Best Twin Cities December Events 2025

by Twin Cities FamilyNovember 30, 2025January 1, 2026

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 4, 2025

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 5, 2025

9:00 AM Auxiliary Holiday Sale | Snyder Building

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:00 AM Christmas Market in the Greenhouses | Barn on the Hill Boutique

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 Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

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

1:30 PM North Pole Express | Union Depot

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

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

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

3:30 PM Fun Labs | George Latimer Central Library

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

4:00 PM Christmas at the Crossings | Mississippi Crossings

4:00 PM Meet Santa and his Reindeer | Central Park Commons- Eagan

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

6:00 PM Holiday on 44th | 2200 N 44th Ave, Minneapolis

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

7:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

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 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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:00 AM Eden Prairie Lioness Lions Club Arts & Crafts Fair | Grace Church- Eden Prairie

9:00 AM Secret Holiday Shop | Savage Sports Center

9:00 AM Christmas Market in the Greenhouses | Barn on the Hill Boutique

9:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Mirs Event Hall

9:00 AM Twin Cities Grad Fair | Minnetonka High School

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

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 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 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

10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake

10:00 AM Spotlight Science: The Forest | Bell Museum

10:00 AM 8th Annual Cottage Grove Holiday Craft and Gift Market | Cottage Grove Middle School

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

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

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

11:00 AM Giving Voice Saint Paul Chorus Presents: Songs from Movies & TV | House of Hope Presbyterian Church

11:00 AM Lunch with Santa | Maple Grove Community Center

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

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

12:00 PM Fireside Carolers at 50th & France | The Plaza on 50th & France

12:00 PM Tap & Tinsel Market | Minneapolis Cider Company

12:00 PM Santa Reggie | Midtown Global Market

1:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

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

2:00 PM Giving Voice Saint Paul Chorus Presents: Songs from Movies & TV | House of Hope Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

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

5:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

5:00 PM St. Nicholas Day Tree Lighting | Waldmann Brewery

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

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 7, 2025

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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Chophouse Seafood

9:30 AM Brunch with Santa | Hastings Golf Club

9:30 AM A Special Visit with Caring Santa | Southdale Center

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 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

10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake

10:00 AM It’s A Wonderful White Bear Lake Holiday Craft and Gift Market | Mariner Middle School

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

11:00 AM Auxiliary Holiday Sale | Snyder Building

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

11:00 AM Christmas Market in the Greenhouses | Barn on the Hill Boutique

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

12:00 PM Tap & Tinsel Market | Minneapolis Cider Company

12:00 PM Sensory Friendly Santa | 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

1:00 PM Winter Market | Trax Burgers & Bar

1:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

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 Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

3:30 PM Santa Visit | 3rd Act Brewery

5:00 PM Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto | Xcel Energy Center

5:00 PM Tri- City Santa Parade | Graeser Park

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 8 - 14

December 8, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

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

December 9, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

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

5:00 PM Winter Warm-up In-line Skating and Running | US Bank Stadium

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 10, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

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

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 11, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

1:30 PM North Pole Express | Union Depot

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

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

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

5:00 PM Winter Warm-up In-line Skating and Running | US Bank Stadium

5:00 PM Fulton Mini Dazzle | Fulton Taproom

7:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 12, 2025

8:00 AM Baby Play Date | Hardwood Creek Library

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:00 AM Christmas Market in the Greenhouses | Barn on the Hill Boutique

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 Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

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

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

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

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

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

5:00 PM Fulton Mini Dazzle | Fulton Taproom

5:30 PM Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes

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

7:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:00 AM Christmas Market in the Greenhouses | Barn on the Hill Boutique

9:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Blaine City Hall

9:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Dave & Busters – Maple Grove

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

10:00 AM Christmas Market | Bushel & A Peck

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 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

10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake

10:00 AM ArtYouHeart Holiday Pop-Up | Replace Studio

10:00 AM Sensory Friendly Winter Wonderland | Family Achievement Center- Bloomington

10:00 AM Elf School Kids Event | Little Roo’s

10:30 AM Storytime Trolley | Valley Bookseller

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

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

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

12:00 PM Fireside Carolers at 50th & France | The Plaza on 50th & France

12:30 PM Giving Voice Bloomington Chorus Presents: Songs from Movies & TV | Normandale Lutheran Church

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

1:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

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 Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

2:00 PM Fulton Mini Dazzle | Fulton Taproom

2:30 PM Mary Cloggins: A Family-Friendly Holiday Dance Show | Bethel Lutheran Church

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

3:00 PM Bring Your Kids! A comedy variety show for kids and their grown ups | Bryant Lake Bowl

3:30 PM Tree Lighting & Fireworks | Boulevard Plaza

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

4:00 PM Holiday Open House | Goldfish Swim School- Minnetonka

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

5:00 PM Mary Cloggins: A Family-Friendly Holiday Dance Show | Bethel Lutheran Church

5:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 14, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet with Santa | Walter Street Inn

9:30 AM Brunch with Santa & Mrs Claus | Sheraton – Downtown Mpls

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

10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Inver Grove Brewing Co

10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

11:00 AM Holiday Market | Malcolm Yards Market

11:00 AM Christmas Market in the Greenhouses | Barn on the Hill Boutique

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

12:00 PM Holiday Market | BlackStack Brewing

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

1:00 PM Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

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 Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

