For the Kids

The Eden Prairie-based Minnesota Ballet Theatre and School will present its 18th annual classical ballet production of “The Nutcracker” during the 2019 holiday season.

A hidden gem of a performance in the southwest suburbs, this uniquely Russian, classical show is set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music and faithful to the original Marius Petipa choreography. Husband and wife Kirill Bak-Stepanoff and Svetlana Bak-Gavrilova, graduates of the esteemed Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, operate the Minnesota Ballet Theatre and School. Read more about The Nutcracker

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop at Union Depot on Tuesday, December 10 for a musical performance. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash or a healthy food donation to benefit local food shelves. Canadian Pacific is committed to raising awareness about filling community food shelves with heart-healthy foods. Read more about Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Stops at Union Depot

The Holiday Tree Lighting celebration will begin with entertainment and holiday activities then move outside to the North Plaza for the annual tree lighting celebration followed by a celebratory fireworks display. Afterwards, stay for a Holiday Movie Night double feature of holiday favorites Elf then The Polar Express. Read more about Union Depot Holiday Tree Lighting + Movie Night

INTRODUCING: Sever’s Holiday Lights

Drive Along and Enjoy More Than 1,000,000 Lights Synchronized to Classic Holiday Tunes for An Unforgettable NEW Twin Cities Tradition

WHAT: Sever’s Holiday Lights

Gather family and friends, hop in the car and enjoy the sights and sounds of the NEW Sever’s Holiday Lights display. The half-mile course, located at Sever’s new home in Shakopee features more than one million lights set to classic holiday music. Read more about Sever's Holiday Lights

Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together since they were kids. Now, as the Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they write songs to encourage kids and families to get outside and get creative. Their brand new album Winterland is a tribute to the season of coziness, family time, and outdoor fun! Read more about Okee Dokee Brothers

Make your way through the enchanted forest and marvel at the 5,000 lit-up pumpkins. Read more about Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Join Sever’s over MEA break for some fall fun. From corn pits to hay rides, there’s seasonal activities for the whole family. Take on the infamous corn maze or find your future jack-o-lantern waiting for you in the pumpkin patch.

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Celebrate Cannon Falls' local independent food and drink scene at Flavors of the Falls! This festival is free, family friendly, and offers events hosted by Ferndale Market, Artisan Plaza, Tillion Brewery, and Cannon Falls Winery. At this two-day festival, happening at the same time as the Sogn Valley Art Fair, visitors can enjoy the best of Cannon Falls' food, beer, wine, plus hay rides, live music, and more. Read more about Ferndale Market Fall Open House

Join us for the 2nd Annual ‘Shout Out Loud’ Suicide Prevention and Resource Awareness event! Our main goal with Shout Out Loud is to normalize the conversation about suicide prevention in our community and encourage participation in local wellness resources. Our goal with Shout Out Loud is to normalize the conversation about suicide prevention in our community and encourage participation in local wellness resources. Read more about Shout Out Loud Minnesota - A Suicide Prevention Charity Event