Best Twin Cities December Events 2025

by Twin Cities FamilyNovember 30, 2024November 9, 2025

Twin Cities December Events

The holly-est, jolliest month of the year has arrived. December events bring more to do than ever, which means there are more opportunities to make precious family memories this month! Don’t forget to check out our Twin Cities Guide to Holiday Events for even more holiday fun.

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GUIDE TO DECEMBER EVENTS

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DECEMBER 15 - 21

DECEMBER 22 - 28

DECEMBER 29 - 31

TWIN CITIES GUIDE TO HOLIDAY EVENTS

It’s the season of very merry things, and we have all you need with our Twin Cities Guide to Holiday Events! From lights and trees to shopping, and Santa, you’ll find your way to all things holly and jolly.

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DECEMBER 1 - 7

December 1, 2025

9:30 AM Joyful Dancing | Tapestry Folkdance Center

10:00 AM Storytime | Oakdale Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Baby Storytime | R.H. Stafford Library

10:30 AM Storytime | Wildwood Library

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

5:30 PM Photo- Only Night with Santa | Bachman’s – Lyndale

December 2, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime & Art Cart | Park Grove Library

10:30 AM Preschool Storytime | Highland Park Library

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:00 PM Holiday Wreath Workshop | Nine Mile Brewing

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 3, 2025

10:00 AM Tots and Trains | Minnesota Transportation Museum

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Jump In a Book with Jen | Kiddywampus- St. Louis Park

10:30 AM Storytime | R. H. Stafford Library

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 4, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Little Explorers Thursday | Como Zoo and Conservatory

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Jump In a Book with Jen | Kiddywampus- Chanhassen

10:30 AM Library Storytime | MN Landscape Arboretum

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

4:00 PM Gift & Glow Sip & Shop | Bachman’s – All Locations

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:00 PM Tree Lighting with Santa | Oakdale City Hall

7:00 PM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

7:00 PM The Wizards of Winter | Rogers High School Performing Arts Center

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 5, 2025

9:00 AM Auxiliary Holiday Sale | Snyder Building

10:00 AM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

10:00 AM 47th Annual Holiday Bazaar | Landmark Center

10:00 AM Artisian Delights Winter Market | The Mill Site Events on the River

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Dig into Soil | Landscape Arboretum

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Storytime | Lake Elmo Library

10:30 AM Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

11:00 AM Sensory Friendly Fridays | Fresh Acres Fall Festival

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show | St. Paul River Centre

1:30 PM North Pole Express | Union Depot

3:00 PM Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Eagan Community Center

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

3:30 PM Fun Labs | George Latimer Central Library

4:00 PM Free Kids Book Trade | Little Roo’s

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

4:00 PM Christmas at the Crossings | Mississippi Crossings

4:30 PM Hometown Holiday Celebration | Lakeside Memorial Park- Forest Lake

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival | American Swedish Institute

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 6, 2025

7:00 AM Waffle Breakfast with Santa | Brooklyn Park – Community Activity Center

8:00 AM Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show | St. Paul River Centre

9:00 AM In Store Kids Workshops | The Home Depot- All Locations

9:00 AM Sensory Friendly Mornings | Como Zoo and Conservatory

9:00 AM Auxiliary Holiday Sale | Snyder Building

9:00 AM Candy Cane Course – St. Paul | Lake Elmo Park Reserve

9:00 AM Mill City Farmers Market | Mill City Museum

9:00 AM Reindeer Meet and Greet | Bachman’s – Lyndale

10:00 AM Art Play | Minneapolis Institute of Art

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

10:00 AM Saturday Story Hour | Avant Garden Bookstore

10:00 AM 47th Annual Holiday Bazaar | Landmark Center

10:00 AM Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Eagan Community Center

10:00 AM Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival | American Swedish Institute

10:00 AM Field and Festival Holiday Market | Wagner’s Garden Center

10:00 AM Artisian Delights Winter Market | The Mill Site Events on the River

10:00 AM Holiday Craft Fair | Roseville City Hall

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM No Coast Craft-O-Rama! | Midtown Global Market

