Schmidt Holiday Market
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-23 | Schmidt Artists Lofts
November 22 & 23. Schmidt Artists Lofts. Free.
Art for holiday gifts, ceramics, paintings, jewelry and unique inspirations. November 22, 11 a.m.-7p.m. November 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit schmidtartists.com/holiday-markets for more information.

Fall Craft Fair
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Edgecumbe Recreation Center
November 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Edgecumbe Rec Center. Free.
Edgcumbe’s Fall Craft Fair is back! Join us on November 22 from 10am-3pm – all are welcome to come explore crafts for sale from a variety of vendors.
For more fall events, visit stpaul.gov/fall-events.

MN Roller Derby November Bouts
2025-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Roy Wilkins Auditorium
November 22, 6:00 p.m. Roy Wilkins Auditorium. $24-$26.

Minnesota Roller Derby is back in the legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium for season 22! Get your tickets to see MNRD’s home teams face off in two action-packed bouts! Doors are opening an hour earlier this year, at 5pm, with the first whistle at 6. Kids 9 and under free in General Admission area, ages 2 and under free in Reserved Seats. Must be 18 or older to sit Trackside.

More info at MNrollerderby.com

Event Dates:

November 22, 2024

January 17, 2025

February 14, 2025

March 28, 2025

April 25, 2025

Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical
2025-11-22 19:00 - 2025-12-21 17:00 | 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 by Keith Hovis and Rachel Teagle. Plunging headfirst into the magnificent history and myth of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, this spectacular new production is directed by HT Interim Artistic Director, Laura Leffler. Running from November 22 to December 21, 2025. Tickets and information about special events available at www.historytheatre.com.

Pancake Breakfast, Craft, and Koláče Bake Sale
2025-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
November 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $6-$30.
No reservations needed, public welcome! $10 adult, $6 children under 9, $30/family of 4. Koláč (apricot, cream cheese, poppy seed, prune, raspberry) $2 each Pre-order Kolaches
To reserve a craft table: activities@sokolmn.org
Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

St. Paul Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul City Hall
November 25, 6:00 p.m. St. Paul City Hall.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 25 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Written public comments can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers.

Learn more at stpaul.gov/councilbudgeting.

November 25, 2025 St. Paul City Council Agenda (Truth in Taxation)Download

November 25, 2025 St. Paul City Council Agenda (Truth in Taxation).pdf

European Christmas Market
2025-11-28 00:00 - 2025-12-21 23:59 | 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 along on Facebook for updates.

Holidays on the Hill
2025-11-29 00:00 - 2026-01-04 23:59
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 at mnhs.org/events.

Public Hearing: 2025 Regional Economic Framework (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Alternative)
2025-12-03 04:00 - 18:00 | Metropolitan Council
December 3, 4:00 p.m. Metropolitan Council.

The Metropolitan Council is taking public comment on the 2025 Regional Economic Framework (CEDS Alternative) draft developed through partnership with regional stakeholders. The Framework is a regionally driven, place-based planning process that supports effective economic development across the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region.

Public Hearing

The Met Council has scheduled an in-person public hearing for 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Metropolitan Council meeting. If you’d like to offer public comment at the December 3 meeting, please pre-register by emailing public.info@metc.state.mn.us or recording a message at 651-602-1500. The Met Council is scheduled to adopt the framework on February 11, 2026. We value your input. Please share your comments, feedback, suggestions, or questions by 5:00 p.m. December 22, 2025. Submit your comment by filling out the form, emailing public.info@metc.state.mn.us, recording a message at 651-602-1500 (TTY 651-221-9886), or mailing comments to 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101-1805. The full Met Council will review the public comments and consider the strategy following the public comment period.Learn more at metrocouncil.org/Planning/2050-Regional-Economic-Framework/Draft-2025-CEDS.aspx

Candlelight Christmas
2025-12-04 00:00 - 2026-01-03 23:59 | 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 decorated 1872 mansion viewing unique holiday artifacts and listening to excerpts from the Ramsey family papers. Admission includes a 45-minute fully guided tour experience that begins in the Carriage House. Purchase tickets and more info at mnhs.org/events.

Blood Drive - Palace Recreation Center
2025-12-04 08:00 - 14:00 | Palace Community Center
December 4, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Palace Recreation Center.

Take an active role in this season of giving! Sign up today to donate blood at Palace Recreation Center from 8am-2pm. Must be 16+ to participate. A single donation can help save up to 3 lives! Register to donate blood and save lives today! redcrossblood.org/give.html.

Free Thursday Nights at the History Center
2025-12-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota History Center
Thursdays in December except Christmas and New Year’s Day. 4:00-8:00 p.m. Minnesota History Center. Free.

Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4-8 p.m., and get free admission and parking! During Thursday visits, you can experience a variety of world-class exhibits, including Our Home: Native Minnesota, Reframing Our Stories, Minnesota’s Greatest Generation, Weather Permitting, and Then Now Wow. Additional information about free Thursday nights will be posted on mnhs.org/events.

North Pole Express
2025-12-05 00:00 - 2025-12-14 23:59 | 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 and experience the magic of the holidays in vintage style as you ride the rails to meet Santa and his cheerful elves. Our excited all-volunteer crew, along with Santa and his helpers, promise to make this a memorable holiday tradition for your whole family. Climb aboard this holiday train into the past, featuring a visit to the North Pole and a special appearance by Santa himself! Buy tickets and more information at 261.com/npe.

Holiday Carolers at The St. Paul Hotel
2025-12-05 00:00 - 2025-12-20 23:59 | 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 St. Paul Hotel this December and experience the sounds of the season with live performances from talented local choirs and musicians. Each weekend (listed below), our historic lobby fills with festive melodies, warm holiday spirit, and the glow of twinkling lights — creating a truly magical atmosphere for guests and visitors alike. Join us for complimentary performances and make The Saint Paul Hotel part of your holiday tradition.Learn more at saintpaulhotel.com/events/holiday-carolers-at-the-saint-paul-hotel.

47th Annual Holiday Bazaar 2025
2025-12-05 10:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Landmark Center
December 5-7. Landmark Center. $5

Holiday décor and live holiday music add festive ambiance to this beautiful, classic venue. Starting Friday, December 5 and running through Sunday, December 7, guests can find beautiful and unique handcrafted gift items by 80 of the area’s finest artists. The Bazaar features quality handcrafted items including, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, décor, woven and wearable art, handmade lotions, soaps and more! Festive music and delicious treats add to the enjoyment of holiday shopping. $5 admission (Cash or Check Only!) | 12 & under free. Friday, December 5: 10am-7pm, Saturday, December 6: 10am-5pm, Sunday, December 7: 10am-5pm. Friday, December 5: Twilight Shopping Special – Enjoy a complimentary refreshment, 4 – 7 pm More information at landmarkcenter.org/holiday-bazaar.

History of All Things Christmas at Sibley
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Sibley Historic Site
December 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sibley Historic Site. $15-$20

Christmas has a remarkable history—not all of which you may expect! In fact, there were several times in history when Christmas was unpopular and looked very different from the Christmas we celebrate today. As we go through the history of all things Christmas, you may be surprised by where our traditions originate and how they came to be as we know them today. Space is limited, so please pre-register. Tickets and more information can be found at dakotahistory.org/events/1039-dec-5-mendota-after-hours-history-of-christmas.

Children’s Holiday Party
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
December 5, 7:00 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. Free

Performances by the children and teen dancers, plus Sokol Singers. Special visits from Saint Nicolas, the Angel, and the Devil. Learn more at sokolmn.org/all-events.

Circus Juventas Presents: Solstice
2025-12-05 19:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00 | 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 to the lair of the Summer Sorcerer, who is determined to usher in an age of eternal heat. Only the caretakers of the seasons can free Jack in time to stop the sorcerer and ring in winter. This December, flip, tumble, and careen through glittering woods and snow-dappled clearings on a holiday adventure to save the seasons as Circus Juventas presents the spectacular holiday production “Solstice.” To purchase tickets or more information, visit cjshows.org/Solstice.

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. $34-83

Get ready for an exhilarating night of festive cheer with the Celtic Family Christmas performance, starring powerhouse fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, their family, and their world-class band. Their high-energy performance promises exciting new versions of classic Christmas favorites, sure to get feet stomping, hearts racing, and set spirits ablaze. Tickets and more at ordway.org/events/celtic-family-christmas.

620 Club Karaoke
2025-12-05 20:30 - 2025-12-06 00:30 | 620 Club
December 5, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 620 Club. Free.

Monthly on every first Friday – Come sing your heart out! Learn more at 620clubstp.com/saint-paul-west-7th-620-club-events

Christmas in Germany
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-07 23:59 | Germanic-American Institute
December 6-7. Germanic American Institute. $0-$10

Feel the spirit of the season come alive at the Germanic American Institute’s Christmas in Germany celebration. This cherished holiday tradition returns for another festive weekend filled with twinkling lights, joyful music, and the sights and smells of a German Christmas market right in the heart of St. Paul. To purchase tickets and/or find more information, visit gaimn.org/calendar/christmas-2025.

Santa’s Train Shop at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-21 23:59
Weekends Dec 6 – 21. Minnesota Transportation Museum. $0-$25

All aboard for a holiday adventure your family won’t forget! Join us weekends in December for Santa’s Train Shop, a magical celebration of trains, Christmas, and community spirit. Experience the wonder of the season with festive activities for kids (and kids at heart). For tickets and more info, visit trainride.org/santas-train-shop.

