This Autumn, Embrace Art! Minnetonka Center for the Arts Unveils a Picture-Perfect 2025 Fall Class Schedule Painting, Ceramics, Weaving, Sculpture, Drawing and So Much More! WHAT: Minnetonka Center for the Arts Fall Classes – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN To support its mission to expand visual arts education for all ages, interests, and abilities, the Minnetonka Center […]

The Arboretum's AppleHouse is a seasonal destination, featuring Minnesota-grown apples, including varieties grown at the Arboretum’s Horticultural Research Center nearby. Many of the University of Minnesota’s introduced apple varieties are for sale at the AppleHouse, along with gourmet packaged foods, frozen apple pies, pastries, packaged gourmet goodies, gifts and — in the fall — pumpkins, […]

The Fifth New York Botanical Garden Triennial with the American Society of Botanical Artists On view September 27, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Join us for an exhibition about fascinating plants and the relationships that sustain them! No organism on Earth can survive alone, but some rely on collaboration more than others. The fungi, lichens, […]

The Happiness Gym November 6 – December 7, 2025 A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere Based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman Co-Directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez Alan Page Auditorium | Mixed Blood Theatre Joy is a radical act. Driven by scientific research into what promotes happiness, audiences will be […]

Christmas at the Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at the station during the winter and the holiday season in the 1930s. Guests also have the opportunity to create a vintage, homemade ornament to take home or decorate the tree in […]

Holiday Lane returns to the Northrup King Building! Cozy up with a hot chocolate or seasonal treat as you wander the halls, exploring hundreds of one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork from talented local artists and creators. Studios will be decked out in holiday decor and sharing festive treats and goodies to add to the cheer. Find […]

Step into a winter wonderland on a horse drawn sleigh ride at the Forest History Center. Bundle up under a warm blanket as our powerful draft horses pull you along our trails and take in the crisp air and the forest scenery. Our sleigh rides offer a timeless way to celebrate the season. Begin or […]

As the forest creatures prepare for the great winter solstice celebration, a ripple runs through the frosted wood. Jack Frost has gone missing, swept away to the lair of the Summer Sorcerer, who is determined to usher in an age of eternal heat. Only the caretakers of the seasons can free Jack in time to […]

Experience how farm families celebrated the Christmas holiday! Hop on our horse-drawn trolley and explore the Kelley family farmstead. Warm up with a Christmas cookie in our historic house, while making traditional decorations for our tree. Before you leave, make an ornament to take home and enjoy seasonal refreshments in the visitor center.

The Annual Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar is presented by Minnesota Landmarks, the non-profit agency that programs and manages historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Holiday décor and live holiday music add festive ambiance to this beautiful, classic venue. Starting Friday, December 5 and running through Sunday, December 7, guests can find beautiful and […]

Come experience the amazing holiday atmosphere at the White Bear Lake Armory during the Festival of Trees! We're partnering with more than 30 local businesses and organizations to decorate trees and show all the amazing work they do for our community - all while supporting local history! We’ll be hosting SPECIAL Open House days on […]

Join us for a special screening of Baking with Julia featuring “our Scandinavian Julia Child” as she demonstrates how to make a variety of Danish pastry pockets. The moderated conversation after the screening will feature Bea Ojakangas, along with stories about both Bea and Julia from Eleanor Ostman (former recipe columnist for the Pioneer Press), […]

Join the artists at the Thorp Building for their annual Holiday Open Studios on December 6 and 7. Discover a diverse selection of artists welcoming you into their studios as you delight in the cozy luminaries throughout the building. Learn how they make their art and find artist-made holiday gifts while enjoying holiday treats, art […]

Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman for a signing of their children's book How the Birds Got Their Songs. How the Birds Got Their Songs is the winner of the Heartland Booksellers Award in the children's picture book category and was honored at the Heartland Fall Forum on October 14, 2025 in Indianapolis. […]

Holiday Fest is an open streets celebration to kick-off the holiday season! This fun-for-the-whole-family event will feature a vendor market, pictures with Santa, a walk-through parade, tree lighting, and fireworks! 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Photos With Santa at Pullman Club (Photographs taken by Posers Photography) Winter Vendor Market (Lewis Street Lot) Winter Wonderland Walk-through […]

Step right into a hilarious and interactive murder mystery where you might just be the killer! It’s the thrilling event everyone’s dying to attend. Don’t let this unforgettable night pass you by! Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling […]

‘Twas the Night Before … is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created […]