Ugly Sweater House Party!

Ugly Sweater House Party 21+ Only (8 PM - 12 AM) Get ready for our Ugly Sweater House Party! Come decked out in your most outrageous, over-the-top holiday sweaters, and let’s see who takes the crown for Ugliest Sweater of the night! Featuring DJs Star IV and DEEDUHBBLYOO — Bringing the beats all night long! We’ll be clearing out tables to make room for a dance floor, so bring your moves! House Party Games
- Beer Pong
- Flip Cup
- & More!
Snack Bar
Fuel up for the night with a variety of snacks to keep the energy going.
Ugly Sweater Contest

Sensory Friendly Saturday

This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Experience our Minnesota Journeys gallery, temporary exhibits, the Touch & See Lab, and a brief planetarium show at 8:45 am—all with lowered lighting, quieter sounds, and fewer visitors.

Check out this video to learn more about what to expect during your visit!

Sax-Zim Bog Speaker Series

Sax-Zim Bog will have special guest speakers throughout Winter & Spring 2025 with special presentations about wildlife in North Eastern Minnesota that avid naturalists and hobbyists alike will find interesting!

December 20th - The Day Before Winter - Presented by Dave Benson, co-founder of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, Naturalist, and Author

"Miracle On South Division Street" by Tom Dudzick

MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET is the story of the Nowak family, living amidst the urban rubble of Buffalo, NY’s East Side. Maybe the neighborhood is depressed, but not Clara, the family matriarch. She happily runs her soup kitchen and tends to the family heirloom – a twenty-foot shrine to the Blessed Mother which adjoins the house. This neighborhood beacon of faith commemorates the day in 1942 when the Blessed Virgin Mary materialized in her father’s barber shop! When the play opens, a family meeting is in progress.

Holiday Lane at the Northrup King Building

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, while Blackberry Bakery brings fresh-baked goodies to add to the cheer.

Heart & Solstice 2024

Take heart and celebrate the season with the Bell Museum! We’ve planned a variety of programs and activities and invite you to visit the museum December 18, 2024–January 05, 2025 to enjoy them all!

Eight Ugly Nights at Forgotten Star Brewing

Who doesn't love some good'ol festive fun?! To get you in that holiday spirit, we're bringing you Eight Nights of Ugly at Forgotten Star Brewing!We're taking some weekly events and some new events and adding a festive twist! Wear an ugly or festive holiday sweater to any of the following events for the chance to win a Forgotten Star gift card! Whether you're voted "the ugliest" or just there to enjoy the holiday vibes, it's a win-win either way!