• Santa’s Train Shop at the Minnesota Transportation Museum

    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 […]

  • 30th Annual Art at Hidden River

    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. […]

  • From Heart to Hands Benefit Arts & Crafts Market

    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 […]

  • Grand Meander

    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 […]

  • Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night

    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 […]

  • St. Nicholas Eve Tree Lighting

    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, […]

  • Hamms Bear at Skinners

    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 […]

  • The String Queens: Our Favorite Things 

    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 […]