2:00 PM Fulton Mini Dazzle | Fulton Taproom

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 Holiday 2025 Production: Solstice | Circus Juventas

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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

11:15 AM Baby Storytime | Wildwood Library

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

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

December 16, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

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

5:00 PM Winter Warm-up In-line Skating and Running | US Bank Stadium

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 17, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

10:00 AM Tots and Trains | MN Transportation Museum

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

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

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

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 18, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Drop In Play Date | Oakdale Library

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

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

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 Winter Lights Family Nights | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

5:00 PM Winter Warm-up In-line Skating and Running | US Bank Stadium

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 19, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

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

10:30 AM Fri-Yay! | Roseville Library

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

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

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

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

5:00 PM Student Art Showcase for the Boundary Waters | Liberal Arts Engagement Hub

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

December 20, 2025

8:00 AM Sensory Friendly Saturday | Bell Museum

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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Blaine City Hall

9:00 AM Breakfast Buffet with Santa | Walter Street Inn

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

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 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

10:00 AM Holiday Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Mill District Event Spaces

10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

10:00 AM ArtYouHeart Holiday Pop-Up | Replace Studio

10:00 AM Sensory friendly Winter Wonderland | Family Achievement Center- Woodbury

10:30 AM Storytime Trolley | Valley Bookseller

10:30 AM Holidays at Hogwarts for Families | ArtStarts ArtScraps

10:30 AM Kids Yoga & Music & Movement Class | Midtown Global Market

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

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

11:00 AM Richfield Winter Market | Richfield Community Center

12:00 PM Fireside Carolers at 50th & France | The Plaza on 50th & France

12:00 PM Made By Hands Holiday Market | Brewhaus Brewlabs

12:00 PM Native Market & Cultural Celebration Featuring Special Guest: Chef Sean Sherman | Midtown Global Market

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

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

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

3:00 PM Santa Meet & Greet | Winter SKOLstice

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

December 21, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

10:00 AM Brunch with the Grinch | Southern Social- Eagan

10:00 AM Holiday Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Mill District Event Spaces

10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

10:30 AM Princess Party with Elsa and Anna at Forgotten Star Brewing

11:00 AM European Christmas Market | Union Depot

11:00 AM Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green

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 Made By Hands Holiday Market | Brewhaus Brewlabs

12:00 PM Reindeer Visit & Photos | Forgotten Star Brewery

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

2:30 PM Skate & Photos with Santa | Eagan Civic Arena

3:00 PM Santa Meet & Greet | Winter SKOLstice

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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

12:00 PM Sensory Friendly Santa | Minnesota Transportation Museum

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

December 23, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 24, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

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

3:00 PM Christmas Day Concert | House of Hope Presbyterian Church

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 26, 2025

8:00 AM Baby Play Date | Hardwood Creek Library

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

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

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

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

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

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

7:30 PM International Folkdance | Tapestry Folkdance Center

December 27, 2025

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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

10:00 AM Taproom Yoga | Forgotten Star Brewing

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

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

10:00 AM Snow Painting | Eagan Art House

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

2:00 PM Annie | Lakeshore Players’ Theatre

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

December 28, 2025

12:00 AM Mini NYE Rave | Green Room Minneapolis

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

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

5:00 PM Bring Your Kids! | Francis Burger Joint NE

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

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

9:30 AM Joyful Dancing | Tapestry Folkdance Center

10:00 AM Storytime | Oakdale Library

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

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

10:30 AM Storytime | Wildwood Library

December 30, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

10:00 AM Storytime | Hardwood Creek Library

10:00 AM Playful Polliwogs | Springbrook Nature Center

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

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

11:30 AM Ice Castles | Minnesota State Fairgrounds

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 Winter Warm-up In-line Skating and Running | US Bank Stadium

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

December 31, 2025

9:00 AM Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

10:00 AM Heart and Solstice | Bell Museum

10:00 AM New Years Even Celebration and Firework Show | Buck Hill

10:00 AM Noon Year’s Eve at the Zoo | Como Zoo

10:00 AM New Year’s Eve Party | Edinborough Park

10:00 AM New Year’s Eve at Noon | Urban Air- Plymouth

10:00 AM New Years Eve at Noon | Urban Air- Coon Rapids

10:00 AM Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party | Eagan Community Center

10:00 AM DIY Confetti Poppers | Eagan Art House

10:00 AM Noon Year’s Eve Winter Skolstice | Xfinity Warming House

10:30 AM Storytime | Red Balloon Bookshop

11:30 AM Ice Castles | Minnesota State Fairgrounds

12:00 PM NYE Sledding & S’mores | Richardson Nature Center

12:00 PM NYE Bashes | Sun Ray Lanes

1:30 PM New Year’s Eve Party | Edinborough Park

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

4:00 PM Family New Years Eve Bash | Dave & Busters- Maple Grove

4:00 PM New Year’s Eve Skate | Lake of the Isles Ice Rink

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

4:30 PM NYE Celebration at Winter Lights | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

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

5:00 PM Family New Years Eve Party by Candlelight | Lebanon Hills Park

5:00 PM New Years Eve Candlelight and Ice | Wood Lake Nature Center

6:00 PM Sparklerama: A New Years Celebration | MN Children’s Museum

6:00 PM NYE Bashes | Sun Ray Lanes

7:30 PM Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

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