10:00 AM North Pole Express | Union Depot

10:00 AM Christmas in Germany | Germanic- American Institute

10:00 AM Winterfest | Crystal Community Center

10:00 AM Holiday Show and Shop | Rumriver Art Center

10:00 AM Santa Visit | Valley Creek Mall

10:00 AM Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum

10:00 AM Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale

10:30 AM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

10:30 AM Storytime Trolley | Valley Bookseller

10:30 AM Pancakes & PJ’s | Marcus Oakdale Movie Theater

10:45 AM First Chapter Storytime | First Chapter Bookstore

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

11:00 AM Richfield Winter Market | Richfield Community Center

11:00 AM Sensory Friendly Photos with Santa | Northern Stars Center for Performing Arts

11:00 AM Grand Meander | Grand Ave- St. Paul

12:00 PM Holly Trolley Ride with Santa | Como- Harriet Streetcar

12:00 PM Sip & Sourdough Christmas Workshop | Nine Mile Brewing

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2:00 PM Bring Your Kids! | Cadenza Music

2:00 PM Santa at the Shoppes | The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

2:30 PM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

3:00 PM Anoka Tree Lighting | 2015 1st Ave – Anoka

3:00 PM Night Trains | Twin City Model Railroad Museum

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

4:30 PM Tree Lighting Festival | Lindström

5:00 PM Union Depot Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night | Union Depot

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Tree Lighting Ceremony | Chanhassen Rec Center

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:00 PM Vinternatt | Como- Harriet Streetcar

6:30 PM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

7:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM Contra Dance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 7, 2025

9:00 AM Saint Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show | St. Paul River Centre

10:00 AM 47th Annual Holiday Bazaar | Landmark Center

10:00 AM Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Eagan Community Center

10:00 AM Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival | American Swedish Institute

10:00 AM Field and Festival Holiday Market | Wagner’s Garden Center

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM No Coast Craft-O-Rama! | Midtown Global Market

10:00 AM North Pole Express | Union Depot

10:00 AM Christmas in Germany | Germanic- American Institute

10:00 AM Winter Market | 56 Brewing

10:00 AM Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Auxiliary Holiday Sale | Snyder Building

11:00 AM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

11:30 AM Santa & Albert | Bachman’s – Lyndale

12:00 PM Holly Trolley Ride with Santa | Como- Harriet Streetcar

12:00 PM Santa Visits the Sensory Room | Plymouth Community Center

1:00 PM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

1:00 PM Annie K’s Holiday Cookie Decorating Event | Nine Mile Brewing

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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DECEMBER 8 - 14

December 8, 2025

9:30 AM Joyful Dancing | Tapestry Folkdance Center

10:00 AM Storytime | Oakdale Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Baby Storytime | R.H. Stafford Library

10:30 AM Music & Movement Storytime | Valley Library

10:30 AM Storytime | Wildwood Library

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

December 9, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime & Art Cart | Park Grove Library

10:30 AM Preschool Storytime | Highland Park Library

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 10, 2025

10:00 AM Discovery Days | Minneapolis Institute of Art

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Jump In a Book with Jen | Kiddywampus- St. Louis Park

10:30 AM Storytime | R. H. Stafford Library

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 11, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Little Explorers Thursday | Como Zoo and Conservatory

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Jump In a Book with Jen | Kiddywampus- Chanhassen

10:30 AM Library Storytime | MN Landscape Arboretum

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

1:30 PM North Pole Express | Union Depot

3:00 PM Winter Indoor Market | Maple Grove Community Center

4:30 PM Winter Lights – Family Nights | MN Landscape Arboretum

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 12, 2025

8:00 AM Baby Play Date | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM North Pole Express | Union Depot

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Storytime | Lake Elmo Library

10:30 AM Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

11:00 AM Sensory Friendly Fridays | Fresh Acres Fall Festival

11:00 AM The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Bach’s “Brandenburg” Concertos | Ordway Center

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

3:30 PM Fun Labs | George Latimer Central Library

4:00 PM Free Kids Book Trade | Little Roo’s

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:00 PM The Nutcracker 2025 | Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 13, 2025

