December 7-8. Germanic-American institute. $5-$10. The Germanic-American Institute rings in the holiday season with Christmas In Germany, a celebration of German traditions In The Twin Cities. Highlights of the holiday season include authentic German food, beer, haus-brewed Glühwein (mulled wine), imported German gifts, German model trains & toy exhibit, Christmas crafting, holiday stories, an opportunity […]
December 7, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Historic Fort Snelling. Free with admission. Historic Fort Snelling invites guests to learn how a group of Japanese Americans served at the site during World War II. Part of Minnesota’s Secret Language School, the work of these men and women is considered to have shortened the war by […]
December 7, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Minnesota History Center. $15-$20 This year’s line-up, running from November 2024 through April 2025, features a range of speakers who demonstrate excellence in historical scholarship and showcase the complexity, diversity, and power of our shared American story. This month’s lecture is: Half American: The Epic Story of African […]
Grand Meander December 7, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grand Avenue Shop local and meander along Grand Avenue while enjoying holiday treats and entertainment. Special visits from Santa and great deals to complete your holiday gift list. Learn more at grandave.com/events/grandmeander.
December 7, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tula Yoga and Wellness. Come check out and shop unique Tanzanian art and gifts. All sales will benefit Project Zawadi.Stop by anytime and browse paintings, jewelry, ornaments, hand woven baskets, fabric, Masai wool blankets, single source Tanzanian coffee, and more! Get some holiday shopping done and feel good […]
December 7, 5:00 p.m. Union Depot. Free. The crowd favorite kickoff to the season is returning with plenty of holiday magic. Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with the unveiling of the St. Paul Winter Carnival 2025 button. The Mistletones will take the stage from 5:30-6:30 PM, then make your way to the North Plaza […]
December 7-8. Fitzgerald Theater. $49.50+ Don’t miss this holiday tradition! Metropolitan Ballet’s 17th annual Nutcracker! The classic story comes to life with fresh choreography and a cast of talented artists under the direction of Erik Sanborn of the Metropolitan Ballet. A family favorite that’s delightful for all ages! Purchasing $95 VIP tickets grants you access […]
December 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Jewish Family Services. Free. Jewish Family Service of St. Paul’s (JFS) invites all who identify as women and are navigating the mid-life journey to join the popular Next Chapter for Women on Sunday, December 8 from 10:00-11:30AM at JFS at 1633 W. 7th Street in St Paul. The series is designed […]