The 2026 International Wolf Symposium
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55343
The 2026 International Wolf Symposium is a gathering that brings together researchers, wildlife managers, educators, and wolf enthusiasts from around the world to share the latest scientific findings, conservation strategies, management practices and educational efforts concerning wolves and their ecosystems. The symposium features presentations, workshops, and panel discussions to promote understanding, inform policy, reduce conflict and foster a broader appreciation of the role of wolves in their environment.

Danish String Quartet
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave #1715, St Paul, Minnesota, 55108
The beloved Danish String Quartet returns to the Twin Cities, following their hugely successful performance of the Beethoven String Quartet Cycle in 2021.

Christmas in the Village
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-06 17:00 | Minnesota
The Steele County Historical Society’s Christmas in the Village is an annual event designed to bring out the child in all of us. This event includes cookie sales, Village tours, carolers, Christmas music, and of course Santa Claus! This multi-day event occurs in early December and is one of our most beloved annual traditions. Make sure to check in to see what is in store for the year during the fall months, as Christmas in the Village changes every year.

Website: https://www.schsmn.org/annual-events

The U.S.S. Ward at Pearl Harbor Presentation
2025-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Le Sueur Public Library, 118 Ferry St, Le Sueur, Minnesota, 56058
Appearing in authentic WWII sailor uniform, the speaker will tell the story of the crew of a little known destroyer and its crew of Minnesota sailors. Less than a year before America entered into the Second World War, a bunch of young Minnesotans joined the U.S. Navy. After their training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and other locales, these men were shipped off to serve their country.

Homeschool Days: Tour of “Tomte Tales: Legends of Winter”
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Join an ASI educator as they take students on a tour of ASI’s annual holiday exhibition. Traverse the castle into a magical realm led by Tomte and all his friends!

Bring your homeschool community to ASI on the first Thursday of each month for an enlightening and fun morning of learning, with new programming each month. Come tour ASI’s exhibitions, explore traditional and modern Swedish arts and culture, and participate in handcraft workshops. Priced by student and includes museum admission. 1 adult required for every five children.

ASI Open Nordic Jam
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas
2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, St Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas… PARTY!

You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night… So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favorites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Celtic Family Christmas PARTY!

In the early 2000s, they balanced raising seven musically gifted children, running a farm, and performing over 75 shows a year. Now, with their children in their teens, Natalie and Donnell are back with their electrifying live performances.

Natalie, inducted into the Order of Canada in 2006, has won 2 JUNO Awards, 19 East Coast Music Awards, and released 3 Gold Albums. Donnell, known for his incredible stage presence, led the family band “Leahy” to Double Platinum status, won 3 JUNO Awards, and starred in the documentary “The Leahys: Music Most of All.” Together, they’ve sold out over 1000 shows in North America and collaborated with stars like Yo-Yo Ma, Michael McDonald, Allison Krauss, and Nickelback. Despite their busy schedules, Natalie and Donnell remain must-see live performers, continuing their tireless touring.

LANDMARK CENTER'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR
2025-12-05 10:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, St Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
The Annual Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar is December 5-7 and presented by Minnesota Landmarks, the non-profit agency that programs and manages historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Holiday décor and live holiday music add festive ambiance to this beautiful, classic venue. Starting Friday, December 5 and running through Sunday, December 7, guests can find beautiful and unique handcrafted gift items by 80 of the area’s finest artists. The Bazaar features quality handcrafted items including, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, décor, woven and wearable art, handmade lotions, soaps and more! Festive music and delicious treats add to the enjoyment of holiday shopping.

$5 admission (Cash or Check Only!) | 12 & under free.Special group rates for groups of 10 or more. In order to secure the group rate groups must be arranged for prior to the Bazaar by calling Jenny at 651.292.3237

Glensheen Candlelight Tours 2025
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55804
Glensheen’s Candlelight Tours | Fridays and Saturdays in November and December

November 28th-December 28th

Bonus Days: December 14th, 21st, 28th

5 pm-8 pm

Candlelight Tours at Glensheen Mansion

Find yourself in the mansion self-guided by the lights of the Christmas trees, candles, and the light fixtures of Glensheen. Tour enhancements such as music and decorations are in place to create a magical tour experience. This gorgeous display will surely make it onto your yearly Christmas bucket list, as you are fully immersed in what it must have been like for the Congdon’s on a magical Christmas evening.

Full Mansion Candlelight Tours and Classic Mansion Candlelight Tour options are available.

We can’t wait to see you! Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings in November and December, through December 28th.

Main Street’s Holiday Lighted Parade
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Central Park, 100 E Main St, Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060
Bundle up and head to downtown Owatonna for the Lighted Holiday Parade starting at 6pm. Parade vehicles will be decked out in their finest holiday lights. The parade ends with carolers and cider in Central Park.Website: www.visitowatonna.org

Yoga in the Gallery: December
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 | The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
Join us for a gentle but energizing yoga practice amidst The World of Russian Fairy Tales. Museum Guide and yoga instructor Ramaa Bhasin will lead you through this gentle sequence in a small group setting in the tranquil TMORA galleries. Your ticket includes a 45-minute yoga flow and admission to the museum afterward. Please bring your own mat, wear comfortable clothing you can move in, and be prepared to remove your shoes. Feel free to bring a block, blanket, and/or towel (in addition to your mat) if these items serve your practice. Register in advance. The practice will be gentle and modifications offered; however, we do recommend this class for those with prior yoga experience. Contact kmckay@tmora.org with any questions.