9:00 AM Santa’s Jingle Mingle | Urban Air

9:00 AM Shoreview Indoor Market | Shoreview Community Center

9:00 AM Indoor Winter Market | Bloomington Civic Plaza

9:00 AM Reindeer Meet and Greet | Bachman’s – Lyndale

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

10:00 AM Saturday Story Hour | Avant Garden Bookstore

10:00 AM Christmas Market | Bushel & A Peck

10:00 AM Field and Festival Holiday Market | Wagner’s Garden Center

10:00 AM Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Oak Glen Golf Course

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM North Pole Express | Union Depot

10:00 AM Minnesota Merry Market | MN State Fair Grounds

10:00 AM Holiday Show and Shop | Rumriver Art Center

10:00 AM Santa Visit | Valley Creek Mall

10:00 AM Winter Market Neighborhood Roots | Bachman’s on Lyndale

10:00 AM Winter Market | Minnetonka Community Center

10:00 AM Family Ornament Making Event | Edina Art Center

10:00 AM Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum

10:00 AM Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale

10:30 AM Storytime Trolley | Valley Bookseller

10:30 AM Pancakes & PJ’s | Marcus Oakdale Movie Theater

10:45 AM First Chapter Storytime | First Chapter Bookstore

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Holiday Bake Sale | Union Depot

11:00 AM Holiday Market | Malcolm Yards Market

11:00 AM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

11:00 AM Richfield Winter Market | Richfield Community Center

11:00 AM Safe Hands Rescue Meet & Greet | Bachman’s – Lyndale

12:00 PM Winter Bazaar | Nine Mile Brewing

12:00 PM Frost Fest | Franconia Sculpture Park

1:00 PM The Nutcracker 2025 | Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center

1:00 PM Fun Free Living History | Gideon Pond House

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

2:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

3:00 PM Night Trains | Twin City Model Railroad Museum

3:30 PM Tree Lighting & Fireworks | Boulevard Plaza

3:30 PM Tree Lighting Festival | Boulevard Plaza- Coon Rapids

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:00 PM The Nutcracker 2025 | Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center

6:45 PM CPKC Holiday Train | Union Depot

7:00 PM The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Bach’s “Brandenburg” Concertos | Ordway Center

7:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM Contra Dance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 14, 2025

10:00 AM Field and Festival Holiday Market | Wagner’s Garden Center

10:00 AM Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Oak Glen Golf Course

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM North Pole Express | Union Depot

10:00 AM Minnesota Merry Market | MN State Fair Grounds

10:00 AM Market in the Valley | Brookview Community Center

10:00 AM Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Holiday Market | Malcolm Yards Market

11:30 AM Santa & Albert | Bachman’s – Lyndale

1:00 PM Sundays at Landmark: Santa’s Workshop | Landmark Center

1:00 PM Sensory Santa | Town Green

1:00 PM The Nutcracker 2025 | Eden Prairie Performing Arts Center

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2:00 PM The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Bach’s “Brandenburg” Concertos | Ordway Center

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

2:00 PM R.L. Stine’s GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium | Park Square Theater

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

5:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:30 PM Bowlingo (Bowling + Bingo) | Shakopee Bowl

7:00 PM English Country Dance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

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DECEMBER 15 - 21

December 15, 2025

9:30 AM Joyful Dancing | Tapestry Folkdance Center

10:00 AM Storytime | Oakdale Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Baby Storytime | R.H. Stafford Library

10:30 AM Storytime | Wildwood Library

11:15 AM Baby Storytime | Wildwood Library

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:00 PM Hand Knit Chunky Blanket Class | Nine Mile Brewery

December 16, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime & Art Cart | Park Grove Library

10:30 AM Preschool Storytime | Highland Park Library

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 17, 2025

10:00 AM Tots and Trains | MN Transportation Museum

10:00 AM Discovery Days | Minneapolis Institute of Art

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Jump In a Book with Jen | Kiddywampus- St. Louis Park

10:30 AM Storytime | R. H. Stafford Library

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 18, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Drop In Play Date | Oakdale Library

10:00 AM Little Explorers Thursday | Como Zoo and Conservatory

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Jump In a Book with Jen | Kiddywampus- Chanhassen

