Events

  • ASI Winter Solstice Celebration

    American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    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...

  • Miracle at Big Rock – Walk Through Night & Fireworks Show

    Big Rock Creek 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

    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

    The Museum of Russian Art 5500 Stevens Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    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.

    Free
  • Glensheen Candlelight Tours 2025

    Glensheen Mansion 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota

    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...

    $12 – $35
  • Julbord Holiday Dinner

    American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Join ASI for a Swedish julbord, or Christmas smorgasbord, to celebrate the holiday season with friends, family, and live music. This multi-course feast from FIKA Café features Scandinavian holiday classics, including herring, red cabbage, meatballs, desserts, and more. Saturday evening’s seating features live jazz from Patrick Adkins, with ASI’s holiday experience available for viewing from...

    $100
  • Handel’s Messiah at the Ordway

    Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington St, St Paul, Minnesota, United States

    Approximate length 3:00 Celebrate the holidays with one of classical music’s most beloved traditions and join the SPCO for our extremely popular annual performances of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, this year led by conductor Dinis Sousa as he makes his SPCO debut. The SPCO will be joined by an all-star roster of vocal soloists and renowned...

  • Julbord Holiday Dinner

    American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Join ASI for a Swedish julbord, or Christmas smorgasbord, to celebrate the holiday season with friends, family, and live music. This multi-course feast from FIKA Café features Scandinavian holiday classics, including herring, red cabbage, meatballs, desserts, and more. Saturday evening’s seating features live jazz from Patrick Adkins, with ASI’s holiday experience available for viewing from 6:30-8:30...

    $100
  • Handel’s Messiah at the Ordway

    Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington St, St Paul, Minnesota, United States

    Approximate length 3:00 Celebrate the holidays with one of classical music’s most beloved traditions and join the SPCO for our extremely popular annual performances of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, this year led by conductor Dinis Sousa as he makes his SPCO debut. The SPCO will be joined by an all-star roster of vocal soloists and renowned...

  • Glensheen Candlelight Tours 2025

    Glensheen Mansion 3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota

    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...

    $12 – $35
  • Christmas Eve Special Event: Pajama Night — Drive Through Night

    Big Rock Creek 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

    He knows when you’re asleep, he knows when your awake, but does he know what pajamas are being worn on Christmas Eve?! Create holiday memories with your loved ones by coming to see the magic of  Miracle in the comfort of your own pajamas!! Drive through a winter wonderland at Miracle at Big Rock, where over 25 million...

  • Miracle at Big Rock – Christmas Special Event: Ugly Sweater Night 

    Big Rock Creek 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

    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!

  • Miracle at Big Rock – Walk Through Night & Fireworks Show 

    Big Rock Creek 1674 State Highway 87, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

    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!