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 […]
Through June 30. Minnesota State Capitol. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday. Free. A collection of intimate portraits that honors the voices and legacies of influential Indigenous leaders will be on view for free at the Minnesota State Capitol’s 3rd Floor Exhibit Gallery. Portraits of Indigenous Authors and Artists […]
Order by December 2. C.S.P.S. Hall. Christmas breads will ONLY be available for pickup at the C.S.P.S. Hall during the Sokol Children’s Holiday Party on Friday December 6th between 7:00 […]
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 […]
Thursdays, 4:00-8:00 p.m. Minnesota History Center. Free Visit the Minnesota History Center for FREE! Stop in the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4:00-8:00 pm, and get free admission and parking! During Thursday visits, you can experience a variety of world-class exhibits, including Girlhood (It’s complicated), Our Home: Native Minnesota, Reframing Our Stories, […]
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 provides the perfect opportunity to support 80 local artisans, each offering beautiful and unique handmade items. With a thoughtfully curated and diverse range of vendors, […]
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 nonprofit Friends of the 261 annual journey on the North Pole Express. Experience a ride in one of our historic rail cars pulled by classic […]