Julmarknad
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop ASI’s own Jul Shop, alongside distinctive artisan glass, home goods, hand carved items, jewelry, ceramics, and textiles from over 60 artisans.

U.G.L.Y. Sweater Dash
2025-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 | 3520 Louisiana Ave S, 3520 Louisiana Ave S, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, 55426
SCHEDULE

4:00 PM – Race Day Registration5:30 PM – Race Begins6:30 PM – Post-Race party at Park Tavern in 11th Frame, raffle prizes awarded

Dig out last year’s treasure, throw on the masterpiece you just created or simply enjoy the creativity of others. This 5K course loops through Louisiana Oaks Park and the lighted trees of Oak Hill Park. Afterwards, warm up across the street at Park Tavern and revel in your accomplishments while wearing your race medal. Registrants also receive a goodie bag.

TMORA After Hours: Family Crafts and Holiday Shopping
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 20:00 | The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
Experience the museum in a new way during TMORA After Hours. Join us for two special evenings of creativity, music, and gallery time as we extend our hours for the holiday season.

Crafts, music, gallery time, and holiday shopping in the TMORA Shop all come together to create a warm, festive atmosphere for the season. Hands-on activities are inspired by TMORA’s current exhibitions, and live music will be offered throughout the museum.

A joyful way to savor the season and spend time together.

All ages welcome. No pre-registration required. Museum admission applies.

Thursday, December 11 & Thursday, December 185:00–8:00 PM

Admission: Adults: $15 | Adults (65+): $13 | Students & Active Military: $5 | Children (0–13) & TMORA Members: Free | TMORA Shop-only visitors: FREE

Miracle at Big Rock – Walk through Night – Special Event: Faith Night
2025-12-11 17:30 - 21:00 | Big Rock Creek, 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024
Discounted Ticket Rates for Faith Based Groups.

Step into a winter wonderland at Miracle at Big Rock, where over 25 million dazzling lights transform the night into a magical holiday adventure. Filled with glowing lights displays, festive treats & gifts, crackling bonfires, tractor rides & Santa sightings, there are unforgettable memories waiting around every corner!

The Russian Fairy Tale Feast: A Dinner Experience by Paris Dining Club
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:30 | The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
The Museum of Russian Art and Paris Dining Club, led by James Beard–nominated Chef Jamie Malone, present a one-night-only dining experience inside TMORA’s Main Gallery.

Guests will dine among the exhibition The World of Russian Fairy Tales, surrounded by artifacts that preserve centuries of storytelling, with an atmosphere that whispers of the forest. These pieces, passed down through generations, carry the traditions of folklore — stories of transformation, resilience, and imagination shared by firelight and remembered through art. Within this world, figures such as The Frog Princess, The White Duck, The Firebird, Baba Yaga, Father Frost, and The Snow Maiden come to life once more, their legends shaping a menu that transforms story into flavor, texture, and design.

Chef Jamie Malone and Paris Dining Club offer guests an intimate and unforgettable culinary journey through the landscapes of Russian myth and imagination.

The evening begins with a bespoke cocktail and hors d’oeuvre welcome among the artworks, followed by a seated dinner with wine pairings. TMORA Curator Dr. Masha Zavialova will share the cultural roots and symbols of the featured tales, illuminating their enduring power and place within the broader tradition of Russian storytelling.

This collaboration builds on previous sold-out dinners created together at TMORA, known for merging art, story, and cuisine in extraordinary ways.

The Menu

Ⅰ. Cauliflower Soup with Caviar served under “Frog Skin” Torched Nori

Ⅱ. Dark Bread and Horseradish Butter served in a Chicken-Footed Bread Bowl

Ⅲ.The Feast

Shared courses featuring

• Firebird Roasted Quail with Saffron and Paprika Butter

• White Duck Roast Whole Duck with Cherry Demi-Glace and Crème Fraîche Snow

• Golden Apples Savory Stuffed Apples

• Forest Mushrooms Smoked Button Mushrooms

Ⅳ. Golden Horns Honey Diplomat Cream-Filled Pastry Horns dipped in Gold Leaf Black Tea Caramel

$250 per person includes a bespoke cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception, multi-course dinner with wine pairings, private museum access after hours, and storytelling by TMORA Curator Dr. Masha Zavialova.Advance reservations required. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and other dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Suggested attire: Cocktail or smart casual. Creative touches inspired by the evening are welcome but not required.

