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Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for something to do this weekend, our comprehensive event calendar has you covered! We handpick the best family-friendly events across Minnesota—from free activities and indoor play to seasonal festivals and special celebrations
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Okay, okay… we KNOW Halloween hasn’t even happened yet, but we’re already talking CHRISTMAS! We just can’t help ourselves! The 4th Annual Minnetrista Holiday Tree Lighting Event is coming up, and it’s going to be merry and bright! Join us Wednesday, November…
Come warm up at the White Bear Lake Armory during White Bear Lake’s WinterFest and see who in the area has the best tree decorating skills at the Festival of Trees! We’ll be offering cocoa, fun holiday treats and activities, and even…
GLOW Holiday Festival will be shining at CHS Field in downtown Saint Paul this winter, transforming the home of the St. Paul Saints into a dazzling “Arctic Adventure” filled with millions of lights, immersive displays, interactive experiences and holiday magic for the…
✨ Light Up the Night at Mears Park! ✨ Join us for the annual Mears Park Winter Lighting Celebration on Thursday, November 19, from 4–6 p.m. Help kick off the season with twinkling lights, live music, games, hot cocoa & s’mores, and…
For 43 years, Westonka has gathered at Veterans Memorial Plaza to kick off the holiday season together. It’s one of the best nights of the year, and it’s free for every family thanks to local businesses and organizations who chip in. Connect…
Experience the Arboretum as you never have before with a brand-new light display! Northern Lights puts the Arboretum’s trees in the spotlight while highlighting the beauty of Minnesota’s winter and the wonder of nature. The event will feature 18 all-new, interactive experiences…
Eat, drink, shop and be merry at the Minneapolis Christkindl Market this holiday season at North Loop Green. Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, this outdoor wonderland will transport visitors to a world of twinkling lights, alpine-style wooden houses and the cozy…
Join us on Lake Street from 5 – 7 p.m. for holiday refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, llamas, music, a town lighting ceremony, and the spectacular parade of lights with local fire departments. In the spirit of giving, as a part of the…
Where Holiday Magic Comes to Life in Downtown Virginia! Celebrate the season at the Twilight Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026! Gather your family and friends and head downtown for an evening filled with holiday cheer, festive floats, twinkling lights, and…
Enjoy the holiday season in the heart of downtown with an evening full of Christmas magic! Gather your family and friends downtown for our annual Tree Lighting Celebration, featuring festive music, holiday photo ops, sweet treats, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Watch…
Join us for the Second Annual Christmas in Excelsior – two unforgettable days of events filled with classic holiday cheer and small-town charm. Stroll through a holiday market, marvel at live reindeer, and enjoy the sights and sounds of roaming carolers. Don’t…
Celebrate independent businesses and support local! This weekend will highlight Black/Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday specials and deals. Dates, times, and details coming soon!
When the first chill of winter hits, there’s one place to be — Downtown Nisswa, where lights shimmer, carolers sing, and laughter warms the air. Join us on November 27 for our City of Lights Celebration and experience a hometown holiday wonderland….
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Afton Village Holiday takes place in the heart of our charming downtown: Historic Afton Village – 3418 St. Croix Trail South, Afton, MN Celebration Dates for 2026: Saturday, November 28 — Main hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, December 4 — Evening celebration:…
🎅✨ Light Up Lake City is happening Saturday, November 29! Join us for an evening of holiday cheer as we welcome the season together. 🚒 Santa Parade – 4:00 p.m. Santa will leave the Fire Station and travel through residential neighborhoods, ending…
Join the City of Cottage Grove in its Hometown Holiday Event! When: Thursday, Dec. 3 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Where: City Hall Cottage Grove is known for its cozy, small-town feel while being only minutes from downtown St. Paul. On Thursday,…
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a charming evening of lights, music, and community at Light Up Victoria. Taking place in Lions Park, this free annual event presented by the City of Victoria and the Victoria Business Association brings residents…
The City will host a Tree Lighting with Santa on Thursday, December 3 from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Discovery Center (4444 Hadley Avenue N). Stop by this free event for photos with Santa who will arrive on a decorated fire…
Get excited with us for DecemBRRR Dazzle! – Friday, Dec. 5th, 5:30-8pm at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway SE. Sponsored By Lightbridge Academy and Sonnet Montessori School Join us as we kick off the night with the second annual DecemBRRR Dazzle Tree…
Come kick off the holiday season with our official tree lighting ceremony! Friday, December 4 6-7 p.m. VMCC (Northeast end outside the building) Meet us outside the VMCC on the Northeast end of the building. No registration necessary, free to attend, all…
It’s a tree lighting like no other. Bring your friends. Multiple food trucks to enjoy. (Our is the best 😉) Tree Light takes place in Anoka’s social district. Pictures with Santa and a bunch more. This is our first year, but we…
Tree lighting a Pekarna Park following the parade Food Trucks serving at 4:00 PM Visit from Santa Claus Caroling by JHS Chamber Singers HO-HO-HOPE to SEE YOU THERE! Register your float: https://jordancommercialclub.org/jordan-dazzle
All are welcome to attend this community-wide event celebrating the Christmas season all in support of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Free admission with donations to The Salvation Army encouraged. Be sure to dress warm and arrive early to secure your…
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