• Free Thursday Nights at the History Center

    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, […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 47th Annual Holiday Bazaar 2025

    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 […]

  • History of All Things Christmas at Sibley

    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 […]

  • Children’s Holiday Party

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas 

    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 […]