‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and shopping! Starting Friday, December 6 and running through Sunday, December 8, guests can find beautiful and unique handcrafted gift items by the area’s finest artists. The Bazaar features quality handcrafted items including, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, décor, woven and wearable art, handmade lotions, soaps and more! Festive music and […]
Join the artists of the Thorp Building as we open our studios for a weekend of holiday cheer and creativity! Find that perfect ceramic cup or acrylic painting to give to a loved one for the holidays, learn a bit about a new art process in one of our printmaker’s studios or discover that something […]
Get inspired for holiday baking with an afternoon of cookie sampling in Mill City Museum’s Baking Lab! Taste samples of three favorite recipes prepared by Mill City staff from The Great Minnesota Cookie Book: Award-Winning Recipes from the Star Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest. Cookies and hot cider are available while supplies last. Included with museum […]
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the 1855 Folsom House during the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival’s 40th Anniversary! This year, each room of the museum will be decorated by a local business/organization, and each room will feature a special silent auction item for bidding! | Please note that on this date, the house will be closed […]
In this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s classing Pride and Prejudice, middle sister Mary finally gets her moment in the spotlight. As the Bennets gather for Christmas festivities at the home of the beloved Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, an unexpectedly engaging guest offers Mary an intellectual match and, quite possibly, love. With playful […]
In this charming and clever sequel to Jane Austen’s classing Pride and Prejudice, middle sister Mary finally gets her moment in the spotlight. As the Bennets gather for Christmas festivities at the home of the beloved Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, an unexpectedly engaging guest offers Mary an intellectual match and, quite possibly, love. With playful […]
Willowgreen and Eira will perform their signature brand of Winter Holiday music played in the Celtic style. Songs with rich vocal harmonies, sung in English, Gaelic, Irish, Welsh, Mandarin and Norwegian along with instrumental music featuring fiddles, harp, hammered dulcimer, and erhu, from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Canada, the US and all parts of the Celtic […]
Don’t miss Metropolitan Ballet’s 18th annual production of the traditional Nutcracker! Entertaining for all ages, the classic story comes to life with fresh choreography and a cast of talented artists under the direction of Erik Sanborn of the Metropolitan Ballet. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score East and West Metro Theaters – 4 shows and 2 weekends The […]
Includes commentary between pieces and a Q&A Recommended for Grades 3-12. Northrop’s most popular matinee returns! Enjoy seeing and hearing the more than 320 members of “The Pride of Minnesota” in this lively, joyful, and participatory indoor concert featuring halftime favorites, an appearance by Goldy Gopher, and more. One of the most exciting and highly […]
* MONDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * WEDNESDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * SATURDAY | 9 – 10 AM — All classes are taught by the talented instructors from @Studio 9-to-5. Classes are held outside on the North Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Waiting Room, unless otherwise noted. — MONDAY: These classes […]
A powerful Klingon warrior has received an ultimate promotion, but why do her two hearts feel like something is still missing from her life? A trip to Minnesota during the holiday season will surely help her get a taste of small-town life and discover the true meaning of love and battle. We are excited to […]
Includes commentary between pieces and a Q&A Recommended for Grades 3-12. Northrop’s most popular matinee returns! Enjoy seeing and hearing the more than 320 members of “The Pride of Minnesota” in this lively, joyful, and participatory indoor concert featuring halftime favorites, an appearance by Goldy Gopher, and more. One of the most exciting and highly […]
An elegant evening of wine-sampling and hors d’oeuvres led by Sommelier, Jason Kallsen of Twin Cities Wine Education, LLC.
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by […]
Includes commentary between pieces and a Q&A Recommended for Grades 3-12. Northrop’s most popular matinee returns! Enjoy seeing and hearing the more than 320 members of “The Pride of Minnesota” in this lively, joyful, and participatory indoor concert featuring halftime favorites, an appearance by Goldy Gopher, and more. One of the most exciting and highly […]
* MONDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * WEDNESDAY | 5:30 – 6:30 PM * SATURDAY | 9 – 10 AM — All classes are taught by the talented instructors from @Studio 9-to-5. Classes are held outside on the North Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Waiting Room, unless otherwise noted. — MONDAY: These classes […]
The 19th annual Star Wars Holiday Special Toys For Tots screening is going to be on December 11th with shows at 3:30pm, 6:30pm & 9:30pm. Tickets will be available at noon on Dec 11th at BLB. Y’all know the deal, bring a rad, unwrapped toy or two for each attendee and I’ll give you a […]
A popular crowd-pleaser, the CPKC Holiday Train, will once again be making a special stop at Union Depot. Once the brightly lit locomotive arrives, a concert stage will drop from the side of the train. Visitors who arrive to the concert early can stay warm and enjoy concessions inside Union Depot—a unique feature compared to […]
The CPKC Holiday Train will stop at Union Depot on Wednesday, December 11 for a FREE musical performance. Canadian Pacific is committed to raising awareness about filling community food shelves with heart-healthy foods. Schedule of events: 5:00-6:45 PM: VIP Lounge opens, enjoy concessions, holiday shopping, model trains, family activities including oversized games and craft stations. […]
Step aboard the Northern Starlight Express for a festive, immersive holiday experience featuring handcrafted cocktails and seasonal bites in a cozy, nostalgic train-car setting. Reservations are required and must be made for groups of two or four. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your reservation, as the experience will start promptly at your reservation time.
