Join this festive kick-off to the holiday season with Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes!

Have you been to The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes? It’s one of my favorite places to shop in the Twin Cities!
This year’s Santa at the Shoppes event on Saturday December 7th includes Santa’s craft workshop, free horse drawn trolley rides, a light parade, live entertainment and a lot more.

Here are some of the afternoon’s highlights and where to find them:
- OMNI Brewery Warming House: (space B4, across from H&M) The perfect place to relax and enjoy signature beverages between shopping.
- The Look Out Food Truck (across from H&M) Enjoy treats and delicious cocktails.
- FREE Selfie Stations: Stop by our festive Elfie Selfie Stations (space F8 next to Pottery Barn) to capture your new favorite holiday photo. We’ll have an Elf and The Grinch costumed characters on hand too!
- Holiday Market Vendors: (Space B4) A great spot for the perfect gift, including items from young entrepreneurs.
- LIVE Performances: (Near Planet Fitness) Enjoy a fire magic show from Fandazzi, music from the Maple Grove Senior High Crimson Carolers and more!
- Toy Drive for Cross Services: (At the Elfie Selfie Stations in Space F8) Bring a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food item for donation to CROSS services.
- Santa’s Craft Workshop: (Space E7 next to GoodThings) Let the kids create their own letters to Santa along with other fun crafts for kids 12 and under.
- FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides: (Meet between H&M and Victoria’s Secret) Gather the family or your special someone and take a leisurely ride around The Shoppes.
At 4:30, the Parade of Lights starts winding its way through The Shoppes. Local community groups will be dressed in sparkling lights as a lead-up to the tree lighting!
Don’t miss Santa lighting the 18-foot tree at 5pm at the roundabout!
One of my favorite local businesses- MiniSota Play Café– will also have a tent near Lululemon selling hot chocolate and Honey and Mackie’s ice cream cups along with gift packs. They’ll also be open with their full café and play!
What are you looking forward to the most? Santa at the Shoppes is the perfect way to kick off this holiday season!
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Hannah is a married mom of 3 kiddos in the Twin Cities. Born and raised here in MN, she loves finding deals and special events to share with others.
Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading books, going on road trips up north, singing along with the radio and finding new thrift stores to shop! Hannah is also a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and is always on the lookout for more sensory friendly opportunities in the Twin Cities.
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