Family Friendly Holiday Events
The Twin Cities area is alive with magical family friendly holiday events this year, and there is something for everyone. From unique Santa visits (trains, sleighs, hay rides, even breweries!) to quaint downtown festivals and everything in between, we have gathered Twin Cities area family friendly holiday events all in one place. This list is sure to keep your family busy all season long.
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NOVEMBER EVENTS
DECEMBER EVENTS
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 19, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes
December 19, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday sc...
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Holiday Concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” | Basilica of St Mary
December 19, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
A joyous and reflective holiday favorite — Handel’s Messiah is an exultant and unforgettable ex...
The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall
December 19, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Warm up from the inside out with Ballet Co.Laboratory’s dazzling holiday production, The Snow ...
Reindeer Meet and Greet | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by Bachman’s on Lyndale this holiday season for special appearances of Santa’s reindeer and...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Breakfast with Santa | Blaine City Hall
December 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Santa is making a special stop at Blaine City Hall this holiday season for Breakfast with Santa on S...
Breakfast Buffet with Santa | Walter Street Inn
December 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BREAKFAST BUFFET WITH SANTA Make this holiday season magical! Join us on Sunday, December 14, 20...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Minnesota Merry Market | MN State Fair Grounds
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for the 3rd Annual Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair! Event Dates and Times:Saturday,...
Santa Visit | Valley Creek Mall
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Santa — live and in person — at Valley Creek Mall on Santa Saturdays. 10am – 2pm,
Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎅 Santa’s Train Shop at the Minnesota Transportation Museum! All aboard for a holiday adventure...
Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This holiday season, the North Pole is buzzing—and not just with elves! Snowball, the mischievous ...
Holiday Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Mill District Event Spaces
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us at Mill District Event Spaces for a festive family brunch – A merry holiday experience...
Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Santa Sid is back at Birch’s on the Lake! Visit and take photos with Santa Sid and enjoy a delic...
ArtYouHeart Holiday Pop-Up | Replace Studio
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ArtYouHeart Holiday Pop-Up This south Minneapolis pop-up brings together three local poster collecti...
Sensory friendly Winter Wonderland | Family Achievement Center- Woodbury
December 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Family Achievement Center for a sensory friendly Winter Wonderland experience! FAC WoodburySatu...
Holidays at Hogwarts for Families | ArtStarts ArtScraps
December 20, 2025 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The holidays are a magical season. What better time to work together as a family with artist Gustavo...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
December 20, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a festive experience filled with holiday cheer, delicious treats, unique gifts, and deli...
Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green
December 20, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Experience the Magic at the Minneapolis Christkindl Market! We will be back from November 21st to De...
Fireside Carolers at 50th & France | The Plaza on 50th & France
December 20, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gather in the Plaza and enjoy warm cocktails, roasted nuts, and a free performance by the Little Dic...
Made By Hands Holiday Market | Brewhaus Brewlabs
December 20, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Our Made By Hands Holiday Market is back for two weekends! Nov 28–30 and Dec 20–21. With 20+ ama...
The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall
December 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Warm up from the inside out with Ballet Co.Laboratory’s dazzling holiday production, The Snow ...
Santa Meet & Greet | Winter SKOLstice
December 20, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come and say hello to Santa at Winter SKOLstice before he heads back to the North Pole! Join us to t...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 20, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes
December 20, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday sc...
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Holiday Concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” | Ordway Center
December 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
A joyous and reflective holiday favorite — Handel’s Messiah is an exultant and unforgettable ex...
The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall
December 20, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Warm up from the inside out with Ballet Co.Laboratory’s dazzling holiday production, The Snow ...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 21, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Minnesota Merry Market | MN State Fair Grounds
December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for the 3rd Annual Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair! Event Dates and Times:Saturday,...
Santa’s Train Shop | Minnesota Transportation Museum
December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎅 Santa’s Train Shop at the Minnesota Transportation Museum! All aboard for a holiday adventure...
Brunch with the Grinch | Southern Social- Eagan
December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Brunch with the Grinch is coming to Southern Social Eagan! Join us on Sunday, December 21st from 1...
Holiday Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus | Mill District Event Spaces
December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us at Mill District Event Spaces for a festive family brunch – A merry holiday experience...
Breakfast with Santa | Birch’s on the Lake
December 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Santa Sid is back at Birch’s on the Lake! Visit and take photos with Santa Sid and enjoy a delic...
European Christmas Market | Union Depot
December 21, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a festive experience filled with holiday cheer, delicious treats, unique gifts, and deli...
Minneapolis Christkindl Market | North Loop Green
December 21, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Experience the Magic at the Minneapolis Christkindl Market! We will be back from November 21st to De...
Santa & Albert | Bachman’s – Lyndale
December 21, 2025 @ 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
This holiday season, the North Pole is buzzing—and not just with elves! Snowball, the mischievous ...
Made By Hands Holiday Market | Brewhaus Brewlabs
December 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Our Made By Hands Holiday Market is back for two weekends! Nov 28–30 and Dec 20–21. With 20+ ama...
Reindeer Visit & Photos | Forgotten Star Brewery
December 21, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Just in time for the start of the week of Christmas, reindeer will be visiting the brewery on Sunday...
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Holiday Concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” | Ordway Center
December 21, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
A joyous and reflective holiday favorite — Handel’s Messiah is an exultant and unforgettable ex...
The Snow Queen | Ted Mann Concert Hall
December 21, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Warm up from the inside out with Ballet Co.Laboratory’s dazzling holiday production, The Snow ...
Skate & Photos with Santa | Eagan Civic Arena
December 21, 2025 @ 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us this Sunday, Dec. 21, for Skate & Photos with Santa! All skaters with paid admission wil...
Santa Meet & Greet | Winter SKOLstice
December 21, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come and say hello to Santa at Winter SKOLstice before he heads back to the North Pole! Join us to t...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 21, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes
December 21, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday sc...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 22, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 22, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Sensory Friendly Santa | Minnesota Transportation Museum
December 22, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🎅 Santa’s Train Shop at the Minnesota Transportation Museum! All aboard for a holiday adventur...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 22, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 23, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 23, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 24, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 25, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Christmas Day Concert | House of Hope Presbyterian Church
December 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Timothy Short will play a recital of holiday favorites on the 49 bells of the historic 1923 Noyes Me...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 25, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 26, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 26, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes
December 26, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday sc...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 27, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Dayton’s Holiday Market | The Dayton’s Project- Downtown Minneapolis
December 27, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Dayton’s Holiday Market is a beloved Twin Cities tradition held inside the historic Dayton’s...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 27, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes
December 27, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday sc...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Sever’s Holiday Lights | Sever’s Festivals
December 28, 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gather your family and friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. The 2...
Magic of Lights | Viking Lakes
December 28, 2025 @ 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday sc...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 29, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 30, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
Indoor Holiday Forest | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
December 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Explore the Arboretum by day to view an indoor evergreen forest in the Oswald Visitor Center and the...
New Years Eve at the Arb | MN Landscape Arboretum
December 31, 2025 @ 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ring in 2026 with a sparkling celebration for all ages. Stroll the outdoor Winter Lights and warm up...
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