Take the family out to the Lowry Nature Center in the Carver Park Reserve for a full afternoon of winter fun. The Polar Bear Picnic celebrates all the outdoor activities offered at the Lowry Center that make winter great, from snowshoeing and ice mini-golf to kick-sledding and building snow forts. 763.694.7650. Read more about Polar Bear Picnic
It’s a special night for dads and daughters: Girls ages 3–15 are invited to take their fathers or another male role model out for a night on the town including dinner, dancing and making a special Valentine craft to give to Mom later on in the month. Registration deadline is January 20; registration is required. 952.949.8441. Read more about Father and Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Getting cabin fever from avoiding cold days outdoors? Head to the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center for the regular Nature Rocks! Event, and burn off a little of that excess energy. You and the kids can take part in fun, family-friendly, nature-oriented activities such as hiking, crafts and hands-on interaction with animals. 952.949.8479. Read more about Nature Rocks! Outdoor Center Open House
Make kids’ dreams come true when they sit down to have a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus. In addition to chowing down on flapjacks with the guy in the red suit, families can have their pictures taken with a live reindeer. Profits from the breakfast, co-sponsored by the Chanhassen Rotary Club and the city of Chanhassen, will go to local charities, bringing true holiday spirit to the event. 612.338.4538. Read more about Breakfast with Santa
Visits to the mall to see Santa during the holiday season can be overwhelming, but Santa comes to you at this Chaska Community Center event. He’ll ride in on a fire truck for photos, fun and live reindeer time. Craft stations will be available for creating fun new holiday decorations; live musical entertainment will be provided; and refreshments will be served. 952.448.5633. Read more about Santa Visits the Chaska Community Center
The Eden Prairie Historical Society partners up with Santa Claus for this fun holiday event at the historic Cummins-Phipps-Grill House in Eden Prairie, a fully restored structure built in the 1870s. Be greeted at the door by Santa before taking part in a real old-fashioned Christmas experience in the house, including time with Santa Claus, a visit from his reindeer, face painting and more. 952.380.8884. Read more about Santa's North Pole Experience
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