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Events Calendar
Between Bloomington and the Twin Cities, your favorite musician will likely make a stop on their national tour. Festivals celebrate the changing seasons, and there’s always a fun foodie event or big game to look forward to. For an outing today, this weekend, and beyond, check our upcoming events.
Saint Paul
Now at the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Omnitheater is Ancient Caves, an exploration of caves all over the world. You’ll travel everywhere from Minnesota to Death Valley to The Bahamas...
Saint Paul
The Twin City Model Railroad Museum’s annual winter exhibit, Night Trains, is a collection of model trains of all shapes and sizes. The vintage passenger trains are set in the...
Surrounding Area
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is based on the timeless film that starred Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. This sparkling musical will dazzle you with its dance numbers and classic songs like...
Saint Paul
This limited-time exhibit at Science Museum of Minnesota explores the complex landscape of the mind through diverse perspectives and first-hand accounts. Mental Health: Mind Matters empathetic, interactive exhibitions will help...
Saint Paul
Now showing at the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Omnitheater, Secrets of the Sea takes place beneath the ocean’s surface and explores the home of creatures like pygmy seahorses, opalescent squid,...
Mall of America
Visit Crayola Experience Mall of America during the holidays to complete a seasonal scavenger hunt and make handmade gifts for your loved ones. Special crafts include seasonal greeting cards, holiday...
Minneapolis
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Based 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...
Minneapolis
Sketch comedy group Brave New Workshop presents its annual holiday show, Big Christmas Energy. Featuring new sketches and perennial favorites, including Brave New Workshop’s version of The Twelve Days of...
Minneapolis
The 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...
Minneapolis
Tomte: The Gnome, the Myth, the Legend
American 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...
Bloomington
The latest exhibit at Bloomington Center for the Arts features photography by local artist Matthew Terry. Matthew’s photos blend perspective and universal appeal and invite viewers to question the reality...
Mall of America
Festival 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...
Bloomington
Hansel and Gretel's Magical Adventure
A 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...
Minneapolis
Norway House’s beloved gingerbread town, Gingerbread Wonderland, is a spectacular collection of community-curated gingerbread houses. This year, the 10th annual event, bakers are encouraged to embrace nostalgia and recreate their...
Surrounding Area
Experience the magic of nature at the Minnesota Arboretum’s Winter Lights, an annual event featuring over a million lights on a self-guided, one-mile walking tour.
Saint Paul
The GLOW Holiday Festival is a must-see experience held each year at CHS Field in Saint Paul. With over a million lights and special experiences like the Enchanted Forest, Vixen’s...
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Christkindl Market
Experience the magic at the brand-new Minneapolis Christkindl Market, taking place over five weekends in November and December at North Loop Green. The festive market will feature unique, handcrafted gifts...
Surrounding Area
The Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights
The Winery at Sovereign Estate transforms into an illuminated winter wonderland during The Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. Musical, synchronized lights are strung around the 20-acre property, and guests...
Bloomington
The annual Winter Fete celebration in Bloomington includes all kinds of outdoor winter activities, including ice fishing, a winter lights tour, sledding, and more! All events are free and designed...
Saint Paul
Ariel dreams of life above the waves in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, a timeless love story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s tale and the beloved animated film. Featuring music by Alan...
Bloomington
Held each year at Bloomington Center for the Arts, Gifts in the Gallery is a boutique-style holiday sale with items from over 50 local artists. Gifts in the Gallery is...
Mall of America
Mall of America’s Holiday Music Festival returns in 2024, with community groups, school groups, and local artists performing holiday music in the Huntington Back Rotunda. Learn more about Mall of...
Minneapolis
A beloved holiday production, Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years. More than 150 dancers, artists, and production professionals collaborate on the enchanting play each year.
Minneapolis
The Heart Sellers follows Luna and Jane as they attempt to cook a Thanksgiving meal together during their first holiday season in the United States. This poignant comedy, set eight years...
Minneapolis
The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, is returning to the Twin Cities! This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent...
Minneapolis
Minneapolis’ favorite holiday season is back on Nicollet Mall in 2024! Holidazzle will transform downtown into a winter playground, with twinkling lights, colorful shows, holiday shopping, food trucks, and more.
Mall of America
Rell Battle, a writer and stand-up comedian, stars alongside Craig Robinson in Peacock’s “Killing It” and has appeared in “Superior Donuts”, “Good Girls”, and “Black-ish”. Recently, he wrapped roles in...
Minneapolis
The Minnesota Orchestra presents Elf, the classic holiday movie where Buddy the elf visits New York to find his long-lost father. Get in the holiday spirit as you listen to...
Minneapolis
Cirque du Soleil’s holiday show is an extravaganza of acrobatics, production numbers, imaginative costumes, illusions and more. The critically acclaimed Cirque Dreams Holidaze features characters such as snowmen, penguins, angels, and of...
Saint Paul
A Twin Cities favorite, the European Christmas Market at Union Depot has over 70 vendors with all you need for special, handmade holiday gifts. There’s also live entertainment, European-style food...