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GLOW Holiday Festival

CHS Field

November 20-January 4. CHS Field. $17.58-$27.47 GLOW Holiday Festival is back! Bring the family to join in on the magic! Stroll through millions of lights and bask in the warmth […]

European Christmas Market

Union Depot

November 28 – December 21. Union Depot. Free The European Christmas Market returns to Union Depot for four festive Holiday weekends. Visit the largest authentic Christmas Market in Minnesota running through the advent season. The market opens on Friday, November 28 and runs through Sunday, December 21. Visit stpaulchristmasmarket.org for all event details, and follow […]

Holidays on the Hill

November 29-January 4. James J Hill House. $0-25 Experience Christmas, 1910—both upstairs and downstairs—in the sumptuous Gilded Age mansion of railroad titan James J. Hill. Admission includes self-guided access to holiday-themed exhibits and a 60-minute guided tour highlighting holiday stories and memories from both the Hill family and their staff. Purchase tickets and more info […]

Candlelight Christmas

Alexander Ramsey House

December 4-January 3. Alexander Ramsey House. $0-$20 Experience the bluer side of Christmas as we discuss the melancholy feelings that accompany the season. You’ll be guided by candlelight through the […]

North Pole Express

Union Depot

December 5-7 & 11-14. Union Depot. $28+ Children and trains go together during the Holiday Season like colorful lights, brightly iced cookies, festively wrapped gifts, family and friends. Step aboard […]

Holiday Carolers at The St. Paul Hotel

St. Paul Hotel

December 5 – December 20. The St. Paul Hotel. Free Celebrate the Season with Live Caroling in the Heart of Downtown St. Paul. Step into the timeless charm of The […]

Ongoing

R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium

Park Square Theater

Nov. 21 – Dec. 14, Park Square Theater. $15-$65. A spooktacular adventure filled with mystery, laughs, and just the right amount of chills! When Brooke and her best friend Zeke […]

Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical

History Theatre

November 22 – December 21. History Theatre. $63-$78.A gust of icy wind changes everything! History Theatre proudly announces the cast for the world premiere of ROLLICKING! A WINTER CARNIVAL MUSICAL […]

Circus Juventas Presents: Solstice

Circus Juventas

December 5-14. Circus Juventas. $25-$35 As the forest creatures prepare for the great winter solstice celebration, a ripple runs through the frosted wood. Jack Frost has gone missing, swept away […]

Jesus Christ Superstar 

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Dec. 9-28. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. $46.50-$143.50 You won’t want to miss this mesmerizing new production of the iconic musical phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary. […]

Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

December 12-14. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. $0-$70 Continuing our annual holiday tradition, the SPCO presents Johann Sebastian Bach’s most cherished set of orchestral works, the Brandenburg Concertos. These […]

Celtic Holiday Hooley 

Celtic Junction

December 12-22. Celtic Junction. Free – $30 Looking for a holiday show that’s equal parts heartwarming and hilarious? Look no further! The Celtic Holiday Hooley is back, and it’s the […]

It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play

St. Paul Hotel

December 12 – December 24. The St. Paul Hotel. $120-$150 Join us for the 19th annual performance of this timeless holiday event in downtown Saint Paul. Experience the classic Christmas […]

Sewing Tips with Saphira

George Latimer Central Library

December 13, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.George Latimer Central Library. Free. A new sewing class is starting Saturday, 11/08 and continuing monthly on the second Saturday of the month. Our […]

2025 Holiday Bake Sale

Union Depot

December 13, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Union Depot. Free The annual Union Depot Holiday Bake Sale will once again host the top Twin Cities bakeries for a day of cookies, candy […]

Holiday Gift Market: Made in Tanzania

December 13, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 1725 Grand Ave. Come celebrate and connect. Sample treats, cider, and Tanzanian coffee. Shop for art, jewelry, ornaments, baskets, paintings, Maasai blankets, accessories, […]

Magical Holiday Experience 

Highland Park Community Center

December 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Highland Park Community Center. Free Come join us for a magical Holiday Experience. Come take a picture with Santa, visit the petting zoo, play games, eat […]

Coffee Chat: POW Camps in Minnesota

Fort Snelling

December 11 & 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. Free with admission Join us for the next installment of our coffee chat lecture series: POW Camps in Minnesota. During World […]

CPKC Holiday Train at Union Depot

Union Depot

December 13, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Union Depot. Free The CPKC Holiday Train will stop at Union Depot on Saturday, December 13 for a FREE musical performance! CPKC is committed to raising […]