The ultimate holiday party hits the stage in Burnsville
Tap dancers, singers, musicians and beatboxers are bringing a holiday party to the stage in Red Wing and Burnsville. 'Who Brought the Humbug' is a Rhythm Street Movement original show in it's 8th year. It'll be on stage at the Sheldon Theatre on Thursday January 18th before moving to the Ames Center on the 19th and 20th.
Move over Griswold family; the Joyces have you beat
Seven years ago the Joyce family decided to honor their grandma by decking out their home like the one from her favorite movie, Christmas Vacation. The setup took 300 hours and they walked 145 miles without ever leaving their yard. Candy Cane Lane will be lit through January 1st. It's located at 1994 Herschel Lane in Roseville.
New entertainment venue opens at Rosedale Center
BRKTHROUGH is a challenge-based entertainment experience featuring more than 40 immersive rooms. It's takes up two floors next to JCPenney. It's set up for teams of 2-4 players who take on mental, physical and/or skill-based challenges. There's also a restaurant and tap wall.
Community comes together to revive Illuminate Isanti
The lights are on in Bluebird Park for Illuminate Isanti. The lights festival was in jeopardy of being cancelled until the community came together to raise funds to keep it going. The free event runs through December 25th. The lights will be on nightly from 5pm to 10pm. There will be special performances, food trucks and pics with Santa December 18th through the 21st. For more information visit their Facebook page, Isanti Together
New shops and cafe open in Galleria Edina
Galleria Edina has welcomed several new tenants including an expanded furniture showroom from Arhaus and Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, its 3rd Minnesota location.
Hundreds of voices power 'Welcome Christmas Concert'
A powerful concert is coming to Minneapolis this weekend. The Welcome Christmas Concert will feature 200 singers, four ensembles, from VocalEssence and Northrop’s famous organ with seven-thousand pipes. They will sing a mix of classic choral music and carols and the audience is encouraged to sing along at times. The VocalEssence Welcome Christmas Concert will be on Saturday December 14th at 4pm.
Holiday lights tours underway in Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights is known for its decked out holiday homes. Experience the Twin Cities is offering open-air bus tours. It is a BYOB experience and the B stands for both beverage and blanket. The tour is 30 minutes long. The home we featured in the story is located at 7050 Blaine Ave E.
Vintage Christmas Market in Shakopee
Every December, Junk Bonanza puts on a very vintage Christmas Market. The event is held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. This event ran December 4th through the 6th, 2025. The next Junk Bonanza event is March 26th-28th, 2026.
Tropical-themed indoor playground opens in Eden Prairie
Lava Island is now open in Eden Prairie. It's a 41,000 square foot indoor playground and trampoline park with a dedicated toddler area and themed party rooms. It is located at 12400 Castlemoor Drive near Eden Prairie Center.
High-flying holiday show debuts under the big top
St. Paul's performing arts circus school, Circus Juventas, is back with a new holiday show called 'Solstice.' It will run from Dec. 5th through the 14th under the big top in the Highland Park neighborhood.
Bouldering Project opens St. Paul location
Bouldering Project has added a second location in the Twin Cities. The new St. Paul gym has a spacious bouldering terrain park, a fitness area with workout equipment, a heated yoga studio, dedicated youth space, co-ed sauna for post-session recovery, and flexible co-working areas. Bouldering Project St. Paul is located just across the Wabasha Bridge from downtown at 42 W Water Street.
Contemporary art museum opens exhibit for kids
The Walker Art Center has a new exhibition designed for kids. 'Show & Tell' still showcases artwork from the gallery's renowned collection, but it does so in a child-friendly way while also encouraging play. It will be on display through April 5th. The Walker Art Center is open Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free on the first Saturday of each month. Walker Art Center is located at 725 Vineland Place in Minneapolis.
Rare items on display at Minnesota History Center
There are more than 250,000 objects in the Minnesota Historical Society Collection. Many have never been displayed before and shed new light on familiar stories. And that's the inspiration behind a new exhibit called 'The Stories we Keep.' It will be on view through August 2026. The Minnesota History Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays, with free admission and parking every Thursday from 4-8 pm.
Gingerbread Wonderland opens at Norway House
An entire town made of sugar has sprung up inside Norway House in Minneapolis. Every year, bakers enter their creations for Gingerbread Wonderland. There are local landmarks and odes to pop culture. The event runs through January 3rd. Norway House is closed on Mondays. It is located at 913 E Franklin Ave.
Glow Holiday Festival returns to CHS Field
From baseball games to holiday lights, CHS Field is ready for the season. The St. Paul destination has been decked out with more than a million lights for the Glow Holiday Festival. It runs through January 4th.
Arboretum all aglow for holiday light experience
The Holiday light shows are getting underway across the Twin Cities and one in the west metro has both indoor and outdoor displays to explore. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is bringing back the Winter Lights Experience. It is a one-mile walk through botanical themed light display. Inside the visitor center is a giant poinsettia tree along with 50 themed Christmas trees. There are theme nights and live music planned. The event runs through Dec. 31st.
Tapestry Dance Center offers global dance floor
One of the oldest dance non-profits in the Twin Cities is still going strong 42 years in. Tapestry Folkdance is all about the joy of dance and music from all over the world. No partner is needed to take a class and it is open to all ages and abilities. Tapestry is located at 3748 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis.
Holiday pop-up bar season: Jingle Bar at Lola's Lakehouse
It's that time of year, and holiday pop-up bars are getting into the seasonal spirit. FOX 9's Shayne Wells visited Lola's Lakehouse in Waconia to see how they are decking the halls with boughs of holly.
Historic mansion decked out for the holidays
It is year 75 for the holiday experience at the American Swedish Institute. The Turnblad Mansion is decked out. Each room takes visitors on a journey that explores the Swedish legends of winter. There will also be markets, live music, reindeer visits and Fika Café is serving a seasonal menu with breads, buns and plenty of traditional Christmas cookies.
Fall open studio event showcases four floors of art
An iconic arts complex in Northeast Minneapolis is opening the doors to the public. The Northrup King Building is hosting Art Attack. The studios on all four floors are open giving folks a chance to see the studios and meet the artists. Art Attack begins on Friday, November 14th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday, the doors will be open from noon to 8 p.m. and on Sunday you can visit from noon to 5 p.m.