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Two children in winter clothing stand near two white horses harnessed for carriage pulling at the Santa at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes event. The horses have red plumes on their heads. The setting appears to be urban, under a partly cloudy sky, creating a cozy winter atmosphere.

The Ultimate Minnesota Holiday Events & Attractions Roundup (Beyond the Lights!)

Published December 3, 2025 | Updated November 11, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Kick Off the Holidays with 2026 Minnesota Tree Lighting Celebrations and Ceremonies

Published November 19, 2025 | Updated November 11, 2026 | by Rose | Leave a Comment

HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN MINNESOTA

Holiday Lights in Minnesota – A Big Alphabetized List!

Published November 10, 2025 | Updated November 10, 2026 | by Laura | 9 Comments

Duluth Turkey Trot.

Minnesota Turkey Trots 2026: Thanksgiving Day Races for the Whole Family

Published November 4, 2026 | Updated November 10, 2026 | by Chrysa | 2 Comments

Free Photos with Santa in Minnesota + More Ways to Visit Santa for Less

Published November 6, 2026 | Updated November 6, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

A person wearing colorful Christmas glasses, a teal shirt, and a festive apron is smiling and waving behind a booth with large cursive text at Minnesota Merry Market. The setting appears lively, with various people in the background engaged in activities.

Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fair

Published December 4, 2025 | Updated November 6, 2026 | by Chrysa | 4 Comments

STEPS Netflix Movie Still.

STEPS Free Advance Screening + Family Fairy Tale Party

Published November 4, 2026 | Updated November 3, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Ebenezer is visited by the ghost with Johnny Depp and Ian McKellen in Ebenezer from Paramount Pictures.

EBENEZER Free Advance Screening

Published November 2, 2026 | Updated November 2, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Minnesota State Fair Entrance.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds Events: Free and Affordable Fun All Year

Published October 29, 2026 | Updated October 29, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Toddler playing at Jumperoo session at Urban Air.

Free Jumperoo Sessions for Little Kids at Urban Air (Oct. 13 & 14)

Published October 12, 2026 | Updated October 12, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

people feasting on Viking food

Viking Fest Minnesota

Published October 6, 2026 | Updated October 7, 2026 | by Rose | 16 Comments

Free Bowling Family Fest Events this Fall

Published September 15, 2026 | Updated September 28, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Holiday Decor Swap with Halloween and Christmas decorations.

Hennepin County Swap-It Events

Published September 22, 2026 | Updated September 22, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Forgotten Island Polaroid on Jeep Hood.

FORGOTTEN ISLAND Free Advance Screening

Published September 14, 2026 | Updated September 14, 2026 | by Chrysa | 1 Comment

Nordic Music Fest Instruments.

Nordic Music Fest in Victoria

Published September 9, 2026 | Updated September 12, 2026 | by Chrysa | Leave a Comment

Wild Rice Festival

Published September 10, 2026 | Updated September 10, 2026 | by Laura | Leave a Comment

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