Holiday Glass Marketplace

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts’ Holiday Glass Marketplace is open for shopping November 22-December 21, 2024. The Holiday Glass Marketplace features a wide selection of glass art pieces from high end home decor to fun stocking stuffers and more! Items such as sculpture, jewelry, tableware, and ornaments all made by local artists. Celebrate the vibrant art community of Minnesota this holiday season by exploring the world of glass art created by talented local artists.

Frosty Mug Crawl

Join us for the annual Frosty Mug Crawl. Attendees will make their way down West End Boulevard with their parks and recreation passport good for free and discounted beverages valid at various West End businesses. Registrants will also receive a long sleeve shirt to celebrate completing the event. This event is for ages 21 and above.

Christmas Bird Count

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was founded in 1900 as a way to promote conservation by counting, rather than hunting, birds on Christmas Day. The CBC uses a specific method to count birds. Each count takes place on a single day between December 14 to January 5 in an established 15-mile diameter circle.

Celebrate St. Nicholas

Ever wonder how the Stoppel family may have celebrated Christmas? Their German heritage may have included Sankt Nikolaus, a beloved figure in German culture. The tradition of St. Nicholas is deeply rooted in German culture and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in the southern regions of Germany. Children of all ages will enjoy celebrating a Stoppel German Christmas at the History Center on December 14, 2024 at 1pm with crafts, hot cocoa, cookies and more.

"Terrain Vague" by David Lefkowitz

We are pleased to announce the opening of Terrain Vague, a Groveland Gallery premiere by Northfield, Minnesota artist, David Lefkowitz. Lefkowitz, who serves as Professor of Art at Carleton College, has work in numerous collections in the U.S. and Europe, including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the Langen Foundation in Neuss, Germany, and the Perez Museum of Art Miami.

Included in this exhibition will be a new series of pseudo-landscapes on panel.

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!