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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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), […]
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, […]