Secret Holiday Shop

Winter is here and it is time for some Holiday cheer! The Savage Parks and Recreation Annual Secret Holiday Shop is just around the corner where kids can shop for their family and friends without parents to see. A variety of gifts will be available for choosing. Parents purchase tickets and create a shopping list with their participant upon arrival. Children will be assisted by volunteers while parents wait in the waiting room.

Santa at The Shoppes

Don’t Miss Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

Kick Off the Holidays with Shopping, Santa, Sparkle and Joy!

Bundle Up the Kids and Bring the Whole Family to Get into the Spirit of the Season

WHAT: Santa at The Shoppes

Hosted by The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove Business Association and the Maple Grove Lions

Reif Dance Presents: The Nutcracker

Recreated from the classical ballet by Tchaikovsky, and performed by the superb Reif Dancers, The Nutcracker tells the enchanting story of young Clara who dreams that her nutcracker doll is transformed into a valiant prince. After defeating the evil Mouse King and his army, they are transported to the fantastical Land of Sweets where they are welcomed by a host of delectable characters. A Reif holiday tradition like no other!

The Nutcracker 2024

Minnesota Ballet Theatre proudly presents an unforgettable journey into the heart of the holiday season with an authentic experience like no other! Join us for the Twin Cities' most genuine rendition of The Nutcracker, performed by professional guest dancers and the talented students of Minnesota Ballet School. Restaged by Svetlana Bak-Gavrilova and Kirill Bak-Stepanoff, graduates of the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy, this marks the 23rd annual production of this cherished holiday tradition.

The Nutcracker

The holiday season is here, and it’s time to revisit the magic of The Nutcracker! Whether you’ve seen this enchanting ballet once or a dozen times, this holiday classic with a local Duluth twist never loses its charm. Join Clara on her captivating journey filled with breathtaking choreography, stunning visuals, and festive cheer that will warm your heart.

Join us at the DECC Symphony Hall December 13th-15th!

Living Wage

ONE NIGHT EXHIBITION BY ROGUE CITIZEN ARTGANG

6 ARTISTS: BLASTER, DALSEN, GOAT HENKE, MG, LIZARDMAN, UGOTSOUL

All 6 artists have each created 40 one-hour paintings, in line with a 40-hour work week.

All art is name-your-price, minimum $23 – the average hourly wage considered a living wage in the US.

The federal minimum wage has not kept up with inflation and the cost of living since the 1960s. The current rate of $7.25 is a pathetic, untenable number that has not been increased in 15 years.

Light Up Victoria

Join our Light Up Victoria event for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer in downtown Victoria, Minnesota!

JazzMN Orchestra Swinging in the Season

The JazzMN Orchestra, Minnesota’s premier big band, will present an unforgettable night of holiday music to welcome the season. The band will present an assortment of classic and contemporary arrangements and will feature special guest vocalists Connie Evingson and Bruce Henry.

Illuminate Isanti 2024

Isanti's holiday lighting experience, Illuminate Isanti, will be coming back to Bluebird Park December 1st - 31st, 2024 as a FREE experience!

Enjoy a field of festive lights as you stroll through this winter wonderland starting December 1st through 31st.

Sunday - Saturday trails open and lights on.

Friday and Saturdays before Christmas include additional fun: food trucks, face painting, free marshmallows for roasting, free popcorn and give-a-ways while supplies last! 

Frozen Experience

Join the Twin Cities Road Crew at The Shops at West End for a FREE Frozen Experience. Enjoy a meet and greet with the Snow Sisters & Friends, along with live reindeer and snow dogs, crafts, a live ice sculpture, tattoo station, face painting, DJ, music, games, and prizes.