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USA Dance Extravaganza
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesAt USA Dance's annual Extravaganza, couples will perform a variety of dance styles, including jazz, ballroom, and swing. The event will be held at Mall of America's Huntington Bank Rotunda.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Children's Theatre Company 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesBased on the book by Dr. Seuss, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a beloved holiday tradition for families. This musical is the Children's Theatre Company's all-time favorite for good reason; the timeless story and good-natured characters will instantly put you in the holiday spirit!
A Christmas Carol
Guthrie Theater 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Guthrie will once again present a production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the perennial favorite that received a new adaptation by Crispin Whittell in 2010 and continues the Guthrie’s holiday tradition. 2024 marks 50 years of A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie!
Tomte: The Gnome, the Myth, the Legend
American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAmerican Swedish Institute's 74th annual holiday experience will be themed around the legend of Tomte, the mythical guardian of Scandinavian homesteads. Meet Tomte and experience other traditional Scandinavian holiday celebrations by visiting the museum for events like Julmarknad, the Winter Solstice Celebration, and Lucia Celebration Concert.
Toddler Tuesdays: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesChildren's Theatre Company will preview its new holiday show, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, during this month's Toddler Tuesdays. For more information on holiday events in Bloomington, visit BloomingtonMN.org/holiday.
Festival of Trees
Mall of America 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesFestival of Trees is a free, walk-through experience where you can enter a raffle to win decorations and prizes from dozens of Christmas trees! Benefiting the MOA Community Foundation, Festival of Trees features decorated trees from local organizations, businesses, and sports teams, including Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism.
Family Engineering Day
The Works Museum 9740 Grand Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesJack and Jill America, Inc. is partnering with The Works Museum to host Family Engineering Day, where children can explore STEM through hands-on activities. Activities and demonstrations will be provided by local STEM partners and range from computer science fundamentals to 3D printing.
Santa Paws Photos
Nine Mile Brewing Company 9555 James Ave S Suite 290, Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit Nine Mile Brewing on Saturday, November 16 to get your pup's photo taken with Santa Paws! Photos are $20 and include a take-home paw print ornament.
Party in the Parlor
Gideon and Agnes Pond House 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit the Gideon and Agnes Pond House in Bloomington for a party in the parlor, where you can play old-fashioned games that the Pond family would have enjoyed during the 1800s. Games will include checkers, marbles, nine pins, and more.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns
Target Center 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Prehistoric Soundscapes
Como Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Dr., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesTake an auditory journey to 75 million years ago in Como Conservatory's Fern Room. During this limited-time exhibit, dinosaur lovers can hear calls from ancient creatures, created by University of Minnesota paleontologists!
Hansel and Gretel’s Magical Adventure
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN, United StatesA new, musical adaption of the classic fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel's Magical Adventure is a story fit for the holiday season! The show is intended for youngsters, with lots of laughs and audience participation included.