30th Annual Art at Hidden River
2025-12-06 09:30 - 16:30 | Highland Park Middle School
December 6, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Highland Park Middle School. Free

Art at Hidden River is proud to be part of a tradition of shopping local for the holidays. Artists’ Circle is pleased to present this opportunity for the public to purchase art from many of the finest artists from the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Sale of quality work by 80 juried local artists from the upper Midwest who create art and fine crafts. The sale features a wide selection including holiday ornaments, leather and fabric handbags, acrylic and oil paintings, photographs, silver and gold jewelry, woven scarves, art dolls, blown glass, linocut prints, unique hand-dyed silk apparel, hand-carved wood, hand-woven rugs, original cards, ceramic pieces and more. For online info, including list of juried artists: artistscircle.org

From Heart to Hands Benefit Arts & Crafts Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery
December 6-7, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Minneapolis American Indian Center — Two Rivers Gallery. Free

Join us for two days of art, creativity, and celebration of local Indigenous artists and makers. The From Heart to Hands Arts & Crafts Market highlights handmade work rooted in culture, tradition, and contemporary expression. Whether you are looking to support local artists, find meaningful gifts, or simply spend time in community, we hope you will join us! This event supports and uplifts Indigenous artists connected to the American Indian Cultural Corridor and the broader community. Your presence and participation directly contribute to sustaining this work. More info at 2riversartgallery.org/events/2025-from-heart-to-hands-market.

Grand Meander
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Grand Avenue
December 6, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grand Avenue. Free

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. Visit Grand Ave Businesses for Special Sales and Activities: Free Trolley Rides, Caroling, Santa Visits, Holiday Storefront Decor Contest, Golden Ladle Soup Tasting Contest AND MORE! Details at grandave.com/events/grandmeander.

Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:30 | Union Depot
December 6, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Union Depot. Free

Join Union Depot in-person for the exciting annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Movie Night on Saturday, December 6! At 5:00 in the Waiting Room we will reveal the St. Paul Winter Carnival 2026 Button, followed by entertainment and holiday activities. Enjoy a holiday musical performance by The Mistletones, free hot chocolate, photo ops, craft stations and lightup giveaway for kids. At 7:00 PM guests will move outside to the North Plaza for the tree lighting celebration followed by a short but thrilling fireworks display and Holiday sing-a-long. At 7:30 PM warm up inside the Waiting Room with Movie Night featuring the holiday favorite, Elf! Concessions will be available for purchase including popcorn! Learn more at uniondepot.org/event/holiday-tree-lighting-movie-night.

St. Nicholas Eve Tree Lighting
2025-12-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Waldmann Brewing
December 6, 5:30 p.m. Waldmann Brewing. Free

St. Nicholas Eve Tree Lighting is Saturday, December 6th, starting at 5:30 pm! Featuring the untamed Krampus, hot mulled Glühwein, a fresh-release Hefeweizen, four flaming fire rings, a monsterous and lavishly decorated Christmas tree, holiday jingles and you and your coolest, ruddy-cheeked friends. The tree lights up at 6pm sharp! More info at waldmannbrewery.com.

Hamms Bear at Skinners
2025-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Skinner’s Pub
December 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Skinner’s Pub and Eatery.

HAMMS BEAR IS BACK! With Merch and Beer! Hang out with Skinner’s and the HAMM’s Bear handing out Hamm’s merch. PLUS $1 Hamm’s Beer during December! CLICK TO RSVP so you don’t miss out!

HAMMS BEAR IS BACK! With Merch and Beer!

The String Queens: Our Favorite Things
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 6, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. $40-$65

The dynamic trio return to the Ordway Concert Hall by popular demand with their signature authentic, soulful, and orchestral renditions of holiday classics. Their performance will feature music from their hit holiday album “Our Favorite Things.” Praised for creating uplifting and magical musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences, The String Queens boast an impressive repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to jazz and today’s Billboard hits. Tickets and more info at ordway.org/events/string-queens.

A Prairie Home Companion Christmas
2025-12-06 19:30 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Fitzgerald Theater
Dec 6 & 7. Fitzgerald Theater. $74-$99

Some people believe the Creator of the Universe sent His Son to Earth in the form of an infant born to a virgin woman and her faithful husband, Joseph. Other people don’t believe this but enjoy being with those who do — and enjoy a party (parties being more fun if there’s a reason and what better than a birth?). Join GK, Heather Masse, Christine DiGiallonardo, the Radio Acting Company, Fred Newman, Sue Scott, Tim Russell, Richard Dworsky and the Guy’s Shoe Band for the Adventures of Guy Noir, Duane & His Mom, the News from Lake Wobegon, A Christmas Carolette, and the audience singing beloved carols. Get tickets at thefitzgeraldtheatre.com.