Anthony Ross and Denis Evstuhin in Concert
2025-12-13 07:00 - 08:30 | The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
Join us at The Museum of Russian Art for an evening of remarkable musicianship with Anthony Ross, Principal Cello of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Denis Evstuhin, renowned pianist and TMORA’s Curator of Classical Music Programs. Their collaboration brings to life a program that celebrates the expressive range of the cello – from Beethoven’s radiant sonata to Chopin’s deeply lyrical works.

Enjoy a memorable evening of music in the Main Gallery, surrounded by art, with the TMORA Shop and galleries open before and after the performance.

Breakfast at the Zoo
2025-12-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124
Warm up a winter morning with PJs and pancakes at the Minnesota Zoo. At your Breakfast at the Zoo from, 8:30 – 10 a.m., enjoy a build-your-own pancake bar. You can top your stack of flapjacks with butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, fruit preserves, candied pecans – and whipped cream, of course. Plus: turkey sausage links, scrambled eggs, crispy breakfast potatoes, orange juice, and steaming hot coffee. *Dairy free, Gluten-Free, Vegan pancakes are available. Eat up, then enjoy family-friendly activity stations, story time, and games.

After breakfast, get tickets to stay and play at the Zoo! It’s perfect timing to see the new wolf pups on the Minnesota Trail and the 10:30 a.m. Wings & Things! show. Breakfast at the Zoo tickets are $20 for adults, $14 for kids 3-12, and free for 0-2 years old. General admission tickets are added in the ticket price for non-members to explore the trails after your meal. Parking is including in the event ticket price. Capacity limited and tickets are going like hotcakes—get yours soon! (Tickets go off sale 3 days prior to the event).

Howling Howlidays at the Wildlife Science Center
2025-12-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd NE, Stacy, Minnesota, 55079, United States
Nothing says “holidays” like Santa, snow and wolves! Come ring in the season at our Annual HowlingHowliday Celebration! Shop our array of local vendors for that special gift! Bring your fur kids or humankiddos for a chat and photo with Santa! Grab some delicious hot eats from The Brick Oven Bus, whileyou warm your toes by the fire! Our wolves love winter, and are always excited when new doggos comea calling, so bundle up and join in the fun on Saturday December 13 th from 11-4. Shhh, the bears aresleeping, but you might catch a glimpse of Ricky while he slumbers away….

When:Saturday, December 13th, 202511:00am – 4:00pm

Where:Wildlife Science Center22830 Sunrise Road NEStacy, MN 55079

TIcketsAdults – $15:00Kids – $10.00Kids age 4 and under are free!Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome

Buy tickets online:https://www.wildlifesciencecenter.org/wsc-admission/howling-holidays

Buy tickets at the door:Credit Card or Cash

Glensheen Candlelight Tours 2025
2025-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55804
November 28th-December 28th

Bonus Days: December 14th, 21st, 28th

5 pm-8 pm

Candlelight Tours at Glensheen Mansion

Find yourself in the mansion self-guided by the lights of the Christmas trees, candles, and the light fixtures of Glensheen. Tour enhancements such as music and decorations are in place to create a magical tour experience. This gorgeous display will surely make it onto your yearly Christmas bucket list, as you are fully immersed in what it must have been like for the Congdon’s on a magical Christmas evening.

Full Mansion Candlelight Tours and Classic Mansion Candlelight Tour options are available.

We can’t wait to see you! Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings in November and December, through December 28th.

Christmas Sensory Night
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota, 55804
Sensory night is an event during the Glensheen Christmas season that provides guests, friends, and family members to experience the festivity of our Classic Candlelight Tour in a sensory-conscious environment.

Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as capacity is limited.

For more information, please visit our website or call our Ticket House at 218-726-8910.

Est. Tour Time: 60 minutes

ASI Winter Solstice Celebration
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407
Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI’s signature Winter Solstice Celebration. This fan favorite features arts & crafts, music, and reindeer! FIKA Café will serve a special festival menu with small plates and warm glögg (Swedish mulled wine). The ASI Museum Store and Jul Shop will also be open late for all your last-minute gift needs.

Winter Solstice is a timed entry event. There are the 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:30 pm options for tickets. Please arrive at your selected 30-minute arrival time, not before.

Miracle at Big Rock – Walk Through Night & Fireworks Show
2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Big Rock Creek, 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024
Step into a winter wonderland at Miracle at Big Rock, where over 25 million dazzling lights transform the night into a magical holiday adventure. Filled with glowing lights displays, festive treats & gifts, crackling bonfires, tractor rides & Santa sightings, there are unforgettable memories waiting around every corner!

Stories & Crafts in the Gallery
2025-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 | The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free family activity in the Robert J. Brokop Gallery. Join us to hear a story related to Russian art and culture, learn about artworks, and create a take-home art project of your own. Afterwards, explore the museum with an interactive gallery hunt. Advance registration is requested.

Recommended for ages 4-8, but all are welcome!

FREE | Pre-registration for children is requested. *Each story time session will be limited to 15 children to ensure there are enough art supplies for all.

Free admission, but donations are accepted. Pay what you wish!

There is free parking across the street (Diamond Lake Road) in the Creekside (formerly Mayflower) Church parking lot.