10:30 AM Library Storytime | MN Landscape Arboretum

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

4:30 PM Winter Lights Family Nights | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Holiday Concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” | Basilica of St Mary

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 19, 2025

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Storytime | Lake Elmo Library

10:30 AM Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

11:00 AM Sensory Friendly Fridays | Fresh Acres Fall Festival

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

3:30 PM Fun Labs | George Latimer Central Library

4:00 PM Free Kids Book Trade | Little Roo’s

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Holiday Concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” | Basilica of St Mary

7:00 PM The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 20, 2025

9:00 AM Mill City Farmers Market | Mill City Museum

9:00 AM Reindeer Meet and Greet | Bachman’s – Lyndale

10:00 AM Art Play | Minneapolis Institute of Art

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

10:00 AM Saturday Story Hour | Avant Garden Bookstore

10:00 AM Field and Festival Holiday Market | Wagner’s Garden Center

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Minnesota Merry Market | MN State Fair Grounds

10:00 AM Holiday Show and Shop | Rumriver Art Center

10:00 AM Santa Visit | Valley Creek Mall

10:00 AM Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum

10:00 AM Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale

10:30 AM Storytime Trolley | Valley Bookseller

10:45 AM First Chapter Storytime | First Chapter Bookstore

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

11:00 AM Richfield Winter Market | Richfield Community Center

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2:00 PM The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

3:00 PM Night Trains | Twin City Model Railroad Museum

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Holiday Concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” | Ordway Center

7:00 PM The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM Contra Dance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 21, 2025

10:00 AM Field and Festival Holiday Market | Wagner’s Garden Center

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:00 AM Minnesota Merry Market | MN State Fair Grounds

10:00 AM Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

11:30 AM Santa & Albert | Bachman’s – Lyndale

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2:00 PM The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Holiday Concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” | Ordway Center

2:00 PM The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

3:00 PM St. Paul’s European Christmas Market | 240 E. Kellogg Blvd- St. Paul

4:00 PM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:00 PM Be the Light Solstice Winter Walk | Westwood Hills Nature Center

6:30 PM Bowlingo (Bowling + Bingo) | Shakopee Bowl

7:00 PM English Country Dance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

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DECEMBER 22 - 28

December 22, 2025

9:30 AM Joyful Dancing | Tapestry Folkdance Center

10:00 AM Storytime | Oakdale Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Storytime | Wildwood Library

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

December 23, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime & Art Cart | Park Grove Library

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

3:00 PM Winter Indoor Market | Maple Grove Community Center

5:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 24, 2025

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 25, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 26, 2025

8:00 AM Baby Play Date | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Story Time in the Library | MN Landscape Arboretum

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

11:00 AM Sensory Friendly Fridays | Fresh Acres Fall Festival

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

3:30 PM Fun Labs | George Latimer Central Library

4:00 PM Free Kids Book Trade | Little Roo’s

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 27, 2025

8:00 AM Check for Tax Credits | Aquarius Home Services

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

10:00 AM Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis

10:30 AM Storytime Trolley | Valley Bookseller

11:00 AM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

3:00 PM Night Trains | Twin City Model Railroad Museum

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret | Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

7:30 PM Contra Dance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

December 28, 2025

11:00 AM K-Winterland — Top KPOP Hits Night | First Ave

1:30 PM Winter Music Series | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

6:30 PM Bowlingo (Bowling + Bingo) | Shakopee Bowl

7:00 PM English Country Dance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

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DECEMBER 29 - 31

December 29, 2025

9:30 AM Joyful Dancing | Tapestry Folkdance Center

10:00 AM Storytime | Oakdale Library

10:30 AM Storytime with Engineer Paul | Choo Choo Bobs

10:30 AM Storytime | Wildwood Library

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

December 30, 2025

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Playful Polliwogs | Springbrook Nature Center

10:30 AM Storytime & Art Cart | Park Grove Library

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 31, 2025

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

4:30 PM New Years Eve at the Arb | MN Landscape Arboretum

5:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

5:00 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

7:00 PM Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Children’s Theatre Company

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

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