• 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 lunch, and more. Learn more at stpaul.gov/news/winter-special-events-holiday-parties.

  • 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 War II, the Army located prisoner of war camps throughout the United States, including in Minnesota. Learn about the labor program initiated by the government […]

  • 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 awareness about filling community food shelves with heart-healthy foods. We strongly encourage bringing a non-perishable food or cash donation for a local, charity food shelf […]

  • Breakfast with Santa

    Shamrock’s Irish Nook

    December 14, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Shamrock’s Irish Nook. $9.50-$15.95 The annual tradition returns – enjoy breakfast and a visit with Santa himself. Call for reservations, 651-228-9925. crshamrocks.com

  • Sundays at Landmark: Santa’s Workshop

    Landmark Center

    December 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free Come to the beautiful, historic Landmark Center for a festive afternoon the whole family will enjoy! Families are invited to take a free photo with Santa, then stay to explore a variety of fun holiday activities. Kids can make special gifts for loved ones, play games, and even […]

  • The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show

    Fitzgerald Theater

    December 14, 7 p.m. Fitzgerald Theater. $45-$336 The Current presents The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show with Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay and Josh Gondelman. Tickets and more information at thefitzgeraldtheatre.com. 

  • Festival of Lights Family Chanukah Event

    Capp Center

    December 15 & 18, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Capp Center. Free Join us for Community Lighting, Chanukah stories, fun crafts, Sufganiyot, Friends, and more! – Hanukkah PJ’s optional. Geared towards 0-8 year olds, we will light the candles, read books specially for Hannukah, have art projects, and eat sufganiyot (fried doughnuts)! RSVPS greatly appreciated, walk ins welcome […]

  • Senior Holiday Party 

    El Rio Vista Recreation Center

    December 16, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. El Rio Vista. $12 Seniors are invited to join us for a Holiday Time Luncheon. Get your festive attire on & come have lunch, play some bingo or other games & enjoy each other’s company. Maybe a visit by Santa too! Spread the word! Bring a friend!Fees $12.00. Learn more […]