After welcoming tens of thousands of visitors and supporting more than 100 local businesses in 2021, The Northern Express is bringing the spirit of the North Pole back to Excelsior this December with new magic in store for Twin Cities families. The immersive holiday experience will be brimming with added interactive activities and new merchandise from more than 100 small businesses and entrepreneurs. Visitors can also enjoy many of last year’s highlights, from meeting with Santa to unique holiday photography opportunities with llamas and reindeer, a Nordic spa experience for adults and more.

Where: Camp Fire, 3300 Tanadoona Drive, Excelsior, MN
When: December 3-4 | December 9-11 | December 16-18
Fridays & Sundays: Open from noon-5:30 pm
Saturdays: Open from 10:30 am-5:30 pm
The Main Lodge Mercantile building will remain open until 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.