […]

December 15, 3:00-6:00 p.m. St. Paul Event Center. $75+ Presenting a concert of holiday classics that’s also a fundraiser for two great causes: “An Andy & Bing Christmas.” This 75-